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15 Best Things To Do in Crete

The tours and day trips worth booking.

The 15 top-rated things to do in Crete — the boat trips, beach days, volcano hikes and old-town wanders worth building a day around, with real prices and who to book each one with.

15 Best Things To Do in Crete

Crete: Day Trip to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island - Agios Nikolaos and the lake: where your 90 minutes really matter
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Crete: Day Trip to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island

1.Crete: Day Trip to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island

Day trip to Agios Nikolaos and Elounda, then a boat to Spinalonga island for fort and leper-colony history. Spinalonga entry €20.

Most Popular 4.6

“We were picked up by a nice guy in a minivan who then drove us to meet the main coach. Guide spoke in good English and in German. A really enjoyable daytrip with plenty of free time in Agios Nikolaus and Elounda. Followed by boat trip to/from Spinalonga. Entrance to Spinalonga not included (which we…”

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Agios Nikolaos: Boat Trip to Spinalonga with Swim Stop - Mirabello Bay cruise time: the ride is part of the show
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Agios Nikolaos: Boat Trip to Spinalonga with Swim Stop

From Chania: Day Trip to Elafonisi Island Pink Sand Beach - From Chania: Coach Comfort, Long Route, and Pickup Reality
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From Chania: Day Trip to Elafonisi Island Pink Sand Beach

4.From Chania: Day Trip to Elafonisi Island Pink Sand Beach

Pink-sand Elafonisi day trip from Chania with hotel pickup, an English guide, and plenty of swimming time in clear, protected waters.

4.5

“It was a really nice day! We started with a walk to a cave and some refreshments. We then went to Elafonissi, which was beautiful! It was hot, so bring sunscreen, hats, etc. however we were given more than enough time to enjoy and there are some snack shops as well. On the way back…”

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Crete: Rethimno, Chania, and Kournas Lake Day Trip - Getting picked up and moving between stops
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Crete: Rethimno, Chania, and Kournas Lake Day Trip

5.Crete: Rethimno, Chania, and Kournas Lake Day Trip

Guided day trip across western Crete: Rethimno’s old town, Chania’s Little Venice, and Kournas Lake. Pickup, coach, and great value.

4.4

“Really good fun - enough time to explore without being left with time to kill. The guide Michael was great - fluent in at least 4 languages and presented the info in all of them! A long day but excellent value for money. Highly recommend.”

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From Rethymno: Half-Day Quad Bike Safari - Pickup, helmets, and the quad rules you must know first
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From Rethymno: Half-Day Quad Bike Safari

6.From Rethymno: Half-Day Quad Bike Safari

Half-day quad bike safari from Rethymno with mountain off-road, shallow-water crossings, coffee stops, and Prassies village snacks.

4.8

“This was super fun! A ride up into the high mountains around Rethymno. Our guide was nice and kept a good eye to make sure everyone was OK. Biggest tip is to buy the buffs they sell for 2 bucks. There is a lot of dirt along the way and the people that didn't have…”

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Knossos: Knossos Palace Skip-the-Line Guided Walking Tour - Getting There and Checking In Without Stress
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Knossos: Knossos Palace Skip-the-Line Guided Walking Tour

Full-Day Land Rover Safari from Heraklion with Lunch - Aposelemis Basin Reservoir and Roman Aqueduct Facts Along the Way
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Full-Day Land Rover Safari from Heraklion with Lunch

8.Full-Day Land Rover Safari from Heraklion with Lunch

Full-day Land Rover safari from Heraklion to Zeus country, shepherd villages, and the Lassithi Plateau with lunch and pickup.

5.0

“A great day out. Beautiful views in the mountains, visited an olive factory, a shepherd and had a fabulous lunch at a tavern. Sadly the cave of zeus is closed so we were unable to visit. Tony was an informative, fun guide.”

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Heraklion: Sailboat Cruise to Dia Island with Drinks & Lunch - Dia Island time: anchoring in the Gulf of Saint George
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Heraklion: Sailboat Cruise to Dia Island with Drinks & Lunch

Full-Day Small-Group Tour in Crete with Zeus Cave Visit - Pickup timing, your first seat assignment, and how the day flows
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Full-Day Small-Group Tour in Crete with Zeus Cave Visit

From Chania/Rethymno: Samariá Gorge Guided Hike with Pickup - Walking 16 km Through Real Cretan Nature (Not a Smooth Sidewalk)
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From Chania/Rethymno: Samariá Gorge Guided Hike with Pickup

13.From Chania/Rethymno: Samariá Gorge Guided Hike with Pickup

Guided Samaria Gorge hike from Chania or Rethymno: Iron Gates cliffs, 16 km downhill, Agia Roumeli swim, and ferry ride.

4.5

“Our Samaria Gorge hike was one of the highlights of our trip in Crete. Our pick up was seamless. Along the drive to the national park, our guide George explained the itinerary clearly, with tips and suggested time frames for the 17 kilometer hike. The views were spectacular along with an amazing and refreshing swim…”

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Crete: Quad Safari, Olive Mill with Tasting & Ghost Village - Getting Started at Peninsula Resort: Helmets, Theory, and Real Off-road Prep
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Crete: Quad Safari, Olive Mill with Tasting & Ghost Village

14.Crete: Quad Safari, Olive Mill with Tasting & Ghost Village

Quad Safari in Crete with olive oil tasting, Achlada ghost village, and Fodele orange views plus El Greco connections in 3.5 hours.

4.9

“The most amazing experience. Amazing sight seeing. The best guide we have ever had. Our guide Stan knew everything about the village and gave us a tour aswell as riding the quads through very scenic routes. We would definitely recommend!!”

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Chania Areas/Kalyves:Gramvousa Island & Balos,Boat Tkt Extra - Pickup from Chania, Kalyves, Almyrida and more: where the day starts smooth
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Chania Areas/Kalyves:Gramvousa Island & Balos,Boat Tkt Extra

15.Chania Areas/Kalyves:Gramvousa Island & Balos,Boat Tkt Extra

A long, well-paced day trip from Chania/Kalyves to Gramvousa and Balos with comfortable transfers, big views, and a swim in clear water.

4.2

“The trip was amazing. The guide and the driver were very nice and everything was well organized. You have enough time to enjoy the lagoon of Balos and Gromvousa Island. I recommend.”

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