Enjoy the best destinations in Crete with us!!
Elafonissi-Pearl of the West
After 2 hours heading West,the bus turns toward the South into the heart if Crete.At our first stop,you will have 1 hour to visit the beautifull cave of Agia Sofia with its chapel and to have a cup of coffee in a tavern nearby.
A 30 minute ride will take you to the Monastery of Chryssoskalitissa.The Libyan Sean and Elafonissi - the westerly point of Crete - is not far away.Here you have 3 hours to swim in the crystal waters,enjoy the surrounding nature and to have a reaching the National road,you have another stop to refresh yourself at a small canteen.Following the New road you will be taken back to your hotels.
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Gramvoussa
On the New Road,the bus takes you west through the outskirts of Chania to the port of Kastelli.
Here,a boat will take you to the small island Gramvoussa with its imposing Venetian castle and breathtaking views.
After 2 hours of stay the boat will take you to the lagoon of Balos.
The fabulous clear water of the lagoon and the white coral sand makes an irresistable paradise for all quests.
After 2 hours the boat will take you back to Kastelli where the bus waits to pick you up.
Walking shoes are necessary.
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Preveli Beach
Take part in this magnificent beach tour on the South of Crete where you can see the wild Kourtaliotiko Gorge as well as the impressive river of Preveli.Our first stop is at the Kourtaliotiko Gorge where you can see the waterfalls and the little church located 100 steps downwards the gorge (optical).We continue our tour in the sandy beach of Preveli where you can swim or walk through the magnificent palm tree forest.Make sure you have good walking shoes on (or trainers) as the last 500m must be walker as there is no road.We will have a coffee break at the wonderfull village of Plakias by the sea and on our way back you can enjoy the wild Kotsifou gorge and some traditional villages. photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4
Imvros Gorge
A natural beauty,not as well known as the Samaria Gorge,is the magnificent gorge of Imbros.
It is 6km and easier to walk trough.
It's almost parallel to the Samaria Gorge and it takes almost 3 hours walking.
The bus will be waiting for you at the exit of the gorge at the village of Komitades.
Our next stop is at a beautiful beach where you can swim or enjoy a meal at the local taverns.
This is availabe for children.
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Samaria Gorge Long Way
On your Samaria Gorge adventure,the bus will take you first along the north coast and then up into the White Mountains (Leyka Ori) to the Omalos Plateau and the entrance to the gorge.There,at a height of 1.100m,you will begin the 18km walk through the longest and most beautiful gorge in Europe.
After the strenuous but spectacular walk,you will be conveyed by boat on an equally glorious trip from Agia Roumeli,the village at the end of the gorge,to Chora Sfakion,where the bus will be waiting to take you back home.Good walking shoes are necessary.
Map of the Samaria Gorge
Samaria Gorge Easy Way
You can also see and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Samaria Gorge without having to walk 18km.The bus will take you through the romantic village of Vrisses to Chora Sfakion.From here,a boat will take you to the end of the gorge,where you can either walk into it and enjoy the untouched beauty of the mountains,or just relax swimming in the crystal clear water of the Libyan Sea.
From Agia Roumeli,the boat will take you back to Chora Sfakion,where the bus will be waiting to take you home on a route with beautiful views.
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Traditional Cretan Villages
This coach-tour leads you through beautiful landscapes and villages in the heart of Crete.You don't have to go to superlatives or to reach the peak of the Ida mountains range at a height of 2.456m to get an impression of the wild nature in this region.Half hour walking in the mountain range Kedros by the village of Ano Meros and you have the majestic view in front of you.The survival of every living creature depends on knowing the places,where water - the essence of life - can be found.Kaloidena is such a place,and from here you can enjoy the impressive mountainous landscape.Plane trees,dry rivers,the voices of the shepherds - who you often do not see - make time stand still.The byzantine monuments of Agios Ioannis and Sotiras Christos of Kaloidena are major chapels in the area of Amari.We finish our tour on the South Coast of Agia Galini where you can swim or refresh yourself.Fantastic landscapes,olive trees,gorges,mountains,crystal clear water and history makes this coach-tour a fantastic adventure in the heart of the island. photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4
Knossos - Museum - Heraklion
On this excursion you have the opportunity to visit the excavation sites of the Palace of Knossos,built in 2000BC.
Knossos was the prosperous Minoan Capital and the residence of King Minos.
Some believe that the intricate Palace with its many rooms was the mythical Labyrinth.
By discovering the site not too long ago,archeologists found the first of all advanced civilisations in Europe.
The tour is followed by a visit to the Museum of Heraklion,where you can see the largest collection of Minoan findings from Crete.
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Chania City & Surroundings
On this excursion you have the opportunity to visit the town of Chania and the surroundings.Before we reach Chania trough the old road we have the chance to go trough old traditional villages.Then we stop to admire the breathtaking view of the Souda Bay,as well of the Akrotiri where we will stop to admire the amazing panoramic view of Chania,our final destination.At the town of Chania you will have enough time to walk trough the impressive old town and see the Turkish and Venetian architectural styles with the narrow streets,alleys,old mansions,mosques and minarets.You can also walk trough the old Venetian Harbor with the picturesque light house.With this entire exceptional atmosphere it is no wonder that Chania is considered one of the most beautiful towns of Greece. photo1 photo2 photo3
Photo Safari
Enjoy this magnificent tour of South Crete where you will have the chance to enjoy the natural beauties of the island.Our tour begins trough the magnificent Askifou and driving parallel to the beautiful Imbros-gorge.We finally reach Frangokastelo,to see the beautiful and mysterious old castle.Crossing the most beautiful coastline of South Crete we reach the wonderful village of Plakias by the sea where you can enjoy a swim or have lunch in one of the local taverns.
On our way back you will have the chance to admire the breathtaking Kourtaliotiko gorge.By the end of this tour you will have visited one of the most magnificent sites of Crete and you will have probably taken the best photos of Cretan beauty. photo1 photo2
Jeep Safari
Adventure-excursion with jeeps through the mountains, across typical Greek villages and besides the coast.
We are taking our guests with a coach to Agia Galini and we leave with the jeeps from there, driving to Zaros. We make the next stop in a nice monastery, called Vrondisi. Afterwards, we drive through the village Agioi Deka, to Messara valley: first we have beautiful view on the valley over sand roads. We are following the small roads to the south coast and we are going to have a stop at Lendas beach.
There we have the chance for lunch (not included in the price). Later we continue our way to Kali Limenes and via Timpaki back to Agia Galini. From there, we take the coach back to Rethimno. If we have enough time we shall make a stop at the Moni Odiyitria monastery, build in a cave. photo1 photo2 photo3
Agios Nikolaos - Elounda - Spinaloga
In the morning we set off to visit en eastern art of the island.Passing trough Heraklio, the capital of Crete, we will reach Agios Nikolaos, a small town with a picturewque harbour, situated at one of the two sweet water lakes on the island.
After visiting the town we go on to visit a well known tourism place on Crete, Elounda. Deep in the sea of the Elounda bay the ancient town of Olous is situated.
Stay for enjoying lunch and swimming.
Then we go by boat to the island of Spinaloga, one of the latest leper colonies in Europe. Visit of the stunning Venetian fortress.
Late in the afternoon we return back to Rethymno carrying unforgettable memories. photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4
