Greece · DAY TRIPS IN CRETE
Every trip has one spare day too few. These 12 day trips in Crete justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide over a coffee and get back to the fun part.
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”
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!”
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.”
Rethymno day trip to Kourtaliotiko Gorge waterfalls, Damnoni and Preveli beaches, palm-forest swimming, plus Plakias.
“It was a very beautiful day, very relaxing tour, strongly recommend to do it!”
Rethymno to Santorini in one long, well-paced day, with a fast ferry, guided bus tour, and real time in Oia and Fira.
“We have visited one of the most charming place of the world. The visit started 7.30 in the morning, when we have to be on Rethimno port. We left the car outside the harbour, on the street, no tax. A lady guided us to a line that end by taking the tickets. Be carefull: on this ticket is writen the number of the bus we had to take in Santorini port. We checked in with smart phone, but it is to recomand knowing the name of the tourist company you booked. At 8.00 sharp the quick ferry "Seajet" went to Santorini island. The trip on the sea eas 2,5 hours.…”
11-hour Heraklion to Santorini day trip by highspeed boat, guided bus in Oia and Fira, plus optional volcano visit.
“mal. os escribí mensaje. mi hijo menor sin sitio en bus fue sentado en un escalón. riesgo y peligro. no sé paga para esto. tomaré medidas”
A long A/C day to Gramvousa and Balos: bus to Kissamos, ferry to the islands, Venetian-fortress hike, lagoon swim, sea views.
“It is amazing how beautiful this world is, and Crete is truly stunning! As an honest review, it was a full day — a bit tiring, but absolutely worth it. The day started with the driver picking us up, then we boarded a boat to Balos and Gramvousa (order depends on the weather). On the bus, we had two exceptional guides: very kind, with precise and valuable information about the cities we passed, about Crete, and about the day’s program. After about 3.5 hours we reached Kissamos Port, where we embarked on a rather crowded boat, as several buses of tourists were together. The views, however, were breathtaking, and totally…”
Guided day trip from Heraklion to Matala, with time to swim on the hippie beach and visit the Roman-era caves. About 8 hours.
“het plaatsje Matala, erg leuk. ook erg toeristisch maar dat mag. we hebben lekker gezwommen en gesnorkeld. de grotten was veel van hetzelfde. je kon alleen steeds van buitenaf de grot in, dus niet echt doorlopen. maar binnen toe. reisleidster heeft veel verteld in de bus. was ook leuk. en informatief. goeie buschauffeur”
Day trip from Rethymno to Chania Old Town and Lake Kournas, with Venetian harbour time, wildlife spotting, and optional swim or paddle boat.
“The trip was extremely good, informative guide, comfortable coach and lovely driver, very good value for money, plenty of time at each destination , a lovely day, well worth it.”
8-hour Crete day trip with 4x4 dirt roads, goat farm, pottery and cooking lessons, olive oil tasting, and a Cretan lunch for $108.
“Lovely day. Very nice activities, great scenery, super funny guide - Nico. Definitely an experience I highly recommend.”
A long day on Crete’s northwest coast with Chania’s Venetian harbor, a swim at Lake Kournas, and Rethymno’s old town.
“Super hyggeligt tur, der var styr på det hele ☺️”
Bus day trip from Chania to Elafonisi Island, with White Mountains foothills views, Elos village stop, pink-sand beach, and lagoon wading.
“The guide provided a lot of interesting information about Crete in a fun, engaging way, but provided very little information about Elafonisi. While we liked all of the other information, it would have been helpful to have some guidance on where to go at Elafonisi to avoid the crowds and see nice spots. The coffee stop on the way included a honey store from a local apiary, which was a nice touch, and the lunch spot in Elos was good. The pick-up and drop-off took forever because they stopped at a ton of hotels, but didn't go to the ones downtown Chania because it's more crowded and some streets don't…”
Pick the day first, then pick the boat.
