Private Sightseeing Tour Planning
Private tours in Crete
While preparing for a vacation, you should take care of the sightseeing program. If you do not like public events, sign up for the individual sightseeing tour in Crete. This service will allow you to:
- Independently plan your time;
- Achieve all your goals;
- Create a route (with the help of a qualified expert) taking into account your abilities and preferences;
- Rationally allocate your time.
Private sightseeing tours in Crete can be arranged both for one person and for a group of people – companies, families, relatives. Why is it convenient and when is it desirable?
Developing individual tours in Crete may be necessary in several cases:
- When you could not find a suitable option among the proposed tours.
- 2. You have your own view of the tour.
- You do not want to be limited by time frames.
- You do not want to follow the other tourists.
How to use the service? For this purpose you should contact our guide, outline your ideas about the tour and specify the places to visit, make your suggestions and wishes. Sightseeing tour is planned at a convenient time for the client. In all cases the best options will be offered to you from which you can choose the most suitable ideas.
The route is finally approved by the customer itself. At the appointed time, the guide arrives at the specified address, and after the tour brings you back. As a rule, the cost of the tour already includes transport services.
Specific features of arranging an individual sightseeing tour
The development of a trip route around Crete is a task that requires a professional approach. You need to have deep knowledge and a sense of direction to offer tourists the most advantageous options and worthy alternatives.
Who may be interested in this service? Typically, these are:
- Tourists interested in non-tourist destinations;
- Newly married couple going on their honeymoon trip;
- Groups of employees of one company;
- Companies of friends, relatives.
It should be noted that this service involves a high level of service, a customer-centered approach, and a rich program. That is why you should take care of this issue in advance when going to Crete. Assistance in planning a trip will significantly save valuable time, allow you to see the maximum number of attractions during a minimum period of time.
Individual sightseeing tours with routes developed in accordance with individual preferences may be arranged in the following areas:
- Eastern Crete (Spinalonga Island, Agios Nikolaos, Heraklion, Lassithi, etc.);
- Western Crete (Rethymnon, Chania);
- South Crete (Paleochora, Ierapetra, Elafonissi, etc.).
- North Crete (Georgioupoli, Agia Marina, etc.).
You can order service at an affordable price on the website of Moysidis Travel. To learn more, please contact us at: +30 699 280 0329, +49 1577 559 3278 or write to e-mail: moysidistravel@gmail.com.
Guide Crete
Travel Guide Crete
The Greek island of Crete is of the most popular destinations. Hundreds of thousands of tourists come here and many of them are English speakers. There are all conditions arranged for spending an unforgettable vacation. You can swim in the sea, enjoy the beautiful beaches and delight with delicious local dishes.
You can diversify the trip with unforgettable sightseeing tours which may be arranged by the guide in Crete. As a rule, a guide the island of Crete offers a variety of options: He can provide both sightseeing tours of the local sights and separate routes to caves, castles or monasteries.
A guide in Crete will allow a newcomer to appreciate all the amenities of the island, and the experienced traveller to discover new facets of his favourite place.
Of course, every tourist must independently decide whether he needs a guide in Crete. You may prefer:
- Searching for interesting places and sights yourself using maps to create a route and search for cars, restaurants for lunch, etc.
- Fascinating trips full of impressions which may be arranged by an individual guide in Crete. In this case you will not have to worry about transport and other organizational issues, and you will have to enjoy new discoveries and have time to take memorial photos.
You can be sure that such service as a guide in Crete will not make you feel boring during your vacation, because there are a huge number of routes for every taste. A tourist can develop a trip according to his wishes and also choose from existing offers.
Parts of the Island | What does the trip involve? | Duration of the sightseeing tour (hours) |
Southern | bright Matala beach for hippies, the ancient town of Gortis (Gortina), the Monasteries of Kaliviani and Paliani | about 10 |
Eastern | Visit to the coastal town of Agios Nikolaos, Spinalonga Island, Cremaston Monastery, Kritsa Village | up to 10 |
Western | Rest at the freshwater Kournas lake, visit to the Argyroupolis waterfalls, the Monastery of Agia Triada and the islands of Chania and Rethymnon | 12 |
Central | Visit to the site where olive oil is produced, the centre of pottery, the Palace of Knossos and much more | 10 to 12 |
English-speaking guides in Crete may also be provided. One of the guides accompanying you will turn the sightseeing tour of architectural monuments and magical natural landscapes into an easy and exciting walk with a friend who speaks the same language with you.
You can personally find a guide with the help of acquaintances, friends or through the forums upon the request «guide in Crete feedback». In any other case you can contact Moysidis Travel Company, where experienced, qualified private English-speaking guides work in Crete who can turn a relaxing beach vacation into an unforgettable adventure.
Therefore, if you plan a trip to the Greek island, please contact us at: +30 699 280 03 29, +49 157 755 932 78 or leave a request in active form on our website. Your English – speaking guide in Crete is already waiting to meet you.
Activities for Children
Activities for Children in Crete
Crete is a beautiful and multifaceted island, where you can find entertainments for both adults and children. If you plan a trip and take a child with you, you need to think about the program and activities.
Our qualified experts can help you in solving these issues. The organization of children’s holidays in Crete is of the activities of Moysidis Travel
.
The island consists of several prefectures:
- Heraklion
- Rethymnon
- Chania
- Lassithi
In each of them there are worthy entertainment and exciting activities for young tourists. It must be funny and interesting for them to visit a children’s holiday in Crete organized by caring and attentive experts.
What are the surprises and interesting places prepared for young visitors of Crete? The organization of children’s parties is in great demand. You may prefer unconventional entertainment which will be held outside the table or playground. Your child will surely enjoy a visit to the Water Park, which will give a lot of positive emotions and good mood. There are several of them the island:
- Water City (the largest);
- Acqua Plus;
- Limnoupolis Water Park;
- Star Beach Water Park.
All of them have a developed infrastructure and offer a fun pastime the water facilities of different levels of difficulty. What else can be interesting for tourists during a family trip to Crete? Activities for children here are quite diverse. You may propose your child to visit the sea bottom going to the Cretaquarium. You can watch the most incredible and interesting inhabitants of the sea in the giant aquariums. In total, you can get acquainted with more than 2 thousands of marine inhabitants.
Children can have fun in the park called «Labyrinth». In addition to overcoming the Labyrinth, young visitors are invited to:
- Ride a horse or pony;
- Ride a mini-quad;
- Compete in mini-golf;
- See exotic animals in the zoo.
A trip to the Dinosaur Park will be a fascinating and informative adventure. Here, the children will be able to get acquainted with their various species, which are presented full-size. You can get acquainted with reptiles in the «Water World» aquarium and terrarium. This is the case when a small area of the territory is an advantage. The visitors will be able to personally communicate with friendly inhabitants, some of whom are trained in interesting tricks.
It will be interesting for elder children to visit various museums, the village of potters. This is not all the surprises prepared in Crete. Sightseeing tours for children involve visiting the most interesting places which will be appreciated by little tourists.
Are you interested in Activities for Children in Crete? Then contact us. We will be able to offer you exciting sightseeing tours for children in Crete taking into account your wishes. Want to know more details? Then contact us at: +30 699 280 0329, +49 1577 559 3278 or via mail: moysidistravel@gmail.com.
Shopping
Going on a trip, many people plan not only to get acquainted with local attractions, take part in sightseeing tours and trips, but also go shopping. The tourists who chose Crete as a place for spending their vacation are not an exception. Shopping here deserves special attention.
Special Features
Shopping in Crete is not only interesting, but also often quite profitable. The matter is that there is no import tax here, so the cost of non-food products is attractive here. There are many points of sell where you can buy everything you need, from souvenirs to clothing:
- Small shops;
- Branded boutiques;
- Large shopping centres;
- Souvenir shops;
- Colourful markets.
A large inrush of tourists, who have planned shopping in Crete, can be seen during holiday and seasonal sales. The cost of products here can fall below 50{f6532c2d18b0a20b35fec270c2f8241f2b52e88047c114c856ab1ca2d1894e32} or even 70{f6532c2d18b0a20b35fec270c2f8241f2b52e88047c114c856ab1ca2d1894e32}.
Heraklion is one of the most popular places to go shopping. The capital of the island has prepared a lot of pleasant surprises for visitors. This is where lovers of branded products will have a chance to relieve their feelings. The city has a whole “Mecca for the shoppers” – Daedalou Street. This is where the world famous brand boutiques are located.
In addition to branded products, you can buy high-quality clothing from local designers in Heraklion. Products made of fur, leather, as well as jewellery deserve your special attention. The central market of the town, which operates 7 days a week, is very popular. Here is a wide range of food and non-food products at affordable prices.
What are the places on which particular attention should be paid when going to Crete? Shopping in Chania is also not less popular than in the capital. It is worth to come here for those who want to buy precious items. Also here you can profitably buy high-quality clothing and shoes of local craftsmen. One of the most popular products among tourists is a fur coat. There are even separate so-called “fur coat tours”.
One of the most common ways to trade on the island is the markets. It is here that one can see the real Cretan life from within. In addition to products, things are sold here at low prices. Unlike shops, the masters can manage to get for themselves the goods with a good discount in the market.
In resort towns, fairs are held especially for tourists. Here you can buy handicrafts.
Shopping in Crete from Moysidis Travel
The organization of shopping in Crete is one of the activities of our company. We offer our clients a variety of tours that involve visiting well-known shopping establishments. There everyone will be able to buy first-class goods more profitable than at home.
You can learn more and sign up for a tour at any convenient time by visiting our website. Please contact our manager at: +30 699 280 0329, +49 1577 559 3278 or send an email to: moysidistravel@gmail.com.
Wine and Enogastronomic Tours
Wine and Enogastronomic tours in Crete
Gastronomic and wine tours can be arranged for those who want to get acquainted with the Greek cuisine and drinks. Crete means not numerous attractions, but also dishes that will win your heart with its unforgettable taste. Acquaintance with the cuisine in Crete is not tasty, but also useful, because most of the dishes are prepared from seafood.
How are the enogastronomic tours arranged? Such tours involve participation in:
- Seminars;
- Master classes;
- Tastings events.
Traditional for such tours is a visit to local taverns located both in major cities and in small villages. Acquaintance with the history of products, the method of their production, the opportunity to try to prepare a culinary masterpiece yourself — all this is also included into Enogastronomic Tours. Crete is an island where everyone loves and gives preference to the delicious food. Therefore, the concept of «tasteless» does not exist on the island. Only natural food is used for cooking — meat of animals, poultry meat, seafood, cheeses, herbs for salads, olives, etc. Enogastronomic Tours in Crete will win the heart even of the most experienced gourmets.
Wine Tours are not less popular. Crete is famous for its long tradition of wine-making. For many centuries, various varieties of grapes were grown and then used for making the most delicious and high-quality wines of the world. The island has all the necessary conditions to be engaged in wine production:
- 1. Good geographical location.
- Warm climate.
- 3. Fertile soil.
- Height differences.
- Years of experience of winemakers.
Almost 20% of the production of all Greek wine falls to the island. Vineyards occupy about 50 thousand hectares of land. The average throughput is about 950 thousand hectolitres per year. That is why wine tours in Crete are so much in demand. The local wineries produce various wines: white, red, pink. A wide variety of wine products gives an opportunity to satisfy any wishes and preferences of consumers.
70% of the total Cretan wines fall to the Pesa region. Also, a great variety of wine is produced in Archanes, Daphnis, Sitia and Chania.
Wine tasting in Crete provides an opportunity to get acquainted with the varietal diversity and peculiarities of their production, as well as to select and buy the drink you like. In total, 4 grape varieties are grown the island:
- Vilana (used for making white wine);
- Kotsifali, Mandilaria (used for making rosé wine);
- Liatiko (used for making red wines).
Today, active work is being performed to develop new grape varieties. Wine tour in Crete with tasting is a great opportunity to appreciate the excellent taste and quality of drinks, and get them straight from the source.
How to order a tour Wine and Enogastronomic tours in Crete?
Moysidis Travel arranges the wine tours and tastings tours (Crete) at an affordable cost. You can learn the details on our website. If you want to order Wine and Enogastronomic tours in Crete, please contact us at: +30 699 280 0329, +49 1577 559 3278 or send an email to: moysidistravel@gmail.com.
Arrangement of Fishing
The island of Crete, being the largest island of Greece, provides the best conditions for a comfortable, interesting and eventful rest. Its shores of 1600 meters long are washed by the waters of 3 seas – the Ionian, Libyan and Cretan. This is what creates an attractive atmosphere for lovers of active rest, water sports, cruises on board the ship, diving and, of course, fishing.
Fishing in Crete has always been a traditional activity for locals. It brings pleasure to both experienced professionals and beginners. A large number of various places for fishing, as well as a large number of fish species living in the waters of the seas, provide wide-ranging opportunities for fishing.
Fishing in Crete is not only an opportunity to catch delicious fish, but also an interesting pastime in close communion with nature, sports passion, the opportunity to share your experience in the company of friends and relatives.
Fishing (in Crete) may be arranged in different ways:
- 1. From the shore.
- From the boat.
- Under water.
Fishing from the Shore
The most popular and interesting activity among vacationers is fishing from the shore. For this purpose, it is enough to find a hidden place, as well as obtain necessary equipment (fishing rod, tackle, fishing bait). It can be bought or rented. Due to the high transparency of the water, the fish is quite cautious and flighty, so you need to know the features and secrets of this activity.
Crete Island is famous for its great variety of sea animals. Fishing from the boat is no less popular among tourists and locals. For this purpose, you need to rent a boat or a motor boat. In the open sea you may be engaged in:
- Drifting;
- Trolling;
- Underwater fishing.
Sea Fishing
Drifting involves fishing from a drifting boat. Its engine may be turned off or on. The most important parameter here is the speed of the vessel in relation to the tide.
Trolling is performed from a moving vessel. This allows you to cover a fairly large area of space.
In addition, the bait, while moving, looks quite natural for fish and does not arouse suspicion. In this way, you can get a good catch. After fishing you can go to the nearest restaurant, where a delicious dish will be cooked of fresh fish caught by you.
Crete is famous for its wide variety of exotic fish. Arrangement of fishing on the island takes one of the leading positions. If you need to purchase special equipment, it is not necessary to look for specialized shops. Just contact Moysidis Travel. The arrangement of fishing in Crete is one of our activities. We will offer you everything you need for successful fishing. Cooperation with qualified licensed organizations allows us to offer you a wide range of services and worthy quality of service at reasonable prices.
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Diving in Crete
Are you the one who loves adrenaline rush, interesting and exciting travel? Then diving in Crete is exactly what you need. The island is washed by 3 seas: Ionian, Aegean and Libyan, which provides great opportunities for this type of activities.
On the island there are several dozen of diving centres that offer lessons for beginners, as well as organize diving for everyone. The most popular destination among divers is the northern part of the island. A lot of centres are concentrated in Malia, Hersonissos, Agios Nikolaos, Souda. Here you can not only be engaged in learning the art of diving but also rent equipment for diving all alone.
The long coastline provides a lot of interesting places where you can be engaged in this water sport. The reefs and caves, for which Crete has become famous, are the most interesting to explore. Diving provides an opportunity to see the underwater world at a distance of 40 meters deep. During the diving you can see the beauty of the underwater world, meet the exotic inhabitants of the sea, get acquainted with the variety of the plant world.
Another attractive feature that makes diving in Crete popular is the fact that there are many shipwrecks near the island that were defeated during the battles near Crete.
The duration and complexity of the dive are selected individually. So, in order to sink under water for 30-40 minutes, no special training and special skills are required. It is enough to undergo instruction and wear special equipment. Accompanied by a qualified instructor, the beginners sink under water to a depth of 5-6 meters, where they can not only study the underwater kingdom, but also take stunning photos.
Both adults and children can go diving in Crete. The easiest program is to dive with a mask and snorkel in the shallows. For the more experienced tourists, complex programs are offered that involve diving from a boat in the open sea. One of the most popular programs among tourists is near-water diving to a depth of 20-30 meters.
Diving under the water will give a lot of strong and exciting impressions. You can enjoy the beauty of underwater landscapes; see underwater rocks, corals, reefs, caves, various fish, squids, oysters and other sea creatures.
Due to the dry and hot climate, the dives are arranged from the beginning of April to the end of November. The most popular places for diving and free-diving (in Crete) are:
- Agios Pavlos.
- 2. Elephants’ Cave.
- 3. God’s cave.
- Wall of the lighthouse.
- Karga Island.
- El Greco.
Organization of diving (in Crete) is implemented at the highest level. If you are interested in this type of water sports, we suggest contacting Moysidis Travel. We will do our best so that you could realize your plans at an affordable price and on favourable terms. To learn more, please contact us at: +30 699 280 0329, +49 1577 559 3278 or write to e-mail: moysidistravel@gmail.com.
Real Estate in Crete
Many have heard a lot about the long Greek crisis which to some extent had a relation to one of its main islands of Crete. But gentle sea waters, comfortable climatic conditions, amazing nature and historical heritage turn Crete into a favourite place of thousands of tourists seeking to come here on holiday to their own residences.
In view of this, the real estate in Crete is represented by an abundance of options for both buying and renting.
Real estate on the island of Crete does not mean skyscrapers, not high-rise buildings, but rather large-scale residential complexes, tidy white houses, spacious villas, beautiful town-houses and cosy village houses. Coming even to the largest city of the island, you will not see the megalopolis.
The main real estate units offered in Crete are:
- Flats and apartments;
- Villas and houses;
- Land;
- Commercial buildings.
The cost of housing here does not differ in prices from Greece, and sometimes you can find even cheaper options on the island. As is known, the island is divided into four parts, which differ not only in natural conditions, but also in real estate units.
Region | Special Features |
Heraklion | The largest region of the island with many architectural monuments and the main airport. The housing price starts at € 1150 per square meter. |
Chania | One of the greenest parts of Crete, famous for its mountains and abundance of attractions, emerald waters of the Libyan Sea. You can buy apartments here from 1500 € per square meter. |
Lassithi | Spacious beaches, fertile plains and palm groves attract tourists from all over the world. The price of a flat in one of the cities in the region may be € 220,000 or more. |
Rethymnon | Here the mountainous areas touch the magnificent coasts covered with golden sands. The cost of housing in this area starts from 1000 € per square meter. |
Many people wish to visit Crete more often, buying real estate is a great opportunity to have a quiet corner on the island.
Those who have not yet been able to buy real estate in Crete, but do not want to live in a hotel, can rent real estate in Crete.
For those who have chosen Crete as a place for spending a vacation, renting real estate for a day, week or month is a good alternative to hotel complexes. You may define the place for housing, choose as a private villa, a house on the coast or an apartment in the city centre.
And if you are the owner of a cottage or apartment, you can sell real estate in Crete or you can rent it out to visiting tourists.
Moysidis Travel Company welcomes everyone who is interested in selling real estate in Crete or buying it. We will assist you in selecting the real estate in Crete for any budget taking into account the preferences, as well as the wishes of each client.
You can easily contact us: at one of the following numbers: +30 699 280 03 29, +49 157 755 932 78 or leave a request in active form on the company’s website.