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Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in Crete (Updated 2026)

Crete, Greece
Safari Club: Minoan Route with Lunch

Join this 8-hour guided excursion through the Cretan mountains and discover the wonders of the Minoan Route. Stop at historic sites including an ancient Roman aqueduct …More

Join this 8-hour guided excursion through the Cretan mountains and discover the wonders of the Minoan Route. Stop at historic sites including an ancient Roman aqueduct...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$98
Troy Dinner-Show

A dinner-show for all the family! Heroes, Gods and Goddesses of the most famous event of Greek Mythology will come alive in front of your …More

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Troy Dinner-Show

A dinner-show for all the family! Heroes, Gods and Goddesses of the most famous event of Greek Mythology will come alive in front of your...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$40
From Chania:Elafonissi Beach Day Trip, Elos, Honey & Wine Tasting

Discover the beauty of western Crete on a comfortable day trip from Chania. Travel in a modern, fully air-conditioned coach with a professional driver and …More

Discover the beauty of western Crete on a comfortable day trip from Chania. Travel in a modern, fully air-conditioned coach with a professional driver and...

8 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$32
Knossos Palace: Self-Guided Audio Tour on your Phone (without ticket)

Enjoy a hassle-free visit to Knossos Palace, one of the oldest and luxurious palaces in the world, provided by a skip-the-line ticket that comes with …More

Enjoy a hassle-free visit to Knossos Palace, one of the oldest and luxurious palaces in the world, provided by a skip-the-line ticket that comes with...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$14
Knossos Palace Skip-the-Line Ticket (Shared Tour Group)

Join our small group tour and experience Knossos — now a UNESCO World Heritage Site — where history and myth intertwine. The palace’s labyrinth-like layout …More

Join our small group tour and experience Knossos — now a UNESCO World Heritage Site — where history and myth intertwine. The palace’s labyrinth-like layout...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$91
Brewery Visit

Our brewery is one of the few organised open breweries in Greece. Visitors can take a glimpse on the production area any time, while our …More

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Brewery Visit

Our brewery is one of the few organised open breweries in Greece. Visitors can take a glimpse on the production area any time, while our...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$6
Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour in Heraklion

Explore Heraklion city on your pace using or hop on hop off busses with our combo 2 lines 48 hours ticket. See the city’s famous …More

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Explore Heraklion city on your pace using or hop on hop off busses with our combo 2 lines 48 hours ticket. See the city’s famous...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$23
The Real Cretan Cooking Experience in Chania

Join us and live an incredible journey through the Cretan cuisine and culture... Tour Highlights • Introduction and welcome drink • Cooking class of traditional …More

Join us and live an incredible journey through the Cretan cuisine and culture... Tour Highlights • Introduction and welcome drink • Cooking class of traditional...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$126
Knossos - Zeus Cave - Old Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory

* Embark on this full day small group Tour or choose the Private Option so we can show you the real side of Crete . …More

* Embark on this full day small group Tour or choose the Private Option so we can show you the real side of Crete ....

7 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$131
Sailing Trip to Dia with Snorkeling, Dining & Sunset Option

Sail to Dia Island: A Boutique Yacht Experience in Paradise Sun, blue waters, and good food—these are the things that define Greece, and Crete in …More

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Sail to Dia Island: A Boutique Yacht Experience in Paradise Sun, blue waters, and good food—these are the things that define Greece, and Crete in...

4 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$121
Full-Day Small-Group Tour in Crete with Zeus Cave Visit

INTO THE PATHS OF THE GODS Discovery to the traditional life of Crete and visiting the cave of Zeus! Start by visiting to a traditional …More

INTO THE PATHS OF THE GODS Discovery to the traditional life of Crete and visiting the cave of Zeus! Start by visiting to a traditional...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (978)
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$96
5Hour Safari Tour in Crete(Heraklion)with Quad,Jeep,Buggy & Lunch

Discover another Crete with professional and informative drivers. They will tell you about mythology, history, and anecdotes from their island. The Creta Safari excursion will …More

Discover another Crete with professional and informative drivers. They will tell you about mythology, history, and anecdotes from their island. The Creta Safari excursion will...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$102
Agia Pelagia Quad Safari to Discover the Authentic Crete

After several years of working in tourism, we wanted to do something different. We wanted to create something personal, something that takes place in small …More

After several years of working in tourism, we wanted to do something different. We wanted to create something personal, something that takes place in small...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (684)
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$98
Luxury Catamaran Cruise All-Inclusive & OnBoard Chef | Top Rated!

Experience Crete on the top-rated, most luxurious catamaran with EOS Yachts. An exclusive cruise to mythical Dia island featuring a freshly prepared fine dining Mediterranean …More

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Experience Crete on the top-rated, most luxurious catamaran with EOS Yachts. An exclusive cruise to mythical Dia island featuring a freshly prepared fine dining Mediterranean...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$137
Crete Wine and Olive Oil Tour

Wine tour to a family winery, an olive oil factory and magnificent places to admire the nature’ s miracle… …More

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Wine tour to a family winery, an olive oil factory and magnificent places to admire the nature’ s miracle…...

6 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (296)
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$144
Crete Jeep Safari to the south coast

Enjoy a driving experience to the off the beaten track places, experience the spectacular views and the excitement of travelling off-road. Stop for swimming at …More

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Enjoy a driving experience to the off the beaten track places, experience the spectacular views and the excitement of travelling off-road. Stop for swimming at...

8 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (116)
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$92
Half-Day Rethymno Quad Safari

Head up to the mountains and into the wild Cretan nature on this half-day quad safari. You will travel through shallow waters and through impressive gorges featuring …More

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Head up to the mountains and into the wild Cretan nature on this half-day quad safari. You will travel through shallow waters and through impressive gorges featuring...

4 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (356)
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$69
Half-Day Small-Group Boat Safari in Crete

(9:00-12:00). (13:00-16:00). (17:00-20:00) Without Skipper(Only Tour Safety Guide). No licenses needed. Boats available for safari exploration that can accommodate from 1 to 5 people. The …More

(9:00-12:00). (13:00-16:00). (17:00-20:00) Without Skipper(Only Tour Safety Guide). No licenses needed. Boats available for safari exploration that can accommodate from 1 to 5 people. The...

3 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$171
Rent a Boat for a Day in Kalives,Chania

Be a captain for a day!! Rent one of our 5 meters boat with 30hp engine and start exploring the east side of Chania. …More

Be a captain for a day!! Rent one of our 5 meters boat with 30hp engine and start exploring the east side of Chania....

4 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (27)
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$172
Quad/Buggy Safari from Platanias of Chania

Join us for an unforgettable quad safari adventure through the stunning landscapes of Crete! Our safari offers a unique opportunity to explore the island's diverse …More

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Join us for an unforgettable quad safari adventure through the stunning landscapes of Crete! Our safari offers a unique opportunity to explore the island's diverse...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (113)
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$78
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