Kyriakakis Travel

What Kyriakakis Travel does

Kyriakakis Travel (legal name: AFOI KYRIAKAKI ANONYMI XENODOXIAKI TOURISTIKI, the Kyriakakis Brothers S.A. Hotel & Tourism company) is a privately held tourism and maritime group headquartered in Chania, Crete, founded in 1978. It operates as a diversified multi-service platform organized into three core divisions: (1) Travel Agency services including air and ferry ticketing, accommodation, car rental via exclusive partner Europrent, vacation packages, cruises, and school excursions; (2) Destination Management (DMC) and MICE services including shore excursion management for 120,000 cruise passengers annually, and integrated destination management for international tour operators; and (3) a maritime division offering ship agency, provisioning, and naval husbanding services across all Cretan ports since 1979. The company also runs a comprehensive excursions portfolio covering cultural sites (Knossos, Samaria Gorge, Imbros Gorge), island day cruises (Santorini, Milos, Balos, Elafonissi), jeep safaris, and private themed tours, supported by a continuously refreshed luxury fleet of 40+ buses in peak season averaging 3 years in age.

The business model is commission-based and transaction-fee across travel, ticketing, and excursion bookings, paired with managed-services and professional-services revenue for DMC, MICE, and maritime contracts. Customer base is bifurcated: B2B relationships with international tour operators, cruise lines, NATO and international defense organizations form the high-contract-value core, while B2C channels (direct website, phone, walk-in offices) serve individual travelers, VIP clients, schools, and corporate event attendees. The company is certified to ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 37001 (anti-bribery), and ISO 22001 (food safety), holds IATA accreditation, and is the only non-port MedCruise member in Crete. Leadership includes Michalis Kyriakakis as founder and managing director, and Kyriakakis Alkiviadis as Partner & Manager and Anti-Bribery Management System officer. The company is family-controlled with no disclosed external institutional investors.

Name

Kyriakakis Travel

Legal name

ΑΦΟΙ ΚΥΡΙΑΚΑΚΗ ΑΝΩΝΥΜΗ ΞΕΝΟΔΟΧΕΙΑΚΗ ΤΟΥΡΙΣΤΙΚΗ

Website

https://kyriakakis.gr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kyriakakis Travel is a family-owned Crete-based tourism and maritime group (est. 1978) offering travel agency, DMC, MICE, excursions, transport, and naval husbanding services to international tour operators, cruise lines, NATO/defense clients, and individual travelers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Travel Agency & Destination Management Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (561520), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (4872), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land (48711), Coastal and Great Lakes Passenger Transportation (483114)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100), Water Transportation (4400), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Shore Excursion & Port Services Operators (THAKAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Transport & Logistics Coordinators (Local Transfers/Coach Ops via DMC) (THAKAEAH), Leisure Passenger Shipping Charters (Ferry/Excursion Vessels) (THAEAGAH), River Shore Excursions & Onshore Programs (THAEACAG)

Keywords

• Destination management services
• Travel agency services
• Corporate event planning
• Excursion tour operations
• Maritime ship agency

Headquarters

HQ city

Chaniá

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Travel Agency Services: Full-service travel agency offering air tickets, ferry tickets, accommodation booking, car rental, vacation packages, cruises, and school excursions. Revenue generated through commissions and service fees.
2. Excursions and Tours: Organized day trips, jeep safaris, private tours, VIP excursions, hiking, cooking classes, scuba diving, and speedboat rentals across Crete and to islands like Santorini and Milos.
3. Transportation Services: Luxury bus transfers, VIP transport, private transfers with fleet of buses (50-59 seats) and mini-buses (19-23 seats). Revenue from charter fees and per-service charges.
4. Destination Management (DMC): Integrated destination management services for international tour operators including contracting, product design, product yield management, transportation, car rentals, travel services, venue research, wellness programs, sightseeing tours, social programs, event promotion, private cruises, yacht rentals, VIP services, and inspection visits.
5. Meetings & Incentives (MICE): Organization of conferences, meetings, and corporate events from start to finish including ticketing, transfers, travel, and excursions for committees and participants.
6. Maritime/Shipping Agency: Ship agency services including documentation processing, provisions/supplies, clearance, bunkering, spare parts, slops/bildge disposal, waste removal, stevedoring, cargo handling, tugboat services, crew transportation, hotel bookings, crew medical services, customs clearance, and cruise management.
7. Naval Husbanding & Defense Logistics: Specialized services for naval vessels including crew services, cash to captain, customs clearance, fuel and lubricant supplies, deck/internal cleaning, connections with local authorities, dry cleaning and repair supervision, and comprehensive support for defense logistics.
8. Ship Provisions: Supply of spare parts, fresh produce, FFV (fruits, vegetables, provisions), and high-quality products for yachts and vessels throughout Greek ports.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kyriakakis Travel is a Cretan travel agency and destination management group founded in 1978 that sells integrated tourism services: airline and ferry ticketing, accommodation and car rental booking, vacation packages and cruises, organized day excursions and private tours across Crete and Greek islands, VIP and group transfers with a luxury bus fleet, M.I.C.E. corporate event management, destination management for international tour operators, and maritime/ship agency services including naval husbanding for defense clients.

Product overview

Kyriakakis Travel is a diversified tourism and maritime group headquartered in Crete, founded in 1978. The company operates as a multi-service platform with three interconnected divisions: (1) Travel Agency services including air/ferry ticketing, accommodation, car rental, vacation packages, cruises, and school excursions; (2) Destination Management (DMC) services including meetings & incentives (M.I.C.E.), cruise & shore excursions managing 120,000 passengers annually, and integrated destination management for international tour operators; and (3) a broad excursions portfolio featuring main tours (Elafonissi, Balos/Gramvoussa, Santorini, Milos, Loutro Beach, Samaria Gorge, Imbros Gorge, Knossos Palace, Tasting Tours, Falassarna Sunset), alternative excursions (cooking classes, scuba diving, speedboat safari, trekking), jeep safari tours (Chania Tours 1 & 2, Sunset Tour), and private tours (9 themed tours covering history, gastronomy, nature, and culture). The company also operates VIP transportation with a luxury bus fleet (50-59 seat coaches, mini-buses for 19-23 passengers) and private transfers, plus a maritime division offering ship agency, provisioning, and navy husbanding services at all Cretan ports since 1979.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Air Ticketing Airline ticket booking for domestic and international flights, leveraging IATA accreditation and GDS access secured through decades of agency experience. Targeted at leisure and business travelers inbound to or originating from Crete.
• Ferry Ticketing Ferry ticket booking for routes throughout Greece, the Mediterranean, and international destinations for travelers needing inter-island and coastal transport.
• Accommodation Booking (Διαμονή) Hotel and lodging booking service using GDS systems and partner networks to source suitable accommodation worldwide for individual travelers, tour operators, and corporate clients.
• Car Rental Vehicle rental service with exclusive partnership with Europrent, whose stations cover Greece to provide customers with nationwide service and pricing.
• Vacation Packages (Πακέτα Διακοπών) Pre-packaged holiday bundles for groups or individuals bundling multiple travel services such as flights, accommodation, transfers, and excursions.
• Cruise Bookings (Κρουαζιέρες) Cruise booking service for Mediterranean and worldwide itineraries aboard luxury cruise ships.
• School Excursions (Σχολικές Εκδρομές) Educational excursion planning service for Greek schools and universities, including half-day to multi-day trips in Greece and abroad that comply with Ministry of Education guidelines.
• Destination Management (DMC) Integrated destination management services for international tour operators including contracting, product design, product yield management, transportation, car rentals, venue research, wellness programs, sightseeing tours, social programs, private cruises, yacht rentals, VIP services, and inspection visits. Manages airport arrivals at Chania and Heraklion.
• Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions (M.I.C.E.) End-to-end corporate event organization for conferences, meetings, incentive trips, and exhibitions, acting as a single point of contact for ticketing, transfers, travel, accommodation, and excursions.
• Cruise & Shore Excursions (ShoreX) Shore excursion management for cruise lines calling at Cretan ports, handling approximately 120,000 passengers annually via mass tourism programs and customized excursion options.
• Elafonissi Beach Day Excursion Day trip by bus to Elafonissi beach, featuring pink sand beaches and a Natura 2000 protected lagoon.
• Balos & Gramvoussa Excursion Boat excursion to the turquoise lagoon of Balos and Gramvoussa island with its Venetian fortress.
• Santorini Day Cruise High-speed ferry day trip from Crete to Santorini with visits to Oia village and Fira, featuring caldera views.
• Milos Excursion Day cruise from Souda port to Milos island featuring Plaka village, Pollonia fishing village, and the Sarakiniko moon-like landscape.
• Loutro Beach Excursion Boat excursion to the car-free coastal village of Loutro on Crete's southern coast, accessible only by boat or on foot.
• Samaria Gorge Hiking Excursion Guided hiking excursion through the 16km Samaria Gorge national park, home to the endangered Kri-Kri goat.
• Imbros Gorge Hiking Excursion Family-friendly 9km gorge trek in the Sfakia region, with historical significance as an Allied evacuation route in 1941.
• Knossos Palace Excursion with Whispers Audio Guide Day trip to the Palace of Knossos archaeological site using the Whispers Guiding System audio tour, plus Heraklion city and archaeological museum.
• Cretan Tasting Tour (Γευσιγνωσίας) Gastronomic tour visiting an ancient olive tree, olive press, winery, traditional bakery, honey and cheese maker, with beach swimming.
• Falassarna Sunset Excursion Evening excursion to Falassarna beach featuring famous Cretan sunsets and ancient Greek-Roman ruins.
• Cretan Cooking Lessons (Μαθήματα Μαγειρικής) Traditional Cretan cooking classes with a local family including olive oil production, wine tasting, and farm-to-table dining.
• Scuba Diving (PADI Center) PADI-certified diving center offering Discover Scuba courses and certified dives since 1994, serving over 9,500 customers.
• Speedboat Rental & Safari Speedboat rental and safari excursions along Crete's southern coast.
• Trekking Excursions (Πεζοπορία) Guided hiking excursions on mountain trails, coastal paths, and through gorges with guide and transportation services.
• Private Transfers (Ιδιωτικά Transfer) Private vehicle transportation including taxis, buses, mini-buses, and luxury coaches for daily transfers and special events.
• Luxury Bus Fleet (Λεωφορεία) Fleet of 5-star luxury buses with 50-59 seats and mini-buses for 19-23 passengers, averaging 3 years in age, equipped with Wi-Fi, air conditioning, TV, DVD, and in-vehicle communication systems. 40+ buses in peak season.
• VIP Transportation Services World-class VIP transport with English-speaking experienced drivers, luxury vehicles, and comprehensive local knowledge of Crete's archaeological sites and hotels.
• Mini Bus Charter (Ενοικίαση Mini Bus) Chartered mini bus rental with professional driver for groups traveling throughout Crete.
• Boat Charter (Ναύλωση Σκάφους) Speedboat and small vessel charter for exploring Crete and the Aegean islands, covering 9,000 miles of coastline and 2,000+ islands.
• Yacht Charter (Ναύλωση Yacht) Luxury yacht charter for Crete and Aegean exploration featuring island hopping, secluded beaches, and private events.
• Ship Agency (Ναυτικό Πρακτορείο) Maritime agency services since 1979 serving passenger, cargo, tanker, and military vessels at all Cretan ports, including provisioning, bunkering, stevedoring, spare parts, customs clearance, and cruise management.
• Ship Provisioning (Προμήθειες) Ship supplies including spare parts, fresh produce, fruits, vegetables, and provisions (FFV) and high-quality products for mega yachts and all vessel types at Greek ports.
• Naval Husbanding & Defense Logistics (Πολεμικά Πλοία) Naval husbanding and defense logistics services for warships and naval procurement offices including crew services, cash to master, customs clearance, fuel and lubricant supplies, deck/internal cleaning, connections with local authorities, dry cleaning, repair supervision, and comprehensive support for defense logistics. Serves NATO and NAVSUP.
• Jeep Safari Tours (Chania Tour 1, Chania Tour 2, Sunset Tour) Off-road jeep safaris through the White Mountains including visits to traditional shepherd's huts, viewpoints, Theriso gorge, olive presses, wineries, ancient olive trees, Deliano Gorge, and Cretan sunset views with traditional Cretan lunch.
• Private Themed Tours Customizable private tours with themes including Hidden Crete, Crete & Nature, Gastronomy by the Lake, Historical Hiking, Religion & History, World War II History, Cretan Treasure, and Modern World History, featuring archaeological sites, villages, gastronomy, and cultural experiences across Crete.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3+ million passengers served since 1978
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MedCruise AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Exclusive MedCruise Association member in Crete (not a port) since end of 2016. Provides cruise ship agencies and shore excursion services with priority access to Mediterranean cruise network.
• SETE (Greek Tourism Confederation)coreOthersOfficial member of the Greek Tourism Confederation, the primary industry association for tourism enterprises in Greece.
• IATA (International Air Transport Association)coreTechnology or IntegrationAccredited IATA agent, enabling issuance of airline tickets and access to global air transportation networks.
• HATTA (Hellenic Association of Travel & Tourist Agencies)coreOthersMember of the Hellenic Association of Travel and Tourist Agencies, providing industry representation and network access.
• FEDHATTAminorOthersMember of FEDHATTA, federation of Hellenic associations of travel agencies.
• PETAGAminorOthersMember of PETAGA, professional association for tourism businesses.
• Europrent Car RentalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive partnership with Europrent for car rental services across Greece. Europrent maintains stations throughout Greece to provide best service and pricing for Kyriakakis Travel customers.
• Hotel AtrionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner hotel featured in client logos section.
• Destination SunminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner travel/tourism company featured in client logos section.
• NATO and International Defense OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides naval husbanding and defense logistics services to NATO and international defense organizations. Certified to ISO standards meeting requirements of defense clients.
• NAVSUP (Naval Supply Systems Command)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides supplies and services to naval procurement offices with competitive pricing and contractual compliance for ongoing collaborations.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• MTS Globe: Spain-based global DMC operating in 40+ countries with strong Mediterranean presence. Directly comparable as a B2B destination management company providing transfers, excursions, and inbound services for international tour operators.
• GetYourGuide: Global online marketplace for tours, activities, and excursions with strong Mediterranean and island destinations coverage. Comparable as a digital-first intermediary competing for the same Crete excursion bookings.
• Viator: Tripadvisor-owned online marketplace for tours, activities, and excursions globally, including a deep Crete/Greece catalog. Comparable as a competing channel for distributing Crete excursions to international travelers.
• TUI Musement: TUI Group's destination experiences division, providing shore excursions, DMC, and tour services globally including in the Mediterranean. Directly comparable as a DMC + shore-excursion operator serving cruise lines and tour operators across multiple destinations.
• Versus Travel: Greek inbound tour operator and DMC offering package tours, excursions, and ground services in Greece. Directly comparable as a Greek destination management and excursion competitor with overlapping Mediterranean product.
• Dolphin Hellas: Greek inbound tour operator and DMC providing ground handling, transfers, and excursions throughout Greece. Comparable as a domestic Greek competitor in the same DMC and inbound tour operator space.

Others

• Hotelbeds: Global B2B bedbank and destination services platform serving travel operators with accommodations, transfers, and activities. Comparable as a B2B infrastructure layer that competes for the same tour-operator sourcing relationships.

Broad incumbents

• Intrepid Travel: Global tour operator running small-group adventures across 100+ countries including Greece and Crete. Comparable as a larger-scale tour operator serving overlapping experiential travelers in the same destinations.
• G Adventures: Global small-group tour operator with established Greece itineraries including Crete. Comparable as a broader incumbent offering similar experiential and culturally-themed tours to international travelers.

Regional players

• GRECOTEL: Largest Greek hotel chain operating resort properties across Crete. Comparable as a fellow Crete-anchored tourism provider that could partner with or compete for the same high-end tourist flow; not a DMC but a regional peer in the broader Crete hospitality ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/kyriakakistravel
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kyriakakis-travel

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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