Crete

Crete Trips & Tours

Crete

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Crete Trips & Tours

Ancient myths and golden beaches make way for mountain villages and ouzo-fuelled festivities.
Legends whisper through ancient palaces while fishermen haul in the morning catch - this is an island that doesn't do things by halves. Minoan ruins hint at empires passed, and locals still celebrate life with the same gusto as their ancestors. Duck into family-run tavernas where grandmothers roll dolmades by hand, trek through scenic gorges, or lounge on pink-sand beaches. The largest Greek island has perfected the art of being just the right amount of everything - wild enough to get lost in, civilized enough to get found again.

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Why you'll love it

Why you'll love it

Every meal feels like a family feast, from breakfast calamari to midnight souvlaki in starlit village squares.
Off the beaten track

Off the beaten track

Trek to hidden Orthodox monasteries in the White Mountains, where monks still make wine the old-fashioned way.
Something to think about

Something to think about

Summer crowds can be intense - spring brings wildflowers and autumn offers warm seas with more breathing room.
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Based on 902 Feefo Reviews

Great Folks!!
Jay Wolfson
Great Folks!!
May 2026
26 nights in Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia
They are great. Great planning with your participation! They have great folks on the ground. I have done on trip to India, leaving for Africa soon and planning a trip to South America. Both Carola and Meg are great!!!
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Guest
Expert travel advisors
May 2026
19 nights in Kenya and Tanzania
This will be my third trip with Timbuktu and they are amazing! Very smart and helpful with plans and what you want to see and do. They can tailor your trip to your specifications which isn't always the case with travel agencies.
Guest
April 2026
17 nights in Chile and Argentina
My Kenya and Ethiopia trip
Don McGuirt
My Kenya and Ethiopia trip
April 2026
16 nights in Kenya and Ethiopia
So far Kevin has done an excellent job on everything. Communicates well and seems to be on top of all the details
Great experience - highly recommended
Tony Joy
Great experience - highly recommended
April 2026
11 nights in Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania
Wonderful experience - this is the second time I booked with Tessa for Africa safari. The first in 2024 was a great experience so I naturally came back to her this year. She is very knowledgeable (she has traveled to many of the camps herself), she listens before she suggests, and a pleasure to work with. Her communications are timely and clear / concise. I highly recommend Tessa and Timbuktu.
South Africa/Zambia/Seychelles
Guest
South Africa/Zambia/Seychelles
April 2026
12 nights in South Africa, Zambia and Seychelles
We planned a multi country vacation with several flights, lots of different hotels and many activities. Timbuktu took a lot of the stress off of me by helping me Figure out exactly what I wanted to do on this trip and helping me get it all scheduled. At every stop we were well taken care of and we had exactly what we needed. We felt safe and taken care of the entire trip.

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