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The 15 most popular rethymno tours in Greece, with what each one is really like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.
Hike Samaria Gorge from Rethymno with a multilingual escort, then cool off in Agia Roumeli and ride the ferry back to Sfakia.
“Our guide, Alexandra, went above and beyond. She’s funny, witty and an incredibly caring and talented lady. I highly recommend this epic adventure”
Rethymno sunset catamaran with sushi, open bar, SUP and snorkeling. 3.5 hours on a modern boat to Geropotamos.
“The cruise was amazing! The crew are very friendly! We had a great time, i really recommend it! The sunset was breathtaking! It is totally worth it :)”
A 10-hour bus day from Rethymno to Spili, Matala caves and beach, and Agia Galini, with guided stops and smart free time.
“Brilliant day out. Thank you to Anastasia for beautiful, and often, poetic commentary. Thank you to Kostas for skillfully navigating some difficult roads”
Bus day trip from Rethymno to Chania: old-town stroll, Venetian port views, free time for shops and coffee, guide on board.
“The weather was a bit hot, but the city is worth to see. There are many nice streets with local markets and shops, in which you can buy hand-made artefacts. The Venetian quarter has a lot of historical buildings. The city is desirable to see in a less hot weather.”
Air-conditioned bus day trip from Rethymnon to Knossos Palace and Heraklion with free time, optional museum visit, and a helpful guide.
“The bus picked us up and left us right in front of our hotel. The guide was super nice, gave us a bunch of facts, was very helpful and pleasant. Overall it was a great trip, and would recommend to anyone who wishes to visit both the Knossos palace and the museum of Archeology/Heraklion.”
From Rethymno, tour Melidoni Cave, Arkadi Monastery, Margarites pottery, an olive oil mill, and a music-filled taverna lunch.
“Great tour, the driver costas was excellent and had unexpected great talents, you will see..., Anastacia was a very friendly and skilled tour guide, so a very nice tour only the lunch was disappointing”
A full-day hike from Rethymno through Samaria Gorge’s Iron Gates, ending with free time in Agia Roumeli and a ferry ride.
“Ο Λεωνιδας εξαιρετικός ξεναγός και πάρα πολύ βοηθητικός. Υπέροχο μέρος αξίζει πάρα πολύ . Το γραφείο δεν είναι και πολύ εξυπηρετικό δηλαδή έπρεπε να πάω μισή ώρα με το αμάξι για την παραλαβή ενώ το λεωφορείο περνούσε μπροστά απο το σπίτι μου. Έστειλα email καμμία απάντηση. Επισης στην τιμή δεν έχουν βάλει το εισιτήριο εισόδου…”
Guided half-day from Rethymno to Melidoni Cave, Arkadi Monastery, and a Margarites pottery workshop, plus a dam photo stop.
“The guide was very informative and answered any questions. My wife and I enjoyed the visit to the monastery. The coach was very cunfortable with plenty of room”
Rethymnon Cretan Night tour in a nearby village: 6-course dinner, unlimited wine, live music, and folk dance show for about 5 hours.
“The evening was faultless, our amazing guides, Anna and Michael were both attentive, knowledgeable and fantastic fun. There enthusiasm was infectious. Fantastic food and endless wine mixed in with incredible musicians and traditional dancers. The atmosphere was amazing and the fun too. We would highly recommend this trip and will definitely be booking this again.”
Mini pirate cruise from Rethymno past Fortezza to Gerani Bay, with Camarola arch sights, a 30-minute swim, snack and water.
“Hyvin sujui. Merellä olo parasta, vesipullo ja sen kanssa tarjottu sämpylä positiivinen yllätys.”
8-hour day trip from Rethymno to Chania with pick-up, an air-conditioned ride, Venetian harbor views, and 5.5 hours to wander Old Town.
“Good instructions and information about Chania. Great view from the bus. The sweet was too small to consider it a surprise gift 😉 Chania is beautiful.”
Taste Cretan classics across Rethymno’s Old Town in a small-group evening tour, including a philo workshop and honey lokma.
“Our guide Virginia was lively and entertaining which helped to set this food tour apart from other tours we've done before. The food was all very tasty and we learned what to watch out for when choosing a restaurant to dine in. I would definitely recommend this tour for the start of your stay in…”
Chania from Rethymno in 7 hours with hotel pickup, a guided intro, Venetian harbor views, and 5 hours to wander old town at your pace.
“Wszystko punktualnie i zgodnie z planem. Miły przewodnik i uprzejmy kierowca. Dużo informacji o historii miasta i atrakcjach do zobaczenia. Formuła wolnego czasu na zwiedzanie bardzo nam odpowiadała;) polecamy !”
Cook authentic Cretan dishes with Chrysoula in her home near Rethymno, using a wood oven, plus wine and raki with every meal you make.
“Amazing food, amazing views! Highest recommended! Host was incredible!”
Sail from Agia Galini on a small-group yacht around South Crete for dolphins, snorkeling gear, and an organic lunch option.
“We had a wonderful 6-hour sailing tour! Unfortunately, there was no wind so we couldn’t actually sail, but the super friendly crew more than made up for it. Lunch was a simple, light dish – very tasty and freshly prepared. With 8 people it felt a bit crowded in the back if everyone wanted to…”
