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Private Unspoiled South Crete Tour with hidden trails and beaches
5.0 from 4 Viator reviews11 hoursViator
- Private
Private Unspoiled South Crete Tour with hidden trails and beaches is an 11-hour history and culture tour in Chania, booked through Viator. From $328. Starts 8:30 am. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
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About this excursion
Reveal your Indiana Jones instincts as you explore a Cretan village, venture into a gorge, discover an ancient city, freshen up with the ‘healing water,’ swim in the deep blue sea, and indulge in farm-to-table local recipes. Be positive and open-minded and you’ll experience an adventure of a lifetime!
Highlights:
• Experience an amazing private adventure on the south coast of Crete by visiting unique off-the-beaten-track spots such as a charming coastal village.
• Follow a trail for a 90-minute hike through a captivating gorge to a place with outstanding views, interesting flora, and peaceful moments away from tourists.
• Discover a secret ancient city with ‘healing’ waters and mythical energy.
• Hop on a fishing boat to an impressive, secluded beach and swim into the blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea.
• Walk around Paleochora, a coastal fishing village, and learn why the hippies had been mesmerized by it.
What’s included in this excursion
Included
- Experience the region with our passionate, English-speaking local guide.
- Get personalized tips for the area's best eateries.
- PRIVATE TOUR Exclusive: enjoy the comfort of pick-up and drop-off at your stay or the port.
- Taste different local fruit, traditional sweets and raki - local spirit.
- Indulge in authentic Cretan 3 course meal featuring locally farmed products.
Not included
- Additional food and drink
- Tips and gratuities for your guide
Know before you go
Accessibility
- Service animals allowed
Is it suitable for children?
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Alcoholic beverages are allowed to participants age 18 or older because of the national alcohol restrictions.
- Participants under the age 18 are provided non-alcoholic beverages.
Health & fitness
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What to bring
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a hat, sunscreen, and a bottle of water. If it’s warm, bring your swimsuit!
Other
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- We can accommodate vegetarians and other dietary restrictions. Please notify us in advance if you have any dietary requests.
- How you help the local community by joining this tour: - The tour promotes villages far from mass tourism and collaborating with the locals, supports small communities financially. - The tour promotes local products by enjoying a local organic breakfast/lunch made entirely with products from the area. - Local cultural heritage is preserved by learning how to make a traditional sweet from a village local.
- If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides a tip – though not compulsory – is appropriate.
- While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry.
- Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour.
Where this excursion starts
The meeting point is on your booking confirmation from Viator.
When it runs
Runs every day. Starts 8:30 am.
Schedule checked Nov 7
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