GREECE
The Greek classics.
The 15 most popular malia tours in Greece, with what each one is really like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.
Ride ATVs off-road in Crete, visit Milatos Cave and an olive oil factory, and finish with lunch/dinner in Malia.
“Absolutely fantastic! Plenty of opportunities for us to swap and both have a go of driving. So well organised and really knowledgable guides! Brilliant for all ages we had an amazing day”
Guided Crete quad safari from Malia with hotel transfers, village stops, olive oil tasting, and Aposelemis Dam and Sfedyli viewpoints.
“Fabulous day spent exploring parts of Crete on a quad bike! We got to see some amazing views, stopped off at a quaint little village whilst driving through some beautiful places exploring both on and off road. Our guide was fantastic, stopping at the right places to take photos for us all and ensuring everything…”
Snorkel the Aegean on a 3.5-hour Crete motor yacht from Malia with hotel transfers and lunch, plus stops near Stalis and Saint George Bay.
“The boat trip was great despite how choppy the sea was, the crew really looked after all of us. The food I tried was very nice and fresh. The views were stunning and the snorkeling stop was full of lots of interesting fish 😁 I'd definitely recommend this trip.”
Guided sunset quad safari in Crete from Malia/Hersonissos. 520cc ATVs, mountain views to 450m, and a coastal sunset stop.
“We hadden helaas wat late transfer maar de rest was top! Mega gezellige gids die veel kon vertellen en erg energiek en enthousiast was in zijn werk. Veel moois kunnen zien en veel informatie gekregen. Zelfs een eetbare vrucht van een boom gegeten. Echt een aanrader!”
Malia Booze Cruise: 4-hour DJ boat party with swim stops, champagne-plunge games, lunch, and transport to Agios Nikolaos in Crete.
“Would only recommend this if you’re single. Went with my partner and the DJ was asking people to “dance sexy” for free drinks lmao. Music was so terrible, nothing you could dance to. Really did not enjoy it and actually fell asleep on the boat i was so bored.”
5-hour Malia evening quad safari through olive groves, Milatos caves and Sissi, plus an olive-oil factory visit and lunch/dinner for $82.
“Le moniteur a une bonne vibe et transmets sa bonne humeur. Parle français et anglais Le rapport qualité-prix est bon par rapport à la prestation. Nous venons de la ville d'Angers en France et c'était cool de croiser des Français pour faire l'activité. je recommande ++”
Drive a two-seater buggy through Crete’s villages, Milatos Cave, olive press, and beaches, with hotel pickup and a traditional lunch included.
“Es war super! Keine Panne bei den Buggies. Super nette Guides. Tolles Restaurant zum Essen. Stops bei Höhle, Kirche , Olivenfsbrik und bei tollem Beach. Es war ein herrlicher Tag, danke”
Beginner scuba training in Hersonissos (Crete): pool practice, safety briefing, and a supervised sea session with English instructors for a calm first taste.
“Thank you to the guide who held my hand throughout the dive and made sure I felt safe and had the courage to continue the adventure.”
Quad safari in Crete with Pachaligo forest games, Sisi beach swim, and a traditional lunch, with hotel pickup from Malia and nearby towns.
“Guides vraiment au top! Un moment très convivial et de belles découvertes au milieu des montagnes…! Je recommande à 100%”
Tuk tuk from Malia to Sissi and old Malia for raki and honey tasting, plus scenic photo stops and a Stalis beach road drive for $57.
“Unser Fahrer Roger,war sehr freundlich und lustig :) Er hat uns viel erzählt und wir hatten Zeit bisschen durch die Gegend zu laufen. Ich würde diese Fahrt jederzeit wieder machen.vielen lieben Dank an Roger bis bald”
Sail from Hersonissos to Saint George Bay for swimming, snorkeling, music, and coastal views, with honest advice on crowds and equipment.
“The boat was nice. Traditional wooden ship. The music was very load as other reviews said. The staff are friendly enough. The cove the boats goes to is only a 15 minute walk from where you depart, it doesn’t go far from the harbour. The cove is very busy and has cloudy waters. You can’t…”
Fish the traditional Cretan way, swim at sunset, and haul in the nets with Captain Nick and Manos on a small-group Hersonissos cruise.
“Echt geweldige ervaring gehad met Agapi, Echt super leuk om kennis te maken met de traditionele visserij. Wat ook leuk was is dat we zelf mochten vissen met hengels , super mooie vissen gevangen . Niet alleen leuk ter recreatie maar het was ook echt een leerzame avond! Na de tijd nog even een plaatselijke…”
Ride powerful electric ATVs through Crete’s villages, mountains, coast, and olive country, with lunch, hotel transfers, and a small group.
“Onwijs leuke dagtrip gehad! Hele vriendelijke gids die ons vanalles kon vertellen onderweg. Leuke route zowel on- als offroad door het binnenland en diverse kleine authentieke dorpjes. Na een bezoek aan een olijfolie fabriek, zijn we de route vervolgd. In een van de dorpjes die we passeerden hebben we erg lekker en uitgebreid gelunched. Ook…”
Review of Crete’s 7.5-hour Land Rover safari from Malia to Zeus Cave, Lasithi Plateau, olive mills, villages, mountain trails, and lunch.
“The day itself was brilliant with fun activities and free food and drinks, and an excellent driver and guide, but the one huge disappointment when the vehicle turned up it was not a land rover or pathfinder or any other vehicle you could describe as a jeep style. It was fun anyway but I booked…”
Explore southern Crete by Jeep, from honey farms and Archanes to Tripiti Gorge, a clear-water beach, local food, and Epanosifi Monastery.
“Leukst was de omgeving, waar we allemaal naar toe gingen, en de chauffeur die veel wist te vertellen”
