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

Crete, Greece
Arriving by cruise ship at Chania - Port of Souda

Is a unique opportunity to get to know the hidden treasures of our island and taste the gold that Crete produces the ''olive oil '' …More

Is a unique opportunity to get to know the hidden treasures of our island and taste the gold that Crete produces the ''olive oil ''...

1 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Full-Day Private Seitan Limani Boat Tour from Chania

From Chania, we head eastwards to start our day tour of the Akrotiri peninsula. Our first stop is the small, secluded, sandy beach of Macherida. …More

From Chania, we head eastwards to start our day tour of the Akrotiri peninsula. Our first stop is the small, secluded, sandy beach of Macherida....

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$1,104
5,5 hours Private Sailing Trips from Heraklion to Island of Dia

Escape the crowled beaches and join us for a lazy day cruise to the island of DIA. You can enjoy a swimming stop in the …More

Escape the crowled beaches and join us for a lazy day cruise to the island of DIA. You can enjoy a swimming stop in the...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$511
Agios Nikolaos: Private Catamaran Cruise with Meal & Drinks

Experience a private cruise from Agios Nikolaos around Mirabello and Spinalonga aboard a luxurious sailing catamaran. Morning serenity or sunset beauty, tailored for families, friends, …More

Experience a private cruise from Agios Nikolaos around Mirabello and Spinalonga aboard a luxurious sailing catamaran. Morning serenity or sunset beauty, tailored for families, friends,...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$2,411
Heraklion: Private Catamaran Cruise to Dia with Meal & Drinks

Embark on a private sailing catamaran cruise from Heraklion to the bay of Dia Island—an ideal escape for families, friends, or special celebrations. Aboard our …More

Embark on a private sailing catamaran cruise from Heraklion to the bay of Dia Island—an ideal escape for families, friends, or special celebrations. Aboard our...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$2,411
CRETAN EVENING with Show, Dancing, Food and Drinks CRETE

It’s the best way to celebrate Greek Style. In a mountain village we meet friendly Cretan folk who invite us to taste a glass of …More

It’s the best way to celebrate Greek Style. In a mountain village we meet friendly Cretan folk who invite us to taste a glass of...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$57
LASSITHI & KNOSSOS CRETE, full day professional guided coach tour

Our first stop is the Monastery of Kera. It is dedicated to Virgin Mary; it is run by nuns and is locally known as Little …More

Our first stop is the Monastery of Kera. It is dedicated to Virgin Mary; it is run by nuns and is locally known as Little...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$62
LUXURY Jeep Safari WRANGLER CRETE (also for CRUISE SHIPS)

You are the whole day, with your local guide, inside the countryside of Crete. The roads are almost all off road, the chance to see …More

You are the whole day, with your local guide, inside the countryside of Crete. The roads are almost all off road, the chance to see...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$134
SANTORINI 1 day Guided Excursion with HIGHSPEED from CRETE

Who has never seen the world famous pictures from a turquoise sea, dazzling white houses/churches with Aegean blue roofs on the top of the steep …More

Who has never seen the world famous pictures from a turquoise sea, dazzling white houses/churches with Aegean blue roofs on the top of the steep...

14 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$228
QUAD ATV Adventure découvrez les panoramas du Sud est de la Crete

Meet at 9:30 am at our meeting point located in Galini. You will be welcomed by our guide (French/English) who will give you all the …More

Meet at 9:30 am at our meeting point located in Galini. You will be welcomed by our guide (French/English) who will give you all the...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$224
Chania Private Sailing Cruise with Meal and Water Activities

Sail from Kolimvari Port along the gorgeous north coast of Chania on our comfortable sailing yacht and discover the island of Thodorou, home of the …More

Sail from Kolimvari Port along the gorgeous north coast of Chania on our comfortable sailing yacht and discover the island of Thodorou, home of the...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,137
Knossos Palace and Plateau of Lassithi from Heraklion Region

Great chance to visit the highlights of the Minoan civilisation in this full day tour and learn more about Cretan traditions, enjoy panoramic views of …More

Great chance to visit the highlights of the Minoan civilisation in this full day tour and learn more about Cretan traditions, enjoy panoramic views of...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$57
Authentic Cretan Cooking Class

Experience Authentic Cretan Cuisine! Immerse yourself in the rich culinary traditions of Crete with our hands-on cooking class. Cretan cuisine is renowned for its high-quality …More

Experience Authentic Cretan Cuisine! Immerse yourself in the rich culinary traditions of Crete with our hands-on cooking class. Cretan cuisine is renowned for its high-quality...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$148
Small Group Tour to Zeus Cave Lasithi Plateau Pottery&Olive Mill

This tour to Knossos Palace and Lasithi Plateau is a small group tour and you'll have time to explore the region of Lasithi Plateau and …More

This tour to Knossos Palace and Lasithi Plateau is a small group tour and you'll have time to explore the region of Lasithi Plateau and...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$126
Day Trip Elafonisi Island From Rethymno English French German Gui

Up to the south-westernmost point of the island, in one of the most spectacular and unexpected locations on the island is where we will spend …More

Up to the south-westernmost point of the island, in one of the most spectacular and unexpected locations on the island is where we will spend...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$34
From Rethymno-Chania Areas:Private Trip to Gramvousa Island Balos

Discover the westernmost tip of Crete on a luxury mini van mercedes vito and boat trip to Gramvousa Island and Balos Bay. Dip your toes …More

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Discover the westernmost tip of Crete on a luxury mini van mercedes vito and boat trip to Gramvousa Island and Balos Bay. Dip your toes...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Pottery - Honey & Olive Oil experience

We are locals and we know the area a lot better about history, culture and we are well worth carrying on so that visitors can …More

We are locals and we know the area a lot better about history, culture and we are well worth carrying on so that visitors can...

5 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Gramvousa Island & Balos Bay Full-Day Tour from Rethymno English & German guide

Discover the westernmost tip of Crete on a scenic bus and boat trip to Gramvousa Island and Balos Bay. Dip your toes in the soft …More

Discover the westernmost tip of Crete on a scenic bus and boat trip to Gramvousa Island and Balos Bay. Dip your toes in the soft...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Private Tour Rethymno: Spili, Preveli, Kourtaliotiko, Old Town

• Amazingly beautiful, the Cretan village of SPILI, immersed in greenery due to the abundance of fresh water, welcomes guests with a Venetian fountain from …More

• Amazingly beautiful, the Cretan village of SPILI, immersed in greenery due to the abundance of fresh water, welcomes guests with a Venetian fountain from...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Private Tour of Crete with Knossos Palace and Lassithi Plateau

Embark on a journey of discovery through historic Crete! Explore the magnificent Knossos Palace, marveling at the Minoan civilization. Visit one of the traditional villages, …More

Embark on a journey of discovery through historic Crete! Explore the magnificent Knossos Palace, marveling at the Minoan civilization. Visit one of the traditional villages,...

9 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$648
Private Knossos Palace & Lassithi Plateau from Agios Nikolaos

This private tour is a great choice for cruise passengers visiting Agios Nikolaos, as the itinerary can be easily adapted to your ship’s docking time. …More

This private tour is a great choice for cruise passengers visiting Agios Nikolaos, as the itinerary can be easily adapted to your ship’s docking time....

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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