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Half-Day Private Tour & Picnic in Real Cretan Countryside Retreat 1
A peacock with a vibrant blue head and green tail feathers standing on a stone pathway. 2
A waterfall surrounded by dense greenery. 3
A person preparing food outdoors with a picnic setup including a tablecloth, various food items, and bottles. 4
A person arranging cheese and meats on a picnic table outdoors. 5

Half-Day Cretan Countryside Tour with Picnic (Cruise Friendly)

By Cherry travel
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$988 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

This private half-day countryside tour is perfect for cruise passengers and travellers who want to experience the real Crete away from the usual tourist crowds. Instead of busy landmarks and long drives, this route offers a relaxed escape into peaceful villages, nature, local flavours, and beautiful hidden scenery.

Begin in the traditional village of Agios Thomas, where ancient Roman-era crypts, stone houses, and quiet village streets reveal a more authentic side of Cretan life. Then unwind in a green countryside oasis with a private picnic beneath a grand oak tree, near a small river, waterfall, and free-roaming peacocks. Enjoy local Cretan delicacies such as rusks, graviera cheese, olives, tomatoes, olive oil, and local wine.

The tour ends with a scenic countryside drive and a photo stop at Agios Panteleimonos Church, perched high on a rock with panoramic views. Easy, charming, and full of local character, this experience is a beautiful taste of Crete beyond the tourist trail.

Activity location

  • Agios Thomas
    • 700 03, Agios Thomas, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Agios Thomas
    • 700 03, Agios Thomas, Greece

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8-seater minibus

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

8-seater minibus
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
AU$1,270.18 x 1 TravellerAU$1,270.18
Total
Price is AU$1,270.18

19-seater bus

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

19-seater bus
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
AU$2,634.45 x 1 TravellerAU$2,634.45
Total
Price is AU$2,634.45

3-seater hatchback

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

3-seater hatchback
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
AU$987.92 x 1 TravellerAU$987.92
Total
Price is AU$987.92

What's included, what's not

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    Professional local guide
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    Support from your travel planner before and during your tour
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    Light picnic lunch (house wine, cretan cheese and olives, cretan rusks and thyme-cured pork)
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    Bottled water
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    Infant seats and child booster seats are provided upon request, totally free of charge
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    Air conditioned vehicle with USB sockets
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    The guide will provide local recommendations for the best restaurants and attractions in Crete
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    Flexible pick-up & drop-off at your preferred time and location
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Dinner
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    Service charge (optional)

Know before you book

  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Agios Thomas

  • 1h 30m
Visit Agios Thomas, a peaceful traditional village surrounded by green hills and Cretan countryside. Walk through quiet streets with stone houses and a timeless village atmosphere, far from the busy tourist areas. The highlight of this stop is the ancient Roman-era crypts hidden in the village, offering a fascinating glimpse into Crete’s long and layered history. This is a short but meaningful introduction to rural life, local heritage, and the quieter side of the island.

Εκκλησία Παναγία Καρδιώτισσα

  • 1h 10m
Relax at a beautiful countryside picnic spot, hidden in a green and peaceful setting. Beneath a grand oak tree, near a small river and gentle waterfall, you’ll enjoy a charming outdoor picnic surrounded by nature — and often by free-roaming peacocks that add a special touch to the atmosphere. Taste simple, delicious Cretan flavours such as traditional rusks, local graviera cheese, olives, tomatoes, thyme-cured pork, fine Cretan olive oil, and local wine. This stop is all about slowing down, enjoying the landscape, and experiencing Crete in the most relaxed and authentic way.

Ekklisia Agios Panteleimonas

  • 1h
Continue through the Cretan countryside, passing traditional villages and landscapes connected with the island’s ancient history. Along the way, your guide will share local stories and point out important historical areas visible from the route. The final stop is Agios Panteleimonos Church, set dramatically on a rock with panoramic views over the surrounding countryside. It’s a peaceful and scenic place for photos, offering a beautiful ending to a tour filled with village charm, nature, history, and local flavours.

Location

Activity location

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    Agios Thomas
    • 700 03, Agios Thomas, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Agios Thomas
    • 700 03, Agios Thomas, Greece

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