I was wondering if I could do your tour or if it's just for locals. I'll be flying from NYC and I don't speak German (which is fine, I don't mind a German guide).

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Exploring Crete, German-speaking guide

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Gold Operator: Destination Services Greece
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in German
Group Size 1 - 50
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Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Heraklion to Hersonissos
Heraklion to Hersonissos
Start point
Heraklion International Airport Nikos Kazantzakis (HER) Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Ηρακλείου Νίκος Καζαντζάκης, Νέα Αλικαρνασσός, Nea Alikarnassos, Crete 714 08, Greece (Pick up at Heraklion Airport)
Meals
Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Hotel Hersonissos Maris), Hotel 3* (Hotel Almare Beach)
Optional Activities
- Explore the Hersonissos area surroundings on your own
Day 2
Agios Nikolaos - Spinalonga - Kolokytha Bay
Agios Nikolaos - Spinalonga - Kolokytha Bay
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on the boat by the beach, excluding drinks)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Hotel Hersonissos Maris), Hotel 3* (Hotel Almare Beach)
Included Activities
- Boat trip across Mirabello Bay
- Guided tour of Spinalonga Island fortress and former leper colony settlement
- Swimming in Kolokytha Bay
- Lunch on the boat by the beach
- Visit to Agios Nikolaos and Lake Voulismeni
Landmarks
Spinalonga Island
Lake Voulismeni
Mirabello Bay
Kolokytha Bay
Day 3
Heraklion - Knossos Palace
Heraklion - Knossos Palace
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Hotel Hersonissos Maris), Hotel 3* (Hotel Almare Beach)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Knossos Palace archaeological site
- Guided walking tour of Heraklion city centre including Venetian Harbour and Old Town
Optional Activities
- Visit to the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion
- Explore the old market of Heraklion
Landmarks
Knossos Palace
Venetian Harbour
Archaeological Museum of Heraklion
Day 4
Chania - Lake Kournas - Rethymnon
Chania - Lake Kournas - Rethymnon
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Hotel Hersonissos Maris), Hotel 3* (Hotel Almare Beach)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Chania historic centre and old harbour
- Visit to Lake Kournas
- Walking tour of Rethymnon historic town and old port
Optional Activities
- Pedal boat hire at Lake Kournas (available at additional cost)
Landmarks
Chania Old Harbour
Lake Kournas
Rethymnon Old Port
Day 5
Crete Land Rover Safari - Minoan Route
Crete Land Rover Safari - Minoan Route
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch with unlimited wine)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Hotel Hersonissos Maris), Hotel 3* (Hotel Almare Beach)
Included Activities
- Visit to Aposelemis Dam and remains of submerged village of Sfendili
- Visit to ancient ruins of Lyttos and Roman aqueduct
- Visit to traditional village of Kastamonitsa with raki and Cretan olive oil tasting
- Mountain viewpoint overlooking Lassithi Plateau
- Meet local shepherd to see animals and taste homemade cheese
- Traditional lunch with unlimited wine
- Visit to village of Krasi with ancient plane tree and natural spring
Landmarks
Aposelemis Dam
Lyttos
Lassithi Plateau
Krasi
Day 6
Hersonissos
Hersonissos
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Hotel Hersonissos Maris), Hotel 3* (Hotel Almare Beach)
Optional Activities
- Relax on the beach
- Use hotel facilities
- Explore the island independently
Day 7
Hersonissos
Hersonissos
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Hotel Hersonissos Maris), Hotel 3* (Hotel Almare Beach)
Optional Activities
- Relax by the sea
- Swimming
- Discover nearby villages
- Explore coastal scenery
Day 8
Hersonissos to Heraklion
Hersonissos to Heraklion
End point
Heraklion International Airport Nikos Kazantzakis (HER) Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Ηρακλείου Νίκος Καζαντζάκης, Νέα Αλικαρνασσός, Nea Alikarnassos, Crete 714 08, Greece (Drop off at Heraklion Airport)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Spinalonga Island
Lake Voulismeni
Mirabello Bay
Kolokytha Bay

Landmarks
Knossos Palace
Venetian Harbour
Archaeological Museum of Heraklion

Landmarks
Chania Old Harbour
Lake Kournas
Rethymnon Old Port

Landmarks
Aposelemis Dam
Lyttos
Lassithi Plateau
Krasi

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Hotel Hersonissos Maris
Hotel 4*
Days 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Hotel Almare Beach
Hotel 3*
Days 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

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Horst2.0•June 2025
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If we had known how the trip was run, we absolutely would not have booked it. It was stated in the tour description...
If we had known how the trip was run, we absolutely would not have booked it. It was stated in the tour description that we would be picked up at the hotel every morning after breakfast. Unfortunately, this was not true, but we had to walk almost a kilometer over a hill to a bus stop every day (84 and 77 years old) because the road to our hotel was supposed to be too narrow. This is not credible for us, as we experienced the narrower roads the bus could take to other hotels. As we were unable to take part in the normal breakfast due to the long walk, we were unable to enjoy a delicious breakfast. On the very first day, we were supposed to go to the Cave of Zeus. Nobody told us that the cave has been closed since 2024. We only found this out later by researching on the internet. We had been taken to another cave, the Milatos Cave. The city tours could also have been much more informative. The day before our return journey, we were supposed to receive information at the hotel reception about the pick-up time for the journey to the airport. This information was not available, only after calling the Greek tour operator was it possible to find out when we would be picked up the next day.Show more
Traveled in May 2025
Reply from: Destination Services Greece
Hello Hurtz! As Destination Services Greece, we take into consideration your review in order to arrange our services to create better experiences. Unfortunately, as mentioned to you before the tour, the roads in Hersonissos Crete are narrow and the bus cannot access all location. In order to be on time on every p/u and avoid the bus to be stuck and delay the tour, itinerary and p/u are arranged on the main road. Early breakfast can always be arranged at Hotel's reception the night before. The p/u time for departure is always send via our system to hotel reception and a communication line is provided with the welcome letter in case of a bug with the information system. We will do our best to improve ourselves in the future to provide better communication in advance for the tour and avoid any discomfort during your trip.
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