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Private Unspoiled South Crete Tour with hidden trails and beaches

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Full-Day Private Cretan South Coast Tour
Full-Day Private Cretan South Coast Tour
Full-Day Private Cretan South Coast Tour
Full-Day Private Cretan South Coast Tour
Full-Day Private Cretan South Coast Tour

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Overview

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

  • 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.
  • Additional food and drink
  • Tips and gratuities for your guide
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Meeting and Pickup

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Traveler pickup is offered. Pick up time adjustable upon your request. We will meet you at your hotel lobby, Airbnb, airport or the cruise port. Our guide will be holding a sign with your name.

What To Expect

Vryses

On this Cretan adventure will drive you away from the town to the less travelled road heading to the southern coast of the island. After meeting your local guide, enjoy a two-hour ride that will take you to a seaside village away from tourist hordes.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sougia

Upon reaching this small, laid-back village, you’ll start your day adventure off by boosting your energy with a light breakfast made from local organic products, such as olives, rusks, and cheese.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

The Ancient City Lissos

Follow an easy trail heading to the ancient city of Lissos. During ancient times, Lissos was one of the most powerful trading and fishing hubs of the area that was totally abandoned all of a sudden, due to a destructive earthquake. Till nowadays, the ancient city hasn’t been totally excavated, and believed that some important buildings such as the temple for the goddess Diktinna are still underground.Hike under the old pine trees and from the top of a hill admire the breathtaking scenery with the namesake gorge beneath you and the bright blue sea in the distance. Then, following the trail, you’ll reach a barrel plateau with views over rocks that meet the sea. This is the place of the ancient Asclepieion, a healing temple, built in the third century B.C.E and dedicated to the god Asclepius.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Archea Poli Lissos

You’ll have an hour to explore the area of Asclepieion, walk around the ruins, drink ‘healing water’ from the spring used in the ancient ceremonies and the therapeutic sessions and point out the herbs and flora used in the Cretan diet.Then, after a half an hour of easy walk you’ll approach a sandy beach with fine pebbles.Afterwards, you’ll hop on a fishing boat to continue your exploration of the south coast.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gialiskari Beach

For the next two hours, soak up the sun, dive into the crystal-clear waters and enjoy some fresh fruit.Then, you’ll visit a remote charming village where you’ll enjoy a 3-course farm-to-table local menu and wash it down with local wine!
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3 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palaiochora

Before departing for Chania, you’ll have the opportunity to spend time for a stroll around the coastal town of Paleochora. Experience its cosmopolitan vibe as you walk along the promenade and its picture-pretty back streets.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Chania Prefecture

Your Cretan exploration to this unspoilt island’s corner comes to an end but before we part ways, don’t forget to ask your local guide for more hints and tips on how to get the best of your trip to amazing Crete.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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.
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a hat, sunscreen, and a bottle of water. If it’s warm, bring your swimsuit!
  • We can accommodate vegetarians and other dietary restrictions. Please notify us in advance if you have any dietary requests.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Unspoiled South Crete Tour with hidden trails and beaches?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Unspoiled South Crete Tour with hidden trails and beaches?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • 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.
  • Experience the region with our passionate, English-speaking local guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Additional food and drink.
  • Tips and gratuities for your guide.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 3..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Private Unspoiled South Crete Tour with hidden trails and beaches is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Unspoiled South Crete Tour with hidden trails and beaches will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • 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.
  • Experience the region with our passionate, English-speaking local guide.
  • Additional food and drink
  • Tips and gratuities for your guide

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a hat, sunscreen, and a bottle of water. If it’s warm, bring your swimsuit!
  • 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.

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  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
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  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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