Top Crete Day Trips & Excursions

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Crete Day Trips & Excursions with Instant Confirmation include: 5Hour Safari Tour in Crete(Heraklion)with Quad,Jeep,Buggy & Lunch Knossos - Zeus Cave - Old Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory Knossos & Lasithi Plateau: Zeus Cave, Villages, Olive Oil Tour Zeus Cave, Lassithi Plateau, Olive Oil Factory, Kritza, Pottery Crete Wine and Olive Oil Tour View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

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Based on our sales data over the past year, the most popular styles of tours and activities in Crete are: Crete Tours & Sightseeing Crete Luxury & Special Occasions Crete Luxury Tours Crete Outdoor Activities Crete Bus & Minivan Tours View all tour styles in Crete →

When you’re staying on Crete, don’t miss out on a chance to visit Santorini. This day trip makes it easy to check out the famously …More

Heraklion, Greece

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Santorini - The pearl of the Aegean

When you’re staying on Crete, don’t miss out on a chance to visit Santorini. This day trip makes it easy to check out the famously...

10 to 15 hours Free Cancellation

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$228

Knossos Palace and Your Custom Adventure

We begin our journey at Knossos Palace, the ancient kingdom of the mighty King Minos, where legends of the Minotaur and the labyrinth come to …More

Heraklion, Greece

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Knossos Palace and Your Custom Adventure

We begin our journey at Knossos Palace, the ancient kingdom of the mighty King Minos, where legends of the Minotaur and the labyrinth come to...

4 to 6 hours Free Cancellation

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$445

Private Cruise to Balos and Gramvousa from Falassarna

Starting the trip our ride to Balos will last 30min. We will stop at the turquoise waters spending as much time as you want. The …More

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Private Cruise to Balos and Gramvousa from Falassarna

Starting the trip our ride to Balos will last 30min. We will stop at the turquoise waters spending as much time as you want. The...

6 hours Free Cancellation

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$999

Knossos Palace and Heraklion City Guided Tour from Chania

This private guided tour from Chania to Knossos Palace & Heraklion City lets you explore the ancient Minoan Civilization: Trust our licensed professional tour guide …More

Chania, Greece

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Knossos Palace and Heraklion City Guided Tour from Chania

This private guided tour from Chania to Knossos Palace & Heraklion City lets you explore the ancient Minoan Civilization: Trust our licensed professional tour guide...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$874

Chania Villages of Apokoronas and Aptera Site Private Guided Tour

This private full-day tour shows you the real, unexplored Crete! Explore the ancient archaeological site of Aptera, wander around the Roman ruins, explore the marvels …More

Chania, Greece

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Chania Villages of Apokoronas and Aptera Site Private Guided Tour

This private full-day tour shows you the real, unexplored Crete! Explore the ancient archaeological site of Aptera, wander around the Roman ruins, explore the marvels...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$102

Akrotiri Escape: Monastery, Seitan Limania & Zorbas Beach Swim

Avoid the hassle of arranging transport and planning multiple stops across Crete’s Akrotiri Peninsula on your own. This private half-day tour—with convenient pickup from your …More

Chania, Greece

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Akrotiri Escape: Monastery, Seitan Limania & Zorbas Beach Swim

Avoid the hassle of arranging transport and planning multiple stops across Crete’s Akrotiri Peninsula on your own. This private half-day tour—with convenient pickup from your...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$482

Through this route we will visit the area of the breathtaking Asterousia Mountains. We start driving through the route of the vineyards of Crete. Famous …More

Agios Nikolaos, Greece

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Full-Day Private Tour in Matala Crete

Through this route we will visit the area of the breathtaking Asterousia Mountains. We start driving through the route of the vineyards of Crete. Famous...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$738

Tour at East Crete, Spinalonga, Traditional Villages, Churches

Book an amazing tour in the East of Crete to visit Agios Nikolaos, a small town with a picturesque harbor, home to one of the …More

Heraklion, Greece

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Tour at East Crete, Spinalonga, Traditional Villages, Churches

Book an amazing tour in the East of Crete to visit Agios Nikolaos, a small town with a picturesque harbor, home to one of the...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered

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$161

LASSITHI & KNOSSOS CRETE, full day professional guided coach tour

Our first stop is the Monastery of Kera. It is dedicated to Virgin Mary; it is run by nuns and is locally known as Little …More

Heraklion, Greece

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LASSITHI & KNOSSOS CRETE, full day professional guided coach tour

Our first stop is the Monastery of Kera. It is dedicated to Virgin Mary; it is run by nuns and is locally known as Little...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$62

Olive Oil Cosmetic Factory- Spinalonga - Elounda - Agios Nikolaos

Say goodbye to the tourist trail and hello to a world of organic produce when you book this private door-to-door food tour of Crete’s less-visited …More

Heraklion, Greece

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Olive Oil Cosmetic Factory- Spinalonga - Elounda - Agios Nikolaos

Say goodbye to the tourist trail and hello to a world of organic produce when you book this private door-to-door food tour of Crete’s less-visited...

7 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$138

Visit the valley of the 1000 Windmills and get all the secret information’s of the Cretan people. Visit a traditional mountain village and a typical …More

Heraklion, Greece

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On the trail of the Greek Mythology

Visit the valley of the 1000 Windmills and get all the secret information’s of the Cretan people. Visit a traditional mountain village and a typical...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$111

Private Cruise Tour in Kissamos to Balos and Gramvousa with snack

Combine two stunning destinations of Chania in a day cruise on your own convenience. Visit Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa island departing from Kissamos Port with …More

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Private Cruise Tour in Kissamos to Balos and Gramvousa with snack

Combine two stunning destinations of Chania in a day cruise on your own convenience. Visit Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa island departing from Kissamos Port with...

6 hours Free Cancellation

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$735

Private Psiloritis The mountain of Gods & Cooking Lesson

This is a private tour. Experience Crete from a unique perspective on this all-day Land Rover safari, combining mythology, culture, and authentic local flavors. Begin …More

Heraklion, Greece

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Private Psiloritis The mountain of Gods & Cooking Lesson

This is a private tour. Experience Crete from a unique perspective on this all-day Land Rover safari, combining mythology, culture, and authentic local flavors. Begin...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$574

Elafonisi Beach – Private Experience with Custom Stops

Escape the typical group tour and experience Elafonisi your way. This is a fully private day, designed around you. We head straight to Elafonisi early, …More

Chania, Greece

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Elafonisi Beach – Private Experience with Custom Stops

Escape the typical group tour and experience Elafonisi your way. This is a fully private day, designed around you. We head straight to Elafonisi early,...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$459

From Rethymno Private Tour: Chania-Holy Trinity-Olive oil factory

Discover the secrets of Crete’s liquid gold with a guided visit to a traditional olive oil factory and learn about the fascinating process of olive …More

Adelianos Kampos, Greece

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From Rethymno Private Tour: Chania-Holy Trinity-Olive oil factory

Discover the secrets of Crete’s liquid gold with a guided visit to a traditional olive oil factory and learn about the fascinating process of olive...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$511

Samaria Gorge- the long way, from Chania

The gorge of Samaria is the gem of the White Mountains; hidden in the south part of the Chania district, it is the biggest gorge …More

Chania, Greece

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Samaria Gorge- the long way, from Chania

The gorge of Samaria is the gem of the White Mountains; hidden in the south part of the Chania district, it is the biggest gorge...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$46

Best of Heraklion (Knossos & Arch. Museum with City Tour)

Private Tour and Skip the line ticket. Step beyond the surface of Crete’s capital and discover the stories that have shaped a civilization. For locals, …More

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Best of Heraklion (Knossos & Arch. Museum with City Tour)

Private Tour and Skip the line ticket. Step beyond the surface of Crete’s capital and discover the stories that have shaped a civilization. For locals,...

6 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$284

Chania and Rethymnon, both with rich historical backgrounds and unique architectural charm, offer visitors an enchanting experience in Crete. From wandering through narrow streets and …More

Heraklion, Greece

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Extraordinary Gems of West Crete

Chania and Rethymnon, both with rich historical backgrounds and unique architectural charm, offer visitors an enchanting experience in Crete. From wandering through narrow streets and...

8 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered

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$624

Skip the Line-Archaeol Museum/Knossos Palace-Private Guided Tour

Enjoy this tour to explore Knossos Palace and Archaeological Museum of Heraklion with a licensed tour guide. Immerse yourself in the captivating history of Crete …More

Heraklion, Greece

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Skip the Line-Archaeol Museum/Knossos Palace-Private Guided Tour

Enjoy this tour to explore Knossos Palace and Archaeological Museum of Heraklion with a licensed tour guide. Immerse yourself in the captivating history of Crete...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$681

Private - Knossos Palace Zeus Cave&Olive Oil Mill from Rethymno

Explore these most visited sites in Crete, Knossos Palace and Lasithi Plateau in this private tour. Explore the Palace of Knossos - Located just outside …More

Heraklion, Greece

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Private - Knossos Palace Zeus Cave&Olive Oil Mill from Rethymno

Explore these most visited sites in Crete, Knossos Palace and Lasithi Plateau in this private tour. Explore the Palace of Knossos - Located just outside...

9 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$738

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