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Top Day Trips from Crete (Updated November 2026)

Crete, Greece
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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From Heraklion & Malia: Cretan Folklore Night with Buffet

Experience a night dedicated to music, dancing, and tasty local food during this Cretan folklore night in Karouzana, a traditional village near Heraklion. Sip on …More

Experience a night dedicated to music, dancing, and tasty local food during this Cretan folklore night in Karouzana, a traditional village near Heraklion. Sip on...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Heraklion & Knossos Guided Tour from Chania

Visit the most popular attraction of the island of Crete, the famous archeological site of Knossos, the capital of King Minos! In this half day …More

Visit the most popular attraction of the island of Crete, the famous archeological site of Knossos, the capital of King Minos! In this half day...

9 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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Knossos Palace & Lassithi Plateau Zeus Cave, Villages & Monastery

Moving inland toward the Lassithi Plateau, you will discover Crete’s iconic windmills, fertile fields, and traditional villages that preserve the charm of another era. In …More

Moving inland toward the Lassithi Plateau, you will discover Crete’s iconic windmills, fertile fields, and traditional villages that preserve the charm of another era. In...

10 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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From Chania: Elafonisi & Elos Village + Free Beach Umbrella

Escape to Elafonisi’s pink sand beach from Chania. Swim in crystal-clear waters, visit the traditional village of Elos, and enjoy complimentary use of a beach …More

Escape to Elafonisi’s pink sand beach from Chania. Swim in crystal-clear waters, visit the traditional village of Elos, and enjoy complimentary use of a beach...

9 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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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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$131
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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Rethymnon:Day Trip to Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos and Elounda

Discover the highlights of Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos and Elounda on this multi-stop trip from Rethymnon. See Spinalonga Island, the Lake of Voulismeni, and more. Meet …More

Discover the highlights of Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos and Elounda on this multi-stop trip from Rethymnon. See Spinalonga Island, the Lake of Voulismeni, and more. Meet...

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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Elafonisi Day Tour from Rethymno

A Natura 2000 protected area, Elafonisi is one of the most unique places in Greece. Full of dunes with sand lilies and junipers, sand alternating …More

A Natura 2000 protected area, Elafonisi is one of the most unique places in Greece. Full of dunes with sand lilies and junipers, sand alternating...

9 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$46
Full-Day Beginner's Hiking Route Tour to Samaria Gorge

If you are tired of walking but want photos for you Insta-followers, If you do not I feel like walking today but want to admire …More

If you are tired of walking but want photos for you Insta-followers, If you do not I feel like walking today but want to admire...

14 to 15 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Heraklion Self-Guided Audio Tour

Immerse yourself in Heraklion's captivating history with complete freedom to explore at your own rhythm, discovering centuries-old secrets that traditional tours simply can't offer. Our …More

Immerse yourself in Heraklion's captivating history with complete freedom to explore at your own rhythm, discovering centuries-old secrets that traditional tours simply can't offer. Our...

3 to 9 hours
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Full-Day Trip to Santorini island by Boat from Ag.Nikolaos Elounda with Transfer

Experience the beauty and romance of Santorini on a day trip from Crete. Start from Ag Nikolaos and sail from the Port of Heraklion, and …More

Experience the beauty and romance of Santorini on a day trip from Crete. Start from Ag Nikolaos and sail from the Port of Heraklion, and...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Guided Tour in Rethymno with Arkadi Monastery and Margarites

We start our tour driving to our first stop Margarites, a small traditional village located in the prefecture of Rethymno and known for its unique …More

We start our tour driving to our first stop Margarites, a small traditional village located in the prefecture of Rethymno and known for its unique...

9 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Balos Lagoon Private Tour with Wine Tasting and Seafood Lunch

This tour combines three of Crete’s greatest pleasures — crystal-clear waters, fine wine, and fresh seafood — in one seamless, private experience. You’ll travel in a …More

This tour combines three of Crete’s greatest pleasures — crystal-clear waters, fine wine, and fresh seafood — in one seamless, private experience. You’ll travel in a...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Heraklion City Tour - Aquarium

A different excursion for those who want to experience the island’s everyday life. You start to get to know the city of Heraklion. The Byzantium, …More

A different excursion for those who want to experience the island’s everyday life. You start to get to know the city of Heraklion. The Byzantium,...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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