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Domes Resorts
Domes Resorts is nominated for World’s Leading Independent Hotel Group 2022 in the 29th annual World Travel Awards™.
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Domes of Elounda
Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection, Greece is nominated for World’s Leading Luxury Family Resort 2022 in the 29th annual World Travel Awards™.
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World’s Leading Luxury Family Resort 2022
Domes Miramare
Domes Miramare, a Luxury Collection Resort, Corfu, Greece is nominated for World’s Leading Luxury Resort 2022 in the 29th annual World Travel Awards™.
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Domes Lake Algarve
Domes Lake Algarve, Portugal is nominated for World’s Leading New Resort 2022 in the 29th annual World Travel Awards™.
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Domes Noruz Chania
Domes Noruz Chania, Autograph Collection, Greece is nominated for World’s Leading Honeymoon Resort 2022 in the 29th annual World Travel Awards™.
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Domes Resorts
Domes Resorts is nominated for World’s Leading Independent Hotel Group 2022 in the 29th annual World Travel Awards™.
We have achieved this with the love of our guests, as we continue to connect, learn, make memories and grow together. Please take a few seconds to vote for us by simply clicking once on the following link:
Domes of Elounda
Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection, Greece is nominated for World’s Leading Luxury Family Resort 2022 in the 29th annual World Travel Awards™.
We have achieved this with the love of our guests, as we continue to connect, learn, make memories and grow together. Please take a few seconds to vote for us by simply clicking once on each of the following link:
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World’s Leading Luxury Family Resort 2022
Domes Miramare
Domes Miramare, a Luxury Collection Resort, Corfu, Greece is nominated for World’s Leading Luxury Resort 2022 in the 29th annual World Travel Awards™.
We have achieved this with the love of our guests, as we continue to connect, learn, make memories and grow together. Please take a few seconds to vote for us by simply clicking once on each of the following links:
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Domes Lake Algarve
Domes Lake Algarve, Portugal is nominated for World’s Leading New Resort 2022 in the 29th annual World Travel Awards™.
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Domes Noruz Chania
Domes Noruz Chania, Autograph Collection, Greece is nominated for World’s Leading Honeymoon Resort 2022 in the 29th annual World Travel Awards™.
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Weekly Experiences
Experiences
SHOWPlease note that due to health and safety reasons, all tours and experiences will be private for you and your party only.
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Experience Cretan Food and Wine
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Cook Like a Local
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Take a Walk Through Time
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Explore the Island’s Traditional Villages
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Trace the Frontlines of the Battle of Crete
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Discover Crete by Sea
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Take a Hike on the Wild Side
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Dive into Mediterranean Magic
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Visit Crete’s Historic Monasteries
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Experience an Underwater Wonderland
Experience Cretan Food and Wine
HRenowned for its flavourful produce and rich culinary traditions, Crete offers a cornucopia of opportunities to explore and savour the flavours, aromas and vintages of this iconic Mediterranean destination.
Please note that due to health and safety reasons, the following experiences are currently available as private tours only.
Take a Culinary Journey through the Cretan Heartland
Experience the Mediterranean diet, right here in its birthplace, with a selection of food tours that take you on a journey through the mountains and villages of Crete. You’ll meet artisan producers and traditional farmers, learn about the island’s time-honoured culinary traditions, and sample a selection of field-fresh produce and authentic local dishes, prepared with soul, love and real local know-how, just as they have been for thousands of years.
Drink In the Art of Cretan Viticulture
Crete might now be known for its wine… but it should be! Discover the island’s millennia-long viticulture tradition and visit your choice of some of the island’s best wineries to sample a selection of wonderful wines made from the island’s indigenous as well we international grape varieties. Alongside the winery tours and wine-tasting, you can also choose to sample other local specialties including olive oil, Cretan cheese and local beer.
Cook Like a Local
HJoin friendly local cooks and bakers and learn how to prepare your favourite Greek and Cretan dishes—from local specialties to well-known staples—using farm-fresh produce and superb local ingredients. The classes take place at fantastically authentic locations, including wineries and farm kitchens, and come in a range of options for omnivores, vegetarians and vegans. Fun, versatile, and great for the whole family!
Please note that due to health and safety reasons, cooking classes are currently available as private experiences only.
Take a Walk Through Time
HGuided walking tours are a fantastic way to experience new places—and even rediscover places you’ve visited before! Wandering through the Old City of Chania, you’ll explore picturesque neighbourhoods, visit iconic landmarks, and discover the fascinating stories and secrets hidden in the city’s nooks and crannies, as knowledgeable multilingual tour guides bring the sites to life through historical accounts, interesting facts and fun anecdotes.
Please note that due to health and safety reasons, all walking tours are currently available as private tours only.
Explore the Island’s Traditional Villages
HWitness the quaint beauty, vibrant traditions and breathtaking nature of Crete’s traditional villages. With dozens of picturesque villages dotting the countryside around Chania, you can choose based on your specific interests, including scenery and photo ops, natural attractions, local crafts and culture, and history.
Please note that due to health and safety reasons, this is currently available as private tours only.
Trace the Frontlines of the Battle of Crete
HPerfect for modern-history buffs, this tour focuses on the WWII Battle of Crete, codename: Operation Mercury. Learn about the first mainly airborne invasion in military history, trace the course of the Axis invasion and the Allied and civilian resistance, visit or view key sites and locations, browse dedicated exhibitions, and find out how this Mediterranean island helped change the course of history.
Please note that due to health and safety reasons, this is currently available as a private tour only.
Discover Crete by Sea
HFrom adventurous morning excursions to romantic evening sails and everything in between, a boat tour is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a unique perspective of the island’s beauty and its many hidden treasures.
With departures from Chania, Kissamos, Sfakia, these boat tours and cruises are a great way to visit some of the island’s best waterside locations—including Akrotiri, Balos, Glika Nera, Loutro, Machairida, Marmara, Menies, Seitan Limania, and Thodorou—as well as other top destinations in the southern Aegean, including Milos, Monemvasia and Santorini. Talk to our concierge team to find out more.
Sail into the Soul of Crete
Enjoy a relaxing, slow-paced experience or lose yourself in gorgeous summertime romance. Sailing boat tours are a beautiful, intimate way to experience Crete and take in the beauty and sights along its coast.
Explore the Island by Motor Boat
Set off on a day of adventure and exploring! Packing a bit more action, motorboat tours—with smaller or larger vessels—are the perfect way to explore Crete on shorter or longer tours.
Take a Luxury Yacht Tour
Treat yourself to an experience of a lifetime with a private tour aboard a luxury yacht. Discreet, professional crew and top-of-the-line service will cater to your every need while you enjoy an incomparable experience of the island.
Refreshments and meal options vary depending on the tour.
Take a Hike on the Wild Side
HGo on a guided hike of the world-famous Samaria Gorge and surrounding national park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve that’s home to unique flora and fauna, or explore one of the area’s lesser known trails that offer breathtaking scenery and views. Crete’s wild natural beauty beckons to be experienced first-hand, with options for casual walkers and experienced hikers alike!
Dive into Mediterranean Magic
HCome find the beach of your dreams! With over 1000 km of coastline, Crete boasts numerous world-class beaches, including the famed Elafonisi and Balos, but there’s so much to explore and experience, including: Seitan Limania, Falasarna, Preveli, and Triopetra. Talk to our concierge team for detailed directions or to arrange private transfers—and why not see our Discover Crete by Sea section for more options for reaching the island’s hidden treasures!
Visit Crete’s Historic Monasteries
HDiscover Crete’s beautiful monasteries and churches, tucked away in gorges and remote mountainsides, to view their stunning religious art and artifacts and learn about their unique heritage. Based on your specific interests, you’ll enjoy the opportunity to visit key religious sites, witness the island’s Venetian and Byzantine heritage, and learn about its religious history and traditions.
Please note that due to health and safety reasons, this is currently available as private tours only.
Experience an Underwater Wonderland
HDive into Crete’s glimmering sapphire waters and discover the underwater wonderland that awaits you. Choose from snorkelling — a fun and easy way to explore the sea bed closer to the shore — or scuba diving, with options for experienced, intermediate and novice divers, including lessons with professional instructors. Both options are suitable for children as well as grownups and make for unforgettable family experiences!
Experience Cretan Food and Wine
Renowned for its flavourful produce and rich culinary traditions, Crete offers a cornucopia of opportunities to explore and savour the flavours, aromas and vintages of this iconic Mediterranean destination.
Please note that due to health and safety reasons, the following experiences are currently available as private tours only.
Take a Culinary Journey through the Cretan Heartland
Experience the Mediterranean diet, right here in its birthplace, with a selection of food tours that take you on a journey through the mountains and villages of Crete. You’ll meet artisan producers and traditional farmers, learn about the island’s time-honoured culinary traditions, and sample a selection of field-fresh produce and authentic local dishes, prepared with soul, love and real local know-how, just as they have been for thousands of years.
Drink In the Art of Cretan Viticulture
Crete might now be known for its wine… but it should be! Discover the island’s millennia-long viticulture tradition and visit your choice of some of the island’s best wineries to sample a selection of wonderful wines made from the island’s indigenous as well we international grape varieties. Alongside the winery tours and wine-tasting, you can also choose to sample other local specialties including olive oil, Cretan cheese and local beer.
Cook Like a Local
Join friendly local cooks and bakers and learn how to prepare your favourite Greek and Cretan dishes—from local specialties to well-known staples—using farm-fresh produce and superb local ingredients. The classes take place at fantastically authentic locations, including wineries and farm kitchens, and come in a range of options for omnivores, vegetarians and vegans. Fun, versatile, and great for the whole family!
Please note that due to health and safety reasons, cooking classes are currently available as private experiences only.
Take a Walk Through Time
Guided walking tours are a fantastic way to experience new places—and even rediscover places you’ve visited before! Wandering through the Old City of Chania, you’ll explore picturesque neighbourhoods, visit iconic landmarks, and discover the fascinating stories and secrets hidden in the city’s nooks and crannies, as knowledgeable multilingual tour guides bring the sites to life through historical accounts, interesting facts and fun anecdotes.
Please note that due to health and safety reasons, all walking tours are currently available as private tours only.
Explore the Island’s Traditional Villages
Witness the quaint beauty, vibrant traditions and breathtaking nature of Crete’s traditional villages. With dozens of picturesque villages dotting the countryside around Chania, you can choose based on your specific interests, including scenery and photo ops, natural attractions, local crafts and culture, and history.
Please note that due to health and safety reasons, this is currently available as private tours only.
Trace the Frontlines of the Battle of Crete
Perfect for modern-history buffs, this tour focuses on the WWII Battle of Crete, codename: Operation Mercury. Learn about the first mainly airborne invasion in military history, trace the course of the Axis invasion and the Allied and civilian resistance, visit or view key sites and locations, browse dedicated exhibitions, and find out how this Mediterranean island helped change the course of history.
Please note that due to health and safety reasons, this is currently available as a private tour only.
Discover Crete by Sea
From adventurous morning excursions to romantic evening sails and everything in between, a boat tour is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a unique perspective of the island’s beauty and its many hidden treasures.
With departures from Chania, Kissamos, Sfakia, these boat tours and cruises are a great way to visit some of the island’s best waterside locations—including Akrotiri, Balos, Glika Nera, Loutro, Machairida, Marmara, Menies, Seitan Limania, and Thodorou—as well as other top destinations in the southern Aegean, including Milos, Monemvasia and Santorini. Talk to our concierge team to find out more.
Sail into the Soul of Crete
Enjoy a relaxing, slow-paced experience or lose yourself in gorgeous summertime romance. Sailing boat tours are a beautiful, intimate way to experience Crete and take in the beauty and sights along its coast.
Explore the Island by Motor Boat
Set off on a day of adventure and exploring! Packing a bit more action, motorboat tours—with smaller or larger vessels—are the perfect way to explore Crete on shorter or longer tours.
Take a Luxury Yacht Tour
Treat yourself to an experience of a lifetime with a private tour aboard a luxury yacht. Discreet, professional crew and top-of-the-line service will cater to your every need while you enjoy an incomparable experience of the island.
Refreshments and meal options vary depending on the tour.
Take a Hike on the Wild Side
Go on a guided hike of the world-famous Samaria Gorge and surrounding national park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve that’s home to unique flora and fauna, or explore one of the area’s lesser known trails that offer breathtaking scenery and views. Crete’s wild natural beauty beckons to be experienced first-hand, with options for casual walkers and experienced hikers alike!
Dive into Mediterranean Magic
Come find the beach of your dreams! With over 1000 km of coastline, Crete boasts numerous world-class beaches, including the famed Elafonisi and Balos, but there’s so much to explore and experience, including: Seitan Limania, Falasarna, Preveli, and Triopetra. Talk to our concierge team for detailed directions or to arrange private transfers—and why not see our Discover Crete by Sea section for more options for reaching the island’s hidden treasures!
Visit Crete’s Historic Monasteries
Discover Crete’s beautiful monasteries and churches, tucked away in gorges and remote mountainsides, to view their stunning religious art and artifacts and learn about their unique heritage. Based on your specific interests, you’ll enjoy the opportunity to visit key religious sites, witness the island’s Venetian and Byzantine heritage, and learn about its religious history and traditions.
Please note that due to health and safety reasons, this is currently available as private tours only.
Experience an Underwater Wonderland
Dive into Crete’s glimmering sapphire waters and discover the underwater wonderland that awaits you. Choose from snorkelling — a fun and easy way to explore the sea bed closer to the shore — or scuba diving, with options for experienced, intermediate and novice divers, including lessons with professional instructors. Both options are suitable for children as well as grownups and make for unforgettable family experiences!