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Full-Day Knossos Palace - Lasithi Plateau - Cave of Zeus

Experience this private tour that combines world-famous landmarks with jaw-dropping natural beauty. Enjoy maximum comfort and safety while being provided with everything you need to …More

Heraklion, Greece

Experience this private tour that combines world-famous landmarks with jaw-dropping natural beauty. Enjoy maximum comfort and safety while being provided with everything you need to...

8 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (182)
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$119
The 7 Villages of Apokoronas Tour – Explore East Chania Mainland

Embark on a distinctive journey through the picturesque Cretan villages, where the natural landscapes and cultural heritage will leave you awe-inspired... This tour explores the …More

Chania, Greece

Embark on a distinctive journey through the picturesque Cretan villages, where the natural landscapes and cultural heritage will leave you awe-inspired... This tour explores the...

8 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (197)
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$131
Private Balos Lagoon & Falassarna Beach: A Premium Day Trip

Explore Balos Lagoon and Falassarna on an 8-hour private tour from Chania, with your own driver and an air-conditioned vehicle. Travel overland along the Gramvousa …More

Explore Balos Lagoon and Falassarna on an 8-hour private tour from Chania, with your own driver and an air-conditioned vehicle. Travel overland along the Gramvousa...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (105)
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$85
Quad Safari: Off-Road Day Tour with Dinner & Transfers

Quad Safari Tour Feel the adrenaline throughout our Quad Safari! Explore the Cretan nature with Dynamic Off–Road and breathtaking views! Feeding wild goats, hiking to …More

Heraklion, Greece

Quad Safari Tour Feel the adrenaline throughout our Quad Safari! Explore the Cretan nature with Dynamic Off–Road and breathtaking views! Feeding wild goats, hiking to...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (480)
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$72
Cretan Safari – 4x4 Adventure to Preveli Beach with Lunch

Experience a safari adventure in a Land Rover Defender or Mercedes 4x4 Vito accompanied by a qualified driver and guide. Discover all the hidden and …More

Chania, Greece

Experience a safari adventure in a Land Rover Defender or Mercedes 4x4 Vito accompanied by a qualified driver and guide. Discover all the hidden and...

7 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (542)
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$108
Balos & Gramvousa: Cruise with Meals, Drinks & Transfer

Our luxury catamaran is your floating paradise: spacious, elegant and built for comfort, with sunbeds, shaded lounges and open decks. A cheerful onboard entertainer keeps …More

Chania, Greece

Our luxury catamaran is your floating paradise: spacious, elegant and built for comfort, with sunbeds, shaded lounges and open decks. A cheerful onboard entertainer keeps...

7 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (225)
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$178
Safari Club: Preveli route from Rethymno with Lunch Swimming

Get ready for a unique experience with 4x4 vehicles. Join this 8-hour trip through the beautiful Cretan wilderness, high into the mountains. The perfect way …More

Chania, Greece

Get ready for a unique experience with 4x4 vehicles. Join this 8-hour trip through the beautiful Cretan wilderness, high into the mountains. The perfect way...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (187)
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$99
Safari Club: Katharo Route Tour from Agios Nikolaos

Spend 8-hours exploring the central part of Crete with two different plateaus, mythology, and lots of fun and interesting informations about Crete and the local …More

Heraklion, Greece

Spend 8-hours exploring the central part of Crete with two different plateaus, mythology, and lots of fun and interesting informations about Crete and the local...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (198)
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$99
Wine & Olive Oil Tour with Lunch - Semi Private Safari Tour

Live a unique experience on a Semi Private tour, up to 6 guests/vehicle-guide with lunch. Only local guides, driving 7 seater Luxury 4wd, full A/C, …More

Chania, Greece

Live a unique experience on a Semi Private tour, up to 6 guests/vehicle-guide with lunch. Only local guides, driving 7 seater Luxury 4wd, full A/C,...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (150)
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$171
Richtis Waterfall, History, Azoria, OliveTasting, NorthCoast

Experience one of Eastern Crete’s most spectacular natural wonders on this exclusive Land Rover safari. Hike through lush gorge landscapes to the impressive 20-meter Richti …More

Agios Nikolaos, Greece

Experience one of Eastern Crete’s most spectacular natural wonders on this exclusive Land Rover safari. Hike through lush gorge landscapes to the impressive 20-meter Richti...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (64)
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$113
WWII – The Battle of Crete Day Tour

Acquire in-depth knowledge about the pivotal Battle of Crete, a significant theater of World War II. Explore the essential locations where the battle unfolded and …More

Acquire in-depth knowledge about the pivotal Battle of Crete, a significant theater of World War II. Explore the essential locations where the battle unfolded and...

7 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (112)
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$109
Balos and Gramvousa Luxury Catamaran Sailing Cruise from Kissamos

Your journey begins at Kissamos Port on a semi-private cruise aboard a stylish catamaran. Enjoy espresso, tea, water, soft drinks and a fresh breakfast bowl. …More

Your journey begins at Kissamos Port on a semi-private cruise aboard a stylish catamaran. Enjoy espresso, tea, water, soft drinks and a fresh breakfast bowl....

7 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (176)
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$224
Crete: Private Culinary Journey Wine, Olive Oil & Cretan Lunch

Experience the authentic flavors of Crete on an **exclusive private tour for 4–7 guests**. Visit a family-owned olive grove, taste premium Cretan olive oils, and …More

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Heraklion, Greece

Experience the authentic flavors of Crete on an **exclusive private tour for 4–7 guests**. Visit a family-owned olive grove, taste premium Cretan olive oils, and...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (37)
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$123
PRIVATE-Knossos Palace-Zeus Cave-Olive Oil Tasting-Old Villages

Join us on this full day PRIVATE TOUR or book the SMALL GROUP TOUR OPTION to explore the Real Side of Crete together away from …More

Agios Nikolaos, Greece

Join us on this full day PRIVATE TOUR or book the SMALL GROUP TOUR OPTION to explore the Real Side of Crete together away from...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (87)
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$131
Samaria Gorge Hiking from Chania with Professional Hiking Guide

Get ready for an unforgettable journey through one of Europe’s longest and most breathtaking gorges! This is a full-day hiking adventure, ideal for nature lovers …More

Chania, Greece

Get ready for an unforgettable journey through one of Europe’s longest and most breathtaking gorges! This is a full-day hiking adventure, ideal for nature lovers...

14 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.6 (349)
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$49
From Rethymno Private Day Tour Knossos-Lassithi Plateau

Have the chance to enjoy this private tour of Crete, which includes Knossos palace, the archeological museum and the Lasithi Plateau.. This tour combines history …More

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Adelianos Kampos, Greece

Have the chance to enjoy this private tour of Crete, which includes Knossos palace, the archeological museum and the Lasithi Plateau.. This tour combines history...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (30)
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$571
Private half-day tour Winery-Olive oil factory-Kournas lake

Have the opportunity to visit the only fresh water natural lake in the island of Crete, and relax by having a coffee break in a …More

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Chania, Greece

Have the opportunity to visit the only fresh water natural lake in the island of Crete, and relax by having a coffee break in a...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (49)
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$457
Private Boat Trip Kissamos Balos (price per group - up to 10 people)

Discover Crete and its surrounding islands. Experience the Mediterranean sea, just like us Greeks! We are a group of experienced skippers who joined together in …More

Chania, Greece

Discover Crete and its surrounding islands. Experience the Mediterranean sea, just like us Greeks! We are a group of experienced skippers who joined together in...

3 to 6 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (134)
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$746
From Rethymno Private Tour to Spili Kourtaliotiko Kalypso Beach

This full-day private trip from Rethymno takes you deep into the South, far from the crowds. Start your journey with Spili, a peaceful village nestled …More

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Adelianos Kampos, Greece

This full-day private trip from Rethymno takes you deep into the South, far from the crowds. Start your journey with Spili, a peaceful village nestled...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (21)
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$514
Sarakina Gorge, Kritza, Oliveoil Tasting, Mountains, South Coast

Definitely one of our best off road-experience in Crete. Explore the mountains, forests and the gorge, enjoy the view & off roading in the inlands of …More

Agios Nikolaos, Greece

Definitely one of our best off road-experience in Crete. Explore the mountains, forests and the gorge, enjoy the view & off roading in the inlands of...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (86)
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$113

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