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15 Best Crete Tours In Greece

The Greek classics.

The 15 most popular crete tours in Greece, with what each one is really like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.

15 Best Crete Tours In Greece

Crete: Day Trip to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island

Crete: Day Trip to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island - Agios Nikolaos and the lake-centered walk you’ll actually enjoy

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

Most Popular★ 4.6

A guided day trip from northeast Crete to Agios Nikolaos, Elounda, and Spinalonga by boat, with free time and a swim stop.

“Absolutely loved this trip. Booking was clear and simple with specific pick up place and time. Our guide, Manos, was extremely friendly and he impressed us with his knowledge of Crete and his linguistic skills!! Information given was clear and concise. Agios Nikolaos is a beautiful place and coffee by the lake is not to…”

4,416 reviews8 - 11 hoursFrom $44by Altino Travel

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From Chania: Full-Day Samaria Gorge Trek Excursion & Guide

From Chania: Full-Day Samaria Gorge Trek Excursion & Guide - The 17-Kilometer Reality Check: Crowds, Footing, and Timing

Agios Nikolaos: Boat Trip to Spinalonga with Swim Stop

Agios Nikolaos: Boat Trip to Spinalonga with Swim Stop - Boarding at Agios Nikolaos: find the blue kiosk and get settled

3.Agios Nikolaos: Boat Trip to Spinalonga with Swim Stop

★ 4.4

Boat trip from Agios Nikolaos to Spinalonga with Kolokitha Bay swim stop, live guide, and onboard bar on Mirabello Bay.

“The swim stop, the boat itself, the food and drinks were all good. We didn’t stay at the destination as long it has listed in the guide and is a little tough to hear the description through the intercom, but overall we recommend. People were polite and we enjoyed the trip.”

3,031 reviews4.5 hoursFrom $29by NOSTOS CRUISES SHIPPING COMPANY

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Heraklion: Dia Island Sailboat Cruise with Swimming and Meal

Heraklion: Dia Island Sailboat Cruise with Swimming and Meal - Where you meet in Heraklion, and how timing works

Crete: Knossos Palace Entry Ticket with Optional Audio Guide

Crete: Knossos Palace Entry Ticket with Optional Audio Guide - What you’ll actually see in the Grand Palace of Knossos

Heraklion Area: CRETAquarium Admission Ticket

Heraklion Area: CRETAquarium Admission Ticket - CRETAquarium in Heraklion: The Setting That Keeps It Interesting

6.Heraklion Area: CRETAquarium Admission Ticket

★ 4.4

CRETAquarium in Heraklion puts Mediterranean life on display across 60 habitats with 2,000 creatures, for about a 1-hour visit.

“I love fish and this had an amazing showcase of different fish from around the world and it also educated you on the damage waist does to our ocean showing a decomposed can after 100 years and more!”

2,055 reviews1 dayFrom $9by CRETAquarium

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From Chania: Day Trip to Elafonisi Island Pink Sand Beach

From Chania: Day Trip to Elafonisi Island Pink Sand Beach - Getting From Chania: Pickup, Coach Comfort, and Realistic Timing

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

★ 4.5

Chania to Elafonisi guided day trip with hotel pickup: pink sand, clear water, Topolia Gorge scenery, and free beach time.

“What an incredible experience we had thanks to the kind and extremely skilled driver Manolis and sweet, knowledgeable Simona. These 2 are the dream team ❤️ take the trip, don’t even hesitate, you’re not gonna regret it! It was the highlight of our trip to Crete.”

2,014 reviews12 hoursFrom $38by PLATANOS TOURS

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Chania/Rethymno: Balos & Gramvousa With Pickup & Boat Ticket

Chania/Rethymno: Balos & Gramvousa With Pickup & Boat Ticket - The pickup-to-port flow: where the time actually goes

8.Chania/Rethymno: Balos & Gramvousa With Pickup & Boat Ticket

★ 4.3

Full-day boat trip from Chania or Rethymno to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Island, with hotel pickup, a Venetian castle hike, and swim time.

“The ride over was very well organized with precise details on when and where to meet. Our guide Donia was friendly as well as our driver. Donia also informed us exact details on when we would disembark and exact times we had to be on board the ferry before each departure time. Both beaches are…”

1,703 reviews9 - 12 hoursFrom $50by Quality Travel

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Crete: Rethimno, Chania, and Kournas Lake Day Trip

Crete: Rethimno, Chania, and Kournas Lake Day Trip - Pickup, coach comfort, and how to survive a 10–14 hour day

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

★ 4.4

A long but well-paced Crete day trip with Rethimno’s old alleys, Chania’s harbor streets, and a nature walk at Kournas Lake.

“The day trip to the West of Crete was excellent from start to finish. We were collected by mini bus from our resort and transferred to the main bus which was a double decker with comfy seats and air conditioning. The guide was very informative and explained everything really well, particularly the meeting times from…”

1,694 reviews10 - 14 hoursFrom $45by Altino Travel

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From Rethymno: Samaria Gorge Full-Day Trek, Pickup & Guide

From Rethymno: Samaria Gorge Full-Day Trek, Pickup & Guide - The Drive From Rethymno to Omalos: White Mountains Views With a Purpose

10.From Rethymno: Samaria Gorge Full-Day Trek, Pickup & Guide

★ 4.5

Hike Samaria Gorge from Rethymno with a multilingual escort, then cool off in Agia Roumeli and ride the ferry back to Sfakia.

“Outstanding day out. Comfortable, double-decker a/c coach. Guide George very competent, conscientious. Fluent in at least four languages. Incredible hiking experience, for nature, geology and dramatic views. Lovely ferry ‘cruise’ to connect back to the coach. Rugged walking shoes/boots definitely preferable to trainers (which a surprising number of people were wearing). Walking stick(s) recommended. There…”

1,610 reviews9 - 12 hoursFrom $37by PLATANOS TOURS

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Crete: Palace of Knossos E-Ticket and Audio Guide

Crete: Palace of Knossos E-Ticket and Audio Guide - Tickets, Skip-the-Line Timing, and Getting Oriented at Knossos

From Heraklion/Crete: Santorini Island Guided Day Trip

From Heraklion/Crete: Santorini Island Guided Day Trip - Getting there: Heraklion ferry time and the air-conditioned comfort layer

12.From Heraklion/Crete: Santorini Island Guided Day Trip

★ 4.4

Santorini day trip from Heraklion: high-speed ferry, guided Oia and Fira, about 5.5 hours to explore, plus optional hot springs.

“The whole trip from start to finish was very well organised. We loved the commentary and tips from our guide who was very approachable and extremely knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend this trip and this company who were extremely helpful from the outset.”

1,448 reviews9 - 14 hoursFrom $200by Cretan Odyssey

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From Rethymno: Half-Day Quad Bike Safari

From Rethymno: Half-Day Quad Bike Safari - Morning or Afternoon: How the Timing Shapes the Route

13.From Rethymno: Half-Day Quad Bike Safari

★ 4.8

Quad bike safari from Rethymno: off-road Maroulas trails, shallow water crossings, kafeneion by Lake Potami, Prassies snack, 4 hours.

“Exhilarating trip on the quad bikes. The location and scenery was stunning. The guides were helpful and on hand if needed. Really enjoyed it!”

1,444 reviews4 hoursFrom $70by Discovery Safaris

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Agia Pelagia Crete Quad Bike authentic backland Tour

Agia Pelagia Crete Quad Bike authentic backland Tour - First stop: Peninsula resort meeting point and getting set up

Heraklion: Sailboat Cruise to Dia Island with Drinks & Lunch

Heraklion: Sailboat Cruise to Dia Island with Drinks & Lunch - Dia Island time: swimming and snorkeling that you’ll remember

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