INFO
Dear Guests! TEZ TOUR Company is glad to welcome you at one of the most famous touristic places in Greece – the island of Crete. You can be sure that you have made the right choice! TEZ TOUR Company has an unique approach for each guest: exciting excursions, marine and extreme adventures, individual routes and high quality service are waiting for you! Whatever you do, our representatives will be there for you! Your holiday is our profession! Your wishes are our motivation! Our purpose is to make your holidays enjoyable and comfortable!
Guest Service
If you need our assistance in solving problems you might have – please, communicate with GUEST SERVICE department (Russian and English language) GUEST SERVICE department operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week!
Moreover, our representatives will assist you during the info-meetings at the hotels. You can check visiting days and hours on TEZ TOUR info-board or in info-book at the hotel of your stay.
You can send reviews about TEZ TOUR services to the following address: TEZ TOUR, 168 Ethnikis Antistaseos, Heraklion, Crete, Greece 71306 Tel.: 0030-2810-301-702 Fax: 0030-2810-347-277 E-mail: guestservice@teztour.gr
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Symbols
Excursion symbols Archeology/History
Nature and landscape
Mythology
Trekking
Culture and traditions
Jeeps
Entertainment
Souvenirs
Gastronomy
Shopping
Religion
With children
Towns and villages
Tickets, lunch or dinner and soft drinks are included.
Evening walk
Food and big variety of local drinks are included.
Beach
Novelty of the season!
Sea trip
SHOPPING THERAPY
You can find whatever you wish for in Greece! Shopping is an essential part of holidays. We offer only the best to our guests.
Furs, leather, jewellery
Greece has long been famous for its fur and leather goods. There are many fur and leather shops in Crete where collections of the best brands are presented. Some of them are known for their high quality and good price – thus, we trust them and recommend them to you. Also, we should not forget to mention jewellery workshops, famous for unusual design and fine work of its products.
Fashion shopping
True fashionista surely knows about shopping! You can find latest collections of worldwide famous brands as well as collections of progressive Greek designers in the shops with clothes, shoes and accessories. You will have the opportunity to fill in your wardrobe with unique pieces at a very seductive price.
Cretan gastronomy and souvenirs
Olive oil, olives, wine, herbs and spices, natural cosmetics, ceramics and handmade souvenirs are only a small part of what you can buy on your holidays with TEZ TOUR as well as during the excursions that we provide you. We may provide for group and individual shopping. For more details concerning shopping and to book a free transfer you can contact TEZ TOUR representative at your hotel.
Excursion regions
This icon indicates the region, where you can visit the given excursion. - from any region
- from the eastern part of island
SUPER OFFER FROM TEZ TOUR
- from the western part of island
Buy 2 excursions – Get discount of 10% for both excursions. Buy 3 and more excursions – Get discount of 15% for all excursions.
* This offer is not valid for our partners’ excursions and for the excursions with the price of 35 euro.
TEZ TOUR NOVELTY
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There are excursions on different languages. This year we offer you to join excursions in Russian or Lithuanian, Estonian, and Romanian languages. Excursions on different languages are available only for the section “GROUP EXCURSIONS”. On each excursion you will see the flag of the country in the language of which the tour is held.
GROUP EXCURSIONS
Beginning
from 08:30 a.m.
Duration
from 8 hours
Number of sites in the excursion program
2-5
Group
50-70 people
Price
from 35 Euros (discount for
Group excursions
We recommend this type of excursions to those, who come for the first time to Crete and want to see the most famous sightseeings of the island. These excursions are arranged on comfortable buses, escorted by professional Russian-speaking excursion guides. For your convenience and to save money, lunch is included in the program of most excursions. Entrance fees are not included (with some exceptions).
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Group excursions
KNOSSOS -ANADROMES
This fascinating tour is for families with children and all who are interested in the myths of ancient Greece and the history of the Minoan civilization. In addition to visiting the Palace of Knossos and Heraklion, you will find a unique show which will reveal all the secrets of the mysterious Minoans, their architecture and entertainment. All the action takes place in the entertainment center Anadromes – with tasting of authentic Minoan cuisine and traditional drinks, as well as with music and dancing. You may try and optionally buy Cretan wines during the visit of wine house Oinotek. Welcome to Crete! Entrance ticket - 10 euros to the Anadromes center, entertainment, food and beverages are included in the excursion price.
KNOSSOS-HERAKLION
Have you ever dreamt about going back to ancient times? Well, this excursion is the ticket for it! The Magnificence of Knossos Palace will carry you away and together with an experienced guide, you will be able to explore the mystery of Minotaur’s Labyrinth. Returning to the present after such a magical trip, the capital of Crete, Heraklion city, expects you to walk through its historical center, markets and shops. The program of this excursion includes a visit to the wine house Oinotek, with a tasting of Greek wines and liquors.
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LASSITHI-CAVE OF ZEUS
KNOSSOS-LASSITHI
Group excursions
You will enjoy the wildlife of Lassithi Plateau and the coolness of the karst cave of Zeus. Arriving in the village Psychro, you can try yourself at the potter’s wheel. Delicious Cretan lunch will be waiting for you in a traditional tavern. Then, in the monastery of the Virgin Heart you will touch the miraculous icon. Our tour will complete at the factory of Cretan knives Sapunakis, where you can learn the secrets of the production of steel masterpieces. Here you can purchase any knife you like as a souvenir.
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Exclusive!
This is the most unique tour on the island! The program of the two main tours on Crete for the price of one and in one day! You will see the beautiful scenery of the plateau of Lassithi. Then, you may touch the miraculous icon in Monastery of Virgin Heart. The legendary cave of Zeus, the cradle of Greek mythology, will present to you its stalactites and underground lake. In the Palace of Knossos you will unravel the mystery of the Labyrinth of the Minotaur! Also the program of this excursion includes lessons of pottery in the village Psychro and lunch in a traditional tavern, which is included in the excursion price. This rich, but not tiring trip will give you an unforgettable impression of Crete Island.
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Group excursions
SPINALONGA-AGIOS NIKOLAOS
Spinalonga - a small island, though with great historic past! A traditional boat takes you to this islandfortress where with the help of the touring of an experienced guide, the life of the people who lived there revives! After such a deeply emotional experience, the resort town of Elounda is there for you offering beautiful beaches to bask in the sun and swim and enjoy your lunch in the best tavern on the beach. This interesting and smooth excursion ends nicely by walking through the picturesque city of Agios Nikolaos.
SANTORINI-CRUISE
Santorini is striking in its beauty each guest! A sea cruise to the worldwide famous volcanoisland situated right across will give you the opportunity to experience the Cycladic architecture and the awesome beauty of the crater! The perfectness of the ‘white’ cities Fira and Oia will bewitch you and the black volcanic beach. where you can swim and have lunch nearby, will seduce you. There is a possibility to be late for dinner at the hotel. Please book on the reception of your hotel late dinner or cold snacks a day before the tour.
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RETHYMNO-CHANIA
Group excursions
Exclusive tour in Romanian language. In one day you will visit the two most beautiful cities of Crete! The western part of the island is totally different from the east and striking in its beauty and history. Rethymno is famous for its Venetian baroque architecture and romantic atmosphere, and the monastery Hrisopigi with its miraculous healings. In the old town of Chania you will have a fascinating city tour through the narrow winding streets and medieval quay. The price includes traditional lunch at a local tavern. The program completes in the winery Dorakis where in a cool cellar the best wines will be offered to you for tasting.
Exclusive!
RETHYMNO-PREVELI
Rethymno and its stunning attractions welcome you to western Crete! First stop is the city of Rethymno. Walk through its streets and meet with the warmth of its citizens! Then, the famous monastery of Preveli will be waiting for you to pay a visit and, certainly, the pure waters of the Libyan Sea in Plakias beach cannot be missed. But the best of this striking excursion are the songs of wind in Kurtaliotico gorge!
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Group excursions
GRAMVOUSA-BALOS
Do pirate stories fascinate you? Come along, then, to the island of Gramvousa! A boat takes you there, where you climb up to the Venetian fortress at the top of the mountain and learn about pirates and treasures, such as the story of the one and only legendary Barbarossa. Lunch is provided on the deck of the boat. Enjoy the rest of your trip on the wonderful beach of Balos - the lagoon with white sand and natural swimming pools. Excursion starts at 06:00 am and lasts until 21:00. There is a possibility to be late for dinner at the hotel. Please book on the reception of your hotel late dinner or cold snacks a day before the tour.
SAMARIA GORGE Incredible power of mountains, rare flora and fauna, unforgettable and amazing creations of nature! Want to feel it? Well, then, pass through all the way of the Samaria gorge, the longest one in Europe! Pluck up courage and strength to reach the end of it because it’s worth it as the divine shore of the Libyan Sea expects you to swim in its clear waters. This energetic trip finishes with the return to the west of Crete on a boat and, of course, with emotions that reach the bottom of your soul! There is a possibility to be late for dinner at the hotel. Please book on the reception of your hotel late dinner or cold snacks a day before the tour. Excursion starts at 05:00 am. TEZ TOUR Company does not recommend this excursion to physically unprepared tourists, tourists with health problems and children. Samaria Gorge is 17 km long.
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TRADITIONAL NIGHT IN GREEK VILLAGE
The excursion starts at 17:00 and lasts until 23:00, food and wine are included in the price.
Group excursions
After a walk through the picturesque village of Anopolis, you will dive into the real and authentic world of Greek festivity! Varied concert program with the best musicians, singers and dancing groups, delicious Cretan cuisine and Greek wine will be there for you and will make you to enjoy the Greek party from the bottom of your heart. It is impossible to visit Greece without trying to dance the famous Sirtaki!
FUNNY ADVENTURE This excursion includes everything that attracts and lures children! At the Museum of Nature our young explorers will learn many and valuable things about the ancient Earth’s inhabitants – the dinosaurs. Moreover, they will visit the terrarium and enjoy themselves at the play zone for young archaeologists. The earthquake room is sure to excite their imagination! At the Cretan Aquarium they will love the feeling of plunging into the atmosphere of the submarine world of the four seas. Naturally, as their thirst for fun and excitement never stops, various games wait for them at the Labyrinthos Park of adventures together with a light lunch that will refill their energy!!!
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Group excursions
GOLDEN ISLAND CHRISSI
The uninhabited though stunning Chrissi Island!!! A place that dazzles everybody with its unique beauty. The trip starts on a boat from the port of Ierapetra. On the island, a relaxing white beach is waiting for you to bask in the sun and swim in the pure and crystal waters of the Libyan Sea! What, also, makes this island unique, is the forest of the Libyan cedar trees where the average age of them is 200 years! Traditional lunch served on the lower deck of the boat is included.
ARKADI-KOURNAS
The monastery of Arkadi has played a very important role in Cretan history. During the touring, our guide will acquaint you with the bravery and courage of the monks against the enemy and, of course, with the fine Venetian architecture of XVI century. Next stop is the village of Argiroupoli where you will have a smooth and enjoyable walk among the vintage aqueducts and waterfalls and have lunch at one of the beautiful tavern. Last stop is the renowned lake of Kournas where you can swim in its beautiful fresh waters and go around it on a pedal-bicycle.
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MINI-GROUP EXCURSIONS
Beginning
from 9.00 am
Duration
from 9 hours
Number of sites in the excursion program
from 5
Group
21 people
Price
from 79 euros (discount for
Mini-group excursions
We recommend this type of excursions for those who prefer to save time and explore the most famous sightseeings of Crete in one day. Excursions are arranged on mini-buses and are designed for people who prefer a more individual approach. Rapid collection of the guests from the hotels, comfortable atmosphere of mini-group, and maximum attention of the guide to each guest, fascinating routes and traditional Cretan meal constitute this concept that intent to satisfy the guests to the maximum! Dinner and entrance-tickets are included in the excursion price.
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Mini-group excursions
KNOSSOS-LASSITHI
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This excursion includes the programs of two excursions in one day! Visiting the Knossos Palace and the Minotaur’s Labyrinth, climbing up the highland plateau of Lassithi and entering the karst Zeus cave, trying yourself as a potter at Psichro, the village of Cretan ceramics, having a lunch in traditional tavern, touching the sacred icon in the monastery of Kera Kardiotissa, which gives healing and peace - all these together assemble a puzzle of what Crete really is!
FISHING ...
The tour price includes refreshments and light snacks. There is a possibility to be late for dinner at the hotel. Please book on the reception of your hotel late dinner or cold snacks a day before the tour.
Mini-group excursions
This is a real feast for avid fishermen! You go for the rich catch in the best places of Aegean Sea! Throughout the day at your disposal: sonar, excellent gear and professional Cretan fisherman explorer. You can go fishing, relax on board and swim in the open sea. And if you want to get acquainted with the underwater world there are masks and flippers on the boat. Caught fish the crew can prepare for you at the ship’s kitchen. And do not forget to make a memorable photo to envy those who have never been in such a journey.
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OUR PARTNERS’ EXCURSIONS According to the numerous requests from TEZ TOUR guests, we include in our booklet the programs of our partners. Please, keep in mind that TEZ TOUR Company doesn’t take responsibility for the quality of service on these excursions.
Our partners’ excursions
WATER PARK
Water city – the largest water park in Crete! It provides a big variety of water slides, bungee-jumping for adrenaline lovers, wave pools, jacuzzi, lazy river and more. The park has a good system of infrastructure for families with children. High quality of service in cafes, restaurants and bars are its priority! The entrance-tickets, transfer, sun beds and umbrellas are included in the excursion price. Safe is for extra charge.
DIVING
Explore the submarine world of Cretan sea! Certified diving centers in different areas all over Crete will provide all the necessary things for the beginners, as well as experienced divers. Courses for adults and children are available to receive an international diving certificate on request. Transfer and diving center services are included in the excursion price. Clarify this information with TEZ TOUR representatives at the hotel of your stay.
HORSE RIDING
The Equestrian center, located in the Cretan village, offers a splendid daytime horse-back riding both for amateurs and experienced riders. However, those who do not wish to ride on a horse, can enjoy the ride on a wagon pulled by a horse. Transfer, horseback riding or wagon riding and full lunch are included in the excursion price.
SANTORINI FOR 2 DAYS
On this fascinating tour you will see all the colors of. Santorini, and namely: Fira, Oia, a beach with black volcanic sand, the famous sunset and the volcano. On the first day of your stay in Santorini you will visit all the main sights with an excursion guide, and then enjoy a sunset independently from the observation deck. Second day is free, so you may organize your holidays as you wish. At the appointed time, you will be picked up from your hotel and brought to the port where you take a 30 minute cruise by the boat to the crater of a dormant volcano. At the end of the second day a catamaran will bring you back to. Crete. Hotel accommodation 2-3 * is included. Meals during the cruise are not included in the excursion price.
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«AFTER 14:00» EXCURSIONS Don’t wish to lose having breakfast and lunch at the hotel, as well as relaxing on the beach in the morning? Well, here is a suitable type of excursion for you! Exclusive excursions «after 14:00» - It is a combination of unknown though of great interest routes that reveal to you the wealth of Cretan history and culture. Tasting the exquisite Greek cuisine is a fine way of ending such a thrilling tour. Dinner and entrance tickets are included in the price.
from 13:30 p.m.
Duration
From 8.5-9 hours
Number of sites in the excursion program
From 4
Group
35 people
Price
from 110 Euros
(discount for children till up to 30%)
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«After 14:00» excursions
THE TRIP FROM CRETE TO CRETE
The highland Lassithi plateau is, for sure, one of the places that can’t be missed out of your holiday plans on Crete! The legendary cave of Zeus is one of its characteristics worth to visit as well as the oldest plane-tree all over Crete, the trunk of which is so huge that it needs 20 people to hug it all together! Imagine that! The female monastery of Kera Kardiotissa with the miraculous icon is there to hear your prayers. The male monastery of Vidiani will give you the pleasure to take part in the service of the blessing of the waters and receive the blessing from the monk and share food with him, cooked according to ancient recipes. Also, you will have the unique opportunity to visit the largest factory of Cretan knives and watch the work of skilled blacksmiths and grinders. Favorite blade can be purchased as a souvenir.
FROM MINOTAUR TO DIONYSUS
This program consists of all the treasures of Crete! You will be introduced not only with the Minoan civilization but also with the Cretan gastronomy and winery art. The Knossos Palace, the city of Heraklion and the Archaeological museum will enrich your knowledge about Minoans. The real Cretan winery ‘Stironas’ will capture you with Greek music, dance, tasting of raki and wine, traditional dishes, making you unwilling to leave! As a souvenir of this extraordinary experience will be a bottle of Cretan wine sealed by yourself!!!
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CHARMING EVENING
Charming as the atmosphere of the Venetian city of Rethymno is - its narrow streets, ancient architecture and dinner in one of the best fish taverns situated right on the beach will make you not having the heart to leave! The marvelous waterfalls of the renowned Kurtaliotico gorge add a touch to Rethymno’s beauty and the Miraculous Cross – the most important Christian heirloom of Crete, kept in the Preveli Monastery will, surely, take your breath away!!!
«After 14:00» excursions
VENETIAN BEAUTY – CHANIA
The tour begins with a visit in the winery Dorakis, where you will taste wine and see the old wine cellar. Then, in the monastery Hrisopigi you will touch the sacred altar, and at the Maritime Museum you will see a rich collection of sea shells, maps and models of ships. A short boat trip will give you the chance to enjoy the magnificent sunset in the open sea and when you return to the old port of Chania, a walk through the narrow streets of the city and a delicious dinner with wine in a tavern viewing the sea and Venetian lighthouse will be an excellent final of your trip!
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RENT A DRIVER This service is an alternative to individual trips and for those who prefer the privacy and comfort at a reasonable price.
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The cost of services includes: Exclusive route - you choose the objects from the list with points of interest on the pages 28-29, and our representative immediately and with professional way will create for you a tour program. Transfer by car type Mini Bus for 6-8 passengers; Russian speaking driver.
Individual excursions
With an additional fee: Russian speaking guide - our excursion guide will escort you and tell a lot of interesting things about the history, culture and traditions of the island. He will accompany you throughout the trip, with the exception of some objects, where the law requires the presence of a licensed guide. On these sights you will walk alone, without an escort.
Cost of the service “rent a driver� depends on the length of your trip: 1-6 hours 7-9 hours 10-12 hours
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For more details, ask the representative of the company TEZ TOUR in your hotel.
Лодочная станция “Kournas”
Винодельня “Dorakis”
Ресторан “Cavo D’oro”
Ресторан “Kumata” Ювелирный магазин “Croesus”
Оптика “Xidakis”
Ресторан “La Scala” Клуб “Palm beach”
Оливковая фабрика Vassilakis Estate
Ресторан “Saradari” Парк развлечений “Labirynth”
Ущелье Патсос
Монастырь Селинари Св. Георгия
Деревня Спили
Деревня Св. Константинос Пляж Вульязма Деревня Истро
Таверна “Athivoles”
Конная база “Finikia”
Пляж Ксерокамбос
Таверна “Drimos”
Магазин кожи “Naturel”
Ресторан “Galini”
Гончарная мастерская “Pitarokilis”
Таверна “Vilaeti”
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Свежая рыба и морепродукты
WILD CRETE Lovers of adventure, gather all together and come along on this full of action and extremity trip! Meet wild nature, conquer the mountains on a jeep, and get acquainted with Cretan life and gastronomy. We invite you to an adrenaline-filled but absolutely safe tour «Wild Crete»!!! Lunch and entrance tickets are included in the excursion price.
from 09:00 a.m.
Duration
from 9 hours
Number of sites in the excursion program
from 3
Group
up to 20 people
Price
from 145 Euros
(discount for children till up to 25%)
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TO THE GORGE ON THE EDGE OF THE EARTH
Wild Crete
One more spectacular trip for the daredevil ones! Conquering the off-road tours in jeeps, you will visit the home of Cretan shepherd Highlander, where you can milk the sheep, and to cook a delicious cheese. Brave extremelovers will test their strength, moving along the edge of the abyss and through the Tripiti gorge, where the height of its “walls” reaches 60 m, and width just 3 m! It is an unforgettable scene! And as a final – a wild beach by the Libyan sea and a hearty dinner in a cozy family tavern, cooked according to the traditions of South Cretan cuisine!
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COMBINED INDIVIDUAL EXCURSIONS Personal touch, excellent service – live the luxurious side of life! This excursion is arranged for small groups in comfortable cars or on mini-buses. The main advantage of combined individual excursions is that they match high quality and at the same time it saves you money! Exclusive routes, sea premium-class yacht cruises, lunch and dinner at the best restaurants - you name it! Lunch or dinner and entrance tickets are included in the excursion price.
from 09:00 a.m
Duration
from 8 hours
Number of sites in the excursion program
from 2
Group
10-18 people
Price
from 155 Euros
(discount for children up to 25%)
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THE SECRET OF MIRABELLO LAGOON
Combined individual excursions
The Mirabello Lagoon! Its name alone can drift someone away! A cruise on the beautiful premium-class yacht ‘Alexandros’ will take you to a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. Turquoise sea, gentle sun, water activities and swimming right from the shipboard – a sheer paradise! Naturally, visiting the island of Spinalonga and walking along the sides of the Vuliazmeni Lake located in the center of Agios Nikolaos city completes this trip and, finally, a luxurious fish meal expects you on the yacht accompanied by Greek drinks all included in the price of the excursion.
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RENT A CAR WITH TEZ TOUR At the info-meetings with the TEZ TOUR representative you can book a car of any category. Our priority is to take care of the comfort and safety of our guests during the trips, so that is why our partners are companies that have good reputation in the rent a car market:
Best Choice, Budget, Traffic.
Rent a car
Renting a car through TEZ TOUR can assure that: Your car is in a good condition and insured! You receive the best combination of price, quality and safety. Our Guest service department will support you 24 hours per day. TEZ TOUR representatives will create for you an interesting route at the non-touristic places. You will receive many positive impressions from selforganized trips on our hospitable island. If you receive a better offer from anybody before renting a car, please, seek advice from TEZ TOUR representative at the hotel of your stay and we will find a compromise.
Tr av e l b y c ar !
Have a nice trip!
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INDIVIDUAL EXCURSIONS Guests who know a lot about travelling and adore comfort, private atmosphere and unusual impressions will definitely choose this type of excursion. Enjoy both popular and still unknown for the most people places of Crete, travel to other Greek islands, go on cruises on yachts and fly over Greece on helicopters! Exceptional holidays for exceptional people!!!
The individual excursion includes:
Individual excursions
Exclusive route – you choose in the booklet the sights you would like to visit and our guides will quickly and professionally make a program for your excursions (pages 28-29). Type of transfer – you choose the car model: sedan, mini-van, mini-bus, jeep-crossover, luxury cars. Russian-speaking guide. Licensed guide (if it is necessary). Entrance tickets.
Thessaloniki
Thassos
AEGEAN SEA Greece
Lesbos
Greece
Corfu
Chios Cephalonia Zakynthos
Patras
Samos Athens
Peloponnese Paros
Mykonos Naxos
Kos Rhodes
Santorini IONIAN SEA SEA OF CRETE Crete LIBYAN SEA
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Heraklion
INDIVIDUAL CRUISES ON YACHTS It’s a complete rest for the people who are used to choose the best! Our guests have a choice of yachts of any category to make sea trips to fascinating destinations. You can manage an entertainment program on your own. To clarify this information, please, contact with TEZ TOUR representatives at the hotel of your stay.
Yacht Azimut
Catamaran General
Yacht Fantasia
Yacht Alexandros
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Individual excursions
Yacht Christina
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Greece from the sky is a sight for sore eyes! You can either take a flight over Crete and admire its uniqueness or go to the islands nearby on small helicopter for 5 passengers. Want both? Then, combine our offers! FLIGHT OVER SANTORINI is a unique opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the volcanic island from the clouds! The flight takes 25 minutes and you have 7 hours to explore Santorini! (For sightseeings of the island see page 30)
CRETE IS IN YOUR HANDS – fly over Crete from 30 minutes to several hours! Region of Crete and flight duration are determined according to your wishes!
CHRISSI ISLAND is a real gem of southern Crete! Virgin nature, white beaches and fantastic sea! The flight takes 20-25 minutes to get to the place.
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TOUR FACILITIES IN CRETE REGION HERAKLION – LASITHI ARCHEOLOGY / MYTHOLOGY / HISTORY Knossos palace Heraklion (city tour) Archaeological Museum (Heraklion) Historical Museum (Heraklion) Museum of Nature (Heraklion) Cretan Aquarium Cave of Zeus Plane tree Agios Nikolaos (City Tour) Spinalonga
Individual excursions
Festos Palace Gortina
Famous labyrinth of the Minotaur, built 4500 years ago. The modern capital of the island of Crete. A unique exhibition with famous Phaistos Disk. Culture and history of Crete and the original paintings by El Greco. All about the flora and fauna of the Mediterranean. Submarine world of the Four Seas The mysterious cradle of Zeus. The oldest tree in Greece in size 20 girths. “Cretan Saint-Tropez” with a fresh-water lake in the city center. Sea fortress older than 450 years. The second largest after Knossos center of the Minoan civilization. The first capital of Crete, storing ancient laws.
CULTURE / TRADITION / ENTERTAINMENT / GASTRONOMY Museum of Cretan life Lychnostatis Winery Stironas Ceramic workshop in Psichro
You will learn the traditions and life of the Cretan and the secrets of the local delicacies. Cretan dinner, raki and wine tasting straight from the barrel. Village of potters, where you can try your hand at the potter’s wheel.
RELIGION Monastery Kera Kardiotissa Monastery Vidiani Paliani Monastery Kaliviani Monastery
Female monastery, where you can see the miraculous icon of Kera Kardiotissa. Here is the holy water that cleanses the heart and soul of the Christians. The oldest in Crete, holy myrtle is growing there. One of the largest on the island, almost a monk city.
JEEP SAFARI Nida
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A visit to the Cretan shepherds, who are living at the foot of mountain Psiloritis.
Rouvas
A thousand-year-old oak forest with a scenic gorge.
Zaros Lake
Lake, located on the banks of trout farm and tavern.
Tripiti
The narrowest gorge of Crete ending in a wild beach.
BEACH HOLIDAYS A fishing village with a sandy beach and excellent fish tavernas.
Elounda Matala
Swimming in the Libyan Sea on the beach with natural caves.
REGIONS RETHYMNO – CHANIA ARCHEOLOGY / MYTHOLOGY / HISTORY Rethymno (city tour) Chania (city tour)
A beautiful and hospitable city, a haven for romantics. “Cretan Venice” with well-preserved ancient architecture.
CULTURE / TRADITIONS / GASTRONOMY Anogia village The village of Axos Village Argiroupoli
Secrets of Cretan crafts in Axos not only survived, but also inherited. Good fish taverns and a pleasant walk to the church in a cave of waterfalls and aqueducts. Tasting and familiarity with the Cretan wine-making.
RELIGION Monastery of Preveli
Has one of the most revered Christian heirlooms - Miraculous cross.
Monastery Diskouri
Secluded mountain monastery with its own winery and olive oil factory.
BEACH HOLIDAYS Plakias beach
Individual excursions
Dorakis Winery
Here centuries preserving traditions of their ancestors, live real Cretan mountaineers.
Swimming and relaxing on the Libyan Sea.
NATURE / LANDSCAPE / ACTIVE WALK Kurtaliotico Gorge
Here you can come to hear in the songs of the wind the sounds of “flapping sails.”
Sfendoni cave
Karst cave with length of 145 meters and the age of 8 million years.
Lake Kournas
Swim, rent pedal boats, feed the wild ducks, see turtles and golden carp.
Please, pay attention to the region where the hotel of your stay is situated! If you want to combine objects of several Cretan areas or visit mainland Greece, Peloponnese peninsula or Rhodes and Corfu, contact with our representative at the hotel of your stay.
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MAGIC TRIPS TO SANTORINI ISLAND You can create your own individual trip to Santorini by combining our offers. You have an opportunity to go for one or two days. For planning the route and booking of any hotel on Santorini, contact with TEZ TOUR representative at the hotel of your stay. The program of 2 days excursion: 1st day: Excursion program is made according to individual route that will finish by viewing the well-known of its outstanding beauty Santorini sunset. 2nd day: Free time to bask in the sun on one of the volcanic beaches of the island.
Individual excursions
Sunset in Santorini
Sea trips (with kaiki) You will have plenty of time to set sail on a traditional Greek boat: -from the old port of Fira to the volcanoes Palea Kameni and Nea Kameni. There, you will walk in the crater and swim in the hot water springs of Zesta Nera. -from Oia port to the cave church Eftapedon and volcanoes
You will enjoy one of the most beautiful scenery in the world from hotels of any category, including luxury ones, which are situated in traditional houses-caves “iposkafos”, with panoramic view of the volcano and jacuzzi or swimming-pool on the terrace.
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Wines in Santorini
at the Museum of wine in Megalohori village you will learn how they cultivate grapes and taste their wine, including the legendary ‘Vinsanto’ wine.
Volcanic beach shores Imerovigli
from this place you can have a stunning view of the volcano and Oia town.
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Nature endowed Santorini with beach shores of magnificent beauty: black beach shore with volcanic sand, red one with steep rock and peaceful white beach shore for romantics and lovers.
Fira and Oia
are two of the most beautiful cities of Santorini, famous for their magnificent Cycladic architecture.
PROCEDURE OF CANCELLATION OF AN EXCURSION 1. For excursion cancellation which is declared more than 48 hours prior the excursion, 70% of money will be refunded. 2. For excursion cancellation which is declared 48-24 hours prior the excursion, 50% of money will be refunded. 3. For excursion cancellation which is declared less than 24 hours prior the excursion, no money will be refunded. 4. For excursion cancellationdueto its datechange(weather conditions,technicalreasons), no money will be refunded. Client has the right to choose the most convenient date for him / her to exchange it for the other excursion. Money will be refunded only in case of earlier departure of the guests (departure earlier than new date of ordered excursion). 5. For individual excursion cancellation, no money will be refunded. Client has the right to change the date of individual excursion only 48 hours prior the excursion. 6. If cancellation is due to health reasons, all money will be refunded only with the presentation of a written documentation from a doctor. Exception: excursions with payment of additional transportation (e.g. ferryboat ticket, plane ticket etc.). In such case, all amount of money except ticket cost will be refunded. For excursion cancellation which is declared 2 hours prior the pick-up from the hotel, no money will be refunded. 7. In any case money refund is not possible without returning to TEZ Tour service staff the original excursion voucher (the voucher given when an excursion is booked).
THE MAIN REGULATIONS OF RESIDENCE AND ACCOMMODATION 1. Standard check-in time is 14:00. If you arrive earlier to hotel you can leave your belongings in the reception and use the facilities of the hotel until the check-in. if there will be availability, hotel will provide room before 14:00. As a rule, the check out should be done at 11-12:00 local time.
3. In case of a late departure (after 16:00), please, clarify one day before the information about services and meals provided after 12:00 by the hotel at the reception.
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4. The day use service is done for extra pay regardless of check-in time. Please, clarify the price and availability of this service at the reception of the hotel of your stay.
INSURANCE If during your stay in Greece you need a doctor’s assistance, please, call the telephone number written on your insurance certificate. The operator will inform you on how to proceed. Only in case of this call will this service be free for you. If you face any difficulties during the connection with your insurance company, please, call our Guest Service department to assist you.
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Shopping Crete has it all! Shopping will bring pleasure even to the most demanding customers. It is guaranteed that you will find souvenirs and presents for your friends and beloved ones. We can organize for you individual or group shopping and following our advice, you can choose the best Cretan products in the market.
Clothes and accessories
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Souvenirs In the touristic areas souvenir shops are opened for you all the day – from 09:00 to 22:00. We recommend you to buy: hand-made ceramics, woolen cloth, carpets and tablecloth; Cretan knifes; olive wooden handcrafts; icons; copies of archaeological findings and museum exhibits; cosmetics and soap based on olive oil and aloe. pay attention to the icon “souvenirs” at the excursions’ description
Gastronomy All that can satisfy and surprise a real connoisseur can be found in Crete at the shops and supermarkets. Its timetable is: Monday-Friday: 08:00-21:00 Saturday: 08:00-20:00 Sunday – day off We recommend you to buy: olive extra virgin oil, olives, Cretan flower honey, mountain tea, Greek coffee, spices and flavourings, grape vodka – raki and anise vodka – ouzo, dry Cretan wine.
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Non-standard routes of TEZ TOUR Company will allow you to visit souvenir shops where the product is of high quality, handmade and at lower prices.
In large cities – such as Heraklion, Agios Nikolaos, Rethymno and Chania you can go shopping for clothes and accessories. Here you will find Greek brands, as well as boutiques with worldwide famous brands. Price, design and quality are practically the same as in other European countries. Its timetable is: Monday-Wednesday-Saturday: 09:00-15:30 Tuesday-Thursday-Friday: 09:00-14:30, 17:30-21:00 Sunday – day off pay attention to the icon “shopping” at the excursions’ description!
Soft gold
Greece is one of the biggest world manufacturers of furs. In Crete you will find shops of all the most famous Greek factories of Kastoria, as well as products from other countries. Certainly you can go to the shops on your own, but in all probability you’ll become a victim of swindlers who will try to force you not to use assistance of our representatives, to purchase furs WITHOUT special documentation and quality assurance
If you want to buy high quality fur products and receive our support on each step of your shopping, contact TEZ TOUR representative at the hotel of your stay. Furs saloons work daily from 10:00 to 22:00
One day before your departure (after 19:00) you can find all the necessary information concerning it at the info-board or info-book of TEZ TOUR Company at the hotel of your stay. The company is not responsible for the flight delays, so any complaint you might have, can be presented directly to the airline. If you need our assistance, please, contact our Guest service department: 0030-2810-301-700 or 0030-2810-301-702.
Your luggage
Shopping mania
We will be more than glad to provide you our assistance!
Your flight back
ATTENTION! Preparing to fly back, it is important that you check the luggage regulations of your airline! The contacts are written on your ticket. TEZ TOUR Company is not responsible for these regulations and all the extra charges in the situation of over-weight luggage during check-in are paid by the guests themselves. DO NOT FORGET, that there are some restrictive concerning transfer of liquids, gels, sprays in the in-cabin luggage of passenger. The volume allowed to take with you is not more than 100 ml per each item, maximum 10 items packed in special permanent package. If the goods bought in Duty Free are packed in special package, don’t break it before passing through the passport control. In Heraklion airport you can find two kiosks where you can package your luggage with special tape. Clarify the price of this service there.
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Information – not to forget
water
clothes for monastery
money for lunch
money for souvenirs
money for entrance tickets
camera
jacket
lunch basket (All inclusive)
late dinner
early breakfast
beach amenities
sunscreen
hat
sneakers
Excursion
comfortable shoes
How to prepare for an excursion
GROUP EXCURSIONS Knossos-Anadromes Knossos-Heraklion Lassithi-Zeus cave Knossos-Lassithi Spinalonga-Agios Nikolaos Santorini cruise Rethymno-Chania Rethymno-Preveli Gramvousa-Balos Samaria gorge Greek Night Funny adventure Golden island Chrissi Arkadi-Kournas
MINI GROUP EXCURSIONS Knossos-Lassithi Fishing
EXCURSIONS «AFTER 14:00» Trip from Crete to Crete From Minotaur to Dionysus Charming evening
Information – not to forget
Venetian beauty Chania
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WILD CRETE To the gorge on the edge of the earth
COMBINED-INDIVIDUAL EXCURSIONS The secret of Mirabello Lagoon
OUR PARTNERS’ EXCURSIONS Santorini for 2 days Water park Diving Horse riding
Some of the excursions are to be arranged from certain Cretan regions and are available for a limited period of time. During the season, TEZ TOUR excursion program can be enriched with new interesting offers. Clarify this information with TEZ TOUR representative of the hotel of your stay. Early breakfast, late dinner or lunch basket (if you have all inclusive program) are necessary to be booked one day before the excursion at the reception of hotel, not later than 17:00. Pay attention that not all the hotels provide this service – late dinner and lunch basket – please, verify this information at the reception.
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TEZ TOUR company wishes you a pleasant stay!
Компания TEZ TOUR желает Вам приятного отдыха!
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