Top Heraklion Day Trips & Excursions

Q: Which Heraklion Day Trips & Excursions have Instant Confirmation?

Heraklion Day Trips & Excursions with Instant Confirmation include: Heraklion City Tour - Aquarium From Heraklion & Malia: Cretan Folklore Night with Buffet BOAT RENTAL per Hour from Hersonissos Crete Gramvousa Island and Balos Bay Full-Day Tour from Heraklion Heraklion : Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos, Elounda Boat Tour & BBQ View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

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No problem. These Heraklion Day Trips & Excursions include Hotel Pickup: Heraklion City Tour - Aquarium From Heraklion & Malia: Cretan Folklore Night with Buffet BOAT RENTAL per Hour from Hersonissos Crete Gramvousa Island and Balos Bay Full-Day Tour from Heraklion Heraklion : Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos, Elounda Boat Tour & BBQ View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

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

Based on our sales data over the past year, the most popular styles of tours and activities in Heraklion are: Heraklion Tours & Sightseeing Heraklion Attraction Tickets Heraklion Dinner Packages Heraklion Family-friendly Shows Heraklion Food, Wine & Nightlife View all tour styles in Heraklion →

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

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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,...

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

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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...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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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

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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...

2 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Gramvousa Island and Balos Bay Full-Day Tour from Heraklion

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

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Gramvousa Island and Balos Bay Full-Day Tour from Heraklion

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

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Heraklion : Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos, Elounda Boat Tour & BBQ

Discover the seaside village of Elounda and walk amongst history on the island of Spinalonga. Finishing our touring on this much afflicted place, we head …More

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Heraklion : Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos, Elounda Boat Tour & BBQ

Discover the seaside village of Elounda and walk amongst history on the island of Spinalonga. Finishing our touring on this much afflicted place, we head...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Discover one of the most beautiful beaches in Greece on a fantastic cruise to the most western part of Crete. Stop at the island of …More

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Gramvoussa - Balos

Discover one of the most beautiful beaches in Greece on a fantastic cruise to the most western part of Crete. Stop at the island of...

16 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Guided Tour to Knossos Palace & Heraklion

Participate in a guided tour to the Palace of Knossos, the political and ceremonial center of Minoan civilization. The tour continues to the town center …More

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Guided Tour to Knossos Palace & Heraklion

Participate in a guided tour to the Palace of Knossos, the political and ceremonial center of Minoan civilization. The tour continues to the town center...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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South Crete - Matala, Red Beach and caves

After a short drive through the Messara plain you reach Matala. Known for the colony of hippies in the Sixties, where they lived in large …More

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South Crete - Matala, Red Beach and caves

After a short drive through the Messara plain you reach Matala. Known for the colony of hippies in the Sixties, where they lived in large...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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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

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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....

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Crete Elounda and Spinalonga Island Cruise Day Trip

A beautiful day starts from Elounda with your final destination on the Spinalonga Island. Do not miss the opportunity to visit the leper island which …More

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Crete Elounda and Spinalonga Island Cruise Day Trip

A beautiful day starts from Elounda with your final destination on the Spinalonga Island. Do not miss the opportunity to visit the leper island which...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Lasithi Plateau and Zeus Cave Tour from Heraklion

Discover the magic of the Lassithi Plateau, the legendary birthplace of Zeus. Surrounded by mountains and traditional villages, this fertile plain offers stunning scenery and …More

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Lasithi Plateau and Zeus Cave Tour from Heraklion

Discover the magic of the Lassithi Plateau, the legendary birthplace of Zeus. Surrounded by mountains and traditional villages, this fertile plain offers stunning scenery and...

10 to 11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Day Trip to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island

A day trip that combines relaxation and history gives you the chance to visit the highlights of the Northeast part of Crete, where the picturesque …More

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Day Trip to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island

A day trip that combines relaxation and history gives you the chance to visit the highlights of the Northeast part of Crete, where the picturesque...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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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

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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...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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KNOSSOS & HERAKLION CRETE, day professional guided coach tour

The Palace of Knossos is where European civilization began during the era ruled over by the powerful King Minos. This is a place that simply …More

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KNOSSOS & HERAKLION CRETE, day professional guided coach tour

The Palace of Knossos is where European civilization began during the era ruled over by the powerful King Minos. This is a place that simply...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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CHANIA RETHYMNON KOURNAS, full day professional guided coach tour

Our first stop will be a visit to Chania, Crete’s second largest city into the old town within the venetian city walls which is an …More

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CHANIA RETHYMNON KOURNAS, full day professional guided coach tour

Our first stop will be a visit to Chania, Crete’s second largest city into the old town within the venetian city walls which is an...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Explore the most majestic gorge in Europe and get ready to live a unique experience. Follow the route of the ancient river Taras and discover …More

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SAMARIA from Malia-Heraklion

Explore the most majestic gorge in Europe and get ready to live a unique experience. Follow the route of the ancient river Taras and discover...

16 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Cruise to Spinalonga, Kolokytha Bay & Agios Nikolaos with Lunch

Exclusivity: We operate the only tour that starts sail from Agios Nikolaos and gives travellers the joy of cruising across Mirabello Bay for 1 hour! …More

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Cruise to Spinalonga, Kolokytha Bay & Agios Nikolaos with Lunch

Exclusivity: We operate the only tour that starts sail from Agios Nikolaos and gives travellers the joy of cruising across Mirabello Bay for 1 hour!...

9 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Spinalonga - Agios Nikolaos From Heraklion

Originally, Spinalonga was not an island – it was part of the island of Crete. During Venetian occupation the island was carved out of the …More

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Spinalonga - Agios Nikolaos From Heraklion

Originally, Spinalonga was not an island – it was part of the island of Crete. During Venetian occupation the island was carved out of the...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Knossos, Lasithi, Zeus Cave & Olive Mill Farm Combo Tour

Discover the magic of the Lassithi Plateau, the legendary birthplace of Zeus. At 850m above sea level and surrounded by 18 villages, it offers stunning …More

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Knossos, Lasithi, Zeus Cave & Olive Mill Farm Combo Tour

Discover the magic of the Lassithi Plateau, the legendary birthplace of Zeus. At 850m above sea level and surrounded by 18 villages, it offers stunning...

9 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$57

CRETAN EVENING with Show, Dancing, Food and Drinks CRETE

It’s the best way to celebrate Greek Style. In a mountain village we meet friendly Cretan folk who invite us to taste a glass of …More

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CRETAN EVENING with Show, Dancing, Food and Drinks CRETE

It’s the best way to celebrate Greek Style. In a mountain village we meet friendly Cretan folk who invite us to taste a glass of...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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What are the best options for Heraklion Day Trips & Excursions?

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Which Heraklion Day Trips & Excursions have Instant Confirmation?

Which Heraklion Day Trips & Excursions have Free Cancellation?

Heraklion 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 Heraklion Day Trips & Excursions have Hotel Pickup?

Got any more Heraklion trip ideas?

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