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Tours & day trips
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Crete: Land Rover Safari on Minoan Route
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
9.8 out of 10 with 164 reviews
9.8/10
164 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Knossos Palace & Historical Heraklion City Tour, with Old Market
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
9.0 out of 10 with 12 reviews
9/10
12 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Heraklion: Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos, & Elounda Tour
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h+
7.4 out of 10 with 9 reviews
7.4/10
9 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Heraklion: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour
Activity duration is 2 days
2d
7.8 out of 10 with 139 reviews
7.8/10
139 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

From Heraklion/Crete: Santorini Island Guided Day Trip
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h+
8.8 out of 10 with 79 reviews
8.8/10
79 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Sailing Trip to Dia with Snorkelling, Dining & Sunset Option
Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
4h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 8 reviews
9.8/10
8 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

West Crete Tour from Heraklion: Rethymno-Chania-Kurnas
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
8.6 out of 10 with 45 reviews
8.6/10
45 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Crete: Spinalonga, Elounda, & Agios Nikolaos Boat Tour & BBQ
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
7.8 out of 10 with 110 reviews
7.8/10
110 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Heraklion: Matala Beach, Hippie Caves & Odigitria Monastery
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
9.4 out of 10 with 10 reviews
9.4/10
10 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Preveli By Boat, Rethymno & Damnoni Secret Beaches
Activity duration is 11 hours
11h+
9.0 out of 10 with 10 reviews
9/10
10 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Food, drink & nightlife
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Crete: Land Rover Safari on Minoan Route
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
9.8 out of 10 with 164 reviews
9.8/10
164 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Heraklion: Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos, & Elounda Tour
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h+
7.4 out of 10 with 9 reviews
7.4/10
9 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Crete: Traditional Dance Show and Buffet Dinner with Wine
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h+
8.0 out of 10 with 7 reviews
8/10
7 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Dia Island: Semi-Private Full Day Sailing Trip with meal
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Crete: Knossos Palace and Lassithi Plateau with Zeus Cave
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
8.4 out of 10 with 26 reviews
8.4/10
26 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Crete: Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos and Elounda with BBQ Lunch
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h+
8.0 out of 10 with 25 reviews
8/10
25 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Crete: Heraklion Centre, Local Market and Creta Aquarium
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
8.0 out of 10 with 11 reviews
8/10
11 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Heraklion: Cretan Cooking Lesson with Lunch in Arolithos
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 41 reviews
10/10
41 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Horseback Riding at Finikia Mountain & Lunch from Heraklion
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
10.0 out of 10 with 10 reviews
10/10
10 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Knossos Palace and Pottery experience. Excursion Safari
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
9.6 out of 10 with 5 reviews
9.6/10
5 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private & custom tours
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Crete Uncovered: Your Complete Island Guide
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Private Knossos and Heraklion History and Culture City Tour
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

Heraklion: Cretan Cooking Lesson with Lunch in Arolithos
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 41 reviews
10/10
41 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Kourtaliotiko Gorge Waterfalls and Swimming at Preveli Beach
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Amazing Sunset Jeep Safari Route with Dinner
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 Viator review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

PRIVATE Jeep Safari 4x4 SUNSET (with Dinner) in Mountains CRETE
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

Private Tour-Knossos Palace Zeus Cave Olive Oil Mill & Wine
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
10.0 out of 10 with 64 reviews
10/10
64 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Olive Oil Tasting Tour
Activity duration is 1 hour and 20 minutes
1h 20m
10.0 out of 10 with 7 reviews
10/10
7 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Knossos palace private tour (with Transfer from Heraklion)
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

Private tour Knossos Palace, Museum & Heraklion city from Chania
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Holiday & seasonal tours
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Dia Island: Semi-Private Full Day Sailing Trip with meal
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Heraklion: Dia Island Sunset Boat Tour with Dinner
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 15 reviews
10/10
15 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Heraklion: Horse Ride in the Cretan Mountains
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.8 out of 10 with 103 reviews
9.8/10
103 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Heraklion: Ecobike Sightseeing Tour with Greek Meze
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h+
10.0 out of 10 with 8 reviews
10/10
8 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Crete: Sunset or Morning Quad with Local Products Tasting
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 23 reviews
10/10
23 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

Heraklion: Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos & Plaka Tour
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h+
7.6 out of 10 with 24 reviews
7.6/10
24 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Heraklion: Sunrise Balloon Flight & Sunset Catamaran Cruise
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h+
10.0 out of 10 with 8 reviews
10/10
8 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Through the Lens of Crete: Knossos, Legends, and Local Life
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

Heraklion: Cretan Wine Tasting Tour & Gourmet Lunch
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
10.0 out of 10 with 61 reviews
10/10
61 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

From Rethymno: Santorini Guided Tour and Cruise from Crete
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Attractions
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Heraklion: WaterCity Waterpark Day Pass
Activity duration is 1 day
1d
9.0 out of 10 with 46 reviews
9/10
46 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Knossos Palace & Archaeological Museum: E-Tickets with Audio Tour
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
8.0 out of 10 with 15 reviews
8/10
15 Viator reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Crete Acqua Plus Water Park with Transfers
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h+
8.4 out of 10 with 5 reviews
8.4/10
5 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Crete: Palace of Knossos Entry Ticket & Optional Audio Guide
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
2.0 out of 10 with 1 review
2/10
1 verified review
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Knossos Palace Ticket & In-App Audio Tour: the Labyrinth of the Minotaur
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Let's get Wet: Watercity Waterpark Admission Ticket
Activity duration is 1 day
1d
7.6 out of 10 with 5 reviews
7.6/10
5 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult