From Rethymno Private Tour To Spili Kourtaliotiko Kalypso Beach

This tour was seriously one of the BEST tours we have ever been on! Angie, our driver, was so much fun and she made sure we were taken care of and had the best time! We saw so many amazing places like the gorge, Kalypso Beach and the village of Spili where we enjoyed one of the BEST lunches we ever had. We loved the beautiful lion fountains where we were able to refill our bottles of water on a hot day and she even brought us some fresh cherries from her mother’s home to enjoy at the beach! They were so delicious!!!! We highly recommend this tour and Angie will become family before the day is over!

My daughter and I spent the day with Angie on her private tour from Rethymno to Spili, Kourtaliotiko Gorge, and Kalypso Beach, and it ended up being one of our favorite days in Crete. What I appreciated most was that Angie didn’t make us feel like tourists. She made us feel like friends she was showing around her island. Throughout the day she shared stories about local life, culture, food, and the history of the places we visited. It felt natural and never like a rehearsed tour. One of my favorite memories was when she convinced us to get into the freezing cold water at Kourtaliotiko Gorge to see the waterfall tucked around the bend. I was hesitant, but I’m so glad we did it because it was absolutely beautiful and something we would have missed on our own. We also visited Kalypso Beach, had lunch at a local taverna, did a little shopping, visited a museum, and sampled local olive oil and honey. Every stop felt authentic and gave us a better feel for Crete than we could have gotten by ourselves. Honestly, some of the best parts of the day were just the conversations we had with Angie in the car between stops. By the end of the tour, it felt like we were spending the day with a friend rather than a guide. If you’re looking for a way to experience Crete beyond the typical tourist spots, I would definitely recommend spending a day with Angie.

Angie was a fabulous tour guide with a lot of energy and knowledge. The tour was a perfect balance of time on our own to explore and time with Angie. We really got a feel for the island and enjoyed our day tremendously. We are a family of 4 with 2 older teenage children who also had a great time. Angie even followed up with ideas for things to do on our other days in Crete! Highly recommended!

We had the most unforgettable experience touring Greece with Angie and her father George! From breathtaking beaches to a charming historical town, a beautiful waterfall, and some of the best Greek food we've ever had, every stop on the tour was thoughtfully planned and truly special. What made this experience even more incredible was the warm hospitality and care shown by Angie and George. They went above and beyond to accommodate our larger family group—including making sure my one-year-old nephew was comfortable and happy throughout the day. Their kindness, knowledge, and passion for their country made us feel more like family than tourists. Thank you, Angie and George, for giving us memories we’ll treasure forever. We can’t recommend this tour enough!

We had the absolute pleasure of spending the day with Angie and her father George on a private tour of Crete, and we honestly couldn't have asked for a better experience. From start to finish, everything was perfect. It by far the best day of our entire trip! Angie is warm, knowledgeable, and incredibly passionate about her island, and her love for Crete is contagious. George is equally wonderful and kind. Together, they made us feel like part of their family. We visited stunning hidden spots we would have never discovered on our own, took in breathtaking views, and learned so much about Cretan history and culture. Every stop was thoughtfully chosen and timed perfectly. And the food... wow! We enjoyed an authentic Greek meal at a local restaurant with a stunning view. If you're thinking about booking with them, don’t hesitate, this is a must do experience in Crete, and you'll come away with memories that last a lifetime. Thank you, Angie and George we love you guys!

The owner/operator Angie is just the best. She picked us up from our villa right on time in a sparkling clean Mercedes van. First stop, village of Spila in the mountains for a coffee and snack then to a grotto with Aegean clear blue water for snorkeling, then finished with a waterfall in a gorge that is Instagram worthy. I highly recommend this tour!

Oh Honey, you will not find a better guide than Angie. She has an infectious positive energy and knows so much about Greek and Cretan history. This tour took us to a beautiful little town where we had coffee, visited a museum, drank local water from the public lion fountains, shopped, and delighted in the local delights. Kalypso beach was a little piece of heaven tucked in a cove. We snorkeled, drank pina coladas, and enjoyed the beautiful cove and resort like atmosphere. Next we visited a seaside village overlooking the ocean to grab a bite. Then the last stop by the gorge. We hiked down the steps to a stupendous waterfall. A high light of our whole trip to Crete. Just a beautiful day!

Water was beautiful, so much to look at with the snorkels and even the drive in was stunning. Plus, Angie was so helpful and kept everybody laughing

We visited so many beautiful places! And had a really fun time! Angie was really friendly and really knows all the places on the tour. She even helped recommend other places to visit for the rest of our holiday.

This tour was amazing, I enjoyed every minute of it and Angie was so lovely. She made a huge effort to ensure that we were all comfortable and enjoying ourselves.

This Tour was amazing and we got to see some great local sights. Angie was a great guide and really friendly, She felt like one of the girls and we had fantastic time. Would highly recommend!!

Angie was an amazing tour guide, she made us feel comfortable straight away and thought of everything to make sure we had the best possible day. Her local knowledge was incredible, she was so helpful and gave us recommendations for the rest of our holiday too. The places we visited were beautiful, in particular the gorge, I would highly recommend this tour and in particular Angie.

We had an amazing day out with Angie. She was so welcoming and knowledgable. Such a great way to see some amazing places in one day. Our favourite part was Kourtaliotiko Gorge, it was so much fun swimming to the waterfall. Angie made us some homemade treats which were so nice and she thought about the little things such as bottles of water, phone charger, waterproof phone case, towels etc. which all came in very handy and we really appreciated it. Thank you so much again for such a fantastic day

This tour was by far the highlight of our time in Crete and Greece as a whole! Angie curated the most perfect experience, and we were able to see things we wouldn’t have known about otherwise. The folk museum was probably the most unique part of the trip as I have never experienced a museum like that, and the curator of the museum was amazing- he even gave us Raki at the start of the tour! The gorge was absolutely stunning, and swimming in the ice cold water was probably the most invigorating thing I’ve ever experienced. To top it off we went to the most beautiful beach I’ve ever seen in my life and were able to relax after climbing the gorge. Then we went to lunch and had probably the best (and cheapest) Gyro in all of Greece. Angie kept us laughing the entire time, and I promise you when we come back to Crete we’ll be having Angie plan our entire trip! Even if you don’t go with this specific tour make sure to have Your Cretan Local plan something for you, or you’re going to miss out on the best time of your life!

We only had 1 full day on Crete so we booked this tour to make the most of it. Little did we know that we were also going to meet one of the most amazing tour guides as well! Angie was so down to earth, knowledgeable about each stop, and so much fun to spend the day with. The destinations were absolutely gorgeous and we also met so many other amazing locals along the way. This tour had us talking about our one day in Crete more than any of the days spent on other islands. I cannot recommend it enough!

Lovely to see Agge again. Once again a lovely warm welcome. First stop was a village and it was so relaxing walking around with her. She seemed to know the whole village. We all sat and had coffee chatting about the Cretan traditions. The small museum was bought alive but the enthusiastic curator who we shared an Ouzo with. Then onto a gorge and beach stop travelling through the most amazing scenery. She got our youngest in the sea snorkelling. Lunch was at a very traditional family run Cretan restaurant where Gyros was consumed. Agge is now a friend. Highly recommend her trips.

Angie was an amazing tour guide full of knowledge of the island as well as all kinds of information on the local area! Enjoyed the tour so much and Angie was flexible on time at each stop which included the waterfalls and the beach/swimming alcove.

Angie was one of the best travel guides I’ve had while traveling - her English is fantastic and she made the whole touring experience extremely enjoyable for both my sister and I, being able to answer all of our random questions and explain to us a lot of the history/mythology in Crete. Would highly reccommend!!!

Our full day tour around Crete allowed us to see all the amazing sites the island has to offer! We started our tour visting Spili village, where Aggeliki brought us through the village market and the village museum. From there, we took a beautiful scenic route (making a few pit stops for photos) to see the waterfalls and gorge, then visited an olive oil manufacturer and had a tasting (purchased some delicious products), and finally ended in Chania for sight seeing and lunch. One of the many reasons we loved our experience was how personalized Aggeliki made it - she asked us our preferences and priorities as to what we wanted to see, and incoprated this throughout. As we traveled around the island, Aggeliki shared all the stories, history, and mythology relative to the specific sites. Her English was incredible! I highly recommend this tour, it was very well thought out and planned, with the perfect mix of guided and independent time!

We had a fantastic day with Angie and would definitely recommend this experience. The day started when we were picked up where we lived. Even before we started the trip, it was clear that Angie would do anything for us to have a nice experience. She took time to greet the children and they became comfortable with her from the first moment. The tour started with a short drive to Kourtaliotiko Gorge. On the way Angie gave us an introduction to the history of Crete and answered everything we wanted to know about the island. Well ahead we got good to enjoy the landscape down the beautiful stairs and swim in the ice-cold river. We went to Kalypso Beach where we relaxed and bathed in the wonderful surroundings. This is definitely a place to experience if you want something other than the usual beaches. On the way back it was time for lunch and we were taken to a small place where we got to buy everything you can imagine of traditional Greek food. We ended our trip by stopping in Spili where we were able to see the local museum and taste local olive oil and honey. All in all, both adults and children had an amazing experience. We strongly recommend this tour.

We had a great day thanks to Matios. Happy and very welcoming Guide, who put us at ease from the first minutes! His willingness to share a 100% Cretan experience, both in site visits and in sharing the values of his country. We were able to discover an authentic village of Crete, Spilis, and share a Pita far from those we eat in tourist places! The visit to the museum was memorable, the Cretan welcome is very warm and was a moment of sharing at every level. Thanks again to you Matios, this comment is only a tiny summary of the great time we had thanks to you. We will be happy to see you again in Crete or in our country: France. ευχαριστώ και πάλι, τα λέμε σύντομα Caps and Greg