Excursions
     

We offer a variety of organized excursions for you to discover the authentic beauty of our island.

Lasithi Plateau

oropedioThe plateau of Lasithi consists of 18 villages with rich natural beauty and magnificent landscape. In “ Diktaion Andro ” (the cave of mount Dikti) god Zeus was born and raised.

Samaria Gorge

The gorge of Samaria is situated in the prefecture of Chania and has a total length of 18 kilometres. It’s one of the most beautiful natural areas of Europe, housing various rare animal and plant species.

 

Chrisi Island

ΧρυσήThe island of Chrisi is in the Libyan Sea ( the sea south of Crete ) and is uninhabited. The green-blue sea and the golden sand full of sea shells will fascinate you.

 

Imbros Gorge

The gorge of Imbros has a total length of 7 kilometres and is near the village Komitades. Crossing it takes about 3 hours. All along the route there are coniferous trees and wild flowers.

 

 

Unknown Crete

Unknown Crete includes visits to small traditional Cretan villages to familiarize you with the Cretan way of life and the taste of RAKI, the drink of Creta.

 

 

Cretan Night

During the Cretan Night you can experience the musical tradition of Crete with lyra, cretan dances and various mezedes.

 

 

Western Crete

The excursion to Western Crete includes a visit to Chania and Rethymno, the historical Monastery of Arkadi, Fodele ( the home place of the famous painter Dominicos Theotokopoulos or most known as El Greco ) and Souda

 

 

Southern Crete

The  excursion  to  Southern  Crete  includes  a  visit  to  the  palace  of  Festos,  Gortys,  and  Matala  known  as  a  Hippie  holiday  destination  during  the  70’s.

 

 


Knossos

Knossos was the most important city of Crete under King Minos. A tour around the palace will acquaint you with the Minoan civilization.