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Tours & day trips
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Chania/Rethymno: Balos & Gramvousa With Pickup & Boat Ticket
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h+
8.4 out of 10 with 161 reviews
8.4/10
161 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Chania: Elafonisi Pink Sand Beach Day Trip - Elos Stop
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
8.8 out of 10 with 44 reviews
8.8/10
44 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Crete: Spinalonga, Elounda, & Agios Nikolaos Boat Tour & BBQ
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
8.0 out of 10 with 112 reviews
8/10
112 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rethymno/Chania: Preveli Beach and Kourtaliotiko Gorge Tour
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h+
9.0 out of 10 with 122 reviews
9/10
122 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Rethymno/Kavros: Elafonissi Pink Sand Beach Tour
Activity duration is 11 hours
11h
9.4 out of 10 with 255 reviews
9.4/10
255 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 10 reviews
7.4/10
10 GetYourGuide 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 144 reviews
7.8/10
144 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Off-Road: Lake Kournas, Waterfalls, Gorges & Palm Beach Forest
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Georgioupolis Full-Day Land Rover Safari Experience
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
9.8 out of 10 with 238 reviews
9.8/10
238 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Cheese and Wine Tasting Tour From Chania
Activity duration is 7 hours
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
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
8.8 out of 10 with 95 reviews
8.8/10
95 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Full-Day Knossos Palace - Lasithi Plateau - Cave of Zeus
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
10.0 out of 10 with 56 reviews
10/10
56 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Marathi: Private Boat Rental
Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
4h 30m+
9.4 out of 10 with 3 reviews
9.4/10
3 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
BOAT RENTAL per Hour from Hersonissos Crete
Activity duration is 8 hours
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
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 68 reviews
10/10
68 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Chania/Rethymno: Samaria Gorge Easy Way
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h+
6.6 out of 10 with 7 reviews
6.6/10
7 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Traditional Olive Grove and Dragon Fruit Farm Tour
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 8 reviews
9.8/10
8 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Explore Chania's Old Town through the eyes of a local
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.6 out of 10 with 16 reviews
9.6/10
16 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Crete Uncovered: Your Complete Island Guide
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private Day Trip to Rethymno City and Argyroupoli Waterfalls
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Adventure & outdoor
See all 308 activitiesGeorgioupolis Full-Day Land Rover Safari Experience
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
9.8 out of 10 with 238 reviews
9.8/10
238 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Chania: Balos Lagoon 4x4 Jeep Safari from Kissamos
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 26 reviews
10/10
26 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Chania: Samaria Gorge Full-Day Tour With Mountain Guide
Activity duration is 14 hours
14h
8.4 out of 10 with 26 reviews
8.4/10
26 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Rethymno: Samariá Gorge Full-Day Hike
Activity duration is 12 hours
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
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
Crete: Land Rover Safari on Minoan Route
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
9.8 out of 10 with 166 reviews
9.8/10
166 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
Hersonissos: Luxury Sunset Catamaran Cruise Sushi & Open Bar
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 12 reviews
9.8/10
12 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Heraklion Areas:Rethymno,Chania & Lake Kournas Full-Day Tour
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
8.6 out of 10 with 15 reviews
8.6/10
15 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Crete: Samaria Gorge Hike
Activity duration is 17 hours
17h
9.0 out of 10 with 74 reviews
9/10
74 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Holiday & seasonal tours
See all 103 activitiesRethymno/Chania: Preveli Beach and Kourtaliotiko Gorge Tour
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h+
9.0 out of 10 with 122 reviews
9/10
122 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Limeniskos: Gramvousa and Balos Speedboat Tour with Drinks
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Chania: Authentic Cooking Class in the White Mountains
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
9.8 out of 10 with 251 reviews
9.8/10
251 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Elafonisi Island Day Tour by Bus From Rethymno
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
9.2 out of 10 with 15 reviews
9.2/10
15 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Chania: Balos Lagoon & Gramvousa Boat Trip with Ticket
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
9.4 out of 10 with 56 reviews
9.4/10
56 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Chania: Sunset Boat Cruise with Guide
Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes
1h 15m
9.8 out of 10 with 262 reviews
9.8/10
262 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 27 reviews
10/10
27 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Crete's Pink Wonder: Elafonisi Beach Trip from Chania/ Souda
Activity duration is 6 hours and 30 minutes
6h 30m
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
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
Classes & workshops
See all 99 activitiesChania: Authentic Cooking Class in the White Mountains
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
9.8 out of 10 with 251 reviews
9.8/10
251 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Balos & Gramvousa Catamaran Trip: Meals, Drinks & Transfer
Activity duration is 6 hours and 30 minutes
6h 30m+
9.6 out of 10 with 24 reviews
9.6/10
24 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Lasithi, Zeus Cave, Olive Mill Farm & Knossos Combo Tour
Activity duration is 10 hours and 30 minutes
10h 30m+
9.2 out of 10 with 21 reviews
9.2/10
21 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Souda: Luxury Catamaran Cruise with Sushi & Open Bar
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m+
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Chania: Authentic Cooking Class
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 31 reviews
10/10
31 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Chania Area: Cooking Class at a Farm in Stylos Village
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
10/10
3 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Elafonisi Sunset Catamaran Cruise: Sushi, Drinks, Transfer
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m+
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Chania Sourdough Bread Class - Olive Oil Tasting
Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
4h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 5 reviews
10/10
5 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
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
Popular places to visit
Balos Beach
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
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.
Chania Central Market
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Chania Central Market during your trip to Chania. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in this quaint area.
