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Best Full-Day Tours In Crete

Crete’s best days out.

The 15 most popular full-day tours on Crete — what each day actually involves, what it costs, and the operator running it.

15 Best Full-Day Tours In Crete

From Chania: Full-Day Samaria Gorge Trek Excursion & Guide

From Chania: Full-Day Samaria Gorge Trek Excursion & Guide - Omalos breakfast: fuel up before the canyon

1From Chania: Full-Day Samaria Gorge Trek Excursion & Guide

Trek Europe’s longest gorge from Chania, guided and well-paced, then unwind in Agia Roumeli with ferry views back to Sougia.

Most Popular★ 4.6

“Sara was an excellent host and very thoroughly explained everything we needed to know prior to arriving at the gorge. The bus does stop at a cafe before entering the gorge so you will have an opportunity to get a sando or snack bars. Sara’s instructions were very clear and easy to follow & she…”

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From Rethymno: Samaria Gorge Full-Day Trek, Pickup & Guide

From Rethymno: Samaria Gorge Full-Day Trek, Pickup & Guide - Samaria Gorge National Park: 18 km of Rocky Terrain With a Big Payoff

2From Rethymno: Samaria Gorge Full-Day Trek, Pickup & Guide

From Rethymno to Samaria Gorge and back. Hike with a trilingual guide, swim in Agia Roumeli, then ferry to Sfakia.

★ 4.5

“The trip was amazing. It was well organised and executed. We were picked up from the location provided by the operator exactly on time. On the way we listened to explanations from our guide Pia. She was very precise and attended to every point. The hike itself was great. The gorge is beautiful and worth…”

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Full-Day Land Rover Safari from Heraklion with Lunch

Full-Day Land Rover Safari from Heraklion with Lunch - Dikteon Cave area and the Zeus myth headline

3Full-Day Land Rover Safari from Heraklion with Lunch

8-hour Land Rover safari from Heraklion with off-road mountain scenery, shepherd-cheese stops, Zeus-area sights, and a tavern lunch with wine.

★ 5.0

“We had the best time on our safari, with your guide Kostas! He was SO funny, kind, and knowledgeable about anything and everything! Kostas made the trip the highlight of our vacation! We loved being able to see parts of Crete we would otherwise be unable to on our own. The off road adventure was…”

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Georgioupolis Full-Day Land Rover Safari Experience

Georgioupolis Full-Day Land Rover Safari Experience - Lake Kournas + A Byzantine Church: Start Calm, Then Build Energy

4Georgioupolis Full-Day Land Rover Safari Experience

Georgioupolis full-day Land Rover safari: Lake Kournas, White Mountains off-road, secluded beach swim, tastings, and olive oil.

★ 4.9

“My husband and I were here in Crete for our honeymoon and Costas our guide made this safari an unforgettable part of our trip ! Everything on the safari was as described in the highlights of the website. Costas knew alor of facts and his bubbly personality really made our trip fun and interesting. Thank…”

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Full-Day Jeep Safari Tour with Cooking Lesson

Full-Day Jeep Safari Tour with Cooking Lesson - Pickup timing and how the day is paced (so you don’t feel rushed)

From Rethymno: Full-Day Trip to Santorini by Boat

From Rethymno: Full-Day Trip to Santorini by Boat - Athinios arrival and the guided switch to the island

6From Rethymno: Full-Day Trip to Santorini by Boat

A fast catamaran from Rethymno plus guided buses in Santorini, with Oia and Fira highlights, strong photo spots, and a tight schedule.

★ 4.1

“The transport/guide/pick up/drop off everything that 'Get the Guide' Can control was fantastic... Santorini itself however is crazy over crowded and personally very glad it's ticked off in a one day trip as its not our 'cup of tea' for a holiday! besides the idyllic locations the rest is deserted but that's our opinion”

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Crete: Full-Day Cretan Wines, Olive Oil, Raki and Food Tour

Crete: Full-Day Cretan Wines, Olive Oil, Raki and Food Tour - Pickup and the van ride: start time matters on an 8-hour day

7Crete: Full-Day Cretan Wines, Olive Oil, Raki and Food Tour

An 8-hour small-group tour in Crete tasting olive oil, Cretan wines, and raki, plus olive mills, lunch, and pottery.

★ 5.0

“Amazing!!! We highly recommend this tour, we had the best time. George and George were awesome guides. All stops were enjoyable and educational in a fun way. Lunch was plentiful and delicious. The scenery was breathtaking. I can’t say enough good things… book this tour, you won’t regret it!”

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Knossos Palace & Heraklion Full-Day Tour from Chania Area

Knossos Palace & Heraklion Full-Day Tour from Chania Area - Entering Knossos Palace like you have context, not just a ticket

8Knossos Palace & Heraklion Full-Day Tour from Chania Area

Knossos Palace and Heraklion day trip from Chania for about $57: guided ruins, museum time, and 2 hours in Crete’s capital.

★ 4.3

“Our trip was great, we were picked up on time and greeted by both driver and guide. The travel was great and the little bakery we stopped at was amazing. Our guide at Knossos was so good, he was so knowledgeable about the site and made sure we were all in the shade as much…”

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

Heraklion or Ag Nikolaos: Oia & Fira Full-Day Santorini Trip - Oia at the Northern Tip: Blue-and-White Views on a Tight Schedule

9Heraklion or Ag Nikolaos: Oia & Fira Full-Day Santorini Trip

Full-day Santorini trip from Crete by catamaran and guided bus: Oia views, Fira free time, optional €20 volcano boat, pickup options.

★ 4.0

“Expérience Stressante Nous avons beaucoup de difficultés a trouver le point de rendez-vous pour récupérer nos billets de bateau. Le guide n’était pas présent à ce rendez-vous et nous n’avons fait sa connaissance qu’à santorini. Ce n’est pas si grave mais nous n’étions pas prévenu. À l’avenir il serait souhaitable d’être plus explicite et de…”

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Knossos Palace & Heraklion Full-Day Tour from Rethymno Areas

Knossos Palace & Heraklion Full-Day Tour from Rethymno Areas - Timing and order: Knossos first, then Heraklion

10Knossos Palace & Heraklion Full-Day Tour from Rethymno Areas

Full-day bus trip from Rethymno to Knossos and Heraklion with optional guides, Minoan palace sights, museum time, and city free time.

★ 4.5

“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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Private Full-Day Knossos-Lasithi Plateau-Cave of Zeus

Private Full-Day Knossos-Lasithi Plateau-Cave of Zeus - Your “Included” Checklist: Comfort First, Then Snacks

11Private Full-Day Knossos-Lasithi Plateau-Cave of Zeus

Private day from Heraklion to Knossos, Lasithi Plateau, and the Cave of Zeus. Hotel pickup, honey and raki tastings included.

★ 5.0

“We had an amazing tour. Kostas was the best...very personable, outstanding service, and really care about making sure we had a great time. It was as if you visited your favorite cousin who lives and Crete and he took off from work to tour you around. We learned a lot from him, more than just…”

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From Chania/Kalyves: Full-Day Samaria Gorge Hiking Day Trip

From Chania/Kalyves: Full-Day Samaria Gorge Hiking Day Trip - Bus comfort from Chania/Kalyves to Omalos (and why it matters)

12From Chania/Kalyves: Full-Day Samaria Gorge Hiking Day Trip

Full-day Samaria Gorge hike from Chania/Kalyves with an English guide, transfers, ferry to Sougia, and time to swim in Agia Roumeli.

★ 4.4

“Incredible hike, challenging and hot but very picturesque. Dafne the guide was great. Clear instructions, earned trust quickly. Wear very sturdy shoes, preferably hiking boots. Steep descent of 1,700m isn’t kind to the fittest of legs/ankles. Lots of scree, uneven ground, small river crossings and rock hopping. Plenty of clean spring water, rest areas and…”

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From Chania: Knossos Palace and Heraklion Full-Day Tour

From Chania: Knossos Palace and Heraklion Full-Day Tour - The long bus day: pickups, breaks, and how to not lose your vibe

13From Chania: Knossos Palace and Heraklion Full-Day Tour

Full-day trip from Chania to guided Knossos Palace, Heraklion city or museum time, and a Rethymno old-town stroll.

★ 4.1

“Great day! Our guide was lovely and Heraklion and Rethymno are beautiful places to explore, Rethymno especially. Our only issue was I don’t think it’s worth paying an extra €20 to get into Knossos Palace for less than an hour - there was more to see there than what we had time for.”

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Georgioupolis Area: Full-Day Bus Trip to Elafonisi Island

Georgioupolis Area: Full-Day Bus Trip to Elafonisi Island - Kissamos Port Photo Stop: quick legs, quick photos, then back to the coast

Heraklion: Private Full-Day Sailing Trip to Dia Island

Heraklion: Private Full-Day Sailing Trip to Dia Island - Boat, Crew, and the Comfort Details You’re Actually Paying For

15Heraklion: Private Full-Day Sailing Trip to Dia Island

Private 6.5-hour sailing from Heraklion to Dia Island for up to 8. Snorkel, fish, swim stops, crew drinks, optional meal.

★ 4.9

“We told the guides we were more interested in sailing than the excursions and they accommodated our request. The Elan 37 is a fun boat and she sailed well even in light winds. The lunch was delicious and we enjoyed it in an idyllic bay on Dia island. The captain and first mate were vey…”

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