Top Crete Unique Experiences

Immerse yourself in Crete’s delectable, rustic cuisine—and leave the bustle of the city behind—when you sign up for this private, hands-on cooking class. Pick a time that works best for you, and meet your driver directly at your Heraklion hotel which then takes you to the village where you meet your guide. It’s a quick drive into the hills, where you’ll cook amidst the Mediterranean scenery. With your guide’s instruction, learn to prepare a number of traditional dishes, from dolmadakia (stuffed grape leaves) to lamb with artichokes. Then, sit down to enjoy your multi-course meal, complete with wine.

The island of Crete has been an active winemaking region for centuries – men and women have been growing grapes on the island and turning it into wine since the times of ancient Greece. On this easygoing afternoon tour, visit wineries carrying on that tradition today in a small and intimate tour group. Enjoy exclusive behind the scenes walks through these wineries, sample their wines and learn how to taste them like the professionals on the island.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS .  Most Famous beach of Southern Crete  Visit the 2nd largest palm forest of Crete  Swim in the Crystal Clear Waters  Walk through the River surrounded by Palms  Visit one of the most vintage places for Hippies Please note that Boat Ticket is not included and is paid on the spot in cash

Go off the beaten path and discover pottery, flowers, and a traditional Cretan village on this small group tour. Discover traditional pottery making techniques at Margarites; explore a hidden valley full of orchids, tulips, and other flowers; and stroll around the charming village of Spili. Includes transfers from many areas of northeastern Crete and lunch.

Enjoy a hands-on experience of local Cretan food on this tour. Spend time with a Cretan family and learn about olive harvesting and cheesemaking while attempting it yourself. Go on a walking tour of a Cretan farm and visit the greenhouse. Sit down for a picnic with regional meze and homemade alcohol called raki.

Discover the cultural heart of Crete on this full-day tour of Apokoronas from Chania. Learn more about Cretan life, traditions, and handicrafts at the Apokoronas Museum; enjoy wine tasting at the wineries of the White Mountains; and sample local specialties such as rusks, raki, and cheeses; then tuck into a typical Cretan lunch.

Join this day tour of Gramvousa, an island that serves as a regional bird habitat. Enjoy a hassle-free roundtrip bus transfer from Rethymno to Kissamos port to board the scenic cruise to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Island. Cruise without the stress of arranging local transportation.

Our award-winning Travel Designers are unapologetic gourmands. Sometimes food is the inspirational part of the craft of our adventures. That is why we traveled to Crete’s Lassithi Plateau to search for the rare Cretan black truffle – and learned how to cook them with our brilliant local chefs. Now you can do the same. We’ve designed this unforgettable trip to submerge you into an authentic way of life in one of the island’s most beautiful regions while gaining a deeper understanding of the relationship between recipes, people, and traditions. This is the land of emotions and the art of planning two great loves: travel and food.

Join this 9-hour day tour of Gramvousa, an island that serves as a regional bird habitat. While there, take time to explore the local castle, then head over to Balos Lagoon. Indicative Time-Table 08:00-09:20 Pick up 10:00 Arrival at the port of Kissamos 10:20 Departure for Gramvousa island 11:30 Arrival at Gramvousa 13:30 Departure from Gramvousa 13:45 Arrival at Balos 16:30 Departure from Balos 17:45 Arrival at the port of Kissamos 18:30-19:30 Arrival at your Hotel

The owners of a traditional Cretan house will bring for you the old ways of Crete back to life, and offer you homemade delicacies and drinks. Driving through winding roads you will visit beautiful, remote villages and enjoy a hands-on cooking class using fresh products from local gardens. Afterwards, you will relish the delicious results, paired with local wine. Learn the secrets of Cretan diet and sample unforgettably rich aromas and flavors.

Join this day tour of Gramvousa, an island that serves as a regional bird habitat. Enjoy a hassle-free roundtrip bus transfer from Rethymno to Kissamos port to board the scenic cruise to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Island. Cruise without the stress of arranging local transportation.

In your 3-hour experience you will enjoy a visit to the family vineyard, a tasting of some Cretan wines, that will be paired with local ingredients like cheese, herbs, honey and ham. Start your experience at the tasting room and then drive towards the family vineyard, the field is 5km away from the tasting room and it’s recommended to have a car or van. After your short walk, it’s time for the wine tasting! It can either be done in the tasting room or in the vineyard as a picnic under the trees (if you prefer the latter you need to inform Stella in advance). The wine tasting includes 5 wines. The offered wines can also be chosen according to your preference (white, rosé, red), which again needs to be discussed in advance and within the budget. The dishes offered during the wine tasting are local products such as cheese, season fruit, some homemade sauce (bell peppers or tomatoes) served with paximadi (a local rusk), jams, sundried tomatoes and local smoked ham called apaki.

Enjoy a hassle-free bus transfer from the main areas of Heraklion to Kissamos port. Purchase a boat cruise to Balos Lagoon and Grambousa island and hop aboard the bus after your cruise to return.

Enjoy a hassle-free bus transfer from the main areas of Heraklion to Kissamos port. Purchase a boat cruise to Balos Lagoon and Grambousa island and hop aboard the bus after your cruise to return. We disembark at the island of Gramvousa also known as the “pirates’ island”. You can admire the famous fortress of Gramvousa built by the Venetians in 1579 high on a rock and if you want, you can climb up to admire the magnificent view. After our exploration of the area, you have plenty of time to enjoy our swim at the gorgeous beach with the wonderful colors or have lunch aboard. Balos, one of the loveliest places in Greece. The view of the lagoon is truly breathtaking and brings us in mind exotic beaches in the Caribbean.