Say goodbye to beach resorts and say hello to fascinating villages and colorful folklore museums on this private tour of southern Crete’s best-kept secrets.

Spot vultures above the Kavousi Gorge, explore the traditional village of Viannos photograph a waterfall where two canyons meet and swim on Skouros Beach.

Cap off your day with unlimited wine and water in a beachfront taverna with free-flow local wine and enjoy a more intimate experience on a private tour just for your group.

Nous n’avons pas aimé le fait que nous étions 2 Anglais et 2 Français dans le même véhicule les explications étaient compliquées à comprendre vu les 2 guides dans le même véhicule et tout c’est fait très très vite. Arrêt dans un village 20minutes et rien dans le village, rien à voir même pas 1 boutique

You need to change the wording on this trip, or have several different trips. You also need to have better communication with the tour operators abroad, and stop people from being able to book tours at times of the year when they don't actually run. I booked Sunday on your website, app wasn't working well at all. The Greek operator rings and says they don't run the tour on Sundays. We end up going on Tuesday, but this wasn't bookable on the app or website! Then the guide was told we were German!

Why you’ll love this…

Discover the natural landscapes of southern Crete, from gorges to waterfalls
Look for majestic griffon vultures sweeping over canyons
Savor an authentic lunch in a beachfront taverna, with free-flow local wine
Enjoy a more intimate experience on a private tour just for your group

Important to know

Not suitable for:

travelers with back problems, pregnant travelers and people with heart problems or other serious medical conditions
people with disabilities

Know in advance:

you'll be requested to add your hotel and contact details during checkout
the local operator will confirm the final pickup time directly with you before the tour
child seats provided, just let the supplier know when you book your tour

Remember to bring:

comfortable closed shoes, hat, sunglasses and your camera

Cancellation policy

Receive a 50 EUR refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What’s included

Private tour
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
3-course lunch

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Meeting point:

Pick up and drop off service is available from your hotel from the areas between Heraklion and Agios Nikolaos (Heraklion, Malia, Hersonisos, Analipsi, Gouves, Gournes, Sissi, Elounda, Agios Nikolaos).

Provider

GOCRETESAFARI

What people say about this experience

3.9/5

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Anonyme
Travelled as a couple
24 June 2025
3
Belgium
Nous n’avons pas aimé le fait que nous étions 2 Anglais et 2 Français dans le même véhicule les explications étaient compliquées à comprendre vu les 2 guides dans le même véhicule et tout c’est fait très très vite. Arrêt dans un village 20minutes et rien dans le village, rien à voir même pas 1 boutique
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KELLY
Travelled as a couple
24 October 2024
3.8
United States of America
You need to change the wording on this trip, or have several different trips. You also need to have better communication with the tour operators abroad, and stop people from being able to book tours at times of the year when they don't actually run. I booked Sunday on your website, app wasn't working well at all. The Greek operator rings and says they don't run the tour on Sundays. We end up going on Tuesday, but this wasn't bookable on the app or website! Then the guide was told we were German!
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smarsh
Travelled with family
10 June 2024
5
United Kingdom