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Crete’s best days out.
The 15 most popular heraklion tours on Crete — what each day actually involves, what it costs, and the operator running it.
Small-group sailing from Heraklion to Dia Island for swimming, snorkeling and SUP, plus a Mediterranean meal and unlimited drinks.
Most Popular“It was amazing experience. Definitely a highlight of my vacation. Mariana and Manos was fun and helpful. Good food and beautiful views.”
CRETAquarium in Heraklion lets you explore Mediterranean sea life across 60 habitats in about 1 hour for about $9.
“what a beautiful aquarium. loads of beautiful fish and marine life to see. great for all the family”
Pre-booked Knossos Palace e-ticket with a phone audio guide. Self-paced visit covering Minoan rooms, frescoes, and key sights near Heraklion.
“A ticket worked just fine. Everything was as advertised.”
3-hour Agia Pelagia quad ride with a driving lesson, Achlada stop, olive oil tasting, and a sunset view over Heraklion.
Ride ATVs, buggies, or a Jeep on a 5-hour off-road safari from Heraklion, with lunch, water, and cave, gorge, and beach stops.
“This was really fun. We had some really scenic views. The ATVs were easy to handle. I am glad we chose this adventure.”
Sail from Heraklion to Dia Island for snorkeling, SUP, dolphins stories, and a full onboard Mediterranean meal with drinks.
“The most magical and romantic experience to end our trip in Crete. Hosts were delightful, the snacks and drinks were excellent, the equipment and amenities provided for snorkelling, fishing and paddle boarding were amazing! The sights on the way and from the island were incredible - recommend the evening trip for the sunset. 100/10 couldn’t…”
Sail from Heraklion to uninhabited Dia Island for snorkeling, paddleboarding, drinks, and Greek food on a small yacht.
“Thank you for the nice sailing trip to Dia Island. We had a really great time, the staff has been super nice and caring! We had some nice food and our glutenfree and vegan wishes were considered. We would really recommend this trip and would love to come again one day.”
Elafonisi beach day trip from Heraklion with pickup: pink sand, clear water, guided bus ride, and 4.5 hours on Elafonisi island.
“one of best beaches I have been in Greece. Worth the long scenic drive.”
Cruise to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa, then visit Chania’s Venetian harbor. Full day from Heraklion with swimming time and old-town strolls.
“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”
Sail to Dia Island from Heraklion for snorkeling, SUP, swimming, and a full lunch with drinks, plus time on board to relax.
“Amazing experience, a very relaxed activity, the vive , the staff, everything was great. A day to remember.”
Quad Safari off-road tour from Heraklion: new quads, olive oil mill, Milatos Cave, beach swim, fishing villages, lunch. From $99.64.
“Tour guide was very knowledgeable and made everyone feel safe driving through the busy roads and towns.”
Sail from Heraklion to Dia Island for snorkeling, SUP, fishing and a Greek lunch with unlimited drinks in a small group.
“George and Marina (?) were absolutely fantastic. Full of knowledge and great sailors. George’s ability to speak Greek, English and French was especially helpful for our trip! Definitely recommend doing this when you are in Heraklion, I’d do it again tomorrow!”
Day trip from Heraklion to Agios Nikolaos and Elounda, then Spinalonga by boat with hotel pickup. English guide, mobile ticket.
“This tour was amazing! Special thanks to our guide Manos and to our driver who ensured a lovely and safe experience for everyone. Agios Nikolaos is an amazing place that we instantly fell in love with, and Spinalonga is just breathtaking. The operating company was fantastic, a team of professionals who quickly found a solution…”
Land Rover safari in Crete: mountain villages, raki and olive-oil tastings, sunset prosecco, and a taverna dinner with unlimited wine.
“The knowledge and tour from our guide was excellent. The off road safari was amazing. It went beyond expectations. The little visit for oil tasting at the local village was beautiful and the people were extremely lovely. Drinking prosecco and eating fruit while watching a sunset and dining in a cultural Greek dining experience was…”
Spinalonga and Mirabello Bay in one day—boat ride, Kolokytha Bay swim, BBQ lunch, olive-oil tasting, and Agios Nikolaos by the lake.
“Would have appreciated an easier way to eat our bbq (plastic fork with a big pork steak was difficult) and with trays on laps was difficult. Also, we had 30 mins at the olive farm and was chaotic. We had no idea where to go, or which guide to follow for the talk. We missed…”
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