Greece Vacation Review: Crete, Chania, Santorini, Oia, Naxos, Culture, Local Cuisine

We recently returned from a trip to Greece arranged by Zicasso's tour partner. It was a wonderful experience, starting with the planning. Our agent listened and understood what our trip requirements were. He also made many helpful suggestions, including changing our dates so the best hotels and experiences would be available. During the trip, the team contacted us daily with the next day's itinerary and responded immediately to any questions or concerns we had. We were always met at the arranged time and never worried about anything.

We were greeted at the Athens airport with a welcome gift and received some tips on what to expect during our trip. Our first stop was Crete, where we stayed at a harbor-front hotel with an amazing view of the Venetian lighthouse. We had a personal walking tour of Chania and got to learn the history of the town, taste some great food, and experience sites that we would never have found on our own. We also traveled to a farm for a cooking class that turned out to be so much more than just cooking. The setting was so peaceful and we could smell the wild thyme in the air. Our guide gave us a complete history of Crete and we also got to feed the goats.

Our final day included an all-day tour of western Crete. Our guide knew the area well and took us to many amazing sites. One of our favorite experiences was in Santorini, where we visited a winery to celebrate our anniversary. The wine was good, but the food pairings were even better.

The sunset Oia cruise was a lot of fun despite the rough seas and cold weather. The shrimp saganaki they served was one of the best dishes we had during the trip.

Naxos was our last destination and our favorite. The hotel had amazing sea views and was located within walking distance of the town. The small-town food tour was very interesting; not only did we enjoy some great food, but we learned all about the town's history. We also did a cultural tour of Naxos. This was one of our favorites. The guide was wonderful and we got to experience what village life on Naxos is all about. We have traveled extensively and this was one of the best trips ever. I would not hesitate to recommend this agency to anyone.