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Tailor- made tours & multi activity adventures designed down to the last detail

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Ierapetra

Private Transfer & semi-private yacht cruise to Chrissi Island – BBQ onboard. Available from Heraklion & Ag. Nikolaos.

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From €720,00 Full Day/ Min. 4 persons

Ag. Nikolaos

Eastern Crete villages-Fourni, Plaka, Elounda. Olive oil Tasting & Free time to Ag.Nikolaos. All day private group.

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From €400,00 Full Day/ Group Price

Ag. Nikolaos

Discover East Crete: Lasithi Highlights – Kritsa Village – Spinalonga Island – Agios Nikolaos. All Day Private tour.

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From €360,00 Full Day/ Group Price

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TRAVEL

What does Crete look like outside the summer season?

What does Crete look like outside the summer season? From September to May the island offers different images for the few lucky visitors. The weather is still mild and ideal for hiking, everything is spontaneous, and the rhythms return to normality and slowness. These are just a few suggestions to get to know the island and get back.

HOTEL

Kritsa, the traditional village of Crete

Kritsa is one of the most beautiful villages in Lasithi prefecture, with a fascinating history and some of the best-preserved traditional houses in Crete. Here’s what you shouldn’t miss: Stroll through the narrow streets with the beautiful houses The village is a photographer’s delight with courtyards and steps full of pots, tasteful shops, weavers, rags […]

Local Favorites

“The route to the Thrypti Plateau that starts in Agios Nikolaos winds through a pine covered landscape. This is my favorite tour with breathtaking panoramic views. The road spans Crete’s narrowest point, where you can view both Libyan and Aegean Sea”

Maria

“What I love about Crete is that in the same day you swim in an empty bay and collect sea urchins and later you climb mountains or cross canyons. So many different worlds on one island"

Katerina

"I like Cretan food because it is simple. There are no recipes or rules, only family traditions. You know where all the ingredients come from."

kostas

“Hillside villages, pink sands and silver olive groves give way to sudden ravines and soaring peaks. These are the landscapes that I love.”

Semina

Local Favorites

what our local experts said

“What I love about Crete is that in the same day you swim in an empty bay and collect sea urchins and later you climb mountains or cross canyons. So many different worlds on one island"

Katerina

"I like Cretan food because it is simple. There are no recipes or rules, only family traditions. You know where all the ingredients come from."

Kostas

"The route to the Thrypti Plateau that starts in Agios Nikolaos winds through a pine covered landscape. This is my favorite tour with breathtaking panoramic views. The road spans Crete’s narrowest point, where you can view both Libyan and Aegean Sea."

Maria

“Hillside villages, pink sands and silver olive groves give way to sudden ravines and soaring peaks. These are the landscapes that I love.”

Semina

No one knows Crete like the locals

Set Your Own Pace

Several routes and a range of levels are offered so you can choose how much or how little activity you want to do

Yoga reatrets

Join a yoga retreat led by experienced instructors and take your practice to a new level. Enjoy a peaceful and natural environment and practice various styles like Vinyasa, Hatha and Yin Yoga.

Private sailing trips

Enjoy a cruise on a yacht or take a short trip by α local boat to the island of Spinalonga. Explore the Mediterranean biodiversity with the complimentary snorkeling equipment or simply relax on the deck.

Hiking tours

Hike scenic trails through terraced olive groves to stunning World Heritage sites and traditional fishing villages. The island offers a real hiking paradise and the best climate conditions, especially in winter and spring time.

Scuba diving

Crete offers a remarkable scuba diving experience for divers of all levels. Discover the amazing world beneath the surface of the calm and clear waters under the direct supervision of a PADI instructor.

Bike tour & guided cycling trips

We’ve hand-picked the best biking routes, pairing them with local experiences and surprising encounters. Go active with us and enjoy full ride support from our professional guide team & support vehicle.

Private Van Tours

Whether you're traveling with friends, family or colleagues, our Private Van Trips are a great way to see the island. A private tour designed by you or our local experiences is unique and stress free.

Multi - Adventure tours

We believe that the most important part of any trip is the ride. Experience every region from different angles, discovering exhilarating activities and immersing yourself in its culture and landscapes. What tour level is right for you?

Our Philosophy

Crete with us is a local family-run business which offers private van tours, cruises and multi activities with a high quality of services. We create unforgettable tailor- made tours for small groups, families and solo travelers.

We are committed to positive tourism

All correspondence- both internally and with guests- is electronic, reducing paper use and waste. We stay in locally owned hotels and eat at locally owned restaurants, so the profits stay in the community. Our experience and relationships with travel partners means we can search and find your perfect itinerary in Crete, while you can rest assured that your travel choices have a positive impact.

About us

We lead, we create trips, and we are always able to take the scenic route.

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We had an incredible time without any worries. We got all out information with enough time ahead; all was very detailed. All activities were planned with enough time, perfect. We had a great experience.

Anna- Ireland

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Amazing. Just such a lovely place and well curated tour.

Liane- Denmark

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Superior tour

Katerina showed us all the highlights of Ag. Nikolaos and told us so many interesting things about the island, its people and history. She was smiley and engaging and gave us great recommendations for things to do in our own time. You could not go wrong with her.

Jill H. Nicola Amsterdam

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Amazing tour

A very nice excursion, totally enjoyed by children. He was knowledgeable, interesting, engaging and fun to spend the day with.

Tom and Sally UK

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Totally worth it

Excellent private tour in Knossos Palace, thank you so much Dimitra. It was helpful to have a professional guide. Otherwise, you’d be left looking at pile of rocks and not really understanding the significance. Highly recommended!

Kate & R.Atkins Family

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A great day in the Knossos Palace

A very interesting day in the Knossos Palace and the Archeological Museum. Highly recommend a morning tour when the temperatures are cooler. Our tour guide helps us enjoy our time and make last minute adjustments when requested. Great experience!

Kristina, New York

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Crete, my favorite Greek island

Exceptional tour company. Efkaristo poli. Thank you from my heart.

Patricia D.Polland

Google

Great service

Good driver-guide and comfortable van. We absolutely loved the trip; the itinerary provided us with an opportunity to get an introduction to the real Crete.

Tammy, Canada

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Hiking plus history

Cretewithus worked with us to design a day trip that met our interests in history and hiking. The trip, which began in Ag.Nikolaos and ended in Heraklion, with many stops in between was a complete success. Thank you very much for everything. Fidelia. B Massachusetts

Fidelia. B Massachusetts

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Crete from north to south via Cretewithus is not to be missed!

The itinerary was well organized, with a variety of experiences and just the right amount of free time. I highly recommend using this local company if you want to have the best experience. Awesome experience.

Barry H, Croatia

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Go with a Travel Pro

If you are planning to go in Crete, I would highly recommend using Cretewithus. They have so many amazing trips and they are willing to tailor one to meet your tastes, timeframe and budget. Guides were also fantastic.

Catherine Tew, France

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A fabulous company, Bravo!

We booked a private day tour with Cretewithus and spent the day with our driver Kostas driving through the mountain roads of Lasithi plateau and stopping in various small villages.

Sandra, Italy

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The small group touring experts

Top destinations

Every trip is unique, and this one is no exception

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Local Favorites

Local Favorites

Set Your Own Pace

Several routes and a range of levels are offered so you can choose how much or how little activity you want to do

Yoga reatrets

Join a yoga retreat led by experienced instructors and take your practice to a new level. Enjoy a peaceful and natural environment and practice various styles like Vinyasa, Hatha and Yin Yoga.

Private sailing trips

Enjoy a cruise on a yacht or take a short trip by α local boat to the island of Spinalonga. Explore the Mediterranean biodiversity with the complimentary snorkeling equipment or simply relax on the deck.

Hiking tours

Hike scenic trails through terraced olive groves to stunning World Heritage sites and traditional fishing villages. The island offers a real hiking paradise and the best climate conditions, especially in winter and spring time.

Scuba diving

Crete offers a remarkable scuba diving experience for divers of all levels. Discover the amazing world beneath the surface of the calm and clear waters under the direct supervision of a PADI instructor.

Bike tour & guided cycling trips

We’ve hand-picked the best biking routes, pairing them with local experiences and surprising encounters. Go active with us and enjoy full ride support from our professional guide team & support vehicle.

Private Van Tours

Whether you're traveling with friends, family or colleagues, our Private Van Trips are a great way to see the island. A private tour designed by you or our local experiences is unique and stress free.

Multi - Adventure tours

We believe that the most important part of any trip is the ride. Experience every region from different angles, discovering exhilarating activities and immersing yourself in its culture and landscapes. What tour level is right for you?

Yoga reatrets

Join a yoga retreat led by experienced instructors and take your practice to a new level. Enjoy a peaceful and natural environment and practice various styles like Vinyasa, Hatha and Yin Yoga.

Private sailing trips

Enjoy a cruise on a yacht or take a short trip by α local boat to the island of Spinalonga. Explore the Mediterranean biodiversity with the complimentary snorkeling equipment or simply relax on the deck.

Hiking tours

Hike scenic trails through terraced olive groves to stunning World Heritage sites and traditional fishing villages. The island offers a real hiking paradise and the best climate conditions, especially in winter and spring time.

Scuba diving

Crete offers a remarkable scuba diving experience for divers of all levels. Discover the amazing world beneath the surface of the calm and clear waters under the direct supervision of a PADI instructor.

Bike tour & guided cycling trips

We’ve hand-picked the best biking routes, pairing them with local experiences and surprising encounters. Go active with us and enjoy full ride support from our professional guide team & support vehicle.

Private Van Tours

Whether you're traveling with friends, family or colleagues, our Private Van Trips are a great way to see the island. A private tour designed by you or our local experiences is unique and stress free.

Multi - Adventure tours

We believe that the most important part of any trip is the ride. Experience every region from different angles, discovering exhilarating activities and immersing yourself in its culture and landscapes. What tour level is right for you?

Our Philosophy

About us

We lead, we create trips, and we are always able to take the scenic route.

Guests love our experts

Guest reviews always help us to improve our service

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