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Charming Crete | Semi-Private 8-Day Guided Tour

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From Athens to Heraklion

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Silver Operator: Pictours of Greece
Ancient Wonders: Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 6
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Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Athens
Athens
Start point
Αθανάσιου Διάκου 28, 117 43 Athina, Greece (Start in Athens, 20:00)
Meals
Dinner (Greek dinner with views of the illuminated Acropolis)
Landmarks
Acropolis
Day 2
Athens to Crete
Athens to Crete
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Romantic dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Private guided tour of Athens
- Visit Acropolis
- Visit Parthenon
- Visit Temple of Olympian Zeus
- Visit Kallimarmaro Stadium
- Acropolis Museum tour
Landmarks
Acropolis
Parthenon
Temple of Olympian Zeus
Kallimarmaro Stadium
Acropolis Museum
Day 3
Crete
Crete
Meals
Breakfast (Traditional Cretan breakfast in a charming village), Lunch (Lunch featuring fresh creations from the cooking class)
Included Activities
- Traditional Cretan breakfast in village
- Hands-on cooking class with fresh, organic ingredients
- Guided visit to local home
- Visit to wood workshop of Manolis
- Cretan honey tour
Day 4
Crete - Chania
Crete - Chania
Meals
Breakfast (Buffet breakfast at luxury hotel), Lunch (Lunch crafted from freshest local ingredients)
Included Activities
- Visit world's oldest olive tree
- Stroll through Botanical Park of Chania
- Visit Venetian port of Chania
Landmarks
Botanical Park of Chania
Venetian Port of Chania
Day 5
Crete - Rethymno
Crete - Rethymno
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local tavern)
Included Activities
- Visit ancient ruins of Aptera
- Visit Springs of Argyroupolis
- Explore Rethymno's Venetian harbor
- Olive oil tasting and gastronomic experience
Landmarks
Aptera
Springs of Argyroupolis
Venetian Harbor of Rethymno
Venetian Fortress of Rethymno
Day 6
Crete
Crete
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Memorable dinner featuring exquisite Cretan cuisine made with fresh, local ingredients in a charming atmosphere)
Included Activities
- Visit Arkadi Monastery
- Explore ancient Eleutherna
- Tsikalario Pottery Workshop visit
- El Greco Museum tour
Landmarks
Arkadi Monastery
Eleutherna
El Greco Museum
Day 7
Crete - Heraklion
Crete - Heraklion
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Palace of Knossos tour
- Heraklion Archaeological Museum tour
Landmarks
Palace of Knossos
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Day 8
Crete to Athens
Crete to Athens
End point
Αθανάσιου Διάκου 28, 117 43 Athina, Greece (End in Athens, 08:00 - 09:00)

Landmarks
Acropolis

Landmarks
Acropolis
Parthenon
Temple of Olympian Zeus
Kallimarmaro Stadium
Acropolis Museum

Landmarks
Botanical Park of Chania
Venetian Port of Chania

Landmarks
Aptera
Springs of Argyroupolis
Venetian Harbor of Rethymno
Venetian Fortress of Rethymno

Landmarks
Arkadi Monastery
Eleutherna
El Greco Museum

Landmarks
Palace of Knossos
Heraklion Archaeological Museum

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Guide
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5.0

Mary5.0•June 2026
We had an absolutely fantastic private tour with PicTours of Greece. George takes incredible pride in his work – he...
We had an absolutely fantastic private tour with PicTours of Greece. George takes incredible pride in his work – he has a passion for Greece and it’s contagious! What a gorgeous and hospitable country! The itinerary was extremely well crafted. Much of the trip was off the beaten path, and thus most places were not full of tourists. He personally vetted all the accommodations and the restaurants. His passion for Greece extends to his love of food. My husband and I couldn’t decide if this was a tour of sites with incredible meals or a food tour with incredible sites. At every meal, he would speak with the waiter/owner and select what dishes were freshest that day. He loved introducing us to new foods and has incredible knowledge about the cuisine. I am a total foodie, so this was awesome! Our tour guide, Kelli, was terrific and so personable. Honestly we all felt like friends by the end of the trip. In addition, George is a careful driver, a real plus when driving on the winding mountain roads. The van was spotless. And he was always punctual (usually early). We are frequent travelers, and this trip was one of the best we have taken!Show more
M5.0•April 2026
We had 4 days out of Athens and we just told George that we were interested in seeing some of the country, eating...
We had 4 days out of Athens and we just told George that we were interested in seeing some of the country, eating good food and tasting some good local wines. He did the rest. With a holiday to cope with George lined up a guide for us (Stavroula was a great guide with an extensive knowledge of Greek history to teach us) and set it up. It was a full 4 days with pick ups, drop offs and arrangements that couldn't be beat. The food, the wine and the sights were great. The company of George and Stavroula might have been even better! A fun trip and highly recommended!Show more
M5.0•April 2026
We gave our time frame to George and let him do the rest. There was a public holiday during our trip, but George was...
We gave our time frame to George and let him do the rest. There was a public holiday during our trip, but George was able to put together a great itinerary that worked around it and made great use of our 4 days with him. Along with our guide, Stavroula, we had great commentary and the history of all we were seeing and visiting. In addition to the "must see" sights George led us to fish farms in the mountains, wineries, ancient small towns and great food we would not have found on our own. Pick ups, drops offs, communications, and hospitality were all excellent. We heartily recommend George and Pictours to all visitors to Greece.Show more

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Could you kindly provide more information on the itinerary, the inclusions, and the type of accommodation used on this tour? Additionally, she needs to return to Athens by September 19th. Is this feasible within the itinerary?
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