About us

"Secrets of Crete" is a boutique tour agency that consolidates a small group of like-minded expert guides and tour professionals. We provide tours on Crete ranging from classical hits of the island such as Minoan archeological sites to the unorthodox tours, taking our visitors off-the-beaten path, providing invigorating experiences, unique and pertinent to Crete. Whether a day tour or a multiple day tour, we select the finest ingredients and carefully craft each tour for a great experience. We are experienced in making sure the tour fits the visitor’s interests, combining different aspects of the island and bringing about the most captivating insights. All of that - accompanied by private guidance and insider’s stories. “Secrets of Crete” guides have a personalised approach in guiding the individuals and mini-groups; we are, however, also skilled in handling the dynamics and particularities of big groups. We speak English, German and Hebrew fluently and, naturally, Greek. We love what we are doing and that shows also during our tours.

Our "Secrets of Crete" team, heels over head in love with Crete!

JOSEPH

Travel master and story teller

Tours in Hebrew, German and English

Having traveled for over 30 years, I have found the whole world in one of the most fascinating and unique places on earth – Crete. It is a diverse, rich and inspiring island - its history and unique traditions, its people, the delicacies of Cretan cuisine, its fantastic beaches and its stunning nature. But most valuable on Crete are the human connections,  hospitality of Cretans. Let me show you “my” Crete, the Crete that I love…Kαλώς ήρθατε - Welcome to Crete!

KATERINA

Tour expert, Minoan culture

Tours in English, German and Italian

This island is my passion and my whole life - its archeological gems, it's rich, varied and majestic history, monasteries and sacred relicts. It is my birthplace, my home, my stronghold. This island has so much to offer to its people and it is generous to its visitors! The history is a great part of our identity today and has moulded Cretans into who we are - strong, openhearted and forward looking. Only by realising one's past, can one make its way forward.

How to arrange a private tour

Crete is an immense, gorgeous island with diverse landscape and so many possible sites to explore and amusements to indulge in that it may seem difficult to absorb the vast amount of information about it and decide which of its marvels and activities to experience. To begin, ask yourself:

• When are you planning to travel here?
• Where are you planning to stay in Crete?
• What are your top three travel interests?
• How many people are you?

Our day tour allows you to learn about and enjoy an abundance of sites in just one day. Plus, shall you need, we provide tips and suggestions about how to organize the rest of your stay, such as what are the must-see spots of Crete and which other sites to visit if time allows.

• A day may not sound like much for all the diverse interests you may have, but  we are thoroughly experienced in packing a wide range of adventures on this island into 7 - 10 hours (the length of a day). We want our guests to get to know the island of Crete right down to its bare bones, just as we do ourselves.
• Pick-up from your place of stay: If you are within the coastal region between Rethymno and Agios Nikolaos, a private tour can be arranged to conveniently pick you up from your hotel. It is also possible, to arrange a pick-up from other parts of Crete (Chania or Sitia) upon prior mutual agreement.
• Distance covered by the tour: Our one-day tour takes you either to central, southern, eastern or western Crete. Depending on the agenda and length of the tour we will cover from 70 up to 350 km.  We are at your disposal for two- or three-day tours allowing you to explore the island even more thoroughly.
• If you are undecided about what you would like to see and do, "Secrets of Crete" can suggest a customized tour working around your location, interests and availability. We will blend together the most captivating characteristics of Crete to give you the experience of the island's diversity and allure.
• If, even with Crete's abundance of treasures, you already know what you would like to see and do, Secrets of Crete will help you to refine and enrich your tour and equip you with the best private tour guide who will give you the benefit of his  many years of local experience.