Historical Tours – The Crete Traveler

Heraklion: History & Culture Walking Tour with Food Tasting

/ June 24, 2026

Food and history in two hours, in Heraklion. This tour blends Heraklion’s old streets with serious taste stops, including olive […]

/ June 22, 2026

This day runs on small-village time, not big-bus time. It’s a 6.5-hour cruise-friendly loop that mixes a Cretan town, two

/ June 18, 2026

WW2 on Crete hits close to home. This private Battle of Crete tour, led by certified historian Apostolis, takes you

/ June 17, 2026

Crete’s revolution story, told in stone and clay. I liked the Monastery of Arkadi the most: the guide sets the

/ June 7, 2026

Knossos in one smooth, guided day. I love the air-conditioned pickup that reaches lots of northern- Crete towns, and I

/ June 6, 2026

Knossos feels easier when you start high. I like beginning with the Venetian Walls and Kazantzakis’ tomb for big views,

/ June 5, 2026

Maps and graves bring the Battle of Crete home. I love how the day links the invasion story to place

/ June 4, 2026

A waterfall plus ancient olive trees is a great mix. This full-day 4×4 Land Rover route hits Crete’s countryside, lets

/ June 4, 2026

Heraklion by e-bike feels like a shortcut. In just about 3 hours, you’ll glide through historic streets with a local

/ June 4, 2026

Knossos in one day beats guesswork. I like how the Knossos Palace visit is guided inside, with headsets so you