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Things To Do In Crete

Crete’s best days out.

The 15 most popular things to do in Crete. Beaches and boat days, Knossos and the Samaria gorge, olive farms and the back-country roads, all in one place.

15 Things To Do In Crete

Tour Reviews

From Kissamos Port: Boat Cruise to Balos Lagoon & Gramvousa

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From Kissamos Port: Boat Cruise to Balos Lagoon & Gramvousa - The Boat Ride Experience: Cave Views, Plenty of Seating, and Sea-Safe Fun

1From Kissamos Port: Boat Cruise to Balos Lagoon & Gramvousa

Sail from Kissamos to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa for swimming, a Venetian castle hike, and wild Cretan scenery in about 7 hours.

Most Popular★ 4.2

“Excellent day trip, great amenities on the boat. To be improved, time of departure: boat started 20min late which cuts into the day trip time. Also, departure time varies, somewhere it says 10:00, somewhere 10:35 or 10:40”

6,755 reviews7 hoursFrom $47by CRETAN DAILY CRUISES

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Crete: Day Trip to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island

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Crete: Day Trip to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island - Agios Nikolaos lake walk, shopping streets, and a smart lunch rhythm

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

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

3From 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.

★ 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…”

3,191 reviews9 - 12 hoursFrom $41by PLATANOS TOURS

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Agios Nikolaos: Boat Trip to Spinalonga with Swim Stop

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Agios Nikolaos: Boat Trip to Spinalonga with Swim Stop - Kolokitha Bay swim stop: turquoise water, anchored calm, and a reality check

4Agios Nikolaos: Boat Trip to Spinalonga with Swim Stop

Guided boat trip from Agios Nikolaos to Spinalonga, with Mirabello Bay cruise and a swim stop in Kolokitha Bay.

★ 4.4

“A really enjoyable day. The boat crossing and swimming were fantastic. The visit and talk on Spinalonga was so interesting. Our guide was so amazing and honest about the history of the island. Totally recommend, excellent value for money.”

3,031 reviews4.5 hoursFrom $29by NOSTOS CRUISES SHIPPING COMPANY

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Heraklion: Dia Island Sailboat Cruise with Swimming and Meal

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Heraklion: Dia Island Sailboat Cruise with Swimming and Meal - Meeting at Cafe Marina and getting on the yacht without stress

Crete: Knossos Palace Entry Ticket with Optional Audio Guide

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Crete: Knossos Palace Entry Ticket with Optional Audio Guide - Your Self-Guided Palace Walk: What You’ll Do on Site

Heraklion Area: CRETAquarium Admission Ticket

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Heraklion Area: CRETAquarium Admission Ticket - What you’ll see inside: Mediterranean habitats, jellyfish, and shark circles

From Chania: Day Trip to Elafonisi Island Pink Sand Beach

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From Chania: Day Trip to Elafonisi Island Pink Sand Beach - The Coach Ride Through Topolia Gorge: Views Plus Timed Breaks

Crete: Rethimno, Chania, and Kournas Lake Day Trip

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Crete: Rethimno, Chania, and Kournas Lake Day Trip - Price and logistics: what you pay for (and what you don’t)

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

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

10From 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…”

1,610 reviews9 - 12 hoursFrom $37by PLATANOS TOURS

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Crete: Palace of Knossos E-Ticket and Audio Guide

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Crete: Palace of Knossos E-Ticket and Audio Guide - Getting In: The Pre-booked E-Ticket Advantage at Knossos

11Crete: Palace of Knossos E-Ticket and Audio Guide

Pre-booked Knossos Palace e-ticket with a phone audio guide. Self-paced visit covering Minoan rooms, frescoes, and key sights near Heraklion.

★ 3.8

“The Palace is a must-visit and the experience with the audio tour should not be lost by anyone. The tour shares unknown information with a more curated content which you cannot even learn by a tour guide. Plus, you can read it/listen it in advance and after the visit and you can better digest the…”

1,540 reviews1 - 5 hoursFrom $34by Clio Muse Tours

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From Rethymno: Half-Day Quad Bike Safari

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From Rethymno: Half-Day Quad Bike Safari - Pickup, gear, and the license rules that matter

12From Rethymno: Half-Day Quad Bike Safari

Half-day quad bike safari from Rethymno: off-road trails, shallow water, summit views, coffee stops, and snacks over 4 hours.

★ 4.8

“There wasn’t anything we didn’t like, even getting dusty was fun. Would definitely do this again and whole heartedly recommend this experience.”

1,444 reviews4 hoursFrom $70by Discovery Safaris

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Knossos: Knossos Palace Skip-the-Line Guided Walking Tour

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Knossos: Knossos Palace Skip-the-Line Guided Walking Tour - Skip-the-line priority entry: the real time saver

Full-Day Land Rover Safari from Heraklion with Lunch

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

14Full-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 one day to get the most of this area, we are so glad we booked this tour. We had a great experience with Costa. He is great at making us really understand not only the history but importantly the people and culture of the region. Don't be afraid to ask all questions.. they…”

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

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