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15 Things to Do in Crete

The Greek classics.

The 15 things to do in Crete that travellers book most. Balos and Elafonissi by boat, the Samaria gorge, the palace at Knossos and the old Venetian harbours.

15 Things to Do in Crete

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.

“It was a great trip! Definitely recommend for anyone. We were picked up from our hotel and given the full itinerary of the day when we got on the bus. There was plenty of time given to explore each location, Spinalonga island was beautiful! We had Manos for the day as our guide and he…”

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

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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

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

4.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.

“I thought that everything was well timed for each of the stops. The information that was given was good. The bus ride was comfortable. The pick ups and drop offs were on time and the overall trip was everything that was advertised.”

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

5.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

6.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 trip was very well organised from the moment we were picked up at the agreed meeting point, only a short distance from our flat. Our guide, Michael, gave us lots of relevant information about the places we visited. We were given clear instructions about meeting times, etc... and we had sufficient time to explore…”

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

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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

7.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.

“We were very happy with the whole experience. Couldn’t really ask for more to make it better. They picked us up from the hotel and made everyone feel at home with the bikes they made sure everyone was safe throughout the trip and made the day a lot of fun. Perfect.”

1,444 reviews4 hoursFrom $70by Discovery Safaris

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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

Knossos: Knossos Palace Skip-the-Line Guided Walking Tour

Knossos: Knossos Palace Skip-the-Line Guided Walking Tour - Meeting Point and timing: the fastest way to protect your day

9.Knossos: Knossos Palace Skip-the-Line Guided Walking Tour

★ 4.8

Skip the Knossos Palace line with a licensed English guide, then walk 4,000 years of Minoan life in 1.5 hours, plus optional museum add-ons.

“Katerina was amazing, incredibly knowledgeable, love that she has a background in archeology we learned so much! Unfortunately we had to leave early for another tour somewhere else but she was amazing, we really wished we would’ve stayed for more than 2/3 of it. Highly recommend her as a guide to anyone!”

1,380 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $104by Travel Crete - WeGuide travelers

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Full-Day Land Rover Safari from Heraklion with Lunch

Full-Day Land Rover Safari from Heraklion with Lunch - Greek Mythology by Psychro, Minoans, and the Dikteon Cave Area

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

★ 5.0

Full-day Land Rover safari from Heraklion to Cretan villages, Zeus area caves, Lassithi Plateau views, shepherd life, and a wine-filled lunch.

“We booked this trip for October 9, 2024. We learned shortly before arriving in Greece the Cave of Zeus tour was closed, however, our guide Kosta more than made up for it! We were picked up first, so from the very beginning he regaled us with his knowledge and history of his home; little nuggets…”

1,351 reviews8 hours (approx.)From $113.67by Safari Club SA

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Heraklion: Finikia Horse Riding Tour with Lunch or Dinner

Heraklion: Finikia Horse Riding Tour with Lunch or Dinner - The ride in plain terms: two hours in the mountains

11.Heraklion: Finikia Horse Riding Tour with Lunch or Dinner

★ 4.9

Ride Finikia’s mountains near Zeus, then enjoy homemade Cretan lunch or dinner with wine on a laid-back Crete farm tour.

“Amazing experience! Definitely a must do if visiting Crete. The owners were so friendly and made you feel very comfortable! The food was incredible. Thank you so much to everyone at Finikia Horseriding. ❤️”

1,231 reviews4.5 hoursFrom $94by Hersonissos Horseriding

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Crete: Knossos Palace & Heraklion Guided Tour

Crete: Knossos Palace & Heraklion Guided Tour - Heraklion Archaeological Museum: the most time-efficient “Crete overview”

Full-Day Small-Group Tour in Crete with Zeus Cave Visit

Full-Day Small-Group Tour in Crete with Zeus Cave Visit - Aposelemis Dam and Sfendili: old houses and wetland bird time

13.Full-Day Small-Group Tour in Crete with Zeus Cave Visit

★ 5.0

4x4 small-group Crete day with farm tastings, mountain dirt roads, Lasithi windmills, and optional Zeus Cave. Lunch with wine included.

“Well rounded trip where you experience a bit of everything: mountains, ruins, sea, crete food with a friendly guide who is ready to answer almost any question. My guide was Nikos, 5 stars to him)”

1,099 reviews8 hours (approx.)From $107.63by Safari Experts Crete

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From Chania/Rethymno: Samariá Gorge Guided Hike with Pickup

From Chania/Rethymno: Samariá Gorge Guided Hike with Pickup - Pickup from Chania or Rethymno: how the morning actually runs

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

★ 4.5

Guided Samariá Gorge hike from Chania or Rethymno, ending with an Agia Roumeli sea swim and ferry to Sougia.

“managed to walk all the way to agia roumeli beach with amazing views every second of the hike - our lovely tour guide Ingrid loved her humour and kindness and had a scenic and safe coach rides there and back , thanks again for the wonderful experience highly recommended!”

1,010 reviews1 dayFrom $37by Allcretetours

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

Crete: Quad Safari, Olive Mill with Tasting & Ghost Village - Olive Mill Stop: What You Learn Before the Off-Road Gets Serious

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