Off The Path Tours, LLC

for its strategic location in the Eastern Mediterranean, was conquered by several major powers since antiquity. The island flourished during the Hellenistic and Roman period, became part of the Byzantine Empire, and witnessed the influence of Venetian and Ottoman culture during the last 600 years. Our goal in Off The Path Tours, LLC is to let you discover and explore the rich cultural and physical landscapes of Crete, away from the crowded tourist resorts of the island. We offer small guided tours (maximum of 10 travelers) and give you the opportunity to explore the Cretan culture by visiting relatively unknown archaeological sites, Byzantine and Venetian monasteries, and small traditional villages. Additionally, we encourage you to experience aspects of the daily Cretan life through interactive events with locals.