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4.9 out of 5 average rating, 477 reviewsSail to Dia Island in Small Groups
Enjoy breathtaking views, snorkeling, fishing with full gear, paddleboards, and an onboard meal.
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 86 reviewsTaste Cretan wines in a countryside garden
Try 7 wines with local meze while enjoying views and Crete’s native grapes.
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 397 reviewsExplore an Olive Farm: Olive oil and Local bites
Tour our olive groves and olive mill, and enjoy a rich Cretan tasting with our olive oils.
5 out of 5 average rating, 103 reviewsThe Ultimate Cretan Outdoors by night
Not just a stargazing tour - Join your new Cretan friends in an small group of 2-4, to discover hidden mountain spots, learn about Greek mythodology and leave with unique Milkyway portraits.
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 35 reviewsCatamaran Cruise - Myths, Sea & Fine Gastronomy
Experience Crete in the Most Luxurious Way – Enjoy an all-inclusive luxury catamaran cruise from Heraklion and explore the stunning Dia Island, with secluded beaches accessible only by sea.
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 172 reviewsCreate your own Traditional Cretan Soap
Create a handmade soap, using Extra Virgin Olive Oil produced in our family's orchards.
5 out of 5 average rating, 7 reviewsExplore Heraklion’s spots and history on foot
Walk past iconic landmarks,taste meze and uncover local secrets.
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 103 reviewsExperience Santorini's highlights
Nearly perfect 5-star ratings everywhere Visit Oia, Firostefani, and more, experiencing breathtaking views and iconic spots.
4.25 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviewsKnossos Palace E-Ticket and Audio Guide
Listen to a history-focused audio guide at the north lustral area, the tripartite shrine and the throne room to hear how each space is connected to myth.
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 254 reviewsKnossos Palace, Archaeological Museum & City Tour
Explore the Palace of Knossos, the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, and the city of Heraklion with a licensed tourist guide and archaeologist, and uncover the island’s history and mythology.
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5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviewsCook with a Local: Cretan kitchen secrets
Cook hands-on in my Cretan kitchen! We will make authentic Moussaka, creamy Tzatziki, and fresh local Dakos. Plus, learn my Mom's secret Tiropita. Finally, we enjoy our homemade feast with fine wine.
New place to stayForest e-bike ride with yoga & sunset meditation
Pedal quiet roads through Keri forest, then settle into a private hilltop yoga class and meditation as the sun goes down.
5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviewsCretan Wine & Food Pairing Experience
Taste 5 Cretan wines paired with local delicacies in a guided experience led by a Certified Sommelier. Discover Crete's wine, gastronomy, and traditions in every glass.
New place to stayA Wine-Tasting Sailing Experience
Experience Crete’s wines like never before: taste 5 selected labels at sea with a wine expert, paired with local bites, premium sailing views and a swim stop at Dia Island.
New place to staySantorini Day Trip from Heraklion
Join TUI’s local team for a day exploring Santorini. Travel by fast catamaran, visit Oia and Fira, enjoy free time for photos, shopping and spectacular caldera views.
New place to stayRide mountain tracks with a local guide
Head by 4x4 along rural tracks through olive groves to a mountain village for raki and olive oil tastings, meet shepherds for cheese-making and pause at Lassithi Plateau viewpoints before lunch.
New place to stayTaste Crete – Olive Oil tasting at a herb farm
Discover Crete through its olive oil. Tour our Mediterranean herb farm, learn the secrets of extra virgin olive oil and enjoy a guided tasting with local flavors in an authentic Cretan setting.
New place to stayStep into Knossos with a cultural guide
Walk royal chambers, frescoes and the throne room with a local cultural guide, then trace landmark-lined streets and markets in the old port city.
New place to stayTrace Spinalonga’s hidden past from Heraklion
Walk the Venetian walls and leper colony ruins with a local cultural guide, then pause by Elounda’s waterfront and sit down to a traditional Cretan lunch.
New place to stayWalk in Kazantzakis Footsteps
Discover the city that inspired Greece's most celebrated writer through a guided walk, historic landmarks, local stories, and a traditional Greek coffee.
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