CRETE
Crete’s best days out.
The 11 most popular morning tours 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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Morning sailing from Heraklion to Dia Island for snorkel-swim time, coastline views, and included snacks, fruit, wine, and drinks.
“It was amazing !! Such a nice experience !! Very small group which made it more special !! The captain Nickolas was so great - welcoming, funny , helpful , caring - we really appreciate how professional he was !! The trip was so fun, the water where we stopped for bathing and snorkelling was…”
Enjoy a 5-hour catamaran cruise from Kolymvari to Agioi Theodoroi with snorkeling, SUP, and a Mediterranean lunch plus drinks.
“Such a great day out! Super crew & exceptional food & snacks!”
Sunrise balloon over Lassithi Plateau plus an all-inclusive sunset catamaran from Heraklion with snorkeling, sushi, and unlimited drinks.
“Amazing to see Crete by sea and by sky. Went with my young children who had an amazing time with both activities. All crews professional. The hot air balloon ride was so special! Easy to work with the company, no issues finding meeting place. Very recommended.”
Sail the Agioi Theodoroi Islands from Chania by luxury catamaran. Swim, snorkel, SUP, plus healthy lunch and open bar.
“This catamaran cruise was nothing short of amazing. The crew was super nice, professional, and fun to be around. We liked the time duration of the cruise also, not too short, and not too long. The lunch that was served was fantastic, and th”
Do SUP paddleboard Pilates at Nea Chora Beach in Chania. Core workout, sea breeze, small group of 7, and digital photos included.
“En utfordrende og veldig morsom aktivitet, med en inspirerende og dyktig instruktør.”
Kayak Chania’s harbor coastline in a small group with an English guide, lighthouse views, and a swim at Lazaretta.
“We had an amazing kayak trip with Haris! He was very competent, relaxed, fun and made sure we were always safe! He gave us interesting insights into Chania history and took great pictures of us. Would highly recommend!!”
Early entry to Knossos with skip-the-line access, a small-group licensed guide, and a 90-minute look at the palace’s key rooms.
“Excellent Tour with Henry (? Apologies - not sure of his name) who took our group. Only 3 of is in the group so we were able to take our time and look at everything. He was very informative, well paced and happy to answer questions. A fascinating place and highly recommended Guide.”
Paddle from Drapanias to the Manassa Rose shipwreck, snorkel near 1905 mine ruins, and watch birds in a sea cave on a small group tour.
“An amazing sea experience, highly recommended! Giannis is a "giantic" guide, very competent and kind. His fleet is fantastic, the best quality of kayaks and of equipment: all very safe and very well kept. I went for one tour and it was so wRead more”
Private Chania sailing on a 38-foot boat to Kri-Kri (Thodorou Island), with goat spotting, snorkeling, drinks, and 4-hour calm sea time.
“It was an incredible experience, me and my husband loved everything: the places were great and both our guides were so kind and full of suggestions and stories to tell. I suggest this tour to everyone, who loves sailing, it is also very romantic and perfect: it was the proper right experience for our honeymoon!”
Bike Chania’s Old Town and Venetian harbor in 2 hours, with multilingual headset history, photo stops, helmets, and water included.
“Wir haben bereits etliche Stadtführungen per Fahrrad erlebt, bei denen man jeweils live gesprochene, individuelle und erfrischend lebhafte (je nach Guide) Stadtbesichtigungen erleben konnte. Im Gegensatz dazu waren hier alle Erläuterungen vorkonfektioniert und kamen aus einer digitalen Quelle (über head-set). Die Aufgabe unseres Guides beschränkte sich de facto darauf, vorweg zu fahren, an den jeweiligen…”
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