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Best Lunch Experiences In Crete

Crete’s best days out.

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

15 Best Lunch Experiences In Crete

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

1Full-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.

Most Popular 5.0

“A great day out. Beautiful views in the mountains, visited an olive factory, a shepherd and had a fabulous lunch at a tavern. Sadly the cave of zeus is closed so we were unable to visit. Tony was an informative, fun guide.”

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Heraklion: Sailboat Cruise to Dia Island with Drinks & Lunch

Heraklion: Sailboat Cruise to Dia Island with Drinks & Lunch - Meeting up near Marina Cafe: small timing details that matter

2Heraklion: 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

“It was so much fun, we met really nice people and got to talking which was nice. The gear used was alright it worked well, we saw lots of fish. The meal included wasn’t anything special but it was nice having the meal after all the swimming. The crew on the boat was really nice…”

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Heraklion: Finikia Horse Riding Tour with Lunch or Dinner

Heraklion: Finikia Horse Riding Tour with Lunch or Dinner - Two hours of riding through the Finikia mountains (with a myth stop)

3Heraklion: 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

“The hosts were lovely and George took excellent care to make sure everyone was at ease and was pretty funny too. The horses have some questionable names but if you have a sense of humour you’ll find it just as funny as I did. You can tell they take good care of the horses and…”

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

5Hour Safari Tour in Crete(Heraklion)with Quad,Jeep,Buggy & Lunch - Karteros First Stop: The 30-Minute Safety Briefing That Makes the Day

45Hour 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 can say without a doubt this was one of the best tours we have done. The staff were friendly and on time. The food at the little tavern in town was good. I would do this tour again. Thank you”

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Cretan Safari – 4×4 Adventure to Preveli Beach with Lunch

Cretan Safari – 4x4 Adventure to Preveli Beach with Lunch - The day plan: a smart, packed 9:00 start

5Cretan Safari – 4×4 Adventure to Preveli Beach with Lunch

4x4 safari from the Rethymno area to Preveli’s palm beach, gorges, villages, and Spili fountain, with lunch and unlimited wine.

5.0

“Guide was very experienced and funny. The views were gorgeous. Lunch was delicious with red, white wine and of course Raki. Our team was the best. You should definitely take this safari. No regrets!”

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From Ag. Nikolaos: Spinalonga & Kolokytha Cruise with Lunch

From Ag. Nikolaos: Spinalonga & Kolokytha Cruise with Lunch - Meeting at the port: how to start the day smoothly

Heraklion: Sailing Trip to Dia Island with Lunch & Swimming

Heraklion: Sailing Trip to Dia Island with Lunch & Swimming - Getting on board: Old Anchor meeting point and optional transfers

7Heraklion: Sailing Trip to Dia Island with Lunch & Swimming

Sail from Heraklion to Dia Island for snorkeling, SUP, fishing and a Greek lunch with unlimited drinks in a small group.

4.8

“The boat trip was very enjoyable, the guides were friendly and very accommodating and the views were stunning. There is plenty of time to stop and swim, nap, relax, listen to music and lunch is served with fruit and there are unlimited drinks and fruit. Not to mention the breathtaking sunset. Definitely recommend!”

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Crete: Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos and Elounda with BBQ Lunch

Crete: Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos and Elounda with BBQ Lunch - Kolokytha Bay: the swim stop that makes the whole trip feel like Crete

Balos & Falassarna Beach – Jeep Tour with Loungers and Lunch

Balos & Falassarna Beach - Jeep Tour with Loungers and Lunch - Balos Lagoon Viewpoint: The Big View Without the Big Hike

9Balos & Falassarna Beach – Jeep Tour with Loungers and Lunch

Jeep tour from Chania to Balos viewpoint and Falassarna Beach, with reserved loungers, Cretan lunch, and smooth hotel pickup.

5.0

“This is the second activity we booked with Dimitris as our guide. What a beautiful day and fantastic sights! Dimitris made sure everything was perfect and it was perfection! We highly recommend this tour to Balos Lagoon views and the day at Falasarna Beach! Don’t skip these awesome places with this tour provider!”

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Chania: 7 Villages of Apokoronas Tour with Lunch

Chania: 7 Villages of Apokoronas Tour with Lunch - The 8-Hour Pace: Enough Time to Enjoy, Not Enough to Lag

10Chania: 7 Villages of Apokoronas Tour with Lunch

Explore Apokoronas villages from Chania with Greek coffee, small tastings, and a real cafeneio lunch over 8 hours.

4.7

“We had an amazing experience on the 7 Villages of Apokoronas tour. We were lucky to be the only two people on the tour, which made it feel very personal and relaxed. Our guide, Yannis, was fantastic: friendly, knowledgeable, and full of useful and interesting insights about the region. The tastings were a highlight, with…”

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Heraklion: Horseriding Day Tour with Lunch and Transfer

Heraklion: Horseriding Day Tour with Lunch and Transfer - Pickup from Heraklion Hotels: Easy, but Double-Check Your Stop

Wine & Olive Oil Tour with Lunch at Milia Mountain Retreat

Wine & Olive Oil Tour with Lunch at Milia Mountain Retreat - Stop 1: Vouves Olive Tree Museum, Coffee Time, and a Living 3,000-Year Legend

12Wine & Olive Oil Tour with Lunch at Milia Mountain Retreat

Small-group 4WD from Chania to Vouves, Anoskeli, and Milia Mountain Retreat for olive oil, wine, and Cretan lunch.

5.0

“We had a wonderful time! We loved how private and personable the tour is. There were only 4 of us and a tour guide, Nikos. Nikos was very knowledgeable of everything Crete—from its history, to its food, and even animals. The Milia Mountain Retreat was absolutely beautiful. The food was amazing. The wine and olive…”

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Crete Finikia and Giouchtas Mountains Horse Riding Tour with Lunch

13Crete Finikia and Giouchtas Mountains Horse Riding Tour with Lunch

Ride Crete’s mountains on calm horses with a summit break and a traditional lunch plus home wine, starting 8:30am from select hotels.

5.0

“I had the most wonderful experience on this tour considering that l have never rid on the back of horse in my life but this family were so welcoming and made guests comfortable and relax by giving few basic useful tips on riding a horse and attention to detail in pairing a horse to a…”

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Heraklion SUV Private Guided Wine Tour with Lunch

Heraklion SUV Private Guided Wine Tour with Lunch - The drive to Peza: countryside time that sets up the wine

14Heraklion SUV Private Guided Wine Tour with Lunch

Private 6-hour Heraklion wine tour to Peza: two family wineries, a medieval wine press, and a lunch paired with 12 Cretan wines.

5.0

“Had a fantastic time on this wine tour! Learned a lot about Greek and Crete history while tasting amazing wines (lots of organic). Our guide was very kind and knowledgeable”

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Dia island : Small Group Sailing Trip to Dia Island with Lunch

Dia island : Small Group Sailing Trip to Dia Island with Lunch - The protected cove stop: snorkeling, SUP, and wildlife chances

15Dia island : Small Group Sailing Trip to Dia Island with Lunch

Small-group sailing to Dia Island from Heraklion with snorkeling or SUP, organic lunch, drinks, and a protected wildlife stop.

5.0

“A lovely day! The expert crew was very accommodating and friendly, sailing was delightful, food was unexpectedly good! & generous, swimming was fun- only improvement would be better snorkel equipment & perhaps kick boards to float on for others who are not as strong at swimming…. Cash only shuttles are putting a strain on our…”

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