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Half-Day Cretan Countryside Tour with Picnic (Cruise Friendly)
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- Private
Half-Day Cretan Countryside Tour with Picnic (Cruise Friendly) is a 5-hour sightseeing tour in Iraklion, booked through Viator. From $675. Starts 9:00 am, 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Viator’s Worry-Free guarantee: if the tour runs late and you miss your ship, Viator gets you to the next port.
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About this excursion
This private half-day countryside tour is perfect for cruise passengers and travelers who want to experience the real Crete away from the usual tourist crowds. Instead of busy landmarks and long drives, this route offers a relaxed escape into peaceful villages, nature, local flavors, and beautiful hidden scenery.
Begin in the traditional village of Agios Thomas, where ancient Roman-era crypts, stone houses, and quiet village streets reveal a more authentic side of Cretan life. Then unwind in a green countryside oasis with a private picnic beneath a grand oak tree, near a small river, waterfall, and free-roaming peacocks. Enjoy local Cretan delicacies such as rusks, graviera cheese, olives, tomatoes, olive oil, and local wine.
The tour ends with a scenic countryside drive and a photo stop at Agios Panteleimonos Church, perched high on a rock with panoramic views. Easy, charming, and full of local character, this experience is a beautiful taste of Crete beyond the tourist trail.
What’s included in this excursion
Included
- Professional local guide
- Support from your travel planner before and during your tour
- Light picnic lunch (house wine, cretan cheese and olives, cretan rusks and thyme-cured pork)
- Bottled water
- 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
- Flexible pick-up & drop-off at your preferred time and location
Not included
- Dinner
- Gratuities (optional)
Know before you go
Is it suitable for children?
- Specialized infant seats are available
Health & fitness
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Where this excursion starts
The meeting point is on your booking confirmation from Viator.
When it runs
Runs every day. Starts 9:00 am, 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm.
Schedule checked Nov 15
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