Top Day Trips from Crete (Updated November 2026)

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Gramvousa Island & Balos Bay Full-Day Tour from Rethymno English & German guide

Discover the westernmost tip of Crete on a scenic bus and boat trip to Gramvousa Island and Balos Bay. Dip your toes in the soft …More

Discover the westernmost tip of Crete on a scenic bus and boat trip to Gramvousa Island and Balos Bay. Dip your toes in the soft...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Crete: Full-Day Quad Safari with Cave, Abbey, Lunch & Beach Swim

Your adventure begins with a safety briefing before riding along the coastline of Hersonissos and heading off-road into the mountains, passing through traditional villages and …More

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Your adventure begins with a safety briefing before riding along the coastline of Hersonissos and heading off-road into the mountains, passing through traditional villages and...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$112
Full Day/Half Day Tour Lasithi Plateau & Knossos Palace

See central Crete’s religious, mythological, and archaeological highlights in a single shared tour. Visit Kera Kardiotissa Monastery, the windmill-dotted Lassithi Plateau, and a traditional pottery …More

See central Crete’s religious, mythological, and archaeological highlights in a single shared tour. Visit Kera Kardiotissa Monastery, the windmill-dotted Lassithi Plateau, and a traditional pottery...

6 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Full Day Tour Samaria Gorge From Rethymno

Enjoy one of two journeys to the Samaria gorge with a professional guide. Choose the long option, where you will trek for approximately 6-7 hours …More

Enjoy one of two journeys to the Samaria gorge with a professional guide. Choose the long option, where you will trek for approximately 6-7 hours...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$39
South Crete - Matala, Red Beach and caves

After a short drive through the Messara plain you reach Matala. Known for the colony of hippies in the Sixties, where they lived in large …More

After a short drive through the Messara plain you reach Matala. Known for the colony of hippies in the Sixties, where they lived in large...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$40
CHANIA RETHYMNON KOURNAS, full day professional guided coach tour

Our first stop will be a visit to Chania, Crete’s second largest city into the old town within the venetian city walls which is an …More

Our first stop will be a visit to Chania, Crete’s second largest city into the old town within the venetian city walls which is an...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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KNOSSOS & HERAKLION CRETE, day professional guided coach tour

The Palace of Knossos is where European civilization began during the era ruled over by the powerful King Minos. This is a place that simply …More

The Palace of Knossos is where European civilization began during the era ruled over by the powerful King Minos. This is a place that simply...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Crete: Lassithi Plateau, Zeus Cave & Kera Monastery Tour

Your day begins at the historic Kera Kardiotissa Monastery, a peaceful nunnery surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery and known for its miraculous icon and 14th‑century …More

Your day begins at the historic Kera Kardiotissa Monastery, a peaceful nunnery surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery and known for its miraculous icon and 14th‑century...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Explore Chania Town, Venetian Harbor, and Ancient Aptera.

Join us in a unique tour through the ages and explore the other side of the city. We will visit neighbourhoods like Topanas, Splantzia, Kolombo, …More

Join us in a unique tour through the ages and explore the other side of the city. We will visit neighbourhoods like Topanas, Splantzia, Kolombo,...

4 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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From Rethymno:Arkadi Monaster Margarite village and Melidoni Cave

Immerse yourself in authentic Crete on a guided tour from Rethymno. Discover Melidoni Cave, Margarites Village, and the Arkadi Monastery, and discover how traditional handmade …More

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Immerse yourself in authentic Crete on a guided tour from Rethymno. Discover Melidoni Cave, Margarites Village, and the Arkadi Monastery, and discover how traditional handmade...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Knossos from Chania

On this excursion you have the opportunity to visit the excavation sites of the Palace of Knossos, built in 2000 BC. Knossos was the prosperous …More

On this excursion you have the opportunity to visit the excavation sites of the Palace of Knossos, built in 2000 BC. Knossos was the prosperous...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$68
Knossos Palace guided tour - Heraklion City tour + market

The most famous landmark of Crete, Knossos, is the absolute “must” for everybody who decides to spend his or her vacation on our beautiful island. …More

The most famous landmark of Crete, Knossos, is the absolute “must” for everybody who decides to spend his or her vacation on our beautiful island....

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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GRAMVOUSA and BALOS, boat included!

Starting early, heading west, we reach the port of Kissamos. Here we take our boat for approximately a 1 hour pleasant sail along the coastline. …More

Starting early, heading west, we reach the port of Kissamos. Here we take our boat for approximately a 1 hour pleasant sail along the coastline....

14 to 15 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Elafonissi Beach From Rethimno

Elafonissi Beach Elafonissi is located 76km west of Chania in the southwestern most point of Crete. Elafonisi is an oblong, which often "breaks" in two …More

Elafonissi Beach Elafonissi is located 76km west of Chania in the southwestern most point of Crete. Elafonisi is an oblong, which often "breaks" in two...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Chania Areas, Salos:Day Trip to Santorini by Boat with Oia & Fira

Start from Chania areas Board in Rethymnon harbor 7:00AM every Tue-Sat with Seaj Jet for the 2.5 hour crossing to the beautiful island of Santorini. …More

Start from Chania areas Board in Rethymnon harbor 7:00AM every Tue-Sat with Seaj Jet for the 2.5 hour crossing to the beautiful island of Santorini....

14 hours Free Cancellation
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Private Luxury Tour in East Crete

Through this unique route we will explore the most famous destinations of Eastern Crete, in one day. Lassithi Plateau taking in the beautiful view of …More

Through this unique route we will explore the most famous destinations of Eastern Crete, in one day. Lassithi Plateau taking in the beautiful view of...

8 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Tour in Crete, Rethymno, Arkadi Monastery, Margarites Pottery

Book online an amazing Private Tour in Crete, exploring the enchanting town of Rethymno with its Venetian charm and Ottoman influences. Discover the historic Arkadi …More

Book online an amazing Private Tour in Crete, exploring the enchanting town of Rethymno with its Venetian charm and Ottoman influences. Discover the historic Arkadi...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered
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Amazing Crete - Elafonisi Tour/ Wheelchair Accessible

Discover one of Crete’s most famous natural landscapes on a private and flexible day trip designed around your group. Travel through the impressive Topolia Gorge, …More

Discover one of Crete’s most famous natural landscapes on a private and flexible day trip designed around your group. Travel through the impressive Topolia Gorge,...

8 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Imbros Gorge Tour From Rethymno

Discover the Gorge of Imbros which is the second most popular gorge for walkers in Crete after the gorge of Samaria.The main reasons for this …More

Discover the Gorge of Imbros which is the second most popular gorge for walkers in Crete after the gorge of Samaria.The main reasons for this...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Tasting Tour from Chania - Olive Oil, Wine, Cheese & Honey

Embark on an unforgettable day tour that dives deep into the heart of Cretan culture through its rich and celebrated culinary traditions. Perfect for food …More

Embark on an unforgettable day tour that dives deep into the heart of Cretan culture through its rich and celebrated culinary traditions. Perfect for food...

9 hours 10 minutes Free Cancellation
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SANTORINI 1 day Guided Excursion with HIGHSPEED from CRETE

Who has never seen the world famous pictures from a turquoise sea, dazzling white houses/churches with Aegean blue roofs on the top of the steep …More

Who has never seen the world famous pictures from a turquoise sea, dazzling white houses/churches with Aegean blue roofs on the top of the steep...

14 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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