West Crete & Rethymno Private Tour: Explore Ancient Villages & Lavish Gorges

Embark on a private tour of West Crete and Rethymno, exploring ancient villages, lavish gorges, and Byzantine Monasteries. Indulge in the authentic flavors of the region and immerse yourself in the charm of Rethymno’s old town.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Heraklion Prefecture - Get the inside track from your personal tour guide as you journey from the Rethymnon beach Southward to the emerald expanse of West Crete.
  • Spili - Delight in scenes of a historic Rethymno village with perennially flowing waters and amble its medicinal herb gardens.
  • Kourtaliotiko Gorge - Encounter the enchanting wild beauty of Kourtaliotiko Gorge and Kotsifou Canyon fueled with natural scents and mesmeric sounds.
  • The Holy Monastery of Preveli - Visit the age-old Preveli monastery and get stimulated as we tell you its glorious story from way back.
  • Ancient Lappa - Discover the mountainous village of Argiroupolis built on the ancient Lappa city surrounded by towering age-old trees, lush landscape, and breezy waterfalls.
  • Argyroupolis - Connect with the West Crete essence of scrumptious tastes from antiquity and let us guide your tour deep into the unspoiled local lifestyle.
    Connect with the West Crete essence of scrumptious tastes from antiquity and let us guide your tour deep into the unspoiled local lifestyle
  • Old Venetian Harbour of Rethymno - Stroll the pearled historic port of the old town Rethymno and unwind at its local exclusive bars and cafés.
  • Hersonissos - A potential region for your personal pick up and drop off.
  • Anissaras - A potential region for your personal pick up and drop off.
  • Analipsi Beach - A potential region for your personal pick up and drop off.
  • Gouves - A potential region for your personal pick up and drop off.
  • Kokkini Hani - A potential region for your personal pick up and drop off.
  • Heraklion - A potential region for your personal pick up and drop off.
  • Agia Pelagia Beach - A potential region for your personal pick up and drop off.
  • Fodele Beach - A potential region for your personal pick up and drop off.
  • Bali - A potential region for your personal pick up and drop off.
What's Included
  • Concierge support before and during your trip
  • VIP skip-the-line access and assistance with tickets
  • Restaurant recommendations and reservations
  • Exclusive insider-access opportunities
  • Private guide with local expertise
  • Flexible personal pick-up and drop-off
  • Chauffeured premium vehicle for your comfort
  • Vehicle amenities: Wi-Fi, USB, snacks, and more
What's Not Included
  • Drinks and meals
  • Admission fees
Additional Information

Pair up with our top local insider & journey along the golden expanse of West Crete in the comfort of a luxury chauffeured vehicle. Submerge into a bespoke adventure fueled by the shimmering authenticity of ancient villages, hospitable locals who live close to untouched nature, lavish gorges spilling their rivers into the sea & storied Byzantine Monasteries nestled among utopian wonders.

Tuck into the genuine flavors of our legendary forefathers. Unearth the archaic hamlet of King Agamemnon where water resources are pure, the temperature is ideal, & the local knowledge of food is an art. Prepare to be mesmerized by the delicious aromas of slow-grilled lamb & melt-in-mouth river fish placed around an open fire straight in front of you.

Luxuriate along the seaside town of Rethymno wallowing in the charm of the labyrinthian streets & Venetian fortification. Revel in the glamour of the old town that makes it a minor playground for authentic street markets & eclectic wine-cocktail bars.

Location
Hersonissos
Cancellation Policy

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

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Luisbernardop2020
Jan 1, 2024
Amazing - Excellent service offered by both the sales side and the guide. I saw “secret” things from the history of Crete.
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F768ttchristinad
May 31, 2023
Best tour and tour guides - We had an amazing trip with Tina and Stefanos. They treat you like family and let us customize the end of the trip a little so we could spend more time at a place we were very eager to see. The van is clean and Stefanos is a great driver and such a sweetheart. Tina is now practically family to us and we love her and couldn’t recommend this trip enough! Highly suggest this company to anyone visiting Crete.
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O4275lvnikosk
Jul 24, 2020
Good option from Kania crete - A great option from west Crete pick up. The family was filled with great experiences and memories. Thank you guys!
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Dim_travel00
Oct 10, 2019
A true private tour gem of Crete island!! - We were staying in Chania and wanted to explore the highlights near to our region. "Authentic West Crete Off-the-Beaten-Track & Venetian Rethymno Private Tour" was just a memorable experience for the whole family! Our private guide showed us amazing old villages, canyons, monasteries with interesting stories, and we met with friendly locals! Not to mention the Cretan lunch in a breathtaking place with lamp on fire and salt!!!! One of the most amazing tours we ever had. Thank you Crete! Thank you Snami team! We highly recommend!!!
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Gabrielpetcu62
Sep 2, 2019
One day to cover most interesting sites in West Crete - The trip was as expected: professional & excellent in sites, views, food & info. The driver, Alexander, told us the history of all the places we came through, with nice details on specific places. We enjoyed all the sites we visited, springs, small taverns, monasteries, view-points, restaurant & food, accompanied with an excellent conversation he adapted to our interests. Highly recommended!
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Nadia_lov
Jul 21, 2019
Rethymno is a charming Venetian city with an indescribable atmosphere! - Thanks a lot to Snami Travel for such an unforgettable trip and especially thanks to your guide who makes you fall in love with this stunning city of beauty!
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