GREECE · THE ISLANDS
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.
A guided day trip from northeast Crete to Agios Nikolaos, Elounda, and Spinalonga by boat, with free time and a swim stop.
“Great option to see the east side of the island. Our guide and driver were great, so were the boat tour operators. This tour was a fantastic use of time and definitely worth the money.”
Boat trip from Agios Nikolaos to Spinalonga with Kolokitha Bay swim stop, live guide, and onboard bar on Mirabello Bay.
“We had a wonderful trip by boat to Spinalonga. The boat and facilities were excellent and the crew were friendly and helpful. Our son enjoyed the swim stop and had approximately 20 mins to enjoy the water. We then carried on to Spinalonga and again this was all very well organised. Our guide was friendly…”
Prebook Knossos Palace entry with a phone e-ticket and optional audio. Walk the Minoan palace at your pace, skip queues.
“its interesting if you are into history but without a guide you can be done in 15mins so idk if it is really worth the money”
Chania to Elafonisi guided day trip with hotel pickup: pink sand, clear water, Topolia Gorge scenery, and free beach time.
“The tour was really great. Our driver and guide were amazing.”
Full-day boat trip from Chania or Rethymno to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Island, with hotel pickup, a Venetian castle hike, and swim time.
“Nice trip to two popular destinations, we had quite enough time in each of them, considering how much the transportation takes. The ship had some food and drink options, and natural water was surprisingly cheap (0.6 eur per 0.5 l). Snacks are expensive in the port, better buy something in advance. Air conditioning wasn't regulated…”
A long but well-paced Crete day trip with Rethimno’s old alleys, Chania’s harbor streets, and a nature walk at Kournas Lake.
“We liked the whole trip, the guide Mikhalis was excellent, very kind and informative. we enjoyed his explanations of every place. We had a great time and highly recommend the excursion.”
Quad bike safari from Rethymno: off-road Maroulas trails, shallow water crossings, kafeneion by Lake Potami, Prassies snack, 4 hours.
“I can only recommend the workshop! It was super interesting and really fun. We were greeted with tea and something to eat, which tasted very delicious. After that it went on and we made two rings. Everything was explained to us and we could also ask questions. It was a great experience :)”
Sail from Heraklion to Dia Island with snorkeling, SUP, lunch, and unlimited drinks on a luxury yacht. Shared or private options.
“Both Crewmembers were incredible and so friendly! 10/10”
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.
“Because of the popularity of the attraction there were huge queues so we could not see all of the sites but our guide had photos of the missed items and was extremely knowledgible about the Minoan history.”
Full-day Land Rover safari from Heraklion to Cretan villages, Zeus area caves, Lassithi Plateau views, shepherd life, and a wine-filled lunch.
“We had the best time on our safari, with your guide Kostas! He was SO funny, kind, and knowledgeable about anything and everything! Kostas made the trip the highlight of our vacation! We loved being able to see parts of Crete we would otherwise be unable to on our own. The off road adventure was…”
Ride Finikia’s mountains near Zeus, then enjoy homemade Cretan lunch or dinner with wine on a laid-back Crete farm tour.
“The experience was very nice. The horses were gentle and well trained. The view of the landscape was beautiful. We had a great time and really enjoyed it. It was an exceptional day! We would recommend to everyone visiting Crete. Thank you Irene.”
Guided Knossos and Heraklion museum with city time to mix Minoans, Venetians, and Turkish-era sights in one long day.
“A very good day trip. The tour guide's enthusiasm for Crete's history was infectious”
4x4 small-group Crete day with farm tastings, mountain dirt roads, Lasithi windmills, and optional Zeus Cave. Lunch with wine included.
“We booked this tour last minute not knowing exactly what to expect, but it ended up being one of the best experiences we had during our entire trip to Greece! Our guide was absolutely fantastic. He was incredibly knowledgeable about Crete, but also hilarious, energetic, and passionate. He brought so much life to the tour…”
Guided Samariá Gorge hike from Chania or Rethymno, ending with an Agia Roumeli sea swim and ferry to Sougia.
“Guide Ingrid was very supportive in assessing individuals and giving advice on time and pace of the hike.”
Quad safari to Achlada ghost village and Fodele, with olive oil tasting and Agia Pelagia views. 3.5-hour off-road ride.
“Mr Sexy was amazing. A great experience. a must do”
