Private tour in Agios nikolaos Alexander Y

East Crete Secrets: Off the Beaten Path Private Day Tour from Elounda & Agios Nikolaos

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Alexander Y.

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Hello, My name is Alexander. I truly love Crete and the island's unique privilege for a rich quality of living! Especially, I am inspired by the Cretan local lifestyle, unique gastronomy, authentic culture, rich history, unspoiled nature, and stunning escapes. Not to mention the vivid feeling that the sea is everywhere, even if it's not visible! Crete is a glorious island with myriads of places to explore and a plethora of things to experience. An island to discover a sense of escapism that many forget it does so well. A place to disappear for an hour, a day, or even a week, only to re-emerge with a subtle bronze to your skin and calmness of being. Since I've started my guiding profession on Crete Island (almost 25-years ago) very soon I realized that my purpose was greater. My ultimate focus is to engage my travelers with the island of Crete to a greater extent. Connect them with history, art, and most of all with the local people and their authentic Cretan lifestyle, which is deeply family-oriented and rooted in traditions. All in all, to give them access to Crete's best-kept hidden gems and pure heavens. So, why I am chasing such personalization and tailor-made approach in my private tours and shore excursions? Simply because, I feel sad when travelers are coming home with the same stories, from the same places as their friends. An absolute absence of novelty in the travel segment! We all are looking to find our own idyllic personalized way of travel. Whether it is about a honeymoon, family break, cruise journey, unique adventure, business trip, cultural immersion, LGBT traveling, or experience-hunting millennials - we always try to find a home away from home! To this day, I literally have never followed a fixed itinerary. Every tour that I have conducted is customized on the expectations and dreams of my travelers down to the tiniest detail - this is the art of tailored travel. That's the iconic tailor-made Crete! Consequently, travel for me is to live, and for this reason, the goal is to change travel, but also travel to change us! I am a professional travel planner for private tour & shore excursion services on Crete Island. For the last 25 years, I am in collaboration with ASTA (American Society of Travel Agents), cruise companies, luxury travel agencies, DMCs, and tour operators. In addition, I am a co-owner and manager of a premium vehicle fleet that consists of Mercedes-Benz black vehicles - Minibus 9-seats VIP Class, Modern 6-seats Vehicle, limo 3-seats. This infrastructure gives me flexibility and confidence with my bookings by providing my travelers with the highest quality of service. All of my private tours and shore excursions are professionally organized in terms of guiding and transportation services without any restrictions.

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Overview of your Agios Nikolaos tour

There still exists a purity of experiences in this world, and you can find it here in East Crete. Have the inside track unearthing gateways to an unseen world by the comfort of a luxury chauffeured vehicle at disposal. Venture from village to village to see the island through the eyes of a local. Let's get off the beaten track & follow archaic trails across the Minoan mountains embraced by ancient forests. From a perfect mountainside peak take in the bird's eye panoramas of the Libyan & Aegean Seas. This will leave you breathless & inspired to share. Then lose yourself in the deep veins of magnificent gorges that host wild beauty with a soft heart. Somewhere between heaven & earth, discover a secret paradise of our forefathers nestled within an oasis of towering-aged trees & perennially flowing water. Revel in genuine tastes of Cretan cuisine with local cooking techniques on a wood oven or open fire. Looking for stories that define people & culture, I want to give you access to Crete's best-kept secrets

Recent Reviews

Mary Hawker F.United States
6 days ago

Alexander was very knowledgeable and entertaining with a great sense of humor. He drove us through beautiful countryside with interesting flora and fauna. We stopped along the way for reviews, an olive oil tasting, a Greek monastery. He provided us with delicious bakery goods to keep us going until we stopped at a wonderful, atmospheric taverna up in the mountains where we saw the chef cooking and had a fabulous lunch. Our last stop was at a small, serene resort on the beach. It was a wonderful day. We highly recommend him. After the tour we discovered that our water canteen was left in his car and he graciously returned it. He was a great guide to explore the eastern part of Crete.

Janet M.United States
May 2023

Alexander gave us a fantastic tour through the hills of Eastern and Southern Crete. He showed us beautiful scenery and interesting sites that I don't think a lot of visitors would see if they didn't have a guide like Alexander. He took us to a fantastic traditional Crete restaurant that caters mainly to locals, a truly memorable meal and very friendly staff. I would give Alexander more than five stars if possible.

Maria P.United States
April 2023

Alexander and his driver, Stefanos, really know how to treat their visitors. This was our second tour with them and it was just as exciting as the first tour. We got to see the most ancient olive tree in the world and the panoramic lookout point where you can view both north and south of Crete. And, as Alexander pointed out, it wouldn't be Kriti without raki! We drank raki and krasi with the most tasteful local foods. We hope to come back to Crete for another journey with Alexander and Stefanos. :)

Charles B.United States
September 2022

Very nice day with Alexander His knowledge of Crete and the passion for the area was excellent. he was also very willing to make changes to our original itinerary "on the fly" which was very helpful

Your Agios Nikolaos tour itinerary

•Have beyond-the-guidebook insider access to plunge into a bespoke adventure of the uncharted East Crete •Visit a storied Byzantine Monastery with fortified architecture dedicated to Archangels Michael and Gabriel •Village-hop through East Crete at its most authentic and explore the cyclopean ruins of the archaic city of Lato •Amble the picturesque hamlets of Kritsa and Krousta and exchange smiles with the ever-friendly locals •Luxuriate through the Minoan forested mountains flooding with the aromas of wildflowers and the serene hum of bees •Stopover at the highest spot of seaside cliffs to capture panoramas of both Libyan and Cretan Seas that sparkle in deep blue and emerald green •Unearth a mountainous place of alluring beauty and indulge in scrumptious dishes cooked with the tastiest materials •Encourage your travel curiosity and traverse a gentle gorge embracing the hidden treasures of Cretan nature •Bask in the turquoise Libyan waters at the South-Eastern shores

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation

- For up to 3 people, I can arrange a smaller premium vehicle. Contact me to receive a quote. - For up to 9 people, I can arrange a Mercedes-Benz minibus 9-seats. Contact me to receive a quote. Note: My transportation is managed by a reputable travel company in Crete that specializes in private & luxury transportation services with premium vehicles and professional drivers.

What's included
Other: - Personal pick-up and drop-off with a flexible start time - Mineral water, fresh fruits, and nuts of Crete island - Wi-Fi, USB sockets & hygiene vehicle amenities
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What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
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Tour categories
Day Trip
City Highlights
Tour reference number
945537
Languages
Greek
English
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

Traveller reviews

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This private tour in Ágios Nikólaos is perfect for travellers who want to explore the hidden gems of East Crete and experience the island like a local. It's ideal for those interested in history, culture, and nature, as you'll visit Byzantine monasteries, ancient ruins, and picturesque villages. The tour is also suitable for families, including kids and seniors, as it is wheelchair accessible.

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