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Chania/Rethymno: Balos & Gramvousa With Pickup & Boat Ticket
8.6 out of 10 with 176 reviews
8.6/10
176 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

From Chania: Elafonisi Pink Sand Beach Day Trip & Elos Stop
10h
8.8 out of 10 with 50 reviews
8.8/10
50 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Rethymno/Chania: Preveli Beach and Kourtaliotiko Gorge Tour
10h+
9.0 out of 10 with 123 reviews
9/10
123 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Crete: Spinalonga, Elounda, & Agios Nikolaos Boat Tour & BBQ
10h
8.0 out of 10 with 112 reviews
8/10
112 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

From Rethymno/Kavros: Elafonissi Pink Sand Beach Tour
11h
9.4 out of 10 with 256 reviews
9.4/10
256 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Heraklion: Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos, & Elounda Tour
6h+
7.6 out of 10 with 11 reviews
7.6/10
11 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Chania: Balos Lagoon Off-road 4x4 Jeep Safari from Kissamos
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 30 reviews
10/10
30 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Balos & Gramvousa Catamaran Trip: Meals, Drinks & Transfer
6h 30m+
9.8 out of 10 with 50 reviews
9.8/10
50 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Heraklion: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour
2d
7.8 out of 10 with 144 reviews
7.8/10
144 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Cheese and Wine Tasting Tour From Chania
7h
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
10/10
4 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private & custom tours
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Spinalonga Boat Trip from Elounda Port
2h
8.8 out of 10 with 95 reviews
8.8/10
95 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Marathi: Private Boat Rental
4h 30m+
9.4 out of 10 with 3 reviews
9.4/10
3 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
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Full-Day Knossos Palace - Lasithi Plateau - Cave of Zeus
10h
10.0 out of 10 with 56 reviews
10/10
56 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
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From Chania/Rethymno: Samaria Gorge Easy Way
9h+
7.0 out of 10 with 8 reviews
7/10
8 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
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per adult*
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BOAT RENTAL per Hour from Hersonissos Crete
8h
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
10/10
3 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

The Delicious Chania Street Food Tour
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 68 reviews
10/10
68 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Explore Chania's Old Town through the eyes of a local
3h
9.6 out of 10 with 16 reviews
9.6/10
16 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Heraklion: Dia Island Luxury Sailing Trip with Meal & Drinks
5h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 72 reviews
10/10
72 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Traditional Olive Grove and Dragon Fruit Farm Tour
1h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 10 reviews
9.8/10
10 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Private Shore Tour: Kournas Lake & Rethymno Old Town
8h 30m
includes taxes & fees
per adult
History & culture
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Crete: Spinalonga, Elounda, & Agios Nikolaos Boat Tour & BBQ
10h
8.0 out of 10 with 112 reviews
8/10
112 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Heraklion: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour
2d
7.8 out of 10 with 144 reviews
7.8/10
144 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Georgioupolis Full-Day Land Rover Safari Experience
8h
9.8 out of 10 with 244 reviews
9.8/10
244 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

From Rethymno: Knossos Palace and Heraklion Guided Tour
10h
9.6 out of 10 with 57 reviews
9.6/10
57 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Knossos Palace & Historical Heraklion City Tour, with Old Market
7h
9.0 out of 10 with 12 reviews
9/10
12 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

From Chania: Boat Trip to Lazaretta Island with Swim Stop
1h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 38 reviews
10/10
38 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Spinalonga & Agios Nikolaos from Heraklion region
10h
8.6 out of 10 with 14 reviews
8.6/10
14 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Road-trip to Lasithi, Zeus Cave, Vidiani, Krasi & Olive Mill Farm
11h
8.4 out of 10 with 11 reviews
8.4/10
11 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Chania: Sunset Boat Cruise with Guide
1h 15m
9.8 out of 10 with 265 reviews
9.8/10
265 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Crete: Lassithi Plateau, Zeus Cave & Kera Monastery Tour
10h
7.8 out of 10 with 41 reviews
7.8/10
41 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Adventure & outdoor
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Chania: Balos Lagoon Off-road 4x4 Jeep Safari from Kissamos
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 30 reviews
10/10
30 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Georgioupolis Full-Day Land Rover Safari Experience
8h
9.8 out of 10 with 244 reviews
9.8/10
244 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

From Chania: Samaria Gorge Full-Day Tour With Mountain Guide
14h
8.4 out of 10 with 27 reviews
8.4/10
27 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

From Rethymno: Samariá Gorge Full-Day Hike
12h
8.4 out of 10 with 5 reviews
8.4/10
5 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Heraklion: Dia Catamaran Cruise Mediterranean Meal & Water Fun
5h
9.8 out of 10 with 54 reviews
9.8/10
54 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Crete: Samaria Gorge Hike
17h
9.0 out of 10 with 74 reviews
9/10
74 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Crete: Land Rover Safari on Minoan Route
8h
9.8 out of 10 with 168 reviews
9.8/10
168 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

All-inclusice Catamaran Day Cruise from Hersonissos to Dia Island
6h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Hersonissos: Luxury Sunset Catamaran Cruise Sushi & Open Bar
3h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 12 reviews
9.8/10
12 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Crete: Sunset or Morning Quad with Local Products Tasting
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 28 reviews
10/10
28 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
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Classes & workshops
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Balos & Gramvousa Catamaran Trip: Meals, Drinks & Transfer
6h 30m+
9.8 out of 10 with 50 reviews
9.8/10
50 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Souda: Luxury Catamaran Cruise with Sushi & Open Bar
3h 30m+
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Elafonisi Sunset Catamaran Cruise: Sushi, Drinks, Transfer
3h 30m+
8.8 out of 10 with 3 reviews
8.8/10
3 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Chania: Authentic Cooking Class in the White Mountains
6h
9.8 out of 10 with 256 reviews
9.8/10
256 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Chania: Authentic Cooking Class
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 34 reviews
10/10
34 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Lasithi, Zeus Cave, Olive Mill Farm & Knossos Combo Tour
10h 30m+
9.2 out of 10 with 21 reviews
9.2/10
21 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Chania Area: Cooking Class at a Farm in Stylos Village
5h
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
10/10
4 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Crete: Road-trip to Lasithi, Zeus Cave & Olive Mill Farm
7h 30m+
9.2 out of 10 with 15 reviews
9.2/10
15 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Kissamos: Catamaran Balos Sunset Cruise with Sushi & Drinks
3h 30m+
6.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
6/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Chania Old Port: All-inclusive Catamaran Trip Agioi Theodori
6h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 5 reviews
10/10
5 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Popular places to visit

Balos Beach
5/5(16 reviews)
Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at Balos Beach, a popular beach in Kissamos. Wander the seaside in this relaxing area.

Stalis Beach
5/5(1 review)
Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at Stalis Beach, a popular beach in Stalida. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
