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Charming Crete | Semi-Private 8-Day Guided Tour

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Start and end in Athens

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Operator: Pictours of Greece
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 6
Ages 16+

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Itinerary

Day 1
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
Meals
Dinner (Romantic dinner onboard)
Included Activities
- Private guided tour of Athens with expert local guide
- Visit Acropolis
- Visit Parthenon
- Visit Temple of Olympian Zeus
- Visit Kallimarmaro Stadium
- Visit Acropolis Museum
Landmarks
Acropolis
Parthenon
Temple of Olympian Zeus
Kallimarmaro Stadium
Acropolis Museum
Day 3
Crete
Meals
Breakfast (Traditional Cretan breakfast in a charming village)
Included Activities
- Traditional Cretan breakfast in village
- Hands-on cooking class with fresh organic ingredients
- Guided visit to typical local home
- Visit wood workshop of Manolis
- Cretan honey tour from beehive to jar
Day 4
Crete
Meals
Breakfast (Buffet breakfast at luxury hotel), Lunch (Lunch crafted from fresh local ingredients)
Included Activities
- Visit world's oldest olive tree (approximately 4,000 years old)
- Botanical Park of Chania tour
Landmarks
Botanical Park of Chania
Venetian port of Chania
Day 5
Crete
Meals
Lunch (Lunch at local tavern at Springs of Argyroupolis)
Included Activities
- Explore ancient ruins of Aptera
- Visit Springs of Argyroupolis
- Olive oil tasting and gastronomic experience
Landmarks
Aptera
Springs of Argyroupolis
Rethymno
Venetian Fortress of Rethymno
Day 6
Crete
Meals
Dinner (Dinner featuring exquisite Cretan cuisine made with fresh, local ingredients in a charming, welcoming atmosphere)
Included Activities
- Visit Arkadi Monastery
- Explore ancient city of Eleutherna
- Tsikalario Pottery Workshop tour
- El Greco Museum tour
Landmarks
Arkadi Monastery
Eleutherna
El Greco Museum
Day 7
Crete
Included Activities
- Visit Palace of Knossos
- Tour Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Landmarks
Palace of Knossos
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Day 8
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
Rethymno
Venetian Fortress of Rethymno

Landmarks
Arkadi Monastery
Eleutherna
El Greco Museum

Landmarks
Palace of Knossos
Heraklion Archaeological Museum

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- Fast booking confirmation
- Carefully planned itineraries
- Travel with like-minded people
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Reviews from other tours by Pictours of Greece

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5.0

M
April 8th, 2026
5.0
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
M
April 2nd, 2026
5.0
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
Michael
September 12th, 2025
5.0
My wife and I spent an amazing time with George and our guide Sophia touring through thousands of years of Greek...
My wife and I spent an amazing time with George and our guide Sophia touring through thousands of years of Greek history. We explored the ancient sites, modern cities, and small towns, giving us a perfect mix of both old and new. George customized the trip to our interests, finding unique, not-often-visited gems for us to see. And, having only the four of us allowed us to stop when we wanted (like stopping along the side of the road to take pictures by enormous sunflowers or in a small taverna to be invited into the kitchen to select from today's specials). The tour was well organized, with plenty of time to see the sites, visit the museums, shop, eat, and just stroll through the villages and cities. He shared his love of Greece -- and food -- with us as we explored the restaurants and selected tasty local specials.Show more

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Charming Crete | Semi-Private 8-Day Guided Tour

Itinerary

Athens

Athens to Crete

Included Activities

Crete

Included Activities

Crete

Included Activities

Crete

Included Activities

Crete

Included Activities

Crete

Included Activities

Crete to Athens

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