Greece · CRETE TOURS
Crete is four hours end to end, so the base you sleep in decides the day you can have. These 15 cover the Samaria trek, the Balos and Elafonisi boats, Knossos and Spinalonga, priced and paired to where you are staying.
Guided day trip to Agios Nikolaos and Elounda, then a boat visit to Spinalonga Island, with lake time and a swim stop.
“everything was superb can not fault thanks very much”
Cruise from Agios Nikolaos to Spinalonga with a swim stop in Kolokitha Bay. Guided history, great boat comfort, and easy timing.
“Brilliant boat trip to Spinalonga. great facilities and overall made for a great day out! I would highly recommend.”
Skip the long Knossos ticket line with a phone e-ticket for your time slot, then explore Minoan palace ruins at your pace.
“With AC Vacations, a fully guided tour pickup and entry The guide is an outstanding man And did an EXCELLENT job.”
Guided day trip from Chania to Elafonisi, pink sand beach time, clear waters for swimming, Topolia Gorge views, hotel transfers.
“It was a really nice day! We started with a walk to a cave and some refreshments. We then went to Elafonissi, which was beautiful! It was hot, so bring sunscreen, hats, etc. however we were given more than enough time to enjoy and there are some snack shops as well. On the way back we went to a nice little restaurant for lunch and the staff were very hospitable. Overall very happy with the experience and would highly recommend!”
Full-day boat trip from Chania to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Island, with hiking to the Venetian castle, swimming, and easy pickup.
“Best trip in the whole island. From beginning with the pick up , friendly guide and driver. The whole trip was amazing and I highly recommend when visiting Crete !”
Guided day trip across west Crete: Rethimno old town, Chania harbor, and Kournas Lake with pickup, transport, and a multilingual guide.
“Excellent day trip , our guide Michael was really helpful. would have liked a bit more time in Rethimo and the lake, as they were both beautiful places.”
Half-day quad bike safari from Rethymno with Maroulas off-road riding, shallow water, mountain views, coffee stops, and Prassies snacks.
“This was super fun! A ride up into the high mountains around Rethymno. Our guide was nice and kept a good eye to make sure everyone was OK. Biggest tip is to buy the buffs they sell for 2 bucks. There is a lot of dirt along the way and the people that didn't have them were having a hard time.”
Sail from Heraklion to Dia Island by luxury yacht with snorkeling and included lunch and drinks on shared trips, plus easy alternatives.
“A very choppy crossing to the island. Very well handled by the skipper though The boat was comfortable and safety was well looked after Food was very good. Would have been nice to have beer as an option perhaps Time went very quickly”
Skip Knossos Palace lines with a licensed small-group walk, priority entry, and myth-meets-archaeology storytelling in 1.5 hours from Heraklion.
“Catherine was a great guide, creating a great impression of the Minoan culture. She was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about her subject matter. She managed the group really well, made sure we were in shade when she wanted to explain something at length, and checked with us whether we understood her descriptions. We loved this tour and would recommend to others.”
Off-road Land Rover safari from Heraklion to Cretan villages, Lassithi Plateau views, and Zeus country, with a real tavern lunch and wine.
“We had Kostos as a guide. Great personality and knowledgeable. Riding up the mountainside was great, stop for snacks in a small village, see goats and sheep, and stop for lunch. Well worth the day. One con was that Kostos missed several key potholes; his driving was too good for the road.”
Ride Finikia mountains on gentle horses, then enjoy Cretan lunch or dinner with homemade wine near Zeus myths, in 4.5 hours.
“It was great. The hosts were kind and also funny. Making you feel confortable especially if you are a beginner like us who never even rode a horse before. The lunch was amazing. Much better than many restaurants you could go to in Crete, fresh and tasty. Overall an exceptional experience for our first taste of riding a horse.”
Crete day trip: guided Knossos Palace plus Heraklion Archaeological Museum, market and Venetian sights, with hotel pickup.
“A very good day trip. The tour guide's enthusiasm for Crete's history was infectious”
Crete 4WD small-group day trip: Potamies farm, Lasithi windmills, optional Cave of Zeus, pickup, and wood-oven lunch.
“Excellent fun day! Highly recommend this experience. If you have back problems wouldn’t recommend as it can get a little rough but great fun. Unfortunately the cave was closed for maintenance but this didn’t ruin the day as they had an alternative activity that was good fun. Great way to see hidden gems”
Guided Samaria Gorge hike from Chania or Rethymno: Iron Gates cliffs, 16 km descent, Agia Roumeli swim, and ferry to Sougia.
“Great trip and the Gorge was well worth a visit. The path can be a little challenging but it is very easy to navigate.”
Quad safari from Agia Pelagia to Achlada, olive mill tasting, ghost village walk, and Fodele orange village in Crete.
“lovely to see parts of crete that you don’t normally see on holiday. great tour guides. the ghost village was very interesting and fodele village was beautiful”
Pick the day first, then pick the boat.
