Hired driver for Crete, need ideas what to do.

[bw333]

Driver has proposed this -Drive to Iraklion to visit the Palace of Knossos, the old Venetian port Nikos Kazantzakis and the open market. Any tips on what to visit or skip? Has anyone visited a winery? Thanks!

[Mexfolkart]

There is a wonderful museum in town with all of the relics from Knossos..we were told to see it FIRST, and THEN go to Knossos..when we got to Knossos we were very glad we did as it pulled it all into perspective..Knossos is fabulous! Did not do the market and I like markets..!! Sherry

[capecod14]

We just came back from an unscheduled stop in Crete - Athens was on strike the day that was planned for our stop. Crete was one of our favorite stops. We just hired a taxi and took off. Our driver took us to Konosos first and it was good - we beat the buses and we were the first to arrive. We did hire a private guide when we got there - it was 60 euros for 8 people. Well worth it! We had a gentleman that spoke many languages. We also went to the museum, the Greek Cathedral and then went to lunch at Alexanders - right on the beach! On a nice day you could go for a swim (depending on when you go of course. What a great lunch. It was one of our favorite ports

[bw333]

Thank you for all the tips!

[801Jeff]

We are going to Crete on Oceania Nautica in July. Please post your evaluation of the driver and his particulars when you return.

 

Many thanks.