Hello, I’m Francesca – a Tour Concierge with a lifelong passion for Crete. My love affair with this extraordinary island began over 30 years ago, and it changed my life forever. Today, Crete is more than a destination to me – it’s my second home.
So, let’s make next year unforgettable. Join me for a rich, immersive journey across the island – one tour during Greek Easter when the island is at its most vibrant, and the other tour when the water’s warm and the island smells of wild oregano and sage. Over two delicious weeks, we’ll go off the beaten paths to explore the food, culture, landscapes, and stories that make Crete truly magical.
My small, carefully curated tours offer a unique window into authentic Cretan life. We’ll visit traditional villages, meet locals who are fiercely proud of their heritage, share unforgettable meals, and explore landscapes that range from snow-dusted mountains to secluded beaches.
While we won’t miss important sites like the Minoan Palace of Knossos and the haunting island of Spinalonga, much of what we discover lies beyond the tourist trail. This is a journey shaped by real stories, rich flavours, and deep connections.
I’m not a tour guide – I’m your Tour Concierge. Your host and your coordinator. I ensure your tour is seamless, stress-free, intimate and most of all authentic, partnering with accredited local experts along the way. My tours are designed for curious travellers seeking new experiences, delicious new flavours and dishes, and a deeper understanding of this extraordinary historical island – the cradle of European civilization (thanks to the Minoans) and the beating heart of the Mediterranean diet.
Why Crete? It’s small – just one-eighth the size of Tasmania – but has given more to Western culture than any other. The mythical birthplace of Zeus, home of the Minotaur, and home to the Minoan civilization, its legends run deep.
Over 9,000 years of history have shaped this land, leaving traces of Mycenaean, Roman, Byzantine, Arab, Venetian, Ottoman, and Egyptian influences. Yet through it all, the Cretan spirit remains unchanged – supremely hospitable, passionate, and fiercely proud.
They live with heart, welcome strangers like family, share their culture with joy and generosity, and have a zest for life that is contagious. They consider themselves Cretan first, then Greek.
Here meals are not just food – they’re a celebration of life, love, and friendships, and at the centre of it all is the famed Cretan Diet – fresh, seasonal, and impossibly delicious. Think lush sun-ripened tomatoes, wild herbs, honey-drenched pastries, handmade cheeses, and the best olive oil you’ve ever tasted – so luscious you can drink it!
Come hungry for flavour, stories, and breath-taking beauty.
Leave full of connections, life-long friends, inspiration, and unforgettable memories.
