CRETE
Crete’s best days out.
The 15 most popular evening experiences on Crete — what each day actually involves, what it costs, and the operator running it.
3-hour Agia Pelagia quad ride with a driving lesson, Achlada stop, olive oil tasting, and a sunset view over Heraklion.
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Sunset on a wooden pirate boat in Rethymno. 1 hour on Captain Hook with a beer or soft drink and views of Fortezza and the lighthouse.
“We really enjoyed the sunset cruise, it was a lovely way to see the beautiful town of Rethymno from other angle and see it come to life at night as well as seeing the iconic points such as the lighthouse and fortress up close. Would definitely recommend!”
Crete evening quad safari with hotel transfer: olive oil tasting, Sisi and Vrachasi villages, monastery stop, and sunset views.
“It was just fun! The guide was super nice and funny!”
Land Rover safari in Crete: mountain villages, raki and olive-oil tastings, sunset prosecco, and a taverna dinner with unlimited wine.
“This is the most amazing experience we’ve had this holiday. If you’re stuck on things to do I would 100% recommend this trip. Firstly our guide was amazing, very funny and ensured we know everything happening. If you’re scared of heights I recommend drinking enough raki to get you through it😂. Amazing trip! Amazing guide!”
Sail from Heraklion to Dia Island on a small yacht for snorkeling, cedar-tree walks, and time in a quiet Saint George bay.
“It was a great experience, a lovely way to be in the sea and enjoy a swim and some drinks. The sunset was AMAZING, and so was the appearance of a beautiful pink moon. At first, everyone was a bit shy, but after we all had a swim, we started chatting and we all had…”
Heraklion to Dia island catamaran at sunset with snorkeling, paddleboarding, Greek food and drinks, plus a small group feel.
“BEing well taken care of and lots of fund and interesting! well recommended to go ! why wait?”
Sunset Jeep tour in Crete with mitato shepherd stop, Aposelemis Dam views, prosecco, and a BBQ dinner with wine and pickup.
“Going off road up the mountain, the sunset experience and the enthusiasm of the driver. The driver wanted to make it an exciting experience for all and he planned what music was most suitable for the occasion”
5-hour catamaran from Kolymvari with dinner and unlimited drinks, snorkeling and SUP, plus a sunset sail near Agioi Theodoroi in Crete.
“The trip was very fun, informative, entertaining and tasty! The ocean views are so beautiful and the crew were amazing! Would highly recommend this activity”
Evening Quad Safari in Crete with coastal riding, Skotino Cave, village off-road, olive oil and rakokazano stops, plus a 360° sunset.
“This was an amazing experience, we got picked up on time from our hotel, demo for quads excellent and wow the trip was great from start to finish, particular highlights were the off road experience,views from the top of the mountain and the brilliant tour of olive oil production …. We laughed throughout the 3+…”
Sail from Heraklion to Dia for snorkel time, a filling onboard lunch, and an optional sunset ride back. Pickup options available.
“This was an excellent sailing experience. The 45ft sailboat was outstanding, as were the crew and captain. The lunch was terrific and the day to Dia exceeded all our expectations. Highly recommend this excursion. Our only regret, is that we did not have time to do the sunset sail.”
Sunset craft beer and Greek food walk through Chania Old Port with 6 beer tastings, a full lunch, and a Lighthouse sunset finish.
“I was the only one who booked for this particular night, and the tour still happened! It was such a pleasure strolling through the streets of Old Town Chania with Marie Claire and her business partner whom she brought along for the evening! I learned so much about beer, Chania, Crete, food, where to shop,…”
Chania sunset walk with sommelier-led wine tasting, 3-course organic dinner, sheep-milk ice cream, and raki shots for $163.
“what a fantastic experience, felt so relaxed and enjoyed every moment, the food was incredible, the wine was delicious and our tour guide was funny, informative and was super helpful highlighting places to visit around the island for the rest of our stay, would definitely recommend, definitely worth every penny. Thank you again Rhys &…”
Rethymno sunset catamaran with Prosecco, sushi, and an open bar. SUP, snorkeling gear, Wi‑Fi, and a pink flamingo finish.
“Amazing evening with great captain, great snacks, great views. Would recommend doing this here because of the great service.”
Off-road mountain sunset in Crete with a small group, sparkling wine and fruit, tastings, and a long traditional dinner.
“Fabulous trip up into the mountains with Costas. Tasting at a small village store and then a visit to the goats was entertaining but the highlight was the sunset! Followed by a great feast and dancing. Our guide Costas was driver, guide, photographer and comedian! A great experience in Crete.”
A 4 PM quad safari from Heraklion with beginner ATV training, chapel views, an olive oil factory visit, Sissi break, off-road thrills, and BBQ.
“We had the best time doing this. The staff were all amazing and really made the experience perfect. I totally recommend to anyone”
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