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Kourtaliotiko Waterfalls & Preveli Beach Private Safari

Crete is a fascinating island and the region of Rethymno has amazing and diverse sceneries that need to be explored. The Rethymno Tour in Private …More

Chania, Greece

Crete is a fascinating island and the region of Rethymno has amazing and diverse sceneries that need to be explored. The Rethymno Tour in Private...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$631
Preveli Beach & Palm Forest :Full-Day Tour with Lunch Box

Experience the natural beauty of Crete on a guided tour to Preveli's Beach and Palm Forest . Enjoy a swim and soak in the lush …More

Experience the natural beauty of Crete on a guided tour to Preveli's Beach and Palm Forest . Enjoy a swim and soak in the lush...

7 hours 35 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$57
Ecobike-Knossos Palace-Wine tasting-Olive oil tasting

Time Travel with Knossos: Dive into the captivating history of Knossos Palace, immersing yourself in the tales of ancient civilizations that once graced this extraordinary …More

Heraklion, Greece

Time Travel with Knossos: Dive into the captivating history of Knossos Palace, immersing yourself in the tales of ancient civilizations that once graced this extraordinary...

5 to 6 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (10)
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$212
Day trip to Rethymno, Chania & Kournas lake

Get to know the west side of the island in a tour, enjoying a morning bus trip towards the cosmopolitan town of Rethymno, followed by …More

Heraklion, Greece

Get to know the west side of the island in a tour, enjoying a morning bus trip towards the cosmopolitan town of Rethymno, followed by...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$49
Knossos Palace Lasithi Plateau Villages Pottery & Olive Oil Mill

Don't lose time and money looking for a tour in Heraklion that is not going to offer to you, what this tour has to offer. …More

Heraklion, Greece

Don't lose time and money looking for a tour in Heraklion that is not going to offer to you, what this tour has to offer....

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$114
Beach Day - Seitan Limania and Marathi beach.

Immerse yourself in an incredible journey through some of Crete's most beautiful spots with our exclusive tour that combines breathtaking views and relaxing beach time. …More

Chania, Greece

Immerse yourself in an incredible journey through some of Crete's most beautiful spots with our exclusive tour that combines breathtaking views and relaxing beach time....

4 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (8)
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$548
Mountains of Crete 4x4 Tour with Taverna Lunch

Get ready to go off-road on this adrenaline-pumping 4x4 adventure that will take you well and truly off the radar. Explore the more rural parts …More

Heraklion, Greece

Get ready to go off-road on this adrenaline-pumping 4x4 adventure that will take you well and truly off the radar. Explore the more rural parts...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (10)
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$108
Samaria Long Way from Rethymno

Hike through one of the worlds greatest natural wonders. From Omalos at a hight of 1235 m the gorge of Samaria cuts 16 km through …More

Chania, Greece

Hike through one of the worlds greatest natural wonders. From Omalos at a hight of 1235 m the gorge of Samaria cuts 16 km through...

14 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$60
Private Tour to Lasithi Plateau Zeus Cave Pottery & Olive Mill

A tour of the Lasithi Plateau can be a wonderful way to experience the natural beauty and culture of this region. The Lasithi Plateau is …More

A tour of the Lasithi Plateau can be a wonderful way to experience the natural beauty and culture of this region. The Lasithi Plateau is...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$681
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 …More

Heraklion, Greece

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
Private-Chania+Rethimnon Old Towns-Kournas Lake-From Heraklion

Embark on this Private Full Day Tour to explore West Crete . We will start our day by enjoying an iced coffee in Agia Pelagia …More

Heraklion, Greece

Embark on this Private Full Day Tour to explore West Crete . We will start our day by enjoying an iced coffee in Agia Pelagia...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$131
Heart of Crete a mountain adventure

The Meaning of This Journey This experience is more than a tour. It is an immersion into: • Minoan spirituality • Sacred landscapes • Stories …More

Heraklion, Greece

The Meaning of This Journey This experience is more than a tour. It is an immersion into: • Minoan spirituality • Sacred landscapes • Stories...

6 to 7 hours Free Cancellation
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$1,703
Private Winery Tour with Olive Oil, Honey & Raki Distillery Visit

Enjoy a private, luxury experience exploring Crete’s authentic flavors on a carefully designed gastronomic journey through vineyards, olive groves, and traditional villages. Visit family-run producers …More

Enjoy a private, luxury experience exploring Crete’s authentic flavors on a carefully designed gastronomic journey through vineyards, olive groves, and traditional villages. Visit family-run producers...

4 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (4)
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$98
Chania Private Tour To Elafonissi and Falasarna

Escape in Crete’s amazing beaches of Elafonissi and Falasarna, swim in the crystal waters, explore traditional villages and enjoy an amazing meal in one of …More

Escape in Crete’s amazing beaches of Elafonissi and Falasarna, swim in the crystal waters, explore traditional villages and enjoy an amazing meal in one of...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.5 (2)
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$148
Crete: Private Safari to Balos Lagoon with Panoramic Views

Enjoy a private safari-style journey to Balos Lagoon in a comfortable off-road vehicle with a private escort-driver. Travel through northwestern Crete, passing through Kissamos and …More

Chania, Greece

Enjoy a private safari-style journey to Balos Lagoon in a comfortable off-road vehicle with a private escort-driver. Travel through northwestern Crete, passing through Kissamos and...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.5 (2)
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$126
Gramvousa Island and Balos Bay Full-Day Tour from Chania

Discover the westernmost tip of Crete on a scenic bus and boat trip to Gramvousa Island and Balos Bay. Dip your toes in the soft …More

Chania, Greece

Discover the westernmost tip of Crete on a scenic bus and boat trip to Gramvousa Island and Balos Bay. Dip your toes in the soft...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
3.9 (36)
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$23
Knossos Museum and Heraklion tour from Rethymno

Knossos, the center of Minoan civilization and the capital of Minoan Crete is worth a visit. Knossos was the prosperous Minoan Capital and the residence …More

Chania, Greece

Knossos, the center of Minoan civilization and the capital of Minoan Crete is worth a visit. Knossos was the prosperous Minoan Capital and the residence...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$45
Private Wine Tour at Peza Valley - 2 Wineries and Lunch at Peza

This exclusive private wine tour is a journey through the heart of Crete’s wine country, blending elegance, authenticity, and local tradition. You’ll visit two family-owned …More

Heraklion, Greece

This exclusive private wine tour is a journey through the heart of Crete’s wine country, blending elegance, authenticity, and local tradition. You’ll visit two family-owned...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (5)
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$119
Elafonisi Beach Shore Trip from Chania/Souda: Crete's Pink Wonder

Step into our air-conditioned minivan for a journey to Elafonisi Beach, a stunning destination in Europe, famous for its pink coral sand and crystal-clear waters. …More

Chania, Greece

Step into our air-conditioned minivan for a journey to Elafonisi Beach, a stunning destination in Europe, famous for its pink coral sand and crystal-clear waters....

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.2 (12)
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$106
BOAT RENTAL per Hour from Hersonissos Crete

PRICE IS PER BOAT: That is why you book only as 1 adult. The minibus picks you up outside your hotel and takes you to …More

Heraklion, Greece

PRICE IS PER BOAT: That is why you book only as 1 adult. The minibus picks you up outside your hotel and takes you to...

2 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$34

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