Private fishing trip Chania, Crete (price is per group)
On this fishing trip, our skippers and experienced fishermen will take you off the coast. They will show you different techniques, such as jigging, spinning, and bottom fishing. Your main targets will be Groupers, Snappers, Dentex, Squids or smaller fish. We will provide the fishing equipment. You will learn from the best fishermen in Crete. This is a great experience for begginnes, families with small kids or even experienced fishermen!
Chania WW2 Private Tour Battle of Crete, Battlefields and Bunkers
Follow our Professional Historian Tour Guide, Apostolis Panigirakis, on a tour of World War 2, the Battle of Crete, and the exploration of rare abandoned German Bunkers and Battlefields!
In this tour, our licensed historian tour guide explains to you the story of the Second World War in Greece and Crete: When it happened, why the Axis forces attacked, what was the outcome, and what remains still to be discovered today!
Learn about hidden aspects of WW2 and Operation Mercury/ Battle of Crete: Visit the major Battlefields of World War Two, the airfield of Maleme, the German War Cemetery, the Allied War Cemetery in Souda and explore hidden and rare abandoned military installations of World War Two that only military history experts now!
As the highlight of the tour, we explore a German bunker system in an undisclosed location with History essence, astonishing views, live relics and an open-air museum thrill-truly a one of a one-of-a-kind experience!
Chania: Private Day Catamaran Cruise with Swimming and Meal
Embark on a private sailing catamaran cruise from Kolymvari Port to the stunning bays of Agioi Theodoroi Islands. Perfect for families or groups celebrating special occasions like birthdays, weddings, or bachelor parties, this luxurious experience offers morning or afternoon departures.
Start with a warm welcome from our crew, featuring coffee, tea, and pies. During the cruise, relax on deck, soak up the sun, enjoy unlimited drinks, and vibe to your favorite tunes via our onboard stereo system. Stay connected with free WiFi and capture every moment.
At the charming bay, dive into crystal-clear waters for swimming, snorkeling, or fishing. Paddleboard or snap fun photos with our inflatable flamingo. Savor a freshly prepared Mediterranean meal, featuring salads, seafood, meat, and desserts.
End your journey with more relaxation, enjoying the sunny morning glow or a breathtaking sunset. This cruise guarantees unforgettable memories and stunning photos.
Cretan Cooking Experience in Chania with Meal
With the help of your hosts, you’ll discover the unique flavors of local Cretan cuisine while learning about traditional village life. During this hands-on cooking class, you’ll visit the family garden, pick fresh seasonal vegetables, and prepare classic Cretan dishes. At the end, enjoy a communal meal featuring homemade wine, local raki (tsikoudia), and traditional desserts.
Heraklion Walking Food Tour
Join us on this walking food tour through the heart of Heraklion city. It’s an easy walk around 1,5 miles while we visit the best Heraklion sites , Cathedral of Saint Titus , Lion Square , Liberty square,old Heraklion harbor Saint Minas Cathedral and much more. It’s like taking a sensory voyage, where each step unravels a new layer of culture, history, and flavors. As you move from one culinary stop to the next, you're not just sampling food, but experiencing the essence of the city itself, one delicious dish at a time.
This tour is perfect for foodies, families or friends that want to explore the heart of Heraklion and enjoy local dishes at the same time.
Private Lasithi Plateu Tour: Zeus Cave, Monastery & Olive Mill
This tour will take you to Lassithi Plateau, where you will explore its wonders. First stop in an Olive Oil Mill as in Crete we have great tradition with olive oil production.We will continue to the Monastery of Kera, with centuries of religious tradition.
From there, you will be guided to the island' s mythological past with a visit to the legendary Cave of Zeus and then to the countryside.
Next stop for lunch in a Traditional Restaurant and the plane tree in Krasi that witnessed many historical events and the presence of the famous Greek author Nikos Kazantzakis.
Rock Climbing on Crete with a Guide at Heraklion
Connect with the most popular sector of Heraklion and the beautiful climbing it has to offer. A beloved location for the local climbers all year round with routes for beginners up to experienced climbers. It is worth exploring this unique place and the climbing it has to offer and take back home some nice memories.
E-bike (Electric Mountain Bike) Guided tour in West Crete
A guided e-bike tour with Fit in Crete makes cycling accessible for everyone, especially on the hilly terrain of Crete. The quiet electric motor acts like a helping hand pushing you along, you only need to be able to ride a normal bike, and there is no need to be super fit.
Everyone can enjoy the wild scenery and rugged coasts, cycle through traditional villages, be entertained by goats trying to move out the way, admire incredible views from the hilltops or just enjoy feeling the wind in your hair as you cycle along quiet, little known roads full of nature.
Heraklion for Foodies Tour: Private Culinary Experience
Get introduced to the produce of the Cretan land and the world-acclaimed Cretan cuisine, and taste for yourself a medley of traditional flavors on our Heraklion food tour! Stroll the magical streets of the city of Heraklion and discover offbeat local eateries while being enchanted by the unmatched ambiance of Crete! Taste puffy Cretan pastries, local varieties of cheese, traditional Cretan dishes, and luscious desserts, and get an authentic Cretan experience, just like a local!
Discover Rethymno, Lake Kournas & the Secrets of Cretan Olive Oil
Our journey begins in Rethymno, a charming coastal city full of character, where Venetian elegance meets Eastern influence. Stroll through its picturesque alleys, admire the grand Fortezza Castle, and discover hidden gems like ancient churches, mosques, arches, and the old lighthouse. The cobblestone streets of the old town are waiting to be explored!
Next, we’ll take you to the stunning Lake Kournas — the only freshwater lake in Crete. Surrounded by lush hills and offering breathtaking views of the White Mountains, this peaceful spot is perfect for a relaxing walk or a refreshing drink by the water.
We end our tour at a local olive oil factory in a traditional village, where you’ll experience the heart of Cretan olive oil production. From the olive harvest to cold-pressing and bottling, you'll see every step of the process. Of course, a guided olive oil tasting is included — a perfect way to discover the rich flavor and health benefits of authentic extra virgin Cretan olive oil.
Private: Jeep Safari in 2 Wineries and Samaria Gorge with Lunch
Be on a private tour in two wineries and one olive mill and have an enjoyable day, tasting local products. With our comfortable 7 seaters, full A/C, 4wd vehicles, explore a part of the island which compatible vehicles buses or minibusses can’t offer. It's not just a tour driving you from one winery to the other one. It's an adventurous tour with lunch time also at the Samaria Gorge Entrance.
Sommeliers, wine, and olive oil producers, as more professional in their sector, will inform you about the wine and olive oil production when they serve you. Enjoy 10 in total wines, 5 indigenous and international grape varieties to each winery and 2 olive oils, accompanied by Cretan snacks.
Your delicious lunch will consist of traditional Cretan flavors with Cretan salad and wine. During the tour, the local guides/drivers will inform you about the culture, tradition, and cuisine.
Join us, be a traveler!
Private Magic Sunset Sailing Trip to DIA in Heraklion,Crete(4,5H)
Enjoy the scenery and peaceful calm of a late afternoon on board of a sailing vessel with a captain and mate, on a comfortable bavaria cruiser 51, limited to just 10 passengers. Enjoy champagne, white wine, ice-cold beer, a soft drink or bottled spring water, snacks and fruitsalad. Watch as the sun glistens and gently settles into the water, and the moon rise off the coast, a perfect ending to a perfect cruise. There is nothing quite like it.
Kolimvari Shared Sailing Cruise to Agioi Theodoroi Island
Sail from Kolimvari Port along the gorgeous north coast of Chania on our comfortable sailing yacht and discover the island of Thodorou, home of the famous Kri-Kri goats.
As we start, after a short safety briefing, you can admire the beautiful coastline and enjoy the feel of sailing.
About 1 hour later we arrive to our swim stop where you can enjoy the crystal waters and our water activities such as snorkeling, fishing and stand-up paddle boarding. While at anchor our crew will be happy to offer you any piece of equipment you request.
About 2 hours later our menu is served and includes Greek salad and several appetizers, while the main course is shrimp pasta (vegetarian and gluten free options upon request). Accompany your meal with the finest wine, beer, ice tea or soft drinks. For dessert you can taste our fruit mixture of local and tropical fruits. About 1 hour later we will set sails to head back to the port.
Choose between the morning or afternoon cruise with the sunset view.
Private Transfer From,To Heraklion Airport & PORT To,From CHANIA
✅ Premium Vehicles – Travel in style with clean, modern, air-conditioned Mercedes mini vans.
✅ English-Speaking Local Drivers – Friendly, professional, and always willing to share local tips and suggest the best places in Crete.
✅ Door-to-Door Comfort – Pick-up and drop-off from hotels, ports, or airports.
✅ Always On Time – We value your time, and punctuality is one of our core principles.
✅ Stress-Free Travel – Bottled water and a warm smile from your driver make every ride smooth and pleasant.
✅ Flight or Ship Delayed? We’ll wait for you at your Destination, at NO Extra Cost.
✅ Highly Rated by Travelers – We do our best to offer a pleasant and enjoyable journey every time
Chania Fishing with Nets Catch and Cook with a Local Fisherman
Start your day with a Cretan breakfast (coffee, juice, cake) at 8:00 AM aboard the boat. Sail along the Chania coastline for 30 minutes, enjoying the views.
Witness a local fisherman demonstrate traditional net casting for an hour. Learn about fishing techniques and species.
Sail to a secluded beach. Enjoy a swim or relax. The guide prepares a delicious meal with the fresh catch (grilled, stewed, etc.), using local ingredients.
Feast on the seafood with Cretan salads, wine, and raki. Enjoy the stunning views.
Finish with fresh fruit salad while sailing back to the harbor. This 6-hour trip offers authentic fishing experiences, cooking, and coastal exploration."
This version significantly reduces redundancy and focuses on the key highlights: breakfast, sailing, fishing demonstration, swimming, fresh seafood feast, and the overall experience.
Heraklion: Scuba Diving Experience for First-Timers
Have you always wondered what it feels like to breathe underwater? If you want to try scuba diving, but aren't quite ready to take the plunge to take a certification course, then this is the activity for you.
Although this is not a certified scuba diving course, this activity is a quick and easy introduction to what exploring the underwater world is like.
To register, you must be at least 10 years old. No previous diving experience is necessary, but you must be in reasonable physical condition.
Olive Oil and Wine Private Tour (price per group of 6)
This is a private tour with a 7-seater van for a maximum 6 guests.
The first references of wine and olive oil in Crete date back to 5.000BC during the Minoan civilization. 7.000 years later, Cretans produce wine and olive oil on the same land, with the only changes the enhancement of production through technology and the optimization of crops.
In this tour we will visit a Winery and Olive Oil Factory. They have high standards of production, marrying the old traditions with modern technology. In each location we will spend around one hour tasting and touring the facilities. Tastings cost around 25 euro each and paid separately.
We will drive through the Cretan countryside, visit a 4000 year old olive tree and have lunch at a local restaurant. Optionally we could visit Gonia Monastery or Maleme Airfield and its WW2 German Cemetery.
No tours on weekends or holidays. Locations can be visited 1st April to beginning of November, depending availability.
Create your own Traditional Cretan Soap
Come with me to travel back to the time, when Cretan people used to make their own Traditional Homemade Cretan Soap, using only Extra Virgin Olive Oil!
Together we can create our own traditional soaps, using the recipe my grandmother taught me, as she also learned it from her mother. Using my knowledge as a biochemist, we can develop these formulations to produce a product, based on your needs!
The whole procedure is completely safe even for young children and no specific knowledge is required on the subject. On the contrary, you will find it particularly educative and interesting!
Come with me and I will prove to you that you can prepare the purest and healthiest cleaning product, with your own hands. We will use only Extra Virgin Cretan Olive Oil, produced by my family, and totally safe ingredients.
At the end you will take your soaps you will have made with your own hands, that will be ready the next day, as a souvenir to remember this unique experience as you take your shower!
Chania | Try Scuba Diving | Introduction Dive
At our premium dive centre we keep our group sizes to a minimum. This allows us to provide a unique and personalized dive for everyone that chooses us.
We guarantee a private group. It involves a dive in our protected dive site with stunning marine life, offering you the chance to discover the excellent visibility that the crystal clear Cretan water offers. We will create a video for you to remember the day, as well as providing all the photos and videos separately, all included in the excursion.
The dive centre consists of two instructors that have extensive knowledge of the marine life & dive sites in Almyrida, Chania, Crete.
Our enthusiasm for scuba diving is what makes us special, diving isn't only our job, it is our passion.
Rethymnon Old Town Private Walking guided Tour in Crete Greece
Discover the charm of Rethymno’s Old Town with your local licensed guide!
Begin at the Venetian Harbor (13th c.) and admire the 19th-century Egyptian Lighthouse. Stroll through cobbled alleys rich in Venetian and Ottoman heritage.
See the Venetian Loggia, the Rimondi Fountain, and the Neratze Mosque. Visit a local music shop for a brief intro to Cretan music instruments and a traditional workshop where baklava and kataifi, filo pastry, are made.
Stop at the small but historic Church of the Little Virgin Mary and hear an introduction to Orthodox traditions.
Though we won’t enter the Fortezza, your guide will share its dramatic past of pirate raids and Ottoman sieges, infront of it's walls..
This tour blends history, culture, and the spirit of Crete in one unforgettable walk.
Pink Sands & Sacred Echoes: A Journey to the Southwest
Begin with a comfortable transfer to Elafonisi, Crete’s southwestern gem, where turquoise waters meet pink-tinged sands. Your knowledgeable guide shares insights into the island’s rich history as you pass through quaint villages, olive groves, and coastal panoramas. At Elafonisi, immerse yourself in the tranquility of the beach, lounging under umbrellas or exploring the pink sand scenery. Then, visit the historic Chrisoskalitissa Monastery, perched on a cliff overlooking the Libyan Sea, where Byzantine frescoes and the legendary golden step await. Enjoy a traditional Cretan lunch before concluding your journey with a leisurely transfer back, filled with cherished memories of this idyllic paradise.
Heraklion city Walking & Tasting tour (Stroll downtown)
Explore the Historical city center of Heraklion and Capital of Crete! The 7th labor of Hercules was performed here, the birthplace of El Greco and Nikos Kazantzakis.
Heraklion’s history with stories of its turbulent past and visits to its legendary churches, fountains, and monuments.
Enjoy a real Cretan eating adventure while strolling the beautiful streets of Heraklion with your private guide. On this tour you enjoy local products finger food, Raki and wine amidst Venetian monumental buildings. The best example of the world famous Mediterranean diet is found in Crete. Discover with us the secrets of Cretans longevity. Follow our 2 hours Heraklion Tasting and Walking Tour. Let’s feed our body and mind.
Flat route, 1 mile long, with time to sit, tour limited to 12 people.
Discover the unknown side of Crete by E-Bike
Get to know Crete by E-Bike
The beautiful island will present itself to you from a completely different perspective. Crete consists of 85% mountains and thus the e-bike is the most suitable means of transport to travel the island in a sporty, but at the same time, leisurely way. You will drive through the touristically neglected inland with its endless vineyards and olive groves, visit old churches, small chapels and picturesque villages and experience the hospitality of the old and young Cretans up close, accompanied by a local guide.
Private Greece Agios Nikolaos Bus Coach Tour Experience
Compass Transfer & Travel services is a premium transportation service company, based within the island of Crete. We offer a range of services including airport/port transfers, private excursions and anything else you require within your vacation. A top priority for us is to provide our customers with high-quality services of comfort, safety and punctuality. Our company premium minibus fleet is following the highest standards from our team of professional chauffeurs and is dedicated to providing personalized and efficient transportation needs