Cultural tours - Agios Nikolaos - Tours in villages

Overview

Discover villages, monasteries, panoramic views and timeless traditions of Crete on a guided tour.
If you want to explore Agios Nik. area, learn about the way of living, historical facts & meet a local, the tour is ideal for you!

Visit Kritsa & Neapoli village, remote villages and monasteries.

Guests joining the tour will gain immersive cultural experiences, insider knowledge, and memorable encounters with local traditions.

During tour i will present a PDF with information about Crete and we will talk about the places we visit and their way of living(presentation will be sent to guests after tour).

Ideal for people that they would like to know about other cultures and the local area.

During tour i will present and we will talk about the places we visit and their way of living.

We can stop and walk in villages that we pass if you want.

Driving time is about 1 hour & 30 min.

Itinerary

1. Kritsa

   We will head to Kritsa village and there we will stop for a coffee knowing each other and share with you some basic information about Crete island. Here you can walk in the small street shop also during our coffee and we can visit depending on time the herbal museum.

   1 hour 10 minutes
2. Neapoli

   We will pass the old capital of Lasithis region. Agios Nikolaos became after.

   25 minutes
3. Fourni

   Passing through small villages with car.(If you want we can stop and walk)

   15 minutes
4. Kasteli

   Passing through small villages with car.(If you want we can stop and walk)

   10 minutes
5. Dories

   Passing through small villages with car.(If you want we can stop and walk)

   15 minutes
6. Areti Monastery

   Here we will stop to visit Areti monastery that is build in 1600.

   20 minutes
7. Epano Loumas

   Passing through small villages with car.

   10 minutes
8. Skinias

   Passing through small villages with car.

   15 minutes
9. Vrouchas

   Passing through small villages with car.

   15 minutes
10. Plaka

    Here we will make a small stop above Plaka village to see the panoramic view of Mirabello bay, Spinalonga island and Elounda cove. Then we will have a coffee/soft drink in a seaside cafe with the view of Spinalonga!!

    50 minutes
11. Elounda

    Here we will make a small stop in Salinas of Elounda showing you also three beaches in Elounda!

    20 minutes
12. Spinalonga (Kalydon)

    View point of Spinalonga island and more viewpoints stops.

    45 minutes

Meeting and pickup

In the public parking space at port of Agios Nikolaos.

Good to know

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Driving its 1 hour 30 min. We make also two more stops in view points.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.