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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

“Had a good trip. Boat is stocked with drinks and food, scuba masks. Both beaches were stunning. If you want to hike to the top of Balos cliff, it is a lot of steps and rocky. Both beaches have rocky floor, water shoes is good idea. This trip is worth it”

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

2Crete: Day Trip to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island

Spend a full day in Agios Nikolaos and Elounda, then boat to Spinalonga for a powerful fort story and sea swimming.

★ 4.6

“Very good explanation of the day’s schedule given by the guide. A good amount of time allowed in each place, Spinalonga was particularly interesting and I enjoyed swimming in the sea at Elounda Bay. All in all an excellent day trip.”

4,416 reviews8 - 11 hoursFrom $44by Altino Travel

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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

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

“The swim stop, the boat itself, the food and drinks were all good. We didn’t stay at the destination as long it has listed in the guide and is a little tough to hear the description through the intercom, but overall we recommend. People were polite and we enjoyed the trip.”

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

8From Chania: Day Trip to Elafonisi Island Pink Sand Beach

Guided day trip from Chania to Elafonisi pink sand beach, with air-conditioned coach, gorge views, and protected-water swimming time.

★ 4.5

“It was a really nice day! We started with a walk to a cave and some refreshments. We then went to Elafonissi, which was beautiful! It was hot, so bring sunscreen, hats, etc. however we were given more than enough time to enjoy and there are some snack shops as well. On the way back…”

2,014 reviews12 hoursFrom $38by PLATANOS TOURS

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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)

9Crete: Rethimno, Chania, and Kournas Lake Day Trip

Guided Crete day trip from your hotel to Rethimno, Chania and Kournas Lake, with air-conditioned transport and expert guide.

★ 4.4

“The time allocated for Chania was not sufficient. I believe it would be more beneficial to remove Kournas Lake from the plan and add that time to Chania instead. A short 15–20 minutes would be enough for the lake.”

1,694 reviews10 - 14 hoursFrom $45by Altino Travel

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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

“Samaria gorge is unbelievably wild and beautiful! This trip however is really for those who are fit and don't have knee or ankle problem. Hiking boots are a must and walking sticks are highly recommended. Pack some sandwiches, since in the gorge there are no shops, but don't carry a lot of water, since you…”

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

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

“We did this as a family activity on my son’s birthday and had a really fabulous time! It was a lot of fun and very well organised, I would strongly recommend! Jan”

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

13Knossos: Knossos Palace Skip-the-Line Guided Walking Tour

Skip the Knossos ticket line with a licensed guide and explore the Minoan palace’s rooms, myths, courts, and water systems in 90 minutes.

★ 4.8

“The one and a half tour was excellent and just enough time to explore Knossos Palace. Our guide, Akrivi, was amazing. She kept the tour interesting and engaging. We highly recommend this skip the line tour especially during high season,”

1,380 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $104by Travel Crete - WeGuide travelers

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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

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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