The 12 Best Full-Day Tours in Crete

1.Full-Day Land Rover Safari from Heraklion with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,351 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $113Our pick

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.”

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2.Full-Day Small-Group Tour in Crete with Zeus Cave Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,099 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $107

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”

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3.Georgioupolis Full-Day Land Rover Safari Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 855 reviews · 8 hours · from $92

4x4 Land Rover safari in Crete from Georgioupolis, Rethymno, and Chania, with Lake Kournas, tastings, off-road White Mountains, and a beach swim.

“This was great value for our money. We got to see small villages, taste olive oil, honey and much more. Additionally, there were an off-road part which our driver, Kostas, managed to traverse with easy. When we were on the south part of Crete, we had a swim and then eat some food (which was included in the price). On the way back, we had a short guided tour in an olive oil factory. Highly recommend this activity, and good value for the price. Thanks!”

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4.Full-Day Trip to Santorini by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 279 reviews · 13 hours · from $243

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.…”

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5.Full-Day Land Rover Safari to Preveli

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 279 reviews · 8 hours · from $110

Full-day Land Rover safari from Rethymno to gorges, Preveli beach swim, Spili fountains, and Cretan lunch with unlimited wine.

“Me and my partner booked this activity not quite knowing what to expect and we honestly had the best time. I cannot fault anything, it was the most perfect day. Our Guide Thermos was exceptional and definitely made the day! He told us so many interesting facts and stories about Crete and each of the villages we were going through. Lots of stops at beautiful locations too, I've never seen scenery like it! The lunch stop was incredible too, was not expecting to have such a delicious meal. If/when i'm back in Crete I will 100% be doing this activity again.”

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6.Full-Day Cretan Wines, Olive Oil, Raki and Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 264 reviews · 8 hours · from $141

Spend a full day tasting Crete at olive groves and mills, a winery with 5 wines, an ancient raki press, and wheel-throw pottery.

“George was an excellent guide for our 7 person tour. All the stops were interesting and fun. The food at the tavern was the best meal we had in Greece. Be ready for raki!”

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7.Knossos Palace & Heraklion Full-Day Tour from Chania Area

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 235 reviews · 9 - 11 hours · from $57

Full-day coach tour from Chania to Knossos and Heraklion, with a guided palace walk, museum time, and free time for lunch and Raki.

“The tour was excellent. The guide, Joanne was very knowledgeable about greek mythology. The guide at the Palace of Knossos, Manouolas led us round the areas of the Palace with very clear descriptions of the site. Overall, the experience of the tour was excellent.”

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8.Heraklion or Ag Nikolaos: Oia & Fira Full-Day Santorini Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 212 reviews · 11 - 13 hours · from $234

Santorini day trip from Heraklion or Agios Nikolaos by catamaran and bus, with Oia views, Fira free time, and optional volcano ride.

“No one has told us that our tour guide will be in Santorini. it was really stressful as we didn't know what to do and have waited around for a long time.”

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9.Knossos Palace & Heraklion Full-Day Tour from Rethymno Areas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 197 reviews · 5 - 10 hours · from $25Best value

Rethymno to Knossos and Heraklion by modern coach. Guided Minoan stories, museum time, and city free hours for about a day.

“Imbros Gorge is outstanding! Was hesitant to book in case it was disappointing but it was phenomenal. Our guide, Ingrid, was wonderful - funny, sincere, kind and full of information. FABULOUS”

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10.Richtis Waterfall Full-Day Tour with Olive Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 188 reviews · 7 hours · from $115

Small-group 4x4 Crete day trip to Richtis Waterfall: swim in the gorge, hike forest trails, enjoy lunch with wine, and taste olives near Elounda.

“Enrico guide was amazing!!!! So many interesting facts he told us about Crete, so friendly, understanding and kids. Wish there’s more guides like him!!! Totally made our trip unforgettable!”

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11.Georgioupolis Area: Full-Day Bus Trip to Elafonisi Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 148 reviews · 11 hours · from $40

Full-day bus trip from Georgioupolis to Elafonisi’s pink shores, with village stops and 3.5 hours to swim and relax.

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12.Private Full-Day Sailing Trip to Dia Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 140 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $695

Private sailing from Heraklion to Dia Island for up to 8, with snorkel gear, fishing, paddleboards, and unlimited drinks.

“Magnifique journée avec un guide très sympathique et professionnel, on a adoré.”

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