West Crete Tour: Discover Authentic Villages and Views

Experience the real Western Crete on the Picturesque West Crete tour. Explore authentic local villages, admire Venetian architecture, and enjoy breathtaking views. Book now!

Duration: 8 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Melidoni Cave - Begin your adventure with a visit to the mesmerizing Melidoni Cave, the first highlight of your tour. Embark on a scenic 50-minute drive through Crete’s breathtaking landscapes. Along the way, your knowledgeable guide will captivate you with tales of Crete’s rich history and the significant role of Melidoni Cave in the Cretan…
What's Included
  • Informational support from CHERRY TRAVEL throughout your stay in Crete
  • Bottled water
  • Entrance in Melidoni Cave Fee
  • Infant seats and child booster seats are provided upon request, totally free of charge
  • Air conditioned vehicle with USB sockets
  • The guide will provide local recommendations for the best restaurants and attractions in Crete
  • Highly skilled professional guide
What's Not Included
  • Dinner
Additional Information

Looking to immerse yourself in the genuine allure of Western Crete? Well, your chance is here! Our ‘Scenic West Crete’ package is an exclusive opportunity to experience the iconic attributes of Crete from a whole new viewpoint! This tour introduces you to the untouched, original essence of Crete, far-removed from the usual tourist stops. As our expert…

Location
Melidoni Cave
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Taty_solnze
Aug 22, 2025
We got more than we expected! - The tour of western Crete was wonderful! The route is beautiful and thoughtful, everything is organized perfectly. Guide Elena is a true professional, she talked interestingly, answered questions, created a friendly atmosphere and drove very confidently. The trip left vivid impressions and fond memories!
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Jennifergv6407ol
Jul 25, 2025
- Our private tour of Western Crete with Cherry Travel was one of the best days of our vacation! We were traveling as a family with our 7-year-old daughter, and everything was planned with great care. Our guide, Elena, was absolutely wonderful — warm, knowledgeable, and incredibly attentive to our needs. We explored the impressive Melidoni Cave, strolled through the pottery village of Margarites, and visited a charming family farm where we pet a baby goat and sampled fresh local cheese — a highlight for our little one! Lake Kournas was peaceful and beautiful, and Rethymno offered just the right mix of history and local color. The whole day felt relaxed and personal. Highly recommended!
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Wander275747
Jun 12, 2025
Wonderful Experience with Excellent Guide - We celebrated my birthday with a large group of friends and family, and the tour company was a huge help in organizing everything. They arranged a wonderful private tour for our group the next day, and our guide, Svetlana, was exceptional — friendly, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable. Everything was smooth, enjoyable, and memorable. Highly recommended!
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Avolyn
Jun 3, 2025
Beautiful Crete - Excellent tour of Western Crete (Chania, Rethymno, Lake Kurnas). Everything was wonderful, interesting and fascinating, which guide Catherine took care of. Have had a great time Many impressions, information about the history of Crete and its inhabitants. Beautiful towns. Thank you so much Catherine for a wonderful day.
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_c9983gm
Aug 8, 2024
Beautiful Crete - It was a wonderful tour! Comfortable minivan and interesting program. Alexander is a great guide with excellent knowledge of the history and legends of Crete and a great sense of humor. He is an expert in his field! I fell in love with Crete. I definitely recommend!
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Pioneer14795619918
Oct 11, 2023
Wonderful guide and interesting excursion - Wonderful guide Elena, she talks about everything very interestingly, including local news, since she is local. There were four of us, two young couples, and we were allowed to take a small dog. We had a wonderful time, saw the cave, the potters' town, the lake, and Rethymno. We swam in the lake and had lunch at the tavern. Only positive impressions! Thanks Elena.
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La98be
Sep 28, 2023
A great day trip! - We were lucky and had this as a private tour. Katarine was a friendly guide with a extensive knowledge about Crete, the history and traditions. We had a great day with a lot of variety between city and nature. We loved exploring this island!
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A5638np_
Sep 20, 2023
Day trip to Santorini and excursion to the Palace of Knossos and the Cave of Zeus - Julia, good evening! We visited two excursions from your Ivan Susanin). We were very tired, since we traveled for two days in a row, but this is pleasant fatigue!!! Thank you very much for an unforgettable experience! Another special thank you to the guide Elena - she told the history of the Ancient World so interestingly that it was impossible to get distracted so as not to miss anything! And Santorini is a fairy tale. Thank you very much for the comfortable seats on the catamaran. I wish you to continue to give people joy and new experiences!!!
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Diana_w
Aug 2, 2023
Great tour of Crete with Katarina. - Our guide,Katarina, was very knowledgeable and helpful. She tailored our tour to our family group and our interests. We had a wonderful time touring Crete with her.
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289levib
Jul 15, 2023
Amazing tour and tour guide - Our guide really knew a lot about Crete and told us so much about the beautiful island of Crete. Specially the city at the end of the tour was really nice, we also loved the lake.
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From $669 (Per Vehicle)
up to 15 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).