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Rethymno · Crete
Explore the unknown side of Crete
Private, family-run journeys into the gorges, villages and olive country of Rethymno. Twelve seats. Booked by conversation, not by cart.
Why travel with us
A family runs this. That is the whole difference.
Two brothers and the roads they grew up on. No group of forty, no timetable to keep, no commentary you could have read online. You tell us the day you want, and we drive it.
- Private, always
- Family-run
- Twelve seats
- Booked by conversation
01 · Pick up & Travelling
We collect you from your door.
02 · Local Knowledge & Personal Approach
We know the roads, the stories, the people.
03 · Comfort, Safety & Genuine Hospitality
Exploring should feel relaxed.
Private journeysTwelve seatsFamily-runRethymno · CreteBooked by conversation
Experiences & Transfers
Journeys into the unknown side of the island
Where these journeys take you
A day in the gorge, the palm valley and the sea below Preveli
The signature journey
Kourtaliotis – The Temple of Nature
01 / 05 — The journal
Throughout the journey, participants follow the traces of a mysterious explorer. In his journal, he describes the search for a lost place — a paradise that, according to his notes, lies in southern Crete in Rethymno.
02 / 05 — The village
The experience begins in one of the historic villages of Rethymno, known for its natural water springs and ancient plane trees. From there, the route continues into the lush valley, where the river, dense vegetation, and traditional stone settlements create a landscape that feels untouched by time.
03 / 05 — The gorge
The journey then leads into the impressive and well-known Kourtaliotis Gorge, one of the most striking natural landscapes in Crete and the Mediterranean. Towering cliffs rise hundreds of meters above the gorge, while deep within it lies the small chapel of Saint Nicholas of Kourtaliotis, connected to the legend of the five springs that still flow from the rock today.
04 / 05 — The river
Following the river’s path, visitors continue through a unique natural environment that eventually leads to the lagoon and palm forest of Preveli, where the river meets the Libyan Sea.
05 / 05 — Heart of Paradise
The scenery here is truly unique. The rare Theophrastus palm creates an exotic setting that feels like a hidden paradise within the Mediterranean. In the sea, a rock shaped like a heart marks the symbolic destination of the journey — the **Heart of Paradise**.
Step by Step Guide
Booking is a conversation
01
Tell us the day
Browse our available routes and experiences. Each excursion includes detailed information about locations, duration, and what’s included — so you can choose the one that fits your interests best. Select the date that works for you and check availability.02
Send us the details
Contact us via message or email with: • The excursion you selected • Preferred date • Number of participants • Your accommodation location03
We confirm, then you travel
We’ll respond promptly with availability, final details, and booking confirmation. Relax — we take care of the rest. Your Cretan adventure begins.
We reply within a few hours.