“Lots of different animals who all seem to be content and well looked after. Friendly staff, clean facilities and is nice for an hour out of the sun.”

2,055 reviews1 dayFrom $9by CRETAquarium

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Full-Day Land Rover Safari from Heraklion with Lunch

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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

“George was an amazing guide and driver. He showed us the other Crete, far from the tourist spots along the coast. The coastal spots are justly proud of their beauty and history. The interior of Crete is a vision to behold. The topography is stunning. We got to meet a shepherd who makes goat cheese…”

1,351 reviews8 hours (approx.)From $113.67by Safari Club SA

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Heraklion: Sailboat Cruise to Dia Island with Drinks & Lunch

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4Heraklion: Sailboat Cruise to Dia Island with Drinks & Lunch

Heraklion to Dia Island sailing with snorkeling gear, unlimited drinks and local wine, and a filling onboard lunch on a small yacht.

★ 4.9

“Relaxing day. Knowledgeable and attentive crew. Lunch was tasty and they had all of the equipment for water activities, e.g., noodles, snorkels, googles, flippers. Great way to spend our last day in Heraklion!”

1,287 reviewsFrom $90by SAILINGTRIPS.GR

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Heraklion: Finikia Horse Riding Tour with Lunch or Dinner

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5Heraklion: Finikia Horse Riding Tour with Lunch or Dinner

Horse ride through Crete’s Finikia mountains near Heraklion, then enjoy a homemade Cretan lunch or dinner with wine on a farm.

★ 4.9

“My sister and I LOOOOVEDDDD this tour. The family that runs the farm is fantastic. So funny and they really do run a good activity. We did it with dinner and the food was homemade and DELICIOUS. Eat the meatballs!!! Haha 10/10 would do again.”

1,231 reviews4.5 hoursFrom $94by Hersonissos Horseriding

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Crete: Knossos Palace & Heraklion Guided Tour

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6Crete: Knossos Palace & Heraklion Guided Tour

Knossos Palace and Heraklion museum day trip with hotel pickup, an expert guide, and time to wander markets, fountains, and the sea.

★ 4.4

“Tour guide was fantastic, palace was fascinating and the free time to walk around Herakleion was great.”

1,127 reviews6 - 9 hoursFrom $35by Altino Travel

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5Hour Safari Tour in Crete(Heraklion)with Quad,Jeep,Buggy & Lunch

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75Hour Safari Tour in Crete(Heraklion)with Quad,Jeep,Buggy & Lunch

Ride ATVs, buggies, or a Jeep on a 5-hour off-road safari from Heraklion, with lunch, water, and cave, gorge, and beach stops.

★ 5.0

“We rode on and off road. We stopped at the beach, an old church and historic cave. We ate at a Greek tavern. Lunch was good. You had a choice of Chicken Slovakia or pasta with fresh Greek salad. The staff went above a beyond to ensure your safety, and they were so much fun.…”

941 reviews5 hours (approx.)From $107.63by Creta Quad Safari

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Heraklion: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour

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8Heraklion: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour

Ride a 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus in Heraklion for Knossos and Ammoudara, with multilingual audio and flexible stops for two days.

★ 3.9

“Bus came on schedule as posted, got us around city to see various sites that we wanted to see. Easy access on bus and lots of spots to get on and off. Thanks”

912 reviews2 daysFrom $23by Grekaland Travel

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Heraklion: Sailing Cruise to Dia Island with Drinks and Meal

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9Heraklion: Sailing Cruise to Dia Island with Drinks and Meal

Sail from Heraklion to Dia Island for snorkeling, SUP, dolphins stories, and a full onboard Mediterranean meal with drinks.

★ 4.9

“FANTASTIC!!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!! the trip to and Dia was an iregular trip(rough sea) ( but very safe) but the interaction with the crew was out of this world! we have spent 3 hrs (or so) by the Island of Dia snorkeling, paddling, diving... drinking. nice company as well beautiful meal plenty drinks Thank you Captain…”

778 reviews6 hoursFrom $106by Sailing Grace

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Heraklion: Dia Island Sailing Cruise with Snorkeling

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10Heraklion: Dia Island Sailing Cruise with Snorkeling

Sail from Heraklion to uninhabited Dia Island for snorkeling, paddleboarding, drinks, and Greek food on a small yacht.

★ 4.7

“It was a beautiful experience and the guys were very polite and helpful towards us”

742 reviews4.5 - 7 hoursFrom $82by Sailing Crete

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From Heraklion: Elafonisi Beach Day Tour with Pickup

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11From Heraklion: Elafonisi Beach Day Tour with Pickup

Elafonisi beach day trip from Heraklion with pickup: pink sand, clear water, guided bus ride, and 4.5 hours on Elafonisi island.

★ 4.5

“Long but very nice trip. We have about hour of rain on the beach whitch make it even better. Odyssey bus driver was one of the best i saw, road is adrenalin packed threw narrow roads and mountains. Guide speak with 4 languages and was very nice, giving you interesting history,wildlife and agriculture speach threw…”

731 reviews13 hoursFrom $64by Cretan Odyssey

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Heraklion: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners _Beach

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12Heraklion: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners _Beach

Beginner scuba try on Crete’s Mononaftis beach in Agia Pelagia. Small groups, full gear, 45 minutes underwater, pickup available.

★ 4.7

“Perfect for beginners who want to try diving. We had a great time there.”

549 reviews3 - 6 hoursFrom $81by AQUADIVE

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From Heraklion: Cruise to Balos Lagoon and Chania Old Town

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13From Heraklion: Cruise to Balos Lagoon and Chania Old Town

Cruise to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa, then visit Chania’s Venetian harbor. Full day from Heraklion with swimming time and old-town strolls.

★ 4.4

“An amazing day, everything is taken care of. Balos is absolutely breathtaking!!! I cannot believe i saw these sights with my own eyes. The free time in Chania was fun, an opportunity to see a different part of Crete”

526 reviews14.5 - 16 hoursFrom $88by Cretan Odyssey

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