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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.

“I loved spinalonga island and the swim in the sea, I had a great day out. I would suggest to spend just one hour in Agios and give the extra half hour to Nikolaos because that's when you go and get lunch and buy snacks after to hold you over for the rest of the…”

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

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

★ 4.6

Guided Samaria Gorge trek from Chania to Agia Roumeli, with ferry ride. Challenging 17-km walk, then time to swim.

“The tour guide and transportation were great! The gorge itself has too many people. Often, the foot path is only wide enough for one person. With so many people on the paths, some fast, some slow, it kind of sucks. Also, the bathrooms suck. For the amount of money the gorge park takes in, improve…”

3,191 reviews9 - 12 hoursFrom $41by PLATANOS TOURS

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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

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

4.Heraklion: Dia Island Sailboat Cruise with Swimming and Meal

★ 4.8

Small-group sailing from Heraklion to Dia Island with swim, snorkel, SUP, and a Mediterranean meal plus unlimited drinks in 5.5 hours.

“Perfect friendly Crew. Nice Katamaran. Good drinks and delicious food. It was my third time with this company. Sofia, Giannis and our Captain Petros are a super Crew. I will make the Dia Tour again. I love it sooooo much. Thank you Guys. Nicole”

2,579 reviews5.5 hoursFrom $95by Cretan Sailing Cruises

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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

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

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.

“We lived in the center of Hania, so we boarded the shuttle bus at the old market square that took us to the port of Kissamos. In the meantime, it stopped at a few places to pick up passengers. The tour guide provided information in English about the excursion and the history of the island.…”

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

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.

“I don't think you could do it cheaper unless you're prepared to hike back up the 16km after a 4ish hour descend (which I wouldn't advise!) Incredible day and very smooth transport/organisation. Thank you so much! I have certainly recommended to everyone I know!”

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

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.

“It was a great mix of action (I don't want to spoil anything but it was not just straight roads..) and great views. My favorite was a small gorge with a very nice orange tree. Lots of tight turns an some dust to make the trip alive. We did however always feel very safe during…”

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

14.Agia Pelagia Crete Quad Bike authentic backland Tour

★ 4.9

A 3.5-hour Agia Pelagia quad tour mixing ghost village history, orange villages, olive mill tasting, and Cretan viewpoints for $50.

“Unforgettable quad experience in Agia Pelagia! We started near our hotel and from the very beginning, the whole team was incredibly kind. They clearly explained how to use the quad and let us practice before heading off. The tour itself was amazing! We visited beautiful places and stopped along the way while they explained what…”

1,430 reviews3.5 hoursFrom $50by Safari Tours Peninsula - Quad & Buggy Safaris Crete

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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

15.Heraklion: Sailboat Cruise to Dia Island with Drinks & Lunch

★ 4.8

Sail from Heraklion to Dia Island with snorkeling, SUP, lunch, and unlimited drinks on a luxury yacht. Shared or private options.

“A very choppy crossing to the island. Very well handled by the skipper though The boat was comfortable and safety was well looked after Food was very good. Would have been nice to have beer as an option perhaps Time went very quickly”

1,405 reviews1 hourFrom $35by SAILINGTRIPS.GR

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