Only 12 spots available
July 2-12 - Summer 2022
A Magical Tour of Crete -
Designed by Jessica Feldheim in partnership with GS Tours-Chania
Max - 12 participants
Price for the Tour is $950 per person
Please note that Airfare and accommodation will be additional; see below.
Day One - Travel Day- Fly to Crete
Organize your flights to either Chania (CHQ) or Heraklion (HER) Airports.
Accommodations - 10 Nights at the Argiri Apartments and Suites, Kavros, Crete.
Transportation to and from Hotel TBD - please see below.
Day Two - The 7 Mountain Villages of Apokoronas
Private Custom Guided Tour
Duration: 6-7 hours
Brief itinerary & highlights:
Inclusions:
Day Three - Heraklion and Knossos Palace
Private Guided Tour
Duration: 7-8 hours
Brief itinerary & highlights:
Inclusions:
Private Tour
Duration: 6-7 hours
Brief itinerary & highlights:
Inclusions:
Day Five - Arkadi Monastery - Margarites Village - Rethymnon Old Town
Private Guided Tour
Duration: 6-7 hours
Brief itinerary & highlights:
Inclusions:
Day Six - Southern Crete - Private Boat Tour
Private Custom Guided Tour
Duration: 10-12 hours
Brief itinerary & highlights:
Inclusions:
Day Seven - Aptera, Agia Triada, and Chania
Private Custom Guided Tour
Duration: 7-8 hours
Brief itinerary & highlights:
Inclusions:
Day Eight - Lake Kournas - Argyroupolis Private Tour - Ancient Lappa
Type of tour: Private
Duration: 6-7 hours
Brief itinerary & highlights:
Inclusions:
Day Nine - Free Day - Shopping - Swimming - Celebratory Evening Group Dinner
Day Ten - Return Home - Say Goodbye - Departure from Kavros to Airport
*Airport Transportation (TBD roundtrip)
Can organize a group pickup if several participants are arriving at the same time.
Sign-Up Sheet
(cut and paste this doc in an email and send it to me at [email protected])
Name:
Address:
Email:
Phone:
Zoom Address:
Airfare:
Airfare can run between $800- $1300 depending on when and where it is purchased. Fly into either *Chania (CHQ) or Heraklion(HER) Airports. Some good search engines: Kayak.com, Google Flights.com, Skyscanner.com, ASAP.
Choose you Accommodations:
Argiri Apartments and Suites, Kavros, Crete. (argiriapts.com)
The owner of this business is Georgio Romanias, he is a good friend of mine. Every apartment has its own kitchen / bedroom / living room / bathroom / outdoor patio space and table. These apartments are in the perfect location. There are super markets, and restaurants within walking distance and the beach across the street.
Please select the room that your party would prefer:
Importance dates to remember:
Cancellation policy:
Zoom Conference calls:
There will be two evening zoom conference calls held before the trip. TBD- We will discuss the following:
A Magical Tour of Crete -
Designed by Jessica Feldheim in partnership with GS Tours-Chania
Max - 12 participants
Price for the Tour is $950 per person
Please note that Airfare and accommodation will be additional; see below.
Day One - Travel Day- Fly to Crete
Organize your flights to either Chania (CHQ) or Heraklion (HER) Airports.
Accommodations - 10 Nights at the Argiri Apartments and Suites, Kavros, Crete.
Transportation to and from Hotel TBD - please see below.
Day Two - The 7 Mountain Villages of Apokoronas
Private Custom Guided Tour
Duration: 6-7 hours
Brief itinerary & highlights:
- Olive mill visit - Tour of the facilities & olive oil tasting
- Short nature walk - old nature paths (~1 hour)
- Cheese factory visit - Tour of the facilities & cheese tasting
- Visit Emprosneros village including the theater, St Anthony church
- Local bakery visit - Tour of the bakery & local bread, cookies, and other goods tasting
- Traditional Cretan lunch at the square of Fres village
Inclusions:
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Bottled water per person
- English speaking, local driver/escort
- All tours in the olive mill, cheese factory, bakery, etc
- Cheese tasting
- Olive mill fees & olive oil tasting
- Bakery fees & tastings
- Traditional Cretan lunch
- Transport by air-conditioned minibus/minivan
Day Three - Heraklion and Knossos Palace
Private Guided Tour
Duration: 7-8 hours
Brief itinerary & highlights:
- Explore Europe’s oldest city
- Learn about the Minoans and their everyday life
- Analytic descriptions for the ancient history of Crete
- Discover the secrets of the most ancient civilization in Europe
- Walking in Heraklion city centre
- Unique museum exhibits and artefacts
- Learn everything from a local licensed guide
- Interactive guiding with educational material
- Free time for lunch/shopping/walk in Heraklion city at the end of the tour
Inclusions:
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- English speaking, local driver
- Licensed and professional local guide
- Ancient city and museum entrance fees
- Bottled water per person
- Transport by air-conditioned minibus/minivan
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges
Private Tour
Duration: 6-7 hours
Brief itinerary & highlights:
- Explore Falassarna large beach
- Enjoy a day of relaxation at one of the most beautiful beaches in Crete
- Optional water sports available at the beach
- Optional cafe/restaurant services available at the beach
- Optional sunbeds & umbrellas available at the beach (10-15€ per sunbed according to the position)
- Optional Traditional Cretan food/lunch at Gramvousa restaurant
Inclusions:
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- English speaking, local driver
- Bottled water per person
- Transport by air-conditioned minibus/minivan
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges
Day Five - Arkadi Monastery - Margarites Village - Rethymnon Old Town
Private Guided Tour
Duration: 6-7 hours
Brief itinerary & highlights:
- Visit The historical Arkadi Monastery
- Discover the history and mythology of Crete
- Visit the scenic Village of Margarites – admire the pottery artworks
- Tour of Rethymnon Old Town & Harbor
- Free time for lunch / shopping / walk in Rethymno city at the end of the tour
Inclusions:
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- English speaking, local driver
- Bottled water per person
- Licensed and professional local guide
- Arkadi entrance fees
- Transport by air-conditioned minibus/minivan
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges
Day Six - Southern Crete - Private Boat Tour
Private Custom Guided Tour
Duration: 10-12 hours
Brief itinerary & highlights:
- Discover the beautiful turquoise waters of Southern Crete
- Stop in Sfakia for an optional traditional Sfakian Pie
- Go beach hopping on the South Coast
- Explore Glyka Nera & Marmara beaches
- Visit the beautiful village of Loutro for an unforgettable sunset
Inclusions:
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- English speaking, local driver
- Bottled water per person
- Skipper, fuel & all boat fees
- Taxi Boat & beach hopping tour
- Transport by air-conditioned minibus/minivan
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges
Day Seven - Aptera, Agia Triada, and Chania
Private Custom Guided Tour
Duration: 7-8 hours
Brief itinerary & highlights:
- Discover the ancient city of Aptera
- Visit the monastery of Agia Triada with museums & cellars
- Optional wine & food tasting at the monastery (10 E per person)
- Walking tour of Chania old town and the Venetian harbor
Inclusions:
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- English speaking, local driver
- Bottled water per person
- Licensed and professional local guide
- Aptera ancient city entrance fees
- Agia Triada Monastery entrance fees
- Transport by air-conditioned minibus/minivan
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges
Day Eight - Lake Kournas - Argyroupolis Private Tour - Ancient Lappa
Type of tour: Private
Duration: 6-7 hours
Brief itinerary & highlights:
- Discover beautiful lake Kournas and enjoy the nature
- Optional swim and/or peddle boats
- Visit the natural water springs of Argyroupolis
- Optional 30 minute walk
- Optional lunch by the lake
Inclusions:
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- English speaking, local driver
- Bottled water per person
- Transport by air-conditioned minibus/minivan
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges
Day Nine - Free Day - Shopping - Swimming - Celebratory Evening Group Dinner
- Group Dinner - Included in tour - Walking distance from Hotel (pelagiasyard.com)
- Optional - Donkey Walks 20 E per person. (mandali-kournas.com/en/#donkeys)
Day Ten - Return Home - Say Goodbye - Departure from Kavros to Airport
*Airport Transportation (TBD roundtrip)
Can organize a group pickup if several participants are arriving at the same time.
- Total price for 1-3pax (regular vehicle): 80€
- Total price for 4-6 pax (Minivan): 95€
- Total price for 8-12pax (Minibus):140€
Sign-Up Sheet
(cut and paste this doc in an email and send it to me at [email protected])
Name:
Address:
Email:
Phone:
Zoom Address:
Airfare:
Airfare can run between $800- $1300 depending on when and where it is purchased. Fly into either *Chania (CHQ) or Heraklion(HER) Airports. Some good search engines: Kayak.com, Google Flights.com, Skyscanner.com, ASAP.
Choose you Accommodations:
Argiri Apartments and Suites, Kavros, Crete. (argiriapts.com)
The owner of this business is Georgio Romanias, he is a good friend of mine. Every apartment has its own kitchen / bedroom / living room / bathroom / outdoor patio space and table. These apartments are in the perfect location. There are super markets, and restaurants within walking distance and the beach across the street.
Please select the room that your party would prefer:
- Single Person wanting to pair up with another traveler price TBD
- Studio room up to two people - $80 USD per night -
- One bedroom Apartment up to three people - $85 USD night -
- Duplex Suite up to two people $95 USD per night -
- Deluxe Apartment up to four people $100 USD per night -
- Two bedrooms Duplex Apartment up to 5 people $135 USD per night -
- (Open to children over 12 years old)
Importance dates to remember:
- In order to reserve a place on the tour please send the sign up sheet to [email protected]
- At that time also pay a 50% deposit of ($475) per person ASAP to reserve your place, there are only 12 spots
- Then on June 1st - pay the remaining balance of (475$) per person
- Please pay through Venmo - Send to Jessica Feldheim
Cancellation policy:
- 45 days before your departure: Total amount refunded. (May 18th, 2022)
- Less than 20 days before the departure: No amount will be refunded. (June 12th, 2022)
Zoom Conference calls:
There will be two evening zoom conference calls held before the trip. TBD- We will discuss the following:
- Traveler Introductions
- Possible Group Airporter pickups and drop offs
- Medical Insurance
- Covid Safetly and gov’t requirements
- What to bring
- Best money and banking practices
- Misc.
