I was in the group of 4 couples including Q2059RHmartam who wrote a comprehensive review, which I agree entirely and enthusiastically with...Apostolis is a stellar guide...probably the best we've had in all our travels. But I wanted to add in a few of my thoughts. I have booked many private guides in many countries, but my experience with Apostolis was flawless. When I reached out to him initially, he responded immediately with firm quotes and suggestions on how to fill our 3 days in Crete and his suggestions were simply outstanding...some were things I would have not considered unless he suggested them. He suggested that certain things could be done "on our own" and guided us to choose things that he was going to add value to like the Battle of Crete tour, which we never thought of doing but it turned out to be one of the highlights of our trip to Greece. He responded promptly to all my many questions and comments during booking with grace and timeliness and apologized if he was leading a tour and could not get back to me until later. He had a straightforward payment process. He seemed to "know people" to get us into good restaurants and where to park and how to get from here to there in an expeditious manner. And when my husband had problems walking, he managed to get special permission to drive onto a beach so that he didn't have to walk as far. These were all things that, as the trip planner for this trip, were so important to me. Book a tour with Apostolis...you will be thrilled as all 8 of us were!
事業者からの返答
Thank you very much for your comprehensive and thorough review! I enjoyed those 3 days that we had together in October 2025 ( time flies!) and I would be honoured to see all of you in the future! Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️. Best regards, Apostolis Panigyrakis, Licensed tourist guide in Chania Crete and Greece.
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latrahison
July 27, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
A fantastic tour!
I booked a small private, guided tour from Chania to Knossos and the Heraklion Archaeological Museum with Proper Cretan tours. Apostolis was a fantastic guide, a true historian and archaeologist who offered tons of information and insight into Knossos and the related artifacts at the Heraklion Archaeological Museum. Our family had a great time with him and especially enjoyed the flexibility and intimacy of a private tour. We were able to ask all our questions and get many more tidbits and anecdotes about Greek and Cretan history. Apostolis was a fun and entertaining host for our day, I’d highly recommend him to anybody considering a tour from Chania. I researched the options heavily, and found other operators’ big tours to be plagued with delays and poor planning. Our trip was very well-planned: we went early, beating all the crowds, and waited in no lines, as I was given guidance to pre-book all our tickets. I researched heavily and other private options from Chania only included transportation, but no guide. It would be impossible to understand Knossos without a tour guide. Proper Cretan Tours combined private transportation with a licensed tour guide for a great price (could not find anything else even close) and it was worth every penny. Hope to take another tour with Apostolis when I’m back on Crete!
事業者からの返答
Thank you for your kind words, I truly appreciate your honesty and the fact that you loved my guided tour to Knossos palace as your professional historian and licensed tour guide in Crete! Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️. Best regards Apostolis from Proper Cretan Guide
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Cliff K
September 1, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing Tour!
Apostolis was an amazing tour guide! He is a licensed tour guide with a degree in history as he demonstrated with his extensive knowledge of Greece. He also taught us about present day Greece. Many other so-called guides are actually drivers with only some knowledge of Greece. Apostolis stands out among the rest. We took two tours with Apostolis to Elafonisi Beach and Knossos. Apostolis adjusted the tours to accommodate our needs and assisted us every step of the way, which was critical because our son is in a wheelchair. In addition to the main attractions, Apostolis took us through villages and Heraklion and made a stop at Aptera Koule (castle), which was very well preserved and had great views. Also, he recommended excellent restaurants for lunch.
事業者からの返答
Thank you for your trust in me, and the lovely two days. I am honoured that you acknowledge the difference between me as a licensed tour guide and a regular driver doing tours. Thank you for everything, until we meet again. Best regards, Apostolis from Proper Cretan Guide. Private Licensed Tourist Guide in Crete.
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PeterBreier
July 12, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Best tour guide in Crete
One of the best guidings I have ever had! Knossos and Chania was both fantastic with Apostolis. We saw some unexpected aspects which without him were not possible! Thank you again!
事業者からの返答
Thank you very much sir for your kind words. Glad to see that my knowledge of Knossos Palace was extensive to your standards :). Thank you and see you in Budapest in the future. Best regards, Apostolis from Proper Cretan Guide - Licensed Tour Guide