Private Tour West Crete: Rethymno Region from North to South
Overview
In one day you have a chance to explore Rethymno region highlights from North to South!
During this tour you will visit beautiful Cretan village Spili, then enjoy a route along Kourtalioti gorge by car, where we recommend to stop for an easy walk and visit St.Nicholas Church. Then, you will reach the South coast and admire beautiful view of Preveli beach. You can visit the Preveli monastery and go down by stairs up to the beach to swim and walk in the virgin Palm Forest. Finally, you will explore the picturesque Rethymno town and have a lunch in the old town.
Our professional guides will give you all the information about the route and advise you about the best activities, restaurants and must-see spots.
It is a private tour, so it is up to you, how much time to spend at each destination, the program is flexible. Tell us about your preferences and we will adopt the program for your needs.
We give you options, you choose!
Book now and discover Rethymno region with Status MLB!
During this tour you will visit beautiful Cretan village Spili, then enjoy a route along Kourtalioti gorge by car, where we recommend to stop for an easy walk and visit St.Nicholas Church. Then, you will reach the South coast and admire beautiful view of Preveli beach. You can visit the Preveli monastery and go down by stairs up to the beach to swim and walk in the virgin Palm Forest. Finally, you will explore the picturesque Rethymno town and have a lunch in the old town.
Our professional guides will give you all the information about the route and advise you about the best activities, restaurants and must-see spots.
It is a private tour, so it is up to you, how much time to spend at each destination, the program is flexible. Tell us about your preferences and we will adopt the program for your needs.
We give you options, you choose!
Book now and discover Rethymno region with Status MLB!
Inclusions
- Information about the island and the route
- Pick-up from your hotel or any other place
- Transfer with air-conditioned car or minivan
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Kourtaliotiko Gorge, Koxare to Asamotas Road, Agios Vasileios Municipality, Crete 740 60 Greece
While heading South we will first stop in Spili, beautiful Cretan village, immersed in greenery due to the abundance of fresh water. Guests can visit and enjoy a Venetian fountain from 25 sources of spring water in the main square. In this village you can enjoy a delectable Greek coffee while engaging with the friendly locals.
Then we continue our route along the most beautiful Kourtalioti gorge. We recommended to walk on foot the stone path to the mountain river Kourtaliotis, which flows into the Libyan Sea on the south coast. You can visit the church of St. Nicholas of Kourtalioti near the small waterfalls.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: The Holy Monastery of Preveli, Preveli, Rethymnon, Crete 74060 Greece
Perched in high mountains on the south coast of the island resides the imposing monastery of Preveli. In its walls you will discover a magnificent Orthodox shrine - the miraculous silver cross, decorated with gold and precious stones and be enchanted by the views over the Libyan sea.
You may also go down by stairs to Preveli beach and virgin Palm Forest for a walk or to swim.
Depending on your preferences we can spend in this location up to 3 hours.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Rethymnon Old Town, Rethymnon, Crete Greece
On the way back, we visit the spiritual and scientific center of Crete, the city of Rethymnon. The charming appearance of the city is determined by narrow streets, where the houses of the Venetian period are distinguished by richly decorated facades, elegant window arches and stone carvings. You may have a lunch in the old harbor with the view to the famous lighthouse.
Duration: 3 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Kourtaliotiko Gorge, Koxare to Asamotas Road, Agios Vasileios Municipality, Crete 740 60 Greece
While heading South we will first stop in Spili, beautiful Cretan village, immersed in greenery due to the abundance of fresh water. Guests can visit and enjoy a Venetian fountain from 25 sources of spring water in the main square. In this village you can enjoy a delectable Greek coffee while engaging with the friendly locals.
Then we continue our route along the most beautiful Kourtalioti gorge. We recommended to walk on foot the stone path to the mountain river Kourtaliotis, which flows into the Libyan Sea on the south coast. You can visit the church of St. Nicholas of Kourtalioti near the small waterfalls.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: The Holy Monastery of Preveli, Preveli, Rethymnon, Crete 74060 Greece
Perched in high mountains on the south coast of the island resides the imposing monastery of Preveli. In its walls you will discover a magnificent Orthodox shrine - the miraculous silver cross, decorated with gold and precious stones and be enchanted by the views over the Libyan sea.
You may also go down by stairs to Preveli beach and virgin Palm Forest for a walk or to swim.
Depending on your preferences we can spend in this location up to 3 hours.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Rethymnon Old Town, Rethymnon, Crete Greece
On the way back, we visit the spiritual and scientific center of Crete, the city of Rethymnon. The charming appearance of the city is determined by narrow streets, where the houses of the Venetian period are distinguished by richly decorated facades, elegant window arches and stone carvings. You may have a lunch in the old harbor with the view to the famous lighthouse.
Duration: 3 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- After booking we will contact you to arrange the pick-up. Please, note, if you do not provide your pick-up details up to 24 hours before the tour, we do not guarantee the tour will be provided.
- Pick-up from Heraklion and Rethymno regions. For pick-up from Chania, Agios Nikolaos regions, or some remote properties on the South Crete, extra charge of 50 euros may apply and shall be paid to your guide.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Michael_J
May 2023
Overall tour was very informative, surprise we had a tour guide included who was quite lovely and had a lot of knowledge, and we covered a lot of the rural surroundings with great views and small villages. We then finished in Rethymno which is a very scenic and idyllic city. Van we were in seeme...
Overall tour was very informative, surprise we had a tour guide included who was quite lovely and had a lot of knowledge, and we covered a lot of the rural surroundings with great views and small villages. We then finished in Rethymno which is a very scenic and idyllic city. Van we were in seemed a bit more for commercial usage versus passenger comfort so to us also seemed a bit too much on driving and in van versus stopping and walking more. Kind of a bumpy ride so buckle up.Kathleen_K
October 2021
The walk through Rethymno was very interesting. The walk down to the gorge was beautiful and windy. Monestary was interesting and partial walk down to beach was a great photo op.
The walk through Rethymno was very interesting. The walk down to the gorge was beautiful and windy. Monestary was interesting and partial walk down to beach was a great photo op.Martha_R
September 2021
Our tour guide Georgia was very accommodating and knowledgeable… She showed us the best of the best We had a full day of history
Our tour guide Georgia was very accommodating and knowledgeable… She showed us the best of the best We had a full day of historyRobert_L
September 2021
The monastery in Preveli was our highlight and the Gorge with beautiful waterfalls. Romano’s was a very knowledgeable historian that brought some of the less interesting places to life like Rethymno Bro g a bathing suit - we couldn’t swim in several places because this was not specified
The monastery in Preveli was our highlight and the Gorge with beautiful waterfalls. Romano’s was a very knowledgeable historian that brought some of the less interesting places to life like Rethymno Bro g a bathing suit - we couldn’t swim in several places because this was not specifiedKatharina R
October 2019
I booked two private tours and enjoyed them very much! I saw places which I wouldn't have seen otherwise. The guide and the driver were very friendly and helpful. I learnt a lot about the island.
I booked two private tours and enjoyed them very much! I saw places which I wouldn't have seen otherwise. The guide and the driver were very friendly and helpful. I learnt a lot about the island.wanillamila
November 2019
Так как я люблю все планировать, то и в этот раз решила позаботиться о досуге заранее и заказать экскурсии еще до вылета из дома. Это очень удобно, т.к. не всегда можно попасть на те экскурсии, которые хочется, особенно в сезон. А предварительный заказ дает тебе 100% гарантию того, что ты посмотр...
Так как я люблю все планировать, то и в этот раз решила позаботиться о досуге заранее и заказать экскурсии еще до вылета из дома. Это очень удобно, т.к. не всегда можно попасть на те экскурсии, которые хочется, особенно в сезон. А предварительный заказ дает тебе 100% гарантию того, что ты посмотришь то, что хочется во время своего отпуска. Наш отдых длился всего неделю, но хотелось посмотреть максимум, поэтому выбор сделали в пользу самых интересных (на мой взгляд) экскурсий. Мы посетили западную часть Крита и Спиналонгу. Запад Крита - это как отдельный мир со своей удивительной, загадочной красотой и историей! Город Ханья просто влюбляет в себя своей атмосферой и аутентичностью (теперь навсегда в моем сердце!). Ретимно тоже очень хорош, а лавки с сувенирами просто сводят с ума)) Ну и конечно, озеро Курнас, как зеленый сапфир среди скалистых гор, совсем необычное для Крита место. Вообщем, мы обязательно вернемся! Спиналонга привлекла своей историей и возможностью прокатиться на кораблике. Не знаю почему, но мне показалось, что море здесь особенно синее, а солнце более яркое. Сам остров - как декорации из фильма, полностью погружает тебя в свою историю и пропитывает своей атмосферой, оставляя в совершенно растрепанных чувствах. Хочется сказать отдельное спасибо Status MLB за организацию и оправданное доверие! Обязательно поедем с Вами еще!