CRETE
Crete’s best days out.
The 15 most popular dining experiences on Crete — what each day actually involves, what it costs, and the operator running it.
Horse ride through Crete’s Finikia mountains near Heraklion, then enjoy a homemade Cretan lunch or dinner with wine on a farm.
Most Popular“It’s was a very good experience. The hosts (and the horses) were very kind and friendly, the dinner was good too! Very perfect! My first horseriding couldn’t be better. Thank you. Sex on the beach 😉😉”
Land Rover safari in Crete: mountain villages, raki and olive-oil tastings, sunset prosecco, and a taverna dinner with unlimited wine.
“Mike was a brilliant guide, we enjoyed all of his knowledge and the goats were a lovely surprise! Would highly recommend 🙂”
5-hour catamaran from Kolymvari with dinner and unlimited drinks, snorkeling and SUP, plus a sunset sail near Agioi Theodoroi in Crete.
“We have just got back from a fantastic trip on one of the DanEri catamarans. Beautiful boat/yacht, friendly staff who done everything they could to make our trip enjoyable and great food with lots of wine, beer and soft drinks. Lots of spots to sit and relax, really clean and comfortable. We had a good…”
Cruise from Heraklion to Dia Island on a luxury catamaran with dinner, Cretan wine, swimming, snorkeling, SUP, and sunset views.
“The boat is very clean and comfortable, Dia bay is extremely amazing place for swimming and snorkelling. The hospitality on board was on the top level! I would recommend it to all 😍”
Sail from Heraklion to Dia for snorkel time, a filling onboard lunch, and an optional sunset ride back. Pickup options available.
“It was just beautiful. From pickup to drop-off, everything just worked out. The shuttle was very punctual, even a little early at the hotel, so we could start on time at the harbor. Alexandra and Markos were warm and inviting. They explained everything well and took care of everything we needed. The sailing trip was…”
Troy Dinner-Show in Heraklion brings Greek myths to life with an interactive dinner, phone-guided games, and a full family-style stage spectacle.
“A very interesting show. Definitely not what I was expecting but not bad. It seemed there were a couple that carried the show for everyone I felt. Good show all together.”
Stroll Karouzanos village, enjoy a Mediterranean buffet with unlimited wine, and watch Cretan dance in a 3-8 hour outing.
“Was disappointed in the food! It was pasta and potatoes mostly and not greek dishes as promised. There was tzatziki and greek salad but everything else basic and boring not greek. The dancing was ok but not as good as the other village i went to. They had guests get up on stage but the…”
Alar Dinner-Show in Heraklion pairs an included aperitif and dinner with a cabaret-circus performance, with optional hotel transfer.
“Fantastic show, highly recommended ND definitely one not to miss. Fabulous night, they are so talented.”
Chania sunset walk with sommelier-led wine tasting, 3-course organic dinner, sheep-milk ice cream, and raki shots for $163.
“We were fortunate to be the only ones on the tour so we got a real personal service from Andonis. He was super knowledgeable about local history, and had a real passion for food and the produce of the region. He also gave us some excellent restaurant recommendations. If you’re thinking of this tour I’d…”
Private sunset sailing to Dia Island from Heraklion with snorkeling, fishing gear, a big Mediterranean meal, and unlimited drinks.
“We had an incredible time with both Georges. We laughed, learned about some Greek history, gorgeous food and made some lovely friends. George x2 were friendly and professional. The sunset cruise was relaxing and a great experience. We would recommend - Sue and Anna”
Alar Spectacular in Hersonissos pairs a glamour dress code with a high-tech dinner show, aerial acts, lasers, and DJ energy.
“What a fantastic evenings entertainment! The staff were wonderful- very friendly, welcoming and attentive. The food was good quality and there was plenty of it. The performances were high energy, extremely skilled and lots of fun. Our favourite parts were the aerial performances but the whole show was fantastically put together and I highly recommend.”
Wine and food in Crete’s Zourida Gorge, with eight Greek wines and an eight-course Cretan feast in a small group.
“Absolutely incredible evening at the Secret Gorge restaurant! Honestly we floated on happiness all night surrounded by stunning nature and in the company of 10 other fabulous travellers! Joseph and his family welcomed us to genuine warm Cretan hospitality and treated us to the BEST authentic local Cretan dishes and local wines! The entire dining…”
A Cretan folklore night in Karouzana with hotel pickup, a buffet dinner and wine, and a live dance show plus a chance to learn steps.
“Le lieu et le spectacle très sympa, par contre la nourriture moyenne… quelques plats typique mais pas que, dommage.”
Afternoon catamaran from Chania with snorkeling, SUP, onboard Mediterranean dinner, unlimited drinks, and a sunset return.
“Fantastic! The crew and boat were amazing. The dinner was one of the best meals that we had on a 17 day trip via Paris, France, Athens, Greece, Naxos, Santorini and Chiana. We were so impressed by how she prepared that type of meal in the galley kitchen onboard. Keep up the great work and…”
Chania folklore dance dinner in Crete with pickup, Cretan dishes, wine, live music, and dancing. Fun 4–5 hour cultural night.
“I brought 21 women to this activity and we had a great time. They accommodated our schedule and were so easy to work with. The food was excellent and we enjoyed the music and the dance performance. It was especially fun dancing! This is a great experience that I highly recommend.”
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