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Tours & day trips
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Knossos - Zeus Cave - Old Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory
Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes
7h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 155 reviews
10/10
155 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Crete: Land Rover Safari on Minoan Route
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
9.8 out of 10 with 163 reviews
9.8/10
163 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Heraklion: Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos, & Elounda Tour
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h+
7.4 out of 10 with 9 reviews
7.4/10
9 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Knossos Palace & Historical Heraklion City Tour, with Old Market
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
9.0 out of 10 with 12 reviews
9/10
12 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Heraklion/Crete: Santorini Island Guided Day Trip
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h+
8.8 out of 10 with 77 reviews
8.8/10
77 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Sailing Trip to Dia with Snorkelling, Dining & Sunset Option
Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
4h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 8 reviews
9.8/10
8 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
West Crete Tour from Heraklion: Rethymno-Chania-Kurnas
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
8.6 out of 10 with 45 reviews
8.6/10
45 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Heraklion: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour
Activity duration is 2 days
2d
7.8 out of 10 with 139 reviews
7.8/10
139 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Crete: Spinalonga, Elounda, & Agios Nikolaos Boat Tour & BBQ
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
7.8 out of 10 with 110 reviews
7.8/10
110 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Heraklion: Matala Beach, Hippie Caves & Odigitria Monastery
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
9.4 out of 10 with 10 reviews
9.4/10
10 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private & custom tours
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Crete Uncovered: Your Complete Island Guide
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private Knossos and Heraklion History and Culture City Tour
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Heraklion: Cretan Cooking Lesson with Lunch in Arolithos
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 41 reviews
10/10
41 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kourtaliotiko Gorge Waterfalls and Swimming at Preveli Beach
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Amazing Sunset Jeep Safari Route with Dinner
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 Viator review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
PRIVATE Jeep Safari 4x4 SUNSET (with Dinner) in Mountains CRETE
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Private Tour-Knossos Palace Zeus Cave Olive Oil Mill & Wine
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
10.0 out of 10 with 64 reviews
10/10
64 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Olive Oil Tasting Tour
Activity duration is 1 hour and 20 minutes
1h 20m
10.0 out of 10 with 7 reviews
10/10
7 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Knossos palace private tour (with Transfer from Heraklion)
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Vai Palm Beach & Eastern Crete’s Wonders | Private
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Water activities
See all 44 activitiesHeraklion: Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos, & Elounda Tour
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h+
7.4 out of 10 with 9 reviews
7.4/10
9 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Crete: Spinalonga, Elounda, & Agios Nikolaos Boat Tour & BBQ
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
7.8 out of 10 with 110 reviews
7.8/10
110 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
All-inclusice Catamaran Day Cruise from Hersonissos to Dia Island
Activity duration is 6 hours and 30 minutes
6h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Crete: Day Trip to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h+
9.2 out of 10 with 703 reviews
9.2/10
703 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Heraklion: Sunset Luxury Cruise with Sushi and Open Bar
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
9.6 out of 10 with 8 reviews
9.6/10
8 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Heraklion: Cruise to Balos Lagoon and Chania Old Town
Activity duration is 14 hours and 30 minutes
14h 30m+
9.2 out of 10 with 20 reviews
9.2/10
20 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Heraklion: Dia Catamaran Cruise Mediterranean Meal & Water Fun
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
9.8 out of 10 with 54 reviews
9.8/10
54 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Dia Island: Semi-Private Full Day Sailing Trip with meal
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Heraklion: Samaria Gorge & Agia Roumeli Hiking Day Trip
Activity duration is 15 hours and 30 minutes
15h 30m+
8.6 out of 10 with 8 reviews
8.6/10
8 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Heraklion: Spinalonga and Agios Nikolaos Cruise with Lunch
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h+
8.0 out of 10 with 28 reviews
8/10
28 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Classes & workshops
See all 26 activitiesDia Island: Semi-Private Full Day Sailing Trip with meal
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Heraklion: Cretan Cooking Lesson with Lunch in Arolithos
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 41 reviews
10/10
41 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Crete: Road-trip to Lasithi, Zeus Cave & Olive Mill Farm
Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes
7h 30m+
9.2 out of 10 with 15 reviews
9.2/10
15 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kleanthi Olive Farm: Guided Tour with Local Delicacies Tasting
Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes
1h 15m
10.0 out of 10 with 16 reviews
10/10
16 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Lassithi, Zeus Cave, Olive Mill Farm & Knossos Combo Tour
Activity duration is 10 hours and 30 minutes
10h 30m+
9.0 out of 10 with 18 reviews
9/10
18 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Knossos Palace and Pottery experience. Excursion Safari
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
9.6 out of 10 with 5 reviews
9.6/10
5 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Heraklion: Try Scuba Diving For Beginners (1 dive)
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h+
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Cooking Lesson in Heraclion by Baxes
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 5 reviews
10/10
5 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Heraklion: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners _Beach
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h+
9.4 out of 10 with 153 reviews
9.4/10
153 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Heraklion: Beginner's intro dive w/2 Dives with transfer.
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Holiday & seasonal tours
See all 18 activitiesDia Island: Semi-Private Full Day Sailing Trip with meal
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Heraklion: Dia Island Sunset Boat Tour with Dinner
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 15 reviews
10/10
15 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Heraklion: Horse Ride in the Cretan Mountains
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.8 out of 10 with 102 reviews
9.8/10
102 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Heraklion: Ecobike Sightseeing Tour with Greek Meze
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h+
10.0 out of 10 with 8 reviews
10/10
8 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Heraklion: Chania, Rethymno & Lake Kournas Full Day
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Heraklion: Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos & Plaka Tour
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h+
7.6 out of 10 with 24 reviews
7.6/10
24 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Heraklion: Sunrise Balloon Flight & Sunset Catamaran Cruise
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h+
10.0 out of 10 with 8 reviews
10/10
8 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Crete: Sunset or Morning Quad with Local Products Tasting
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 22 reviews
10/10
22 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Through the Lens of Crete: Knossos, Legends, and Local Life
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Heraklion: Cretan Wine Tasting Tour & Gourmet Lunch
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
10.0 out of 10 with 61 reviews
10/10
61 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
