Excursions tours, mini cruises & day-trips in Crete

Tours in Crete: Anemos villas in South Crete is a  place with unique view and atmosphere.These two comfortable villas are undoubtedly the best choice for your holidays in Crete in a friendly environment with modern amenities and a traditional flavour, especially if you are looking for peace and quiet . Because of its central location in South Rethymno you can use the villas as a starting-point for long or short adventures into the countryside of Crete island.You can experience the true beauty of Crete by visiting the picturesque villages the prety towns and fantastic beaches. Participating into traditional events and fiestas you will have the opportunity to enjoy the famous Cretan-Cooking at its bests and buy the best agricultural and traditional products to take home with you.

Crete places to visit & Day trips

The town of Rethymno ( 39 kms) . A travel in time as if time had never passed ..Rethymno represents a place of contrasts, boasting a long and remarkable history as well as untouched places of natural beauty and living traditions. This small Mediterranean town will enchant you with its centre dating from the period of the Renaissance, its fortress and museums as well as its beaches.

The pretty town of Chania and the monasteries of the area ,the historical city of Heraklion with its medieval walls, the famous Palace of Knossos, the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion , the Crete Aquarium - the largest aquarium in the East-Mediterranean - the town of Agios Nikolaos the Spinalonga island the V.I.P.'s resort of Elounda and so much more .

One day itineraries in Crete by Car:

• Anemos villas– Sellia village - Souda beach- Plakias- Damnoni bay- Preveli monastery - Preveli palm beach- Myrthios village.
• Anemos villas- Spili- Agios Pavlos beach- Triopetra beach – Ligres beach.
• Anemos villas- Spili- Agia Galini – Phaistos ancient town- Gortyna Matala bay.
• Anemos villas- Kali Sikia, Alones, Argiroupoli springs, Kournas lake, the villages of Apokoronas .
• Anemos villas- Rodakino – Frangokastello- Sfakia- Anopolis
• Anemos villas- Rodakino- Sfakia – by boat to Loutro, Agia Roumeli- Samaria gorge.
• Anemos villas- Rethymno - Platanias - Adele - Amnatos - Arkadi - Eleftherna - Ancient Eleftherna - Margarites - Hani Alexandrou .
• Anemos villas- the fascinating Amari valley the area of the artificial lake of Potamoi.
• Anemos villas- Balos beach (the blue lagoon) and Gramvousa island.
• Anemos-villas- Elafonisi beach.

Tailor made tours

There is also the possibility to organise for our guests tailor made tours - ( One day excursions in Crete through Evergreen-tours) Trekking and hiking tours on Crete ,Rock-climbing on Crete ,Jeep Safari, mountain bike tours, Diving in South coast, small cruises around the island,  Santorini island mini-cruise –Cyclades islands, river trekking tour, sailing in Crete , luxury safari on Crete.  All above are organised with the special care of the owner.

KNOSSOS PALACE AND THE MUSEUM OF HERAKLION: The palace is dated 2000 BC .The excursion takes you straight to the heart of the Minoan civilization in Crete .We visit the most important of the Minoan palaces on Crete, residence of the King Minos and the legendary Minotaur which is associated with a rich tapestry of Greek myth. During the excavations a large number of objects were found and today exposed in the archaeological museum of Heraklion which you will explore in the afternoon.

JEEP SAFARI -ADVENTURE DAY : Probably  is not well known, but Crete is an island on which a 4x4 wheel-drives-safaris are still an exciting adventure. The group will cross the  west area of Rethymno guided by the group leader, and finish on south coast of Crete. Of course there are some stops on the way  to stretch our legs and take some nice pictures. Est. 10-11 hrs .

SAMARIA GORGE LONG-WAY- "DO" THE ADVENTURE: You will appreciate one of the most spectacular natural beauties of Crete .If you are  are reasonably fit and like walking , do this Samaria - long way.  Dragged you out of your bed rather early, we will bring you to the  northern entrance of Samaria-gorge above the Omalos plateau at an altitude of 1100 m. About 16 kms later in Agia Roumeli you will have a meal or a swim into the Libyan sea . This is the end of the gorge where you will catch a small ferry to  Hora-Sfakion cruising along the South coast. Dolphins in tow, alongside or in front as the sun sinks towards the sea is something to experience. We are waiting and collect you from Hora-Sfakion. Est. 10-11 Hours. Good walking shoes are recommended.

IMBROS GORGE: This gorge is becoming more popular, not just for walkers, as it is much easier than Samaria but still ends at the Libyan sea.  Being only 7 Km long it is also more attractive perhaps to the less hardy among us.

AGIOS NIKOLAOS -ELOUNDA -SPINALONGA ISLAND : On this excursion , you will visit the eastern part of Crete. Passing by Heraklion you will reach the charming little town of Agios Nikolaos lying on the famous lake "Voulismeni". Beatifull place with a unique  atmosphere. After visiting the town , our trip continues towards Elounda bay. Time for a swim and  lunch before sailing  to the  small island of Spinalonga , just  off coast Elounda. On the island of  Spinalonga housed the last leper colony (opened in 1903) in Europe closing in 1957. The old Venetian fort and houses previously occupied by a Turkish population which became their homes still stand,now empty. A small walk through Spinalonga colony is an unrepeatable experience.

ONE DAY CRUISE TO SANTORINI: No other island quite compares with the wild natural beaty of the volcanic island of Santorini. Board for the mini-cruise northwards over Homer's "wine Dark Sea."  Whether you are on an arranged tour or going solo you have around 6-8 hours to spend on this beautiful Island. Visit Fira town, perched on top of sheer cliffs above the sea far below. Walk through small-whitewashed houses on the narrow winding alleys, to discover the Fira , Imerovigli and the famous for its sunset village Ia .Many reasons have made this island famous globally and most of us have seen a picture of this dream island. Scientists relate this island with mythical Atlantis.

ST.ANTONIO'S RAVINE: One of the most beautifull and best known ravines of Crete, also known as Patsos ravine, named from the village near.it. It is about 35 minutes away from Rethymnon, in the Amari area. The ravine is about 5 kms long and requires about 2 hrs to traverse. A small river  goes  through its bottom and the whole ravine is full of plants and trees. Rare Cretan wild flowers , giant trees,small water falls, enormous rocks and the small river will fascinate you. You can also admire St.Antonio's very old cave-church and get a taste of the "holy water" which comes out of the enormous rock.