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A stone building with a plaque, a statue, and a sign indicating a museum. 2
A courtyard with a stone wall, a wooden door, and potted plants. 3
An ancient church interior with stone walls, religious icons, and a wooden altar. 4
A stone patio with outdoor furniture, surrounded by potted plants and a tree with orange fruits. 5
By StatusMLB - Travel Agency

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €60 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Browse handmade crafts, traditional textiles, and local delicacies
    • Admire guaranteed amazing panoramic views of the peaks and surrounding mountains
    • Experience local traditional life experience, nature, traditions
    • Enjoy personalised attention and a more immersive, authentic experience
    • Take in panoramic view of mountains, nature, Crete culture

Activity location

    • Heraklion
    • Heraklion, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Heraklion
    • Heraklion, Greece

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Visit the Most Famous Painter "El Greco" Tour

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English
Starting time: 09:00
Price details
€60.00 x 2 Adults€120.00
Total
Price is €120.00
Until Fri, 13 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Comfortable individual transfer
  • Inclusions
    Local guide in English, Russian, or Greek
  • Inclusions
    Photo shoot on request
  • Inclusions
    Music and songs on request
  • Inclusions
    Panoramic-view stops wherever you like
  • Inclusions
    Coffee and local traditional snacks
  • Inclusions
    Bottle of Greek wine
  • Inclusions
    Luggage storage services for the duration of the tour. You can leave your luggage at our office or in the minibus of your transfer. Please provide your baggage size when booking your tour
  • Exclusions
    Entry ticket fees for museums and sights
  • Exclusions
    Food such as lunch or dinner (extra fee)
  • Exclusions
    Pickup outside the Heraklion region (extra charges may apply)

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Smoking in the vehicle, Weapons or sharp objects
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Guaranteed amazing panoramic views of the peaks and surrounding mountains overlooking the sea. Your journey begins with a scenic drive along the coastline and through lush landscapes. Arriving in Fodele village, you’ll be greeted with a warm welcome and the refreshing scent of orange and lemon groves. The village is a quintessential Cretan hamlet, with traditional stone houses, blooming bougainvillea, and friendly locals who greet you with a smile. Discover quaint shops selling handmade crafts, traditional textiles, and local delicacies. We will visit small but very famous El Greco Museum, Byzantine style Church and very old monastery of Saint Panteleimonas. Stories of old relics and icons from 17th century. Local Greek bakery with traditional sweets and Greek coffee tasting.

    Additional services on request:
    Lunch or dinner at one of the local traditional tavernas in the village.
    Master class on Cretan cuisine (by prior reservation).

Location

Activity location

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    • Heraklion
    • Heraklion, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Heraklion
    • Heraklion, Greece