A very interesting excursion!, First we will go to Knossos, the old palace of King Minos, where you will hear the fascinating history of this unique archaeological site.  Afterwards you will visit Heraklion center for shopping and the archaeological museum, where you will have enough time to admire the Minoan Civilization, with the explanation of your guide. 

This day will be an unforgettable experience because it will take you to places far from the main tourist centers of Crete.  The first stop will be at Thrapsano where you can see the famous potters at their work, using their original pottery skills. We will have a short stop just outside the village of Panagia where you will be able to take photos of the panoramic views.  The next stop is the traditional village of Viannos where we will have a real Greek coffee in an original kefenion. We will then pass through the village on Anatoli and either stop for lunch at a beautiful place hidden in the trees or at a beautiful sandy beach.  After lunch we will take the road to Kalamafka and we will stop at the only point in Crete where you can see both the North and South shores of the island at the same time.  Our last stop will be at the traditional village of Limnes.  The day will end leaving you with a lot of memories and feeling of having seen the real Crete for one day.

Come with us and see the West of Crete.  Our first attraction is the monastery of Arkadi. which was built in the 16th Century, it is a national sanctuary and a symbol of freedom.  Our next stop is Chania, the largest town in Western Crete, it has a lot of Venetian and Turkish monuments and buildings with minarets, there is also the famous market which is set up in the shape of a cross and of course the Venetian harbour are all worth while visiting whilst in Chania.  On our way back we also visit Rethymnon, this town has kept most of its medieval character, it is a beautiful town with many small streets and also many Venetian monuments.

This excursion is to Europe's largest gorge... Samaria, it is so unique that it was declared a National Park in 1962 to protect its natural wonder.  In the morning the bus will take you from your hotel to the gorge's entrance, called Omalos.  During the walk you will see all kinds of flora and fauna, you can rest and drink water from the crystal springs.  The walk ends at Agia Roumeli, where you will go by boat to Chora Sfakion, the bus will be waiting for you back. A trip to Samaria is something you cannot miss during your holiday in Crete.

Samaria Gorge - The Lazy Way

There is an easy way to visit part of the Samaria Gorge, the bus will take you Chora Sfakion, where a boat will take you to Agia Roumeli, a village that can only be accessed by boat or by walking the entire gorge,  From Agia Roumeli, you can walk into the gorge up to the point of the Iron Gates, where the walls of the gorge become so narrow that you can almost reach out and touch both sides at the same time,  before the boat returns to Chora Sfakion, you can relax and have a meal or swim in the cool waters. 

This excursion gives you the opportunity to see a wonderful beach, to have fun and to learn a few things about the local culture.  In the morning you will leave for the "Palm Tree" beach of Via, this beach is a protected area not only for its natural beauty but also because of the kind of palm trees that you can only find here in all of Europe.  Until midday you will have time to enjoy yourself in the water and on the beach.  Afterwards we will go to the monastery of Toplou, which dates back to the 14th Century, apart from its religious meaning, the monastery was a shelter for refugees and people from the resistance, you will also be able to admire the Cretan Ikon Art master pieces which are on show.  Later at the port town of Sitia, you will have time to enjoy a coffee.  On the way back we will visit the picturesque town of Ierapetra. which is the only city on the south side of Crete.

The plateau of Lassithi is situated 850 m above sea level in the Dikti Mountains, in the eastern part of Crete, the plateau is surrounded by 18 traditional villages. This is where potatoes, beans, cherries and apples are cultivated.  During the Venetian period 7000 windmills were built and they controlled the water system in the plateau.  On the way we will stop at the Kera Monastery which is famous for its frescoes and ikons from the 13th and 14th century.  The next stop for coffee and photo taking will be the traditional village of Seli.  Once we are on the plateau we will stop in Psichro where the Dikti cave is located, this is the place where it is believe that Zeus, the father of the Greek gods in mythology was born.  We will then move onto the village of Ag.Geiorios where we will visit the very interesting folklore museum.  An unforgettable trip with incredible landscapes

This excursion to Spinalonga is a very special trip.   On our way to Agios Nikolaos where we will pick up the boat, we will first stop at the traditional village of Kritsa.   we will then take the boat through the beautiful Mirabello Gulf, where the views and places of interest will amaze you, amonth them will be the Sunken city of Olous, Kri Kri Island and Kokolitha Beach which is ideal for swimming.  We will then arrive at Spinalonga, which was originally build as a Venetian fortress and then until 1953 was the last leper colony of Europe.

Alternatively there is an excursion which includes a Beach BBQ, on this trip, we first go to Elunda where we will pick up the boat and go to a private beach where you will have the change to relax, swim and enjoy a delicious BBQ prepared by the captain and his crew. Then we will go onto Spinalong and our last stop will be the town of Agios Nikolaos. 

Discover the paradise of Chrissi Island, located in the south part of Crete, our bus will take you to Ierapetra where you will pick up the boat that will take you to the southern most point of Europe.   Once there you will have plenty of time to swim in the turquoise clear water, enjoy the beautiful beach surrounded by tropical vegetation, and relax completely, the quietness and peace of this island gives you the chance to take a romantic walk into its small forest and the sand dunes.  You can also enjoy a nice meal in the only small taverna on the island.  Come with us and have the most beautiful and relaxing day of your holidays.

During your holiday in Crete, you should not miss a real Cretan night.  This excursion will show you the traditional Cretan village lifestyle.  You will have a complete traditional dinner whilst enjoying the Greek music and amazing Greek and Cretan dance performances. You will even have the opportunity to join the dancers on the stage! Please dont forget to bring your camera to take pictures of the beautiful old dresses and traditional clothes.  Enjoy yourself and come very close to the Cretan culture and to the people by dancing Sirtaki.

Enjoy a real adventure and catch your own fish!  the programme is designed for beginners and children.  In the morning a bus will take you to Agios Nikolaos, where the fishing crew will be waiting for you with a warm welcome.  There will be professional fishermen on board as well as the equipment you will need for fishing. We will sail to successful fishing spots near the coast.  Around midday you will have a basket lunch with drinks, we will then carry on fishing.  Once we return to the main land the fish that you caught can be cooked for you at a nearby Taverna.  Have fun for one day and feel like a real Cretan fisherman

Come and join us on one of our daily Boat Cruises, Its a full day of sailing, snorkeling, swimming and BBQ on board our boat.

Relax and enjoy the sights, the sea and the sun... This is a lovely BBQ cruise for Young and Old on board the beautiful Apollo.

We head off each day from Malia Port at approximately 11am and make a short one hour trip to San Giorgio Bay.  During the voyage we may be lucky enough to encounter the dolphins and turtles which often swim alongside the vessels.

After an hour of swimming, we will enjoy a BBQ; On the way back weather permitting we will visit the idyllic coastal village of Sissi, where you will have some free time, before returning back to Malia Port.

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