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Private Full-Day East Crete Tour: Explore Traditional Villages, Ancient Sites, and Vibrant Cities
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Mochos
Embark on a private full-day tour of East Crete and discover traditional villages, ancient sites, and vibrant cities. Explore Mochos, Krasi, and the birthplace of Zeus, then journey to Agios Nikolaos and visit Voulismeni lake. End the day in Elouda and Plaka, with the option to visit the famous Spinaloga island.
Embark on a private full-day tour of East Crete and discover traditional villages, ancient sites, and vibrant cities. Explore Mochos, Krasi, and the birthplace of Zeus, then journey to Agios Nikolaos and visit Voulismeni lake. End the day in Elouda and Plaka, with the option to visit the famous Spinaloga island.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Mochos - Mochos is a mountainous traditional village and has its roots back in the second Byzantine period. The views on the way to Mochos are magnificent.
- Krasi - Walk the cobblestoned streets and enjoy a refreshing beverage under the 2400-year-old plane tree, also known as the Writers’ Tree.
- Windmills Of Lasithi Plateau - Admire the…
- Mochos - Mochos is a mountainous traditional village and has its roots back in the second Byzantine period. The views on the way to Mochos are magnificent.
- Krasi - Walk the cobblestoned streets and enjoy a refreshing beverage under the 2400-year-old plane tree, also known as the Writers’ Tree.
- Windmills Of Lasithi Plateau - Admire the stunning view from the mills and get some amazing photos.
- Cave of Zeus - Walk up to this ancient Minoan sacred cave, which is believed to be the birthplace of Zeus. Enjoy the stunning view on your way there.
- Agios Nikolaos - Visit the vibrant city of Agios Nikolaos
- Nisida Kolokythia - Visit Elouda, a village which has connected its name with many well-known people from pop stars to statesmen while maintaining its peaceful charm as a small fishing village.
- Plaka - Visit Plaka, a picturesque tiny fishing village where you can have lunch, swim or simply enjoy the lush green surroundings.
- Spinalonga (Kalydon) - Visit the islet of Spinalonga, a place associated with pain and love, desperation and fear. Spinalonga functioned as a leper colony until 1957 and grew in popularity after the publication of “The Island” by Victoria Hislop.
What's Included
- Honey/Raki tasting experience
- Complimentary bottled water
- Exclusive private transportation
- Travel comfortably in a V.I.P. class air-conditioned vehicle
- Honey/Raki tasting experience
- Complimentary bottled water
- Exclusive private transportation
- Travel comfortably in a V.I.P. class air-conditioned vehicle
What's Not Included
- Boat, Spinalonga
- Admission fees
- Admission fees
- Boat, Spinalonga
- Admission fees
- Admission fees
Additional Information
Begin your journey at the quaint town of Mochos, with its narrow streets and vibrant gardens, before moving onto Krasi to see the Writers’ Plane Tree, which is over 2,400 years old. Following that, we’ll climb to the Diktaion Andron, a historic cave said to be Zeus’s birthplace, offering a breath-taking view of the Lasithi Plateau. Post this marvellous…
Begin your journey at the quaint town of Mochos, with its narrow streets and vibrant gardens, before moving onto Krasi to see the Writers’ Plane Tree, which is over 2,400 years old. Following that, we’ll climb to the Diktaion Andron, a historic cave said to be Zeus’s birthplace, offering a breath-taking view of the Lasithi Plateau. Post this marvellous experience, we’ll travel to the bustling city of Agios Nikolaos via an old, secluded path, offering close-up views of wild goats. Upon arrival, you can explore the legendary Voulismeni lake. Later, we will stop by the scenic villages of Elouda and Plaka, home to a beautiful beach for swimming or visiting the globally-renowned island of Spinaloga, just a quick boat ride away.
Location
Mochos
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(43 Ratings)
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Leigh_l
Oct 9, 2025
Book this now! Customizable and not your normal scripted tour - This experience was well beyond what we hoped for! Our day started with Kostas picking us up at our hotel in a lovely VIP minibus is pristine condition. We discussed the itinerary, told him we were completely flexible, and off we went!
Our first stop was an olive oil factory where we learned about the process and the importance of first press (cold press), the use of words like refined (avoid this) and the process of second press (don’t put this in your body). We sampled some amazing EVOO and continued on our way.
One of the reasons this tour was incredible is because we got to see several little villages in Crete via the back roads instead of the highway. We enjoyed breathtaking views while listening to some of the history related to the island. Ultimately our goal was to get to Plaka and Agios Nikolaos so we could enjoy the east side of Crete, the path we took was anything other than the normal route - and it was completely worth it! The best part was along the way we enjoyed breathtaking views, delicious homemade snacks (we love you Kostas’ mama), and enjoyable thought provoking conversation.
This tour was anything other than ordinary and all four of us cannot stop talking about how much we enjoyed it. From the views, to the windmills and fantastic food, you will not be disappointed in your day with Kostas. This is perfection!
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Tim
Sep 4, 2025
East Crete with Kostas - Kostas was a great guide, knowledgeable, kind and funny. We had a fun full day of site seeing, swapping the cave of Zeus which is closed for Malia palace which I am told is better preserved than Knossos
We had numerous pleasant stops along the way to Spinalonga island finished off with a great meal in Nikolaos.
Special thanks to Kostas’s mum for a the home cooked treats along the way!
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Rich_b
Jun 12, 2025
Great experience - The experience was great , we had a fun time with Kostas our guide. He was very flexible and knowledgeable
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Anna
May 30, 2025
Crete - great fun day - We had a brilliant day with Kostas. We saw everything - an olive oil factory, Malia ruins, quaint villages, beautiful beaches and so much food.
Every time we stopped Kostas gave us his nuns home made treats yummy 😋
Would thoroughly recommend Kostas tour to anyone in Crete for the day.
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John_h
Sep 30, 2024
Kostas Fantastico! - Touring with Kostas was a wonderful experience in many ways. He was very knowledgeable about differrent areas on the island, and was flexible about visiting sights that we preferred to see. We visited some beautiful towns and villages, and enjoyed lunch at a lovely hilltop restaurant with amazing views. Additionally, Kostas has a superior command of the English language, the importance of which cannot be underestimated. We strongly recommend this tour operator!
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Elias_p
Sep 14, 2024
A Must-Do in Crete - Stegakis Grand Prestige is a first class experience! My wife and I were visiting Crete for the first time on a cruise ship so we knew hiring a private driver was the best way to see the sights we wanted to see during our limited time in port. Kostas was incredibly professional, knowledgeable and flexible and helped us curate a dream itinerary. We thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful and comfortable vehicle, Kosta’s stories and the little surprises he offered around every turn, including a sample of his family’s “In-Crete-Ble” honey, which was the best we’ve ever tasted. It is evident that he takes great pride in his work and in delighting his clients. Our time with him was one of the highlights of our trip. We look forward to visiting Crete again for another tour with Stegakis Grand Prestige!
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Johannec_d
Aug 29, 2024
Highlight Tour of our trip to Greece - Kostas provided our group of 13 an incredible guest experience from start to end! We were coming off the cruise ship spending the day in Crete. Kostas’ passion for Crete, its history, food, culture, and people was evident in how he orchestrated the tour! He was attentive to our needs & even accommodated our request to add a stop to an Olive Oil factory. Kostas was punctual for our 8am pick-up time and return to ship. His driver navigated the winding roads safely in a manner respecting the comfort of his passengers. Overall the tour was informative, passionate, friendly, funny, and insightful. There were also a couple of nice surprises along the way! It was certainly a highlight of our entire trip to Greece! Thank you Kostas!
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Michelle_r
Aug 23, 2024
Thoroughly enjoyed this day tour - Excellent day. The guide tailored the tour to include our interests, was friendly, easy to spend the full day with, drove really well. I'd thoroughly recommend this private full day tour. We loved every minute and it’s been the best day of our holiday.
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Justin_o
Jul 26, 2024
Amazing time in Crete!!! - Amazing trip. Very flexible itinerary with Nikolas. He had cold water and snacks ready for us. He shared so much great history and information and tailored our trip perfectly to suit two kids.
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Danna_s
Sep 18, 2025
East Crete - Kostas was very knowledgeable about all things. He had treats from his mother at every stop. Very good driver. It was a long day as we also hired him to Taxi us to Chania.
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