Western Crete Tour: Culture, History, Nature

Embark on a journey from Heraklion to Western Crete and discover the enchanting cities of Chania and Rethymno, the picturesque Lake Kournas, and the charming village of Argyroupolis. Indulge in authentic Cretan hospitality, enjoy delicious local cuisine, and savor a unique homemade wine tasting experience. Get ready to immerse yourself in the beauty and culture of Western Crete!

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Heraklion Prefecture - This journey, centered around flexibility, showcases our expertly crafted travel design, seamlessly merging meticulous planning with the personalized touch of our private guides. Whether transitioning between accommodations in Crete’s western and eastern areas or seeking a fulfilling day of exploration, this tour is tailored…
What's Included
  • VIP skip-the-line access
  • Assistance with admission tickets
  • Exclusive insider-access opportunities
  • Tailored tour details
  • Best local guides of Crete
  • Flexible personal pick-up & drop-off
  • Concierge support before & during trip
  • Chauffeured premium vehicle
  • Vehicle amenities: Wi-Fi, USB, snacks
What's Not Included
  • Drinks and meals
  • Admission fees
Additional Information

Embark on a personalized journey through Western Crete, where history, culture, and nature seamlessly come together. This tour is crafted for effortless exploration between the western and eastern parts of Crete, combining flexibility with enriching experiences.
Discover the Venetian allure of Rethymno, a beautifully preserved gem, and the multicultural…

Location
Hersonissos
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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42meyerb
Sep 1, 2025
Tour guide par excellence - We booked our tour through Snami Travel . We were a group of 4 couples and asked for a specific itinerary and they came through with flying colors. Ioanna was one of the most wonderful and educated tour guides we ever had. She didn’t stop educating us to Greek history throughout our long tour. We were extremely happy and would highly recommend her.
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Meyer_b
Sep 1, 2025
Great - We asked tourist agency for a specific agenda , and he came through with flying colors. Joanna was wonderful and hit all the spots we wanted in a tour guide. Very knowledgeable and educated. We had a wonderful tour Nd learned an unbelievable amount.
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Jen_m
Aug 9, 2025
Perfect Day! - We had an amazing day with Nikolas! He tailored our tour to our family perfectly and gave us an incredible history of the island. We learned so much, saw beautiful scenery and ate the most delicious Creten food. It was the perfect way for us to see the western part of the island since we were staying on the eastern part. The whole family enjoyed the day and Nikolas was a wonderful guide.
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156huiwenl
May 31, 2023
Awesome! - The day trip was amazing. We liked it and enjoyed the trip alot! Both Katerina and Ektoras were extremely patient and nice towards us too 💯 Ektoras was a safe driver and Katerina shared great information about different places with us.
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Awach7
Apr 13, 2023
Great day! - We took this tour on our honeymoon and it was one of my favorites! Our guide was superb! He took photos at all the best spots, we had a really good lunch w/wine and raki??? (Very potent!) and just an all around lovely day. Def recommend to see parts of Greece!
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Tjinmd
May 2, 2022
A Luxury Tour Experience in Crete - Where to begin?!…If you are reading this you are considering a trip to Crete or have already pulled the trigger and are looking for a day trip. We relied on previous TA reviews and glad we did. Based out of Heraklion we wanted to head West and departed at ~9:00 am. We were treated with tours of Chania and Rethymnon, and lunch in Lappa by a world class tour guide, Alexander, and our driver Dmitri in a lux 6-passenger Mercedes Sprinter van. This van allowed us to relax in large, comfortable seats and wifi. First class. Alex’s knowledge of Crete’s history, culture, & architecture are second to none. He was funny, engaging, knowledgeable, organized, interesting, and, most of all, a genuinely great person. He brought Crete’s history to life through its architectural styles and fortresses. We have numerous pictures of us in the Venetian alleys and harbor waterfront graciously taken by Alex at every postcard location Everything about the day exceeded our expectations. All 4 of us said we want to come back and stay in Chania next time and have Alex lead us in other parts of this amazing island. The trip exceeded our expectations. It was professional in every aspect. It was a great way to be introduced to this amazing island, people, and culture. Worth every Euro. Highly recommend.
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Dorainem587
Jun 28, 2021
Go for it!!! - The best part of this experience was Kournas Lake. The kids thoroughly enjoyed it. Additionally we ended the evening at an amazing restaurant by the port where we had the best seafood. If you want to avoid the rush and have a exclusive experience, I would recommend using this service. Everything was excellent.
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905emilec
Jun 27, 2021
Carpe diem - We had a wonderful experience with Alexander, who is not only an outstanding ambassador of Crete but also an excellent professional and client’s ‘oriented. We discovered the real spirit of Crete with him in so many different aspects.
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Mgran123124
Jun 30, 2022
A nice day on Crete! - We enjoyed our visit on Crete. Our main objectives were to see Chania and Rethymno and the driver and guide accomodated us (with just a quick drive past Kournas Lake - which is not worth a stop compared to the two cities). Both Chania and Rethymno were beautiful cities and quite different, with respect to architecture, from the islands of Mykonos and Santorini. Highly recommend visits to both cities. The driver, Dimitris was lively and welcoming and charming! He selected an excellent restaurant for lunch in Rethymno - called Agrimia. The food was absolutely delicious! Our guide, Eirina, is very knowledgeable on matters of history. She was very informative. I'd just say that she has to ensure that all guests get to hear all the information. I understand that might be a bit of a challenge when one (me) would stop to take photos! They were such beautful places!
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Richa_m
May 28, 2023
Terrible guide - Chania is good - however the guide has an accent which was difficult to understand and she did a 10 min tour of Chania with us and the rest was all free time- when we had engaged her for 8 hrs
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From $828 (Per Vehicle)
up to 15 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).