Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in Crete (Updated 2026)

Crete, Greece
Small Group Sailing Cruise from Heraklion to Dia Island

Embarking from the enchanting Venetian port of Heraklion, our northward journey to Dia Island promises a semi-private escape filled with delightful socializing and shared experiences. …More

Embarking from the enchanting Venetian port of Heraklion, our northward journey to Dia Island promises a semi-private escape filled with delightful socializing and shared experiences....

6 hours Free Cancellation
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Private boat trip Chania - Thodorou - Lazaretta (price per group-up to 9 people)

Discover Crete and its surrounding islands. Experience the Mediterranean sea, just like us Greeks! We are a group of experienced skippers who joined together in …More

Discover Crete and its surrounding islands. Experience the Mediterranean sea, just like us Greeks! We are a group of experienced skippers who joined together in...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Chania: Private Day Catamaran Cruise with Swimming and Meal

Embark on a private sailing catamaran cruise from Kolymvari Port to the stunning bays of Agioi Theodoroi Islands. Perfect for families or groups celebrating special …More

Embark on a private sailing catamaran cruise from Kolymvari Port to the stunning bays of Agioi Theodoroi Islands. Perfect for families or groups celebrating special...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$2,411
Akrotiri Escape: Monastery, Seitan Limania & Zorbas Beach Swim

Avoid the hassle of arranging transport and planning multiple stops across Crete’s Akrotiri Peninsula on your own. This private half-day tour—with convenient pickup from your …More

Avoid the hassle of arranging transport and planning multiple stops across Crete’s Akrotiri Peninsula on your own. This private half-day tour—with convenient pickup from your...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$482
Private: Jeep Safari in 2 Wineries and Samaria Gorge with Lunch

Be on a private tour in two wineries and one olive mill and have an enjoyable day, tasting local products. With our comfortable 7 seaters, …More

Be on a private tour in two wineries and one olive mill and have an enjoyable day, tasting local products. With our comfortable 7 seaters,...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Chania Scuba Diving 2 Shore Dives(Receive Certification)

Looking for two exhilarating dives? Dive twice, reaching depths of up to 12 meters and mastering essential underwater skills under the guidance of our experienced …More

Looking for two exhilarating dives? Dive twice, reaching depths of up to 12 meters and mastering essential underwater skills under the guidance of our experienced...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Full-Day Private Tour from Chania to Elafonissi Beach

Discover a serene side of Crete with a full-day private tour to Elafonisi. Get picked up at your hotel or the location of your choosing …More

Discover a serene side of Crete with a full-day private tour to Elafonisi. Get picked up at your hotel or the location of your choosing...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$344
Private Tour Knossos Palace-Archaeological Museum-Heraklion Town

Embark on a captivating journey through Greek mythology and unravel the mysteries of the ancient Minoan civilization with our seasoned, licensed guide. Knossos Palace stands …More

Embark on a captivating journey through Greek mythology and unravel the mysteries of the ancient Minoan civilization with our seasoned, licensed guide. Knossos Palace stands...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$890
Spearfishing in Chania, Crete (price is per group)

I'm Panagiotis and I have started fishing at the age of 5 years old. I remember myself going with my father, who was my first …More

I'm Panagiotis and I have started fishing at the age of 5 years old. I remember myself going with my father, who was my first...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$970
Rethymno 4x4 Safari: Tastes & Farm Experience

Explore authentic Crete on a semi-private 4×4 safari from Rethymno, with winery tours, olive oil and cheese tastings, hidden villages, scenic monasteries and breathtaking mountain …More

Explore authentic Crete on a semi-private 4×4 safari from Rethymno, with winery tours, olive oil and cheese tastings, hidden villages, scenic monasteries and breathtaking mountain...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$124
Chania 4x4 Sunset Safari Tour

Prepare for a captivating journey through Northwest Crete’s breathtaking landscapes and traditional villages with our Premium Sunset Safari Tour. Designed for intimate groups of 6 …More

Prepare for a captivating journey through Northwest Crete’s breathtaking landscapes and traditional villages with our Premium Sunset Safari Tour. Designed for intimate groups of 6...

4 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Spinalonga & Agios Nikolaos from Heraklion region

• An exciting journey along the north-eastern coast of Crete with a boat trip along the picturesque Mirabello bay. • Accompanied by a professional guide, …More

• An exciting journey along the north-eastern coast of Crete with a boat trip along the picturesque Mirabello bay. • Accompanied by a professional guide,...

8 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$71
From Chania: Imbros Gorge and Sfakia Experience Hike & Swim

Join us for a beautiful day as we depart from Chania and head toward the scenic Imbros Gorge — a hidden gem perfect for nature …More

Join us for a beautiful day as we depart from Chania and head toward the scenic Imbros Gorge — a hidden gem perfect for nature...

9 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$45
Samaria Gorge Hike from Heraklion region

A unique walk through the Samaria Gorge, the largest in Europe, with a length of about 18 kilometers, will allow you not only to admire …More

A unique walk through the Samaria Gorge, the largest in Europe, with a length of about 18 kilometers, will allow you not only to admire...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$68
Full-Day Private Tour in Elafonisi Pink Beach

Elafonisi is a peninsula that is often divided into two parts by water, creating the illusion of being its own separate island. It boasts distinctive …More

Elafonisi is a peninsula that is often divided into two parts by water, creating the illusion of being its own separate island. It boasts distinctive...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$135
Full-Day Knossos and Heraklion Tour from Chania and Rethymno

Unlock the mysteries of ancient Crete on this unforgettable full-day tour departing from Chania! Visit two of the island’s most iconic destinations — the historic …More

Unlock the mysteries of ancient Crete on this unforgettable full-day tour departing from Chania! Visit two of the island’s most iconic destinations — the historic...

10 to 11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$64
Olive Oil and Wine Private Tour (price per group of 6)

This is a private tour with a 7-seater van for a maximum 6 guests. The first references of wine and olive oil in Crete date …More

This is a private tour with a 7-seater van for a maximum 6 guests. The first references of wine and olive oil in Crete date...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$505
Organic Wine & Olive oil with a travel Excutive

The "Wine and Food of Crete" tour offers an exceptional opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich culinary heritage of Crete. As you explore the …More

The "Wine and Food of Crete" tour offers an exceptional opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich culinary heritage of Crete. As you explore the...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$123
Crete's Wine and Olives Safari Tour from Chania

Hop in a Land Rover and let it take you on a culinary and cultural journey through Crete. This Greek island is renowned for its …More

Hop in a Land Rover and let it take you on a culinary and cultural journey through Crete. This Greek island is renowned for its...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$120
Semi-Private Wine Tour of 2 wineries with wine Tastings

Discover the Wines of Crete: Lyrarakis & Titakis Wineries with Lunch in Archanes Join a small-group half-day tour through Crete’s celebrated Peza Valley and visit …More

Discover the Wines of Crete: Lyrarakis & Titakis Wineries with Lunch in Archanes Join a small-group half-day tour through Crete’s celebrated Peza Valley and visit...

7 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$119
Half-Day Olive Mill and Winery Tour with tastings & Lunch

What makes this experience stand out is that nothing here is staged, polished, or dressed up for show. Guests step straight into the real working …More

What makes this experience stand out is that nothing here is staged, polished, or dressed up for show. Guests step straight into the real working...

5 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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