Spili, Crete

Spili, Crete

Spili - Crete Sightseeing Tours, Activities & Tickets | TripTard.Com

Looking for an interesting and unique way to explore Cretan history and culture? Look no further than Spili - the birthplace of Homer and one of the most beautiful villages on the island. Here, you can take guided sightseeing tours and enjoy all the traditional Cretan activities like swimming in the clear waters of the sea, brewing delicious local wines, and hiking through lush countryside.

What are Spili?

Spili is a small town located on the north coast of Crete, in the municipality of Rethymnon. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations on the island and has a very lively nightlife. The town is also known for its ancient ruins, including a palace from the Minoan period.

In recent years, Spili has become well-known as a centre for sightseeing tours and activities such as windsurfing, diving, kayaking and fishing. There are also many restaurants and bars in Spili, making it an ideal place to spend a day or evening.

What type of tours do they offer?

Crete is a long and narrow island, measuring just over 100km in length and just over 30km in width. It's surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea on three sides and the Aegean Sea on the fourth. The capital, Heraklion, is located in the southwest corner of the island.
The island is divided into 14 Municipalities and there are a total of 101 villages. Crete's landscape ranges from mountains in the north to lowlands in the south. The highest point is Mount Olympus, at 2,918 meters. The island has a diverse wildlife including deer, rabbits, foxes, boars, bats, birds (including flamingos), reptiles (including snakes) and amphibians. The coastline is lined with picturesque villages and resorts that offer plenty of activities for visitors to choose from including hiking, cycling, swimming, kayaking and sailing.
There are also many museums and ancient sites to visit such as Knossos Castle and Minoan Palace on Santorini; Phaistos Disc in Heraklion; Kastelli on Rhodes; archaeological sites at Gortyn and Malia; Mesaoria Plain in Lassithi; Geraki near Rethymno; Pal

What can I do on a Spili tour?

If you're looking for a truly unique Cretan experience, consider hiring a Spili tour guide. These expert guides know the island intimately and can show you all the hidden treasures it has to offer. From hiking and swimming in beautiful mountain lakes to exploring charming villages and beaches, there's something for everyone on a Spili tour. So what are you waiting for? Start planning your trip today!

Conclusion

If you're looking for an exciting way to spend your vacation and see some of the most beautiful sights in Crete, look no further than Spili! Our sightseeing tours and activities will give you a unique perspective on the local culture and history. From hikes to biking, we have something for everyone who wants to explore Cretan beauty firsthand. Contact us today to learn more about our amazing offerings!

Rethymno Land Rover Safari with Lunch and Drinks

Experience a safari adventure in a Land Rover Defender accompanied by a qualified driver and guide. Discover all the hidden and inaccessible sides of the Rethymno region in approximately 8 hours. Pass

Duration:480Minutes

 

Matala - Agia Galini - Spili from Rethymno

For this excursion, you will be picked up from your hotel area by our airconditioned bus. The first stop is at the Spili village. You will have a chance to see a 100% traditional village with its well

Duration:600Minutes

 

Full Day Guided Botanic Garden Tour in Spili, Preveli and Plakias

Experience a full day exploring Crete's flora. Visit the magnificent Botanic park, the picturesque Spili village and swim to the crystalclear water of Preveli Palm beach. When you enter the garden g

Duration:480Minutes

 

Full-Day Gramvousa and Balos Tour from Rethymno

An intriguing history surrounding by azure waters! This is an opportunity to see the rare geological formations of the Western coast of Crete, combined with a visit to the island of Gramvousa, famous

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Original Crete: Kourtaliotis Gorge, Preveli, Plakias, Argyroupoli

Live the original cretan experience in this tour to South Rethymnon, from Kotsifou Gorge to Plakia and Preveli Palm Beach till Damnoni and Spili Villlage. TOUR HIGHLIGHTS  Most Famous beach of Sou

Duration:540Minutes

 

From Chania private trip to Spili-Kourtaliotiko-Kalypso beach

Wander around the seductive southern Crete with the amazing sights, canyons, exotic beaches and local villages for one day and feel the cretan spirit.  In this private tour that lasts 7 to 8 hours yo

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Chania city 5 hours free time from Rethymno

Chania, is the most beautiful city in Greece. Your leisure time in Chania will be 5 hours and you can stroll through the picturesque alleys, see the imposing lighthouse and wander through Municipal Ma

Duration:480Minutes

 

Preveli Palm Beach Tour from Rethymno - by private boat

Preveli's beach is one of the most famous and beautiful beaches of Crete 40 km distance from Rethymno city. It's a place with a stunning beauty because of a palm forest which is on the bank of a large

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Discover South Crete from Rethymnon - follow the tradition

Follow us through the savage natural landscape of Crete which makes your soul fill full of power. We will start from the dam of the rivers at the lake, we will end up to the breathtaking full of plant

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Samaria Long Way from Rethymno

Hike through one of the worlds greatest natural wonders. From Omalos at a hight of 1235 m the gorge of Samaria cuts 16 km through the landscape. The gorge is situated in the Samaria National park. It

Duration:840Minutes

 

Full Day Guided Tour in Faistos - Ag. Galini - Matala - Spili

South trip is an interesting trip while you see a lot of villages like Agia Galini, Matala and Spili. Explore the Minoan Palace of Phaistos. The Palace of Phaistos is one of the most important remains

Duration:540Minutes

 

Crete: Private Taxi & Transfer from Rethymno to Heraklion

We are a family run business that was created to offer the visitors and residents of Crete, reliable, comfortable and fast transport services from and to Airports and Ports. But we did not limit ourse

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Full-Day Land Rover Safari from Rethymno with Lunch Swimming

Get ready for a unique experience with 4x4 vehicles. Join this 8-hour trip through the beautiful Cretan wilderness, high into the mountains where only the goats and donkeys usually go. The perfect way

Duration:480Minutes

 

Cretan Night Show Tour From Rethymnon

Crete is famous for its hospitality, local history and gastronomy. Wine is a part of history and an essential part of gastronomy. Food, dance and music are parts of the culture for a Cretan. We invite

Duration:270Minutes

 

Crete Private Transfer to from Chania Port Airport Town

Experience the epitome of luxury and convenience with our private one-way transfer service. Glide effortlessly in a Mercedes Vito from any Airport or Port in Crete, Chania/Heraklion, to select hotels

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Knossos Museum and Heraklion tour from Rethymno

Knossos, the center of Minoan civilization and the capital of Minoan Crete is worth a visit. Knossos was the prosperous Minoan Capital and the residence of King Minos. Some believe, that the intricate

Duration:540Minutes

 

Private Tour Rethymno: Spili, Preveli, Kourtaliotiko, Old Town

• Amazingly beautiful, the Cretan village of SPILI, immersed in greenery due to the abundance of fresh water, welcomes guests with a Venetian fountain from 25 sources of spring water in the main squar

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Chania city & Kournas Lake From Rethymnon

Chania, the most beautiful city in Greece. Kournas Lake, the only natural lake in Crete. Explore in one day 2 legendary areas of Crete. Your leisure time in Chania will be 3.5 hours and you can stroll

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Crete: Private Taxi & Transfer from Rethymno to Chania

We are a family run business that was created to offer the visitors and residents of Crete, reliable, comfortable and fast transport services from and to Airports and Ports. But we did not limit ourse

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Imbros gorge & Frangokastello - from Rethymno with the best guide

Imbro's gorge is the second bigger gorge of Crete than Samaria. The length is 8km and needs about 3 hours hiking with proper sports shoes. It's an amazing gorge which ends to South Crete. Next destina

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Plakias, Spili and Kotsifou Canyon Jeep Safari 4x4

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with our thrilling jeep safari tour, commencing with a morning pickup to unveil the hidden gems of Crete. Experience the charm of MALAKI village, where you can sa

Duration:480Minutes

 

Flower Power - Lotus Land

Cherries, Churches and the Valley of Amari. A hidden paradise between the mountain Kedros and Psilorites. Explore the beautiful landscape at the springtime. For only a few months the year, the valley

Duration:480Minutes

 

Crete Private Transfer to and from Heraklion Airport Port Town

Experience the epitome of luxury and convenience with our private one-way transfer service. Glide effortlessly in a Mercedes Vito from any Airport or Port in Crete, Chania/Heraklion, to select hotels

Duration:30Minutes

 

Rethymno Private Tour to Spili Kourtaliotiko Kalypso Beach

Wander around the seductive southern Crete with the amazing sights, canyons, exotic beaches and local villages for one day and feel the cretan spirit.  In this private tour that lasts 7 to 8 hours yo

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Rethymno Inland

Enjoy a day that combines nature with beautiful lush landscapes along with history and time to relax. An excellent opportunity to discover the real character or Crete. The excitement to discover is se

Duration:600Minutes

 

Heraklion Airport to South Rethymno or Reverse Trip up 8 Pax

We provide reliable transfer service with new cars and experience drivers. We have maximum speed limits in order to provide safety and care. We are customer orientated company trying to improve our se

Duration:80Minutes

 

Private Elafonisi Full-day Tour from Rethymno

The tour to Elafonisi is once in a lifetime experience. Elafonisi pink beach is a small paradise on earth! The crystal clear turquoise shallow waters combined with the thin white and coral-red sand c

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Cretan Villages with Patsos Gorge Tour

We start driving to our first stop Zaros, an attractive, refreshingly unspoiled village famous for its spring water, and an ideal base for walkers to explore the beautiful nature. Zaros also has some

Duration:600Minutes

 

Matala Beach-Spili Village-Kournas Lake - (All inclusive) Full Day Private Tour

Private tour for groups up to 6 or up to 12 travellers!!! Let’s drive south-east and visit the picturesque village of Spili. Take a 60 min brake admiring a stone fountain, springs, chapels and churche

Duration:600Minutes

 

Secrets of West Crete & Rethymno Town Private Tour from Chania

Pair up with our top local insider & journey along the golden expanse of West Crete in the comfort of a luxury chauffeured vehicle. Submerge into a bespoke adventure fueled by the shimmering authentic

Duration:480Minutes

 

Rethymno Tour - VIP Private Tour

Crete is a fascinating island and the region of Rethymno has amazing and diverse sceneries that need to be explored. The Rethymno Tour in Private offers you the chance to discover in a unique way all

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Full Day Rethimno Area

Let us introduce you to the authentic Crete and enjoy a day filled with pretty scenery, history and time to relax. You will discover the unknown side of what you see in pictures and become part of it.

Duration:720Minutes

 

Authentic Crete Heart of the island

Getting lost in a maze of cobblestone streets and whitewashed walls, meet the fascinating People and the Culture of Crete. This journey through the villages  forgotten by time in the mountainous inner

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Secrets of West Crete & Rethymno Town Private Tour from Heraklion

Pair up with our top local insider & journey along the golden expanse of West Crete in the comfort of a luxury chauffeured vehicle. Submerge into a bespoke adventure fueled by the shimmering authentic

Duration:480Minutes

 

PSILORITIS(mount Ida) Crete's Highest Point 2456m

Conquer PSILORITIS, the highest summit of Crete, at 2456 meters! According to greek mythology, the Olympian high god ZEUS was raised on these slopes. The PSILORITIS mountain range is listed as both a

Duration:480Minutes

 

Private Full-Day West Crete from Heraklion

Start with a coffee under the, centuries-old, plane trees at the picturesque village of Spili. Then, driving through the Kourtaliotiko gorge you can enjoy the incredible view, get a close look of the

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From Chania to Kalypso Beach Private Tour of the Crete Paradise

Welcome to the thrilling adventure of 'Kalypso Oasis' – the perfect blend of history, nature, and flavors of Crete! Our journey commences in the village of Spili, where the mysterious square with lio

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Escape to South Rethymno. Hike and swim away from the crowds

Start the day with by hiking for about two hours in the region of Plakias under the summer healing hot Cretan sun tο explore this not so known and not crowded part of the island. Afterwards you will p

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Full-Day Private Guided Tour from Rethymno

This trip cannot be compared to the regular tourist tours. With a personal travel experience of 30 countries abroad, combined with the sense of a local Cretan, my primary aspiration will be to provide

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WHITE MOUNTAINS range highest summit PACHNES 2453m

The famous chain of the WHITE MOUNTAINS, also called the CRETAN HIGH DESERT or CRETAN ALPS, proudly feature more than 50 peaks that are above 2000 meters. Within 2 hours of hiking you can experience t

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Photo walk on the island of Crete

I offer a great adventure with a photo shoot, we will visit the most authentic places of the island. I have been living in Crete for a very long time and I know many deserted beaches, historical stree

Duration:180Minutes

 

Hike in Rethymno: Maroulas... Unkown but fabulous path, for real explorers

Explore the mythical landscapes of the village of Maroulas. Explore paths far from popular places. Venture between wild vegetation and vines. Surrender to the breathtaking view of the bay of Rethymnon

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The Cretan Way of Life at the mountains of Rethymno (Mylopotamos)

On this tour you will have the chance to explore the Cretan genuine culture and customs. We will start by visiting, a not so known, monastery of the region of Mylopotapos. After 10 min drive we will m

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Secrets of West Crete & Rethymno Town Private Tour from Elounda

Pair up with our top local insider & journey along the golden expanse of West Crete in the comfort of a luxury chauffeured vehicle. Submerge into a bespoke adventure fueled by the shimmering authentic

Duration:540Minutes

 

Full-Day Private Tour to Rethymno, Preveli and Kourtaliotiko

Our unique tour immerses you in the stunning natural beauty and captivating culture of Crete. We begin with an invigorating walk down the Kourtaliotiko Gorge, descending steps to the river and cascadi

Duration:540Minutes

 

Private Boat Trip from Rethymno Old Harbour

Enjoy the crystal clear blue sea of Crete by a private 7 meters rib boat with a skipper! Starting from the Old Harbour we will go to Spilies Beach. Our boat stops outside of the caves and you can snor

Duration:180Minutes

 

Private Yacht Cruise in Rethymno

We will sail around Georgioupolis town  , swim in the truly crystal clear and of unique beauty aquamarine water.  explore the bottom of the sea with the equipment we provide or with yours, since we s

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Arkadi-ancient Eleftherna-margarites

Our starting point is the historical monastery of Arkadi, from here we walk over some plains and hills that offer us wide views and a glimpse of the sea. After that we arrive in the village Eleftherna

Duration:300Minutes

 

Hike Imbros gorge & explore Sfakia with lunch

Enjoy a half-day tour with an experienced guide and explore the beautiful gorge of Imbros and its short trail with spectacular views, with lunch in a local restaurant included.

Duration:480Minutes

 

Hike Mount Ida - Psiloritis from Rethymno

Reach the highest summit of Crete (2456 m) Have a knowledgeable guide assist you through the trail Have snacks to fuel up with energy during your walk Follow the trail that many Greeks follow every Se

Duration:720Minutes