Featured tours

Six private excursions to start with.

All tours are private, fully door-to-door and adjustable. Pricing starts from €30 / hour with a per-tour minimum duration. Need something different? Build a custom itinerary.

Private excursion

Knossos & Heraklion city experience

This private tour takes you to the most important archaeological site in Crete and the cultural center of Heraklion. It gives you a structured but flexible way to learn about the Minoan civilization's history and the daily life of the island's capital.

Key stops

  • Pick up from your hotel, villa, or agreed location
  • Palace of Knossos
  • Heraklion Archaeological Museum
  • Heraklion's city center for walking, dining, or shopping
  • Return transfer to your accommodation
  • min. 3 h
  • Door-to-door
  • From €30 / h
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Chania old town & coastal experience

This private trip focuses on the western side of Crete, where the historic charm of Chania meets the beach. It lets you explore the old town, local markets, and waterfront areas in a relaxed way, giving you time to enjoy the atmosphere at your own pace.

Key stops

  • Pick up from your hotel, villa, or agreed location
  • Chania's old town and Venetian harbour
  • Local market and traditional shops
  • Waterfront walk and free time for dining or exploration
  • Return transfer to your accommodation
  • min. 5 h
  • Door-to-door
  • From €30 / h
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South Crete & Matala experience

This private excursion explores the southern side of Crete, combining archaeological sites with coastal scenery and open landscapes. The route offers a slower-paced journey through the island's interior before reaching the seaside town of Matala.

Key stops

  • Pick up from your hotel, villa, or agreed location
  • Drive through central Crete and the Mesara Plain
  • Phaistos Palace archaeological site
  • Gortys archaeological site
  • Matala town and beach
  • Return transfer to your accommodation
  • min. 5 h
  • Door-to-door
  • From €30 / h
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Rethymno & Arkadi monastery

This private excursion combines a visit to one of Crete's most significant historical monasteries with time in the coastal town of Rethymno. The route offers a balanced experience of cultural heritage and relaxed exploration.

Key stops

  • Pick up from your hotel, villa, or agreed location
  • Arkadi Monastery
  • Rethymno's old town and historic center
  • Free time for walking, dining, or shopping
  • Return transfer to your accommodation
  • min. 3 h
  • Door-to-door
  • From €30 / h
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Lassithi plateau & mountain villages

This private excursion explores the inland and mountainous region of Crete, offering a different perspective from the coastal areas. The route passes through traditional villages, elevated landscapes, and historical sites.

Key stops

  • Pick up from your hotel, villa, or agreed location
  • Drive through mountain roads and traditional villages
  • Lassithi Plateau
  • Local villages and scenic viewpoints
  • Optional cultural / historical landmarks along the route
  • Return transfer to your accommodation
  • min. 5 h
  • Door-to-door
  • From €30 / h
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Cretan wineries & countryside

This private excursion focuses on the wine-producing regions of Crete, combining vineyard visits with a relaxed journey through the countryside. The route offers insight into the island's long-standing wine tradition while allowing time for tastings and local surroundings.

Key stops

  • Pick up from your hotel, villa, or agreed location
  • Drive through vineyard regions and countryside routes
  • Visits to selected wineries
  • Wine-tasting sessions and local product experiences
  • Return transfer to your accommodation
  • Flexible
  • Door-to-door
  • From €30 / h
Why a private excursion

Your pace, your stops, your day.

Our trips are perfect for visitors who want to see Crete more flexibly and comfortably. Private tours let travelers move quickly and focus on the places that matter most to them, whether they're visiting historical sites, coastal towns, or small villages.

Private tours are different from regular group tours because they include direct transportation, flexible itineraries, and a more laid-back travel experience. Tourists don't have to stick to strict schedules, ride crowded buses, or make unnecessary stops, which lets them see Crete in a way that feels more personal and fits their plans better.

What PLT excursions offer

What PLT Excursions Offer.

Private & personalised itineraries

Each excursion is arranged as a private experience, allowing travelers to shape their itinerary based on their interests.

Door-to-door transportation

Every tour includes direct pickup and drop-off at the hotel, villa, or other agreed-upon location. No meet-ups, no extra transfers.

Flexible timing & pacing

Excursions are scheduled around your preferred times, with the option to change stops and durations throughout the day.

Drivers with local knowledge

Licensed drivers who know the island’s roads, traffic patterns, and important places to visit - travel goes smoothly end-to-end.

Comfortable vehicles for every group size

Our fleet covers groups of all sizes, from one person to a large group. Every car is kept clean and comfortable for longer trips.

Custom excursion options

PLT offers fully customizable excursions for travelers who have specific plans. Guests can ask for a custom route, combine several stops, or make their own itinerary based on what they want.

Build a tour that fits your week.

Pick stops, set the pace, mix coastline and inland - we’ll handle the driving.