An amazing Crete shore excursion.
This was an amazing tour. Our guide, Angela, was truly gifted and incredibly knowledgeable. Having lived in Heraklion her entire life, she offered a unique perspective on the region’s history and culture that we simply wouldn’t have experienced otherwise. The tour was perfectly balanced and never felt rushed. We had plenty of time to take in the sights, along with some personal time to explore at our own pace. The Heraklion area is incredible, and without a guide like Angela, we would have misse...続きを読む
VViatorからの返信4月 06, 2026
There’s a quiet kind of satisfaction in reading this—because this is exactly how Crete should be experienced: not rushed, not staged, but lived through someone who actually belongs to it. Thank you for taking the time to describe it so clearly. Aggeliki (our “Angela” in international mode) has that rare ability to turn a simple itinerary into something that feels personal, almost like being shown around by a longtime friend rather than following a guide with a script.
You touched on something important—the balance. That’s the hard part. Anyone can fill a schedule, but giving space to breathe, to taste, to wander a little… that’s where the real experience happens. The raki, the wine, the olive grove, the table at lunch—these aren’t just stops, they’re pieces of a way of life that hasn’t changed much over the years, thankfully.
Next time you’re back—and it sounds like you will be—we’ll make sure to take it a step further. Though fair warning… in Crete, “unforgettable” has a bad habit of becoming the minimum standard.
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Knossos palace was ok standard self guided tour, that we set up for ourselves, the remainder of the tour was exceptionally Great, Anthony our driver was fantastic, he took us through Crete and explained the basics of the island, then took us to the Cretan Dragon Olive Farm A bio dynamic farm, we had olive, dragon fruit, and some preserves, which set us up for the Titankis winery tour, where our guide showed us their production facility and then took us for an exception wine tasting of there pro...続きを読む
VViatorからの返信9月 27, 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're glad to hear that you had an exceptional experience on the tour, especially with Anthony as your guide. It’s great that you enjoyed learning about Crete, visiting the Cretan Dragon Olive Farm, and indulging in the wine tasting at Titankis winery. We're happy the day ended with a delicious meal at "Traditional Cooking."
We hope to welcome you back for more fantastic tours in the future!
Great tour!
Our driver, Roula was absolutely lovely. She was so informative with the history of Crete. We loved learning about the Olive Farm and Olive oil process. Great family! The winery visit was also wonderful! Another great family! Both places fed us a little something and we were stuffed by lunchtime. But we did sample some of the amazing food too!
It was just the 2 of us on this tour and we had the perfect day despite the unseasonably hot weather. Highly recommend!
VViatorからの返信7月 01, 2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had such a memorable experience with Roula. Her knowledge of Crete's history and her warm personality truly make the tours special. It's fantastic that you enjoyed learning about the Olive Farm and the olive oil production process. The passion and dedication of the families involved always shine through, and we're glad that made a positive impression on you.
The winery visit is another highlight, and it's great to hear you enjoyed the hospitality and the delicious food there as well. We strive to make every part of the tour enjoyable and enriching, so it's rewarding to know that the tastings and the culinary treats were a hit. Despite the unseasonably hot weather, we're thrilled that you had a perfect day. Thank you for highly recommending our tour, and we hope to welcome you back for another great experience in the future!
Great Tour but hire a Pro Guide for Palace
Our driver was very friendly and informative. She took us straight to the palace where we had arrangolive fled to meet a professional guide - the ONLY way to see. What a scholar. Then on to a charming olive mill run by one family, and a small winery run by another. Both with enjoyable tastings. Finally lunch at lovely restaurant up in the hills. Just us and 2 other couples. Highly recommended.
VViatorからの返信5月 17, 2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience with our driver and the entire tour. It sounds like you had a fantastic time exploring the palace with your professional guide, and we're thrilled that you enjoyed the olive mill and winery visits.
Your kind words about the tastings and the lunch at the hilltop restaurant mean a lot to us. We always strive to create memorable and enjoyable experiences for our guests, and it's great to know that we hit the mark for you. We hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon!
CCelestina_P2026年5月 • Viator
Enjoyable experience...
Enjoyable experience especially the olive oil tour it was very informative. Angela was a great driver who really appreciated the local atmosphere. The winery was a unique small family friendly place, owned by generations.
VViatorからの返信5月 24, 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so glad to hear that you found the tour enjoyable, and it's wonderful that the olive oil tour stood out as especially informative—it really is a highlight for so many guests.
We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to Angela. Knowing that she helped you appreciate the local atmosphere will mean a lot to her. And we're thrilled that you enjoyed the winery as well; those small, family-run places with generations of history truly offer something special that you just can't find anywhere else.
We hope to welcome you back on another tour soon. Thanks again for taking the time to leave such thoughtful feedback!