Heraklion · HISTORICAL TOURS
5 reviewed
The shortlist we’d hand a friend landing in Crete: the 5 historical tours that earn their place, each with its price, its traveller verdict, and how it compares to the next one down.
Guided Knossos and Heraklion walking tour with Old Town market time, optional museum, and air-conditioned transfers from many Cretan areas.
“Lovely day trip. Our tour guide was called Soula. We Enjoyed the tour guide with her amazing knowledge on everything and she ensured we saw and did everything before leaving us to go around on our own. Overall a very busy day with plenty to do.”
Cruise Heraklion on easy eco-bikes for 3 hours, with sea views, Venetian walls, churches, and local food breaks led by Alex.
“Alex was wonderful. I think this was maybe our favorite tour in any country, ever. From history, to sights, to local food and wine. I wish I could rate 100 stars! He truly made us feel like family.”
Knossos Palace and Heraklion old town in one day with a local guide, air-conditioned pickup, and old market time for shopping.
“Both sites were very interesting to visit and discover, especially Knossos. We had a very knowledgeable tour guide who was also attentive to the people in our group, spoke clearly and made the experience very positive.”
Full-day Rethymno history and crafts tour: Arkadi, Eleftherna, Margarites pottery, Melidoni cave, and a ceramic workshop near Margarites.
“he trip was interesting and useful to get new knowledge and understanding of life in Create. Only we were unpleasantly surprised by the barbaric treatment of natural objects in the cave. It is obvious that in order to beautify the cave and make it easier to access, many stalactites have been brutally cut down, probably with the money of European Union funds. Of course, this is done to increase revenue, but this is not the modern approach! Stone Age people treated nature with more respect!”
Small-group Eastern Crete cruise tour from Heraklion: Fourni, Agios Nikolaos, Kritsa and a Spinalonga viewpoint. Pickup, guide, coffee.
“This was a very well organised tour , well organised port also . Our guide Helen was extremely informative and gave a really good insight to Crete and life on Crete.We enjoyed the small Villages , coffee Salad and Wine plus Souvlaki What a wonderful way to live a relaxed life . We purchased a hand made linen table cloth and a real leather belt as memories We cannot thank Cherry Travel enough and Helen . We thoroughly recommend and only wish we had 4 days or more , so will be back”
