Go Local

 For a genuine experience!

Go Local 

Looking for a more genuine experience? Crete is full of places to visit and if you are interested in seeing and experiencing a different side of Crete we have gathered a few “Go Local” activities for you. Get new impressions whilst discovering the true Crete, whether you have been to Crete many times or this is your first time, this is something for you!

Get to know the locals and make new friends, see Crete through their eyes and listen to their stories. Feel the Cretan hospitality and spend your time with the locals. Chances are you are making a new good friend! They will show you things from their point of view and places you probably wouldn't have discovered without them.

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Cooking Class - 80 EUR
LOCAL EXPERIENCE - 1/2 day Eleni and her mother Chrisoula are ready to help you prepare some fabulously tasty dishes made with hearty Cretan ingredients such as extravirgin olive oil, fresh veget...
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Greek Night Experience with Beer and Wine tasting or Cooking
LOCAL EXPERIENCE  The Experience where you'll learn how to dance Greek, Drink like a Greek - All while enjoying local Cretan Cuisine and making friends with locals.  We will be wai...
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Destination Platanias Country Road Trip

Country Road Trip

Have you ever wondered how it is behind the popular holiday area? Take a path thru Cretan lifestyle in the countryside with us and get to know the villages close by. Visit for example the significant Agia lake and charming park of Agios Gerasimos. DETAILS OF YOUR TRIP Our guided country tour will take you to the neighbouring villages of Platanias starting from the Platanias square and continuing to the upper villages of Platanias, Agia Marina and Stalos driving by quiet back roads with olive green sceneries.The view will change a bit when entering the fruit zone passing through Kyrtomados and Agia, where we will visit an artificial lake Agia, a significant nature conservation site today. At the village of Patelari we will have a small break in a typical cretan kafeneon to enjoy local refreshments. During the road trip you will hear about everyday life in villages and the local's self-sufficient economy. The last stop will be in Agios Gerassimos, a small park in Modi, where you may follow a short walking path or just simply admire an amazing view and visit a charming cave church, Agios Ioannis. Route: Platanias square - upper village - Agia Marina - Stalos - Kyrtomados - Agia lake - Patelari - Agios Gerassimos  Duration: 3h  

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Destination Platanias Honey and Cheese Tastings

Honey and Cheese Tastings

Join us for a unique tasting trip which you can only find with Destination Platanias! We will introduce you to the real Cretan tastes, honey and cheese, straight from the local producer. DETAILS OF YOUR TRIP From Platanias we will follow the western coast line to the peninsula of Rodopou where we will meet a local honey producer at Rodopou village. Did you know that there are different varieties of honey and the honey producers are actually producing much more than just honey? The bee keeper’s mother also makes famous Greek cheese, Graviera, and yoghurt of her own which are delicious combinations to pair with honey. On the west side of the peninsula is located the village of Ravdoucha with an incredible view to the Kissamos bay. After the tastings we will drive to Ravdoucha and down to the rocky beach which is one of the favourite beaches among the locals. Here you can have a quick swim, enjoy refreshments at the simple taverna or relax in a hammock under the Tamarisk tree for a while before we return back.    

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Destination Platanias Olive oil and Wine Tastings

Olive oil and Wine Tastings

Traditional and classic road trip with private guidning! Taste the green gold, the awarded Cretan olive oil, with us and give a hug to one of the oldest olive tree in the world! DETAILS OF YOUR TRIP We will take you to the heart of Western countryside and you will learn all about collecting the olives, the olive oil process and how we use olive oil here in Crete. Wine production has developed considerably in the area in recent years as well. Besides olive oil, you will have a great opportunity to taste local wine varieties and hear about the wine making process. Our stops in Kolymbari and Vouves will deepen your understanding of the importance of these fields in everyday life in Crete.   Route: Kolymbari - Vouves - Anoskeli Duration 3h  

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Destination Platanias Botanical Park

Botanical Park

Explore the magical Cretan nature! Follow us to the famous Botanical Park known also as "Gardens of Crete" full of plants from all over the world!   DETAILS OF YOUR TRIP Small traditional villages and fascinating mountain roads! This road trip is for you who love nature trails and green sceneries. The first part of our trip we will drive through orange farmers villages Patelari, Alikianos and Skines among the citrus, avocado and nut trees. When reaching up at an altitude of almost 500m in Karanou village the trees will change to apple and cherry trees. Mountainous views will take us to the foot of White Mountains where Botanical Park was built 20 years ago to praise the unique microclimate of Crete. The park introduces thousands of plants from all over the world along the 2,5 km walking path. By the small pond you will meet gooses, peacocks, donkeys and deers. Before return we will offer you refreshments and snack  in the park's own restaurant to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.

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Destination Platanias Mountain Road Trip

Mountain Road Trip

Mountain stories! Experience the beautiful White mountains of Crete and enjoy the Cretan way of eating lunch, a table full of small delicious homemade dishes.   DETAILS OF YOUR TRIP Our road trip will start with colourful sceneries through the orange valley and continue climbing up slowly to the west side of the mountains. After passing Meskla village we will have a short stop to visit a small Sarakina gorge where we will see the impressive rock walls of the gorge just a short walk away from the road. Curvy road will take us all the way up at Zourva where we will have our lunch break to enjoy Mrs Maria's traditional dishes with incredible view. Breathtaking sceneries will continue after the lunch to the next village Therisso which played an important role in Crete's modern history. On the way back to Platanias we will drive along the Therisso gorge where you can admire the high vertical cliffs and the huge Plane trees. Route: Patelari - Alikianos - Meskla - Zourva - Therisso  Duration 5h  

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Destination Platanias Village Road Trip

Village Road Trip

A picturesque upper village of Platanias, narrow country roads, chapels and churches, orange and avocado farms... Our Guided Village Road Trip in Platanias has it all! DETAILS OF YOUR TRIP Our journey will start from Platanias square, from where we will drive up to the upper village and admire the wonderful view over the sea from the main church of Platanias, Agios Dimitris, and its beautiful cemetery. We will also peak in an interesting war museum underneath the church and hear the story how the olive tree saved the whole village during the German occupation. Next we will take the small country roads through the olive groves to the orange valley called Drakiana. By the river we will have a stop for a fresh orange juice and to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere before returning back to the vivid centre of Platanias.   Route: Platanias square - upper village - Drakiana Duration: 2h  

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KNOSSOS - A Culture Trip 50 EUR
LOCAL EXPERIENCE - A Culture Trip - FULL DAY. Knossos palace is Crete’s most visited archaeological site. Discover the well know myths about the Minotaur and the Labyrinth while ...
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Destination Platanias Brewery cooking classes - CHARMA - 79 EUR

Brewery cooking classes - CHARMA - 79 EUR

LOCAL EXPERIENCE - 1/2 day In collaboration with the local Cretan Brewery, can we offer a culinary experience in its place brewery, in Zounaki, Platanias municipality. In the open kitchen of the restaurant, surrounded by orange trees and avocado, we will prepare beer dishes as well as traditional delicacies. The taste of Harma beer and the aromas of its brewing will they accompany our culinary concerns for about 4 hours. Live this experience with us and come to know and taste from near the beauties of the Cretan land. Brewery cooking classes Live this experience with us and come to know and taste from near the beauties of the Cretan land. The course menu includes 2 starters, 1 salad, 1 main course and dessert as well as beer of your choice (lager, dunkel, pale ale). The cost includes the materials for the preparation of the dishes, beer tasting and tour of the brewery, accompanied by beer of your choice (lager, dunkel, pale ale) during the meal, copy with the recipes as well as a certificate of participation. Detailed program: 11:00 – 11:15 Welcome to the Cretan Brewery. A few words about the company and its philosophy. Description of the course and presentation of elements of Cretan Diet. 11:15 – 13:00 Preparation of the dishes with everyone's participation & beer tasting accompanied by an appetizer. 13:00 – 13:30 Guided tour of the brewery. 13:30 – 13:45 Break. 13:45 – 15:00 Lunch together with your creations!

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Destination Platanias Charma Brewery Beer Tasting

Charma Brewery Beer Tasting

BEER TASTINGS - HALF DAY  Taste the first fresh local beer in Chania! The Harma Brewery is located in Zounaki village, in the municipality of Platanias, a short drive from Platanias village. The beer production at Harma is aiming to pure and natural beer with excellent flavor and aroma along with a high nutrition value.  It’s not a surprise that Harma beer has become one of the favorite beers among the Cretans as well as the visitors!  Details of your trip The driver will pick you up from your accommodation at the time you like. The drive will take approx. 20 minutes. (Add the transfer when you proceed with the reservation) Guided tour for 30 min, from Monday to Sunday between 10:30 and 19:30. At Charma brewery you will learn the brewing process, first-hand, while watching brewers doing their magic. Get the chance to smell the aromas and feel the beer ingredients in your hand; learn all about the flavors you will discover in different beer styles. Accompany your tour and beer tasting with local Cretan meze prepared with fresh ingredients from the area. The presence in the production area is not allowed. However, the brewery and the visiting area are constructed in such a way, that the visitors can have direct contact with the production. (bird eye perspective). 1. BREWERY TOUR & BEER TASTING Follow our experienced staff around our brewery facilities and get the chance to know all about the brewing process and brewing ingredients in our final stop in front of our brew house. The tour is followed by a beer tasting experience with 4 fresh beer samples (100ml each) accompanied with Cretan breadsticks. Duration about 45 min (guided tour & beer tasting) 2. BREWERY TOUR & BEER TASTING ACCOMPANIED WITH SNACK Follow our experienced staff around our brewery facilities and get the chance to know all about the brewing process and brewing ingredients in our final stop in front of our brew house. The tour is followed by a beer tasting experience with 4 fresh beer samples (100ml each) accompanied with beer snack as follow: 2 sorts of cheese, 2 sorts of cold cut, cherry tomatoes, salty olives & croutons Duration about 1 hour (guided tour, beer tasting and snack) 3. BREWERY TOUR & BEER TASTING ACCOMPANIED WITH LUNCH Follow our experienced staff around our brewery facilities and know all about the brewing process and brewing ingredients in our final stop in front of our brew house. The tour is followed by a beer tasting experience with 4 fresh beer samples (100ml each) accompanied with Cretan lunch. The dish includes 2 sorts of meat, barley rusk, cherry tomatoes, salty olives, borek with vegetables & tzatziki. This dish can be offered also as vegeterian, meat is replaced by spinat pastry and potato salad. Duration about 1 1/2 hour (guided tour, beer tasting & Cretan lunch).   The participation of children up to 16 years old in the guided tour is free of cost. You can book both the transfer and the tastings with us.  If you book transfer: The driver will pick you up from your accommodation at the time your prefer, and pick you up for the return at Charma upon agreed time..

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Destination Platanias Karavitakis Winery Wine Tasting

Karavitakis Winery Wine Tasting

WINE TASTINGS - HALF DAY  Sophisticated Karvitakis winery, surrounded by 150 acres of vineyards in Pontikiana village on the hilltops of Kolimbari area, provides a beautiful environment for a fabulous wine tasting experience. Karavitakis winery is producing wines from local and international grape varieties but also experimenting with more rare varieties from all around the world. Details of your trip The roots of wine production are very deep in Crete. The Cretan soil together with the sun and the right temperature creates the unique taste for Cretan wines. Wine has always been an important part of Crete and nowadays the more developed wine producing methods have raised the quality and respect of the Cretan wines among the wine lovers. The  tasting takes between 1 to 1.5 hours. The tastings start at 11.00, 12.30, 14.00, 15.30 and 17.00. After the tastings you will be seated in the beautiful atmosphere of the winery to enjoy their fine wines.  Some of Karavitakis wines are: Kotsifali Merlot, Klima White, Elia Blend.    Notice: Transfer Prices valid for departure from Platanias and Chania region

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Destination Platanias Manousakis Winery Wine Tasting

Manousakis Winery Wine Tasting

PRIVATE TRANSFER & TASTINGS - HALF DAY Come and enjoy a wine tasting! The family-owned Manousakis Winery in Vatolakkos still follows the traditional ways of growing their grapes and producing the wine. Try five different kinds of  wines with local Cretan rusks. Book your transfer and tasting with us!   Details of your trip Terroir Tasting Tour A tasting of 5 different wines (type of wine is dependent on availability and is subject to change) paired with local Cretan rusks, olive oil and sea salt.  The tasting takes about one hour. After the tastings you will be seated in the beutiful atmosphere of the winery to enjoy their fine wines.  Transportation If you would like to book transportation, please choose the type of vehicle when you proceed the reservation. The driver will pick you up at your accommodation and it takes approx 20 min to drive to  the winery. Please inform the driver the time you wish to be picked up. The tasting takes about one hour.    

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Destination Platanias Olive Oil & Wine Tasting at Anoskeli

Olive Oil & Wine Tasting at Anoskeli

PRIVATE TRANSFER & TASTINGS - HALF DAY  Come and enjoy a tasting at an authentic Cretan Olive Oil fabric and their Winery Production. During their tour you will have a chance to attend the presentation and to hear about the oliveoil and wine making process.  Details of your trip Visit Anoskeli olive oil mill and winery in a rural area of Western Crete and join a fully guided tour by specialized staff to get a first-hand experience of olive oil production and winemaking. Taste the products with excellent quality of this family-run business which values the traditions and supports the local society.  Included in the trip is the two way transfer to Anoskeli and one guided tour. The transfer driver will pick you up at your accommodation and after approx 30 min you will arrive at the winery. At this point you will decide with the driver the time he will return to pick you up. The tour and tasting takes 1 1/2 hours. The guided tours start at 11.00, 12.00, 13.00, 14.00, 15.00 and 16.00. After the tastings you will be seated  and you will have the opportunity to taste the extra virgin bio-olive oil, 5 different wines and tsikoudia (raki) accompanied by Cretan snack  Included in the wintasting price is: Tasting of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and 5 brands of Wine. Tasting is  accompanied with dish of fresh bread with olive oil oregano-lemon-salt and a dish of Cretan delicacies (such as two local cheese varieties, tomato, cucumber, olives, smoked ham)

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Destination Platanias Village Life & Cretan Cookery Lession

Village Life & Cretan Cookery Lession

AUTHENTIC CRETE - countryside and cooking! A unique guided tour with wonderful scenery as well as a real insight into traditional Cretan life and an opportunity to try your hand at Cretan cookery. It begins with a visit to a typical village house where a Cretan welcome awaits you with tales of Cretan past, present and tradition. DETAILS OF YOUR TRIP Village Life & Cretan Cookery Lession There is an optional small walk through pretty countryside to the local cafenion where you will have the opportunity to pick local produce to use in your cookery lesson. Whilst you wait for your traditional cretan lunch to cook, you can have a relaxing drink and enjoy the panoramic views from the cafenion veranda. The day ends with you enjoying your lunch Cretan style! A true taste of Crete!

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A day as a beekeeper
An exiting and a playful tour of apiary. Experience a day as a beekeeper!  DETAILS OF YOUR TRIP Learn about honeybee biology and lifecycles, colony jobs, honey production, pollin...
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  • BALOS LAGOON TOUR
    BALOS LAGOON Cruise - FULL DAY - WITH TRANSFER One of Crete’s top beaches! Visit one of Europe's most beautiful beaches, Balos Lagoon with crystal clear waters and white sand, with...
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  • Beach Bums - Quad Safari
    ADVENTURE - HALF DAY   Transform your holiday into a real adventure and come with Anthony and his team on a quad safari  through the wild nature of Crete to the regions of Crete w...
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  • Boat Tour - Platanias 3h - 25 EUR
    SEA AND SUN - 1/2 DAY  Make sure you join up Captain Argiris and his crew for a 3 hour boat trip. Discover Platanias seaside with swimming and jumping from the boat, learn a few things ...
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  • Boat Trip To Magical Menies Beach 32.50 EUR
    BOAT CRUISE & SEA AND SUN - 1/2 DAY. Menies is a secluded beach many kilometers from the nearest village, untouched by man. On our way to this paradise we will stop at caves for you to explor...
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  • Botanical Park
    Explore the magical Cretan nature! Follow us to the famous Botanical Park known also as "Gardens of Crete" full of plants from all over the world!   DETAILS OF YOUR TRIP Sma...
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  • Brewery cooking classes - CHARMA - 79 EUR
    LOCAL EXPERIENCE - 1/2 day In collaboration with the local Cretan Brewery, can we offer a culinary experience in its place brewery, in Zounaki, Platanias municipality. In the open kitchen of...
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  • Charma Beer Tasting Private Minivan Transfer
    PRIVATE TRANSFER & GUIDED TOUR - HALF DAY Taste the first fresh local beer in Chania! The Harma Brewery is located in Zounaki village, in the municipality of Platanias, a short drive from Pla...
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  • Charma Brewery Beer Tasting
    BEER TASTINGS - HALF DAY  Taste the first fresh local beer in Chania! The Harma Brewery is located in Zounaki village, in the municipality of Platanias, a short drive from Platanias village....
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  • Cooking Class - 80 EUR
    LOCAL EXPERIENCE - 1/2 day Eleni and her mother Chrisoula are ready to help you prepare some fabulously tasty dishes made with hearty Cretan ingredients such as extravirgin olive oil, fresh veget...
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  • E-bike Tour from Chania: Theriso Gorge
    OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES - 1/2 DAY An E-bike guided tour discovering a gorge just outside Chania. We ride into an impressive gorge from Chania, through the rocky cliffs, the wood lined road, all the w...
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  • E-bike Tour: Traditional Villages of Kissamos
    OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES - 1/2 DAY Join Fiona and Manu at their "off-the-beaten-track" guided E-bike tour. Together with them you will discover the secluded corners of Crete, away from t...
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  • Elafonissi - PRIVATE TOUR
    SEA AND SUN - PRIVATE TOUR - 7hours Visit Crete’s most loved beach, Elafonissi! A magical place on the southwest coast with crystal clear waters and beautiful pink sand. One of Europe&rsquo...
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  • Elafonissi Tour - BESTSELLER
    SEA AND SUN - FULL DAY. Visit Crete’s most loved beach, Elafonissi! A magical place on the southwest coast with crystal clear waters and beautiful pink sand. One of Europe’s top beach...
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  • En livsnjutares dag! Svensktalande Guide!
    Heldagstur med Svensktalande guide. Varje Tisdag!  Vi njuter av några timmar vid Falassarna strand där vi badar i det kristallklara vattnet. Vidare besöker vi världens&...
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  • Falassarna Beach Transfer
    HALF or FULL DAY  Falassarna, one of the locals' favorite destinations. With its amazing sandy beaches and the crystal clear water, Falassarna is worth a visit! Join our Private Tr...
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  • Falassarna Walk - 35 EUR
    OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES - 1/2 DAY. Day or Sunset  walk to the beach of Falassarna. A walk to one of Crete’s loveliest beaches and lesser known archaeological sites. Our INFORMATIVE G...
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  • Ferry tickets to Balos Beach 29 EUR
    The ship departs everyday from the port of Kissamos for Gramvousa and Balos lagoon. STEP 1:  Buy fast and smoothly your Ticket here! Departure 10.40 – return to the port at 17:...
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  • FREE Guided village walk
    Is it your first time in Platanias or maybe you have visited the village already several times but stayed mainly at your hotel? Join us for a small Monday tour around the village!  DET...
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  • Glass Bottom Boat Trip - 2 hours
    BOAT TRIP AND SEA & SUN - 2 hours Discover what's underneath the surface of the sea from above! Join the glass bottom boat trip!   DETAILS OF YOUR TRIP  Take a few h...
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  • GO EXPRESS to Charma Brewery
    BEER TASTINGS with Lunch! Taste the first fresh local beer in Chania! The Harma Brewery is located in Zounaki village, in the municipality of Platanias, a short drive from Platanias village. The...
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  • GO EXPRESS to Manousakis Winery
    WINE TASTINGS  with Go Express Transfer! Come and enjoy a wine tasting! The family-owned Manousakis Winery in Vatolakkos still follows the traditional ways of growing their grapes and produ...
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  • Hike & Kayak Adventure - 2 Days
    Join Manu and Fiona on this exciting Hike & Kayak Mini Samaria Adventure - 2 Days. Truly experience the wonders of nature in this human powered 2 day exploration of Samaria National...
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  • Honey and Cheese Tastings
    Join us for a unique tasting trip which you can only find with Destination Platanias! We will introduce you to the real Cretan tastes, honey and cheese, straight from the local producer. DE...
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  • HORSEBACK RIDING & Swimming with horses
    OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES - 1/2 DAY  Don't miss the unique opportunity to combine riding and swimming with horses! We will take you to the lovely Georgioupolis with its beautiful beach an...
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  • HORSEBACK RIDING - Magical Kournas Lake
    OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES - 1/2 DAY. The magical Kournas lake, Crete's only freshwater lake, is surrounded by stunning nature. It is known for its terrapins and tourism; and makes with al...
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  • HORSEBACK RIDING - The Zen Ride - For Beginners
    OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES - 1/2 DAY - The Zen Ride For you who love horses and always wanted to try it, don't miss this opportunity to go for a ride here in Crete. Mrs Kirsty and her professio...
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  • IMBROS Gorge - 9 km
    OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES - FULL DAY Imbros Gorge is located in province Sfakia and is the second largest gorge in Crete, following Samaria Gorge. The picturesque scenery and its wilderness in comb...
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  • Jeep Safari Tour 1 - The White Mountains
    LOCAL EXPERIENCE - ADVENTURE - FULL DAY. Combine a unique guided Jeep tour in White Mountains of Crete with panoramic views,  traditional Cretan villages, learn  the history and &n...
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  • Jeep Safari Tour 2 - Explore the Secrets 95 EUR
    LOCAL EXPERIENCE - ADVENTURE - FULL DAY. See the beautiful landscape of Crete and try our olive oil, see how it's produced and try our tasty wine at a winery. Learn a few Cretan se...
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  • Karavitakis Winery Wine Tasting
    WINE TASTINGS - HALF DAY  Sophisticated Karvitakis winery, surrounded by 150 acres of vineyards in Pontikiana village on the hilltops of Kolimbari area, provides a beautiful environment for...
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  • Kayaking in Falassarna
    OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES - 1/2 DAY. Join up for an accessible sea adventure in turquoise water! A short, wonderful sea kayak excursion in West Crete. We paddle to Limpet island, just off Falasarna beac...
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  • KNOSSOS - A Culture Trip 50 EUR
    LOCAL EXPERIENCE - A Culture Trip - FULL DAY. Knossos palace is Crete’s most visited archaeological site. Discover the well know myths about the Minotaur and the Labyrinth while ...
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  • Let's go fishing!
    SEA AND SUN - 1/2 DAY  Let's go fishing! Captain Michalis and his crew will take you on an unforgettable fishing trip!  Details of your trip Departing daily at 10.00 from the port...
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  • Limnoupolis Waterpark AQUA CRETA
    FOR CHILDREN - FULL DAY  An exciting day filled with sun and water fun awaits the visitors of Limnoupolis! The park has something happening in every corner, a total of 11 water slides, all ...
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  • Limnoupolis Waterpark, start from Chania
    FUN FOR KIDS - FULL DAY. The little friends of "Aqua Creta Limnoupolis" will immediately get excited with the colorful experience of the specially designed kids’ pool and its...
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  • Manousakis Winery Wine Tasting
    PRIVATE TRANSFER & TASTINGS - HALF DAY Come and enjoy a wine tasting! The family-owned Manousakis Winery in Vatolakkos still follows the traditional ways of growing their grapes and producing...
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  • Mountain Road Trip
    Mountain stories! Experience the beautiful White mountains of Crete and enjoy the Cretan way of eating lunch, a table full of small delicious homemade dishes.   DETAILS OF YOUR TRIP Our ro...
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  • Olive Oil & Wine Tasting at Anoskeli
    PRIVATE TRANSFER & TASTINGS - HALF DAY  Come and enjoy a tasting at an authentic Cretan Olive Oil fabric and their Winery Production. During their tour you will have a chance t...
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  • Olive oil and Wine Tastings
    Traditional and classic road trip with private guidning! Taste the green gold, the awarded Cretan olive oil, with us and give a hug to one of the oldest olive tree in the world! DETAILS OF YOUR ...
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  • PADI Discover Scuba Diving
    For beginners - Adults and Children - 1/2 DAY. Have you ever wondered what it’s like to breathe underwater and feel weightless?  If you want to find out but aren’t quite ready t...
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  • Paleochora & Gialiskari Beach
    TWO EXOTIC BEACHES - FULL DAY  Discover the beaches at the southside of Crete and join the Paleochora Beach Trip! The main beach “Pachia Ammos” is permanently waving the blu...
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  • ParaGliding or ParaTriking
    Challenge yourself with paragliding during your stay in Crete and get a completely unique experience. To have the opportunity to see beaches, sea and nature from above, we promise it will be...
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  • PREVELI BEACH - Palm Beach
    SEA AND SUN - FULL DAY Preveli is located about 35km south of Rethymno and 10km east of Plakias. Beach of Preveli, also known as Lake Preveli or Phoenix, is located at the exit of the imposing Ko...
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  • Private Jeep Tour To Balos Lagoon
    LOCAL EXPERIENCE - ADVENTURE - FULL DAY This premium safari road trip is an authentic experience to visit Balos Lagoon in privacy and comfort, since you don't have to schedule your entir...
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  • Private Jeep Tour To Elafonissi and Falassarna
    Sun and Sea  EXPERIENCE - ADVENTURE - FULL DAY Escape to Crete’s amazing beaches Elafonisi and Falasarna, swim in turquoise crystal clear waters, explore traditional villages alo...
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  • SAMARIA GORGE - Long Hike - MOST FAMOUS
    OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES - FULL DAY. Make sure you visit our famous Samaria Gorge. Starting with it's wooden staircase in Omalos village which is surrounded by the magnificent Lefka...
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  • SAMARIA GORGE LAZY- Short Hike
    OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES - FULL DAY. Make sure you visit our famous Samaria Gorge. If you are tired of walking but want photos for you Insta-followers, If you do not feel like walking today but want to...
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  • Santorini - One day Cruise
    Santorini is an island in the southern Aegean Sea. This beautiful island is essentially what remains after an enormous volcanic eruption that destroyed the earliest settlements on a formerly sing...
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  • Sea Kayak along the peninsula West Cost
    OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES - 1/2 DAY. Discover the peninsula of Rodopo in West Crete on a  sit-on-top kayak. You will go exploring along one of the fingers in West Crete, to find remote coves, navi...
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  • SIRIKARI GORGE - 60 EUR
    OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES  Another beautiful gorge walk that is pretty and peaceful, ending up in the village of Polyrinnia where we take lunch at a local taverna! Stunning scenery and home to man...
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  • SNORKELING - For all ages
    SNORKLING - 1/2 DAY  Join a snorkeling trip starting from Chania! The guiding, equipment, transportation and light snack are all included in the price. Snorkling with licensed Padi D...
    From EUR 70
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  • Sougia Beach - FULL DAY
    PRIVATE TRIP - FULL DAY Join a private trip to Sougia Beach and swim in the crystal clear and magical blue waters of Sougia! The beach is very wide and long with a few beach chairs and umbrellas...
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  • Sunset Safari Tour with Wine Tasting, 4-5 hours 85 EUR
    LOCAL EXPERIENCE - HALF DAY. Premium Sunset Safari Tour in the Northwest side of the inland of Crete... Allow yourself to indulge in a romantic off-road route experience with the best panor...
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  • SUP - Boarding Tour 50 EUR
    SEA AND SUN - OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES - 1/2 DAY - Nea Chora, Chania. Explore Chania on a SUP board! Do you want to have fun, enjoy the sun and crystal clear waters on a SUP board? Come join us on our ...
    From EUR 50
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  • SUP - boarding tour 65 EUR
    SEA AND SUN - OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES - 1/2 DAY - Transfer included!  Enhance your traveling experience and get your body moving. Come and see the western coast of Crete on a SUP board. Paddle ar...
    From EUR 65
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  • SURF - All Ages - Popular!
    OUTDOOR ACTIVITY -  1/2 DAY Live an exciting surf adventure at some of the best beaches in Greece DETAILS OF YOUR TRIP Surfing Crete is the only official surf school in Chania that gi...
    From EUR 60
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  • Village Life & Cretan Cookery Lession
    AUTHENTIC CRETE - countryside and cooking! A unique guided tour with wonderful scenery as well as a real insight into traditional Cretan life and an opportunity to try your h...
    From EUR 70
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  • Village Road Trip
    A picturesque upper village of Platanias, narrow country roads, chapels and churches, orange and avocado farms... Our Guided Village Road Trip in Platanias has it all! DETAILS OF ...
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