CRETE · DESTINATION
Crete’s best days out.
The 15 days out that stick with people long after the flight home — the lagoons, the ruins, the gorges and the long Cretan lunches.
Spend a full day in Agios Nikolaos and Elounda, then boat to Spinalonga for a powerful fort story and sea swimming.
Most Popular“Everything was well explained, plenty of time at each destination. coach was lovely.”
Guided boat trip from Agios Nikolaos to Spinalonga, with Mirabello Bay cruise and a swim stop in Kolokitha Bay.
“Love this trip! Can't fault it, was good value and staff were fantastic on board 😀”
Prebook Knossos timed entry from your phone, explore at your pace, and add optional self-guided audio for key Minoan stops.
“Beat the queues by booking online for entry to the Palace, only need to scan a QR code on entry, very simple. Recommend travelling very early as it gets busier the later you wait and more tour buses arrive. Very easily and cheaply accessible from Heraklion by bus, the street has various tourist shops and…”
Guided day trip from Chania to Elafonisi pink sand beach, with air-conditioned coach, gorge views, and protected-water swimming time.
“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…”
Guided Crete day trip from your hotel to Rethimno, Chania and Kournas Lake, with air-conditioned transport and expert guide.
“super day long day out but well worth it chania was so lovely am going back there”
Half-day quad bike safari from Rethymno: off-road trails, shallow water, summit views, coffee stops, and snacks over 4 hours.
“We did this as a family activity on my son’s birthday and had a really fabulous time! It was a lot of fun and very well organised, I would strongly recommend! Jan”
Skip the Knossos ticket line with a licensed guide and explore the Minoan palace’s rooms, myths, courts, and water systems in 90 minutes.
“Our tour guide, Arika, was excellent. She was friendly, professional and very attentive to people on the tour who found the heat and steps challenging. She was most knowledgeable about previous and current historical and archaeological facts and theories and took the time to explain everything to us all clearly, with perfectly spoken English. Whilst…”
8-hour Land Rover safari from Heraklion with off-road mountain scenery, shepherd-cheese stops, Zeus-area sights, and a tavern lunch with wine.
“This is one of the best excursions we did in crete. Yannis was our driver and provided excellent knowledge of cretes history whilst also being friendly and funny. All the places we visited were different and enjoyable, we brought some locally made cheese and the food provided was excellent...top tip is to bring some euros…”
Heraklion to Dia Island sailing with snorkeling gear, unlimited drinks and local wine, and a filling onboard lunch on a small yacht.
“This was an incredible day, my husband and I were celebrating my birthday and this was a wonderful way to spend it.”
Horse ride through Crete’s Finikia mountains near Heraklion, then enjoy a homemade Cretan lunch or dinner with wine on a farm.
“Hosts were great. Great energy and generosity. 10/10 recommend for anyone visiting the area.”
Knossos Palace and Heraklion museum day trip with hotel pickup, an expert guide, and time to wander markets, fountains, and the sea.
“early morning pickup 😴 tour guide very knowledgeable and friendly. day we visited extremely hot, would advise taking sunhat and plenty of sun cream. very interesting trip highly recommend.”
Guided full-day hike through Samariá Gorge from Chania or Rethymno, ending with a swim in Agia Roumeli and a ferry ride.
“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 through Crete’s cliffs, Achlada ghost village, and Fodele. Includes olive oil tasting and guided history.
“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”
Bus and boat day trip to Gramvousa and Balos from Chania/Kalyves, with a Fortress option, swimming time, and lots of sea views.
“Great day out. Scenery is beautiful. Had a great amount of time at both stops. It did take quite a long time to get to Balos on the ferry as the sea was quite choppy. Stella, our guide, was very amicable and funny, and JM very helpful.”
Full-day Elafonissi Pink Sand Beach Tour from Rethymno/Kavros with air-conditioned bus, scenic stops, and 4 hours on pink sand.
“There was a road closure in the morning which meant the coach couldn't reach ya, but they called me and arranged a taxi and it was a smooth process. Very well organised! The guide was lovely and very knowledgeable. Wonderful trip!”
Beaches
Knossos & Ruins
Hiking & Gorges
