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Exploring the Wonders of Crete - Top Tours and Activities

Updated: Apr 4

Crete, the largest Greek island, captivates visitors with its rich history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture. It features archaeological sites like the Palace of Knossos and the Heraklion museum, showcasing its glorious past. The island's lively cities, such as Heraklion, Rethymnon, and Chania, blend modernity with tradition, offering bustling markets and picturesque old towns. Nature lovers can enjoy beautiful beaches like Elafonissi and Balos Lagoon, along with the dramatic Samaria Gorge for hiking. Additionally, Crete's culinary scene boasts fresh local ingredients and traditional dishes, enhanced by the warm hospitality of its people. With diverse experiences for adventurers, history buffs, and food lovers alike, Crete promises an enriching and unforgettable visit.


Disclaimer

Part of the job of a travel agent is to save clients time and money. I looked through hundreds of tours and picked out the best tours to book in various categories that are both the best in quality and price.


Prices listed below are subject to change. Rates are typically discounted for larger groups and children, so use the links provided to see the exact cost for your specific scenario and book what is of interest to you.

The Real Crete

Familiarize yourself with the traditional lifestyle and history that makes up the real Crete. Your tour will start at the Melidoni Cave. Dating back to the Neolithic Period, this area is full of clues into ancient lifestyles. Finally, visit the village of Apostoli. Home to a functioning olive oil factory, you'll learn about the production of olive oil before enjoying lunch at a tavern.


Duration

10 hours

Availability

Sundays at 8:30 am

Price

$39 per person

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Knossos Palace and Heraklion City Day Trip

Visit the Palace of Knossos and the capital of Crete in one day. Explore the archeological site and take in the museum and other wonders of Heraklion.


Duration

10 hours

Availability

Wednesdays at 8:30 am

Price

$27 per person

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Landrover Safari Sunset Tour with Dinner and Drink

Join this Rethymno Sunset Tour for breathtaking views, historic sites, and authentic Cretan cuisine by the river. Enjoy a glass of wine as the sun dips below the horizon.


Duration

6 hours

Availability

Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday at 4 pm

Price

$91 per person

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Samariá Gorge Guided Hike

The hike down Samaria Gorge—a national park and biosphere reserve—is a challenging 10-mile (16 kilometers) journey to the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, making the return journey difficult. This tour descends the gorge with a guide in roughly five to six hours and makes the return journey to the tour bus on a public ferry. Breakfast and admission to the national park are included. Boat tickets and gorge admission are at your own expense.


Duration

12 hours

Availability

Everyday at 6 am

Price

$28 per person

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Elafonisi Full-Day Tour

Spend a relaxing day on the small island of Elafonisi and soak up the sun on a paradise beach in Crete.


Duration

10 hours

Availability

Everyday at 7 am

Price

$29 per person

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Chania Sunset Boat Cruise

Admire the sunset across the Gulf of Chania and watch as the sky is painted an array of colors on this romantic evening boat cruise.


Duration

1 hour

Availability

Everyday at 7:30pm

Price

$13 per person

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Snorkeling Excursion to Discover Sunken Ancient City

A Dorian city, Olous sank below the waves after an earthquake around the second century AD. Today, its remnants form an eerie journey into the past. Just 2–3 feet (50–80 centimeters) below the surface, they’re too shallow for scuba but perfect for snorkeling. Start with a presentation on the site and its history, then travel to Olous and snorkel with a guide in a group no larger than eight.


Duration

2 hours

Availability

Monday - Saturday at 9 am

Price

$60 per person

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Quad Bike Safari

Head up into the mountains of Crete and get back to nature on a half-day Quad Bike safari. Drive through shallow waters and impressive canyons of amazing archaeological structures.


Duration

4 hours

Availability

Monday - Saturday at 9:30 am and 4 pm

Price

$66 per person

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Horse Riding in the Cretan Mountains

Take a trip to the Cretan Mountains as you ride a horse along the paths and hilltops of the mountains. Admire the panoramic view of Giouhtas mountain and Agios Silas village.


Duration

2 hours

Availability

Tuesday - Sunday at 9 am and 6 pm

Price

$65 per person

Private Paragliding

Get the most out of your stay in Crete with a 20 minute paragliding flight. Take your holidays to the next level and fly over the island with a professional instructor. Take in breathtaking views from the coastline to the mountains.


Duration

20 mins

Availability

Everyday at 10:45 am. 12 pm & 1:15 pm

Price

$162 per person

Alternative

Paratriking Experience - $151 per person


Cretan and Greek Dance Lesson at Arolithos

Learn to dance like a Greek at Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village. Enjoy a 2-hour dance lesson that will teach you all the famous dance moves, not to mention a trip to the local Rural History and Folk Craft Museum.


Duration

2 hours

Availability

Everyday at 12:30 pm

Price

$97 per person

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The Delicious Chania Street Food Tour

Get your Crete vacation off to the perfect start as you discover the town of Chania and Cretans’ favorite activity, eating, with a private guide. Sample signatures including Greek coffee, local cheese, raki, Crete’s answer to grappa, and bougatsa, a custard pie with phyllo pastry, then enjoy lunch. You’ll also tour the city highlights, including the lighthouse, the mosque and the Old Venetian Harbor.


Duration

4 hours

Availability

Monday - Saturday at 10 am and 6 pm

Price

$143 per person

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"YAMAS" Estate Wine Tasting

Experience this unique flight of six estate-crafted wines. The wine selection ranges from Cretan indigenous grapes, like Vidiano and Liatiko, to a variety of luscious international reds and whites. Douloufakis winery produces and bottles quality wines made from indigenous and international grape varieties. During your visit here, you can be guided at the facilities of the winery and learn more about the way of wine production. In the tasting room, you can taste wines, discover their features and find out more about the grape varieties and the Cretan vineyards.


Duration

1.5 hours

Availability

Monday - Friday at 12 pm and 2 pm

Price

$30 per person

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Santorini Island Guided Day Trip

Visit the world-famous Santorini island hassle-free with roundtrip transport. Enjoy guided visits to Fira and Oia as well as plenty of free time to explore on your own.


Duration

11 - 15 hours

Availability

Everyday at 7:30 am

Price

$184 per person


Minoans World 3D Museum & 9D Cinema

Step back in time to ancient Minos and immerse yourself in the island’s exciting myths and legends at Minoan’s World Museum and Cinema. With life-sized 3D exhibits, discover the island’s many stories – its rich history and ancient legends – in an interactive and family-friendly way. Then step into the museum’s 9D cinema and thrill at the mythology of Minos, told with a variety of immersive special effects.


Duration

45 mins

Availability

Monday - Saturday at 12 pm - 7 pm

Price

$15 per person

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Watercity Waterpark

Have a day filled with endless fun and water games that will skyrocket your adrenaline. Book your WaterCity admission in advance to enjoy water playgrounds, slides, and a 385-meter lazy river.


Duration

At your leisure

Availability

Everyday from 10 am - 6 pm

Price

$32 per person

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