Top Crete Day Trips & Excursions

Q: I need a ride! Which Crete Day Trips & Excursions have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These Crete Day Trips & Excursions include Hotel Pickup: Crete Nature Kournas lake Argyroupoli &Georgioupoli from Rethymno Gramvousa Island & Balos Bay Full-Day Tour from Rethymno English & German guide Gramvousa Island and Balos Bay Full-Day Tour from Chania Preveli Beach and Plakias Full-Day Trip From Rethymno Full-Day Trip to Chania from Rethymno View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

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Q: What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in Crete?

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 →

Chania WW2 Private Tour Battle of Crete, Battlefields and Bunkers

Follow our Professional Historian Tour Guide, Apostolis Panigirakis, on a tour of World War 2, the Battle of Crete, and the exploration of rare abandoned …More

Chania, Greece

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Chania WW2 Private Tour Battle of Crete, Battlefields and Bunkers

Follow our Professional Historian Tour Guide, Apostolis Panigirakis, on a tour of World War 2, the Battle of Crete, and the exploration of rare abandoned...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$125

Dia Island Catamaran Sail with Meal, Cocktails & Water activities

Set sail on a premium catamaran (Lagoon 450F) from Heraklion’s Old Venetian Port and embark on a luxurious journey to the Stunning Dia. After about …More

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Dia Island Catamaran Sail with Meal, Cocktails & Water activities

Set sail on a premium catamaran (Lagoon 450F) from Heraklion’s Old Venetian Port and embark on a luxurious journey to the Stunning Dia. After about...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$125

Small Group Tour to Zeus Cave Lasithi Plateau Pottery&Olive Mill

This tour to Knossos Palace and Lasithi Plateau is a small group tour and you'll have time to explore the region of Lasithi Plateau and …More

Heraklion, Greece

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Small Group Tour to Zeus Cave Lasithi Plateau Pottery&Olive Mill

This tour to Knossos Palace and Lasithi Plateau is a small group tour and you'll have time to explore the region of Lasithi Plateau and...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$126

Spinalonga Island Day Trip with Lunch and Entrance fee included

Spinalonga differently, you would like to get to know Spinalonga from a different side and to go deeper into the history of the island? Travel …More

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Spinalonga Island Day Trip with Lunch and Entrance fee included

Spinalonga differently, you would like to get to know Spinalonga from a different side and to go deeper into the history of the island? Travel...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$126

Small Group Sailing Cruise from Agios Nikolaos in Mirabello Bay

Departing from the Marina of Agios Nikolaos, our journey promises a semi-private escape filled with delightful socializing and shared experiences. It begins with relaxation or …More

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Small Group Sailing Cruise from Agios Nikolaos in Mirabello Bay

Departing from the Marina of Agios Nikolaos, our journey promises a semi-private escape filled with delightful socializing and shared experiences. It begins with relaxation or...

6 hours Free Cancellation

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Cultural tours - Agios Nikolaos - Tours in villages

Discover villages, monasteries, panoramic views and timeless traditions of Crete on a guided tour. If you want to explore Agios Nik. area, learn about the …More

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Cultural tours - Agios Nikolaos - Tours in villages

Discover villages, monasteries, panoramic views and timeless traditions of Crete on a guided tour. If you want to explore Agios Nik. area, learn about the...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$126

Small Group Tour to Archaeological Sites of Gortyna and Phaistos

Meet with your guide at the terminal of Cretan Spiti Travel at 08.30, we drive to Gortyna, the Roman capital of Crete and Cyrenaica which …More

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Small Group Tour to Archaeological Sites of Gortyna and Phaistos

Meet with your guide at the terminal of Cretan Spiti Travel at 08.30, we drive to Gortyna, the Roman capital of Crete and Cyrenaica which...

8 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$126

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

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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...

9 hours 30 minutes 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

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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...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered

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$131

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

Heraklion, Greece

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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 ....

7 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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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

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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...

8 hours Free Cancellation

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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

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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...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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PRIVATE-Zeus’ Birthplace - Knossos-Olive oil Factory-Old Villages

Visit a olive oil factory where we learn all about olive oil production and we get to taste different kind of olive oil . Visit …More

Agios Nikolaos, Greece

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PRIVATE-Zeus’ Birthplace - Knossos-Olive oil Factory-Old Villages

Visit a olive oil factory where we learn all about olive oil production and we get to taste different kind of olive oil . Visit...

8 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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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

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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...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Private Tour-Knossos Palace Zeus Cave Pottery Olive Mill & Wine

Experience the best of Crete in one unforgettable day, combining history, nature, Cretan food and authentic local life. Begin with a visit to the famous …More

Heraklion, Greece

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Private Tour-Knossos Palace Zeus Cave Pottery Olive Mill & Wine

Experience the best of Crete in one unforgettable day, combining history, nature, Cretan food and authentic local life. Begin with a visit to the famous...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Discover the hidden treasures of East Chania mainland and visit unique places. Taste the local delicacies and learn everything about the Cretan products. Learn about …More

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Food Tasting Tour of Chania Villages

Discover the hidden treasures of East Chania mainland and visit unique places. Taste the local delicacies and learn everything about the Cretan products. Learn about...

6 hours Free Cancellation

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LUXURY Jeep Safari WRANGLER CRETE (also for CRUISE SHIPS)

You are the whole day, with your local guide, inside the countryside of Crete. The roads are almost all off road, the chance to see …More

Heraklion, Greece

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LUXURY Jeep Safari WRANGLER CRETE (also for CRUISE SHIPS)

You are the whole day, with your local guide, inside the countryside of Crete. The roads are almost all off road, the chance to see...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Full-Day Private Tour in Elafonisi Pink Beach

Elafonisi is a peninsula that is often divided into two parts by water, creating the illusion of being its own separate island. It boasts distinctive …More

Chania, Greece

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Full-Day Private Tour in Elafonisi Pink Beach

Elafonisi is a peninsula that is often divided into two parts by water, creating the illusion of being its own separate island. It boasts distinctive...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered

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From Kissamos Balos And Gramvousa Speedboat Cruise with Drinks

Explore the exotic Balos Lagoon and the mesmerizing Gramvousa Island on board the most prestigious Rib boat in Crete. Our journey begins from Kissamos Port. …More

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From Kissamos Balos And Gramvousa Speedboat Cruise with Drinks

Explore the exotic Balos Lagoon and the mesmerizing Gramvousa Island on board the most prestigious Rib boat in Crete. Our journey begins from Kissamos Port....

5 hours Free Cancellation

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PRIVATE Walking Tour with Lunch and Wine Tasting by a Sommelier

Explore Chania Old Town Little Secrets and live as a local, on a private tour with a local host. Taste traditional Cretan products during your …More

Chania, Greece

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PRIVATE Walking Tour with Lunch and Wine Tasting by a Sommelier

Explore Chania Old Town Little Secrets and live as a local, on a private tour with a local host. Taste traditional Cretan products during your...

4 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Which Crete Day Trips & Excursions have Free Cancellation?

Crete Day Trips & Excursions with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

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I need a ride! Which Crete Day Trips & Excursions have Hotel Pickup?

Got any more Crete trip ideas?

What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in Crete?