Top things to do in Crete in Summer (Updated November 2026)

Crete, Greece
Tour in Crete, Rethymno, Arkadi Monastery, Margarites Pottery

Book online an amazing Private Tour in Crete, exploring the enchanting town of Rethymno with its Venetian charm and Ottoman influences. Discover the historic Arkadi …More

Book online an amazing Private Tour in Crete, exploring the enchanting town of Rethymno with its Venetian charm and Ottoman influences. Discover the historic Arkadi...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$131
Crete: Vai Palm Forest, Itanos & Erimoupoli Beach Road Trip

Discover the wild Northeast Cretan Coast on this full day road trip. Visit the largest Palm Forest Beach of Europe and swimm in the crystal …More

Discover the wild Northeast Cretan Coast on this full day road trip. Visit the largest Palm Forest Beach of Europe and swimm in the crystal...

11 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$57
Amazing Crete - Elafonisi Tour/ Wheelchair Accessible

Discover one of Crete’s most famous natural landscapes on a private and flexible day trip designed around your group. Travel through the impressive Topolia Gorge, …More

Discover one of Crete’s most famous natural landscapes on a private and flexible day trip designed around your group. Travel through the impressive Topolia Gorge,...

8 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$907
Imbros Gorge Tour From Rethymno

Discover the Gorge of Imbros which is the second most popular gorge for walkers in Crete after the gorge of Samaria.The main reasons for this …More

Discover the Gorge of Imbros which is the second most popular gorge for walkers in Crete after the gorge of Samaria.The main reasons for this...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Private Tour to Knossos and Archaeological Museum or Shopping from Heraklion

Travel back 4,000 years to the oldest civilization in Europe on this excursion through Crete. Departing from Heraklion Port, a luxury mini-bus will take you to the …More

Travel back 4,000 years to the oldest civilization in Europe on this excursion through Crete. Departing from Heraklion Port, a luxury mini-bus will take you to the...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered
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Heraklion City Tour-Market-Creta Aquarium

Discover everyday life in Crete through a mix of marine discovery, local culture, and city exploration. Visit one of the largest aquariums in Europe, experience …More

Discover everyday life in Crete through a mix of marine discovery, local culture, and city exploration. Visit one of the largest aquariums in Europe, experience...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Hiking at Samaria, the longest Gorge in Europe! From Heraklion

Get ready for an extremely revitalizing and unforgettable full Day Adventure to the longest and most beautiful Gorge in Europe. Streams, wild goats, deserted settlements, steep …More

Get ready for an extremely revitalizing and unforgettable full Day Adventure to the longest and most beautiful Gorge in Europe. Streams, wild goats, deserted settlements, steep...

15 to 19 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$63
Rethymnon:Day Trip to Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos and Elounda

Discover the highlights of Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos and Elounda on this multi-stop trip from Rethymnon. See Spinalonga Island, the Lake of Voulismeni, and more. Meet …More

Discover the highlights of Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos and Elounda on this multi-stop trip from Rethymnon. See Spinalonga Island, the Lake of Voulismeni, and more. Meet...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Tasting Tour from Chania - Olive Oil, Wine, Cheese & Honey

Embark on an unforgettable day tour that dives deep into the heart of Cretan culture through its rich and celebrated culinary traditions. Perfect for food …More

Embark on an unforgettable day tour that dives deep into the heart of Cretan culture through its rich and celebrated culinary traditions. Perfect for food...

9 hours 10 minutes Free Cancellation
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Elafonisi Day Tour from Rethymno

A Natura 2000 protected area, Elafonisi is one of the most unique places in Greece. Full of dunes with sand lilies and junipers, sand alternating …More

A Natura 2000 protected area, Elafonisi is one of the most unique places in Greece. Full of dunes with sand lilies and junipers, sand alternating...

9 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$46
All Day Private Family Tour to Falassarna Beach & Old Town

Discover the very best of Crete on an unforgettable journey to the exotic shores of Falassarna and the timeless beauty of Chania Old Town. Spend …More

Discover the very best of Crete on an unforgettable journey to the exotic shores of Falassarna and the timeless beauty of Chania Old Town. Spend...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$341
2 days Local Life Experience at Lassithi Plateau from Heraklion

2-Day Lasithi Plateau Experience for adults only – Live Like a Local, Taste, Discover & enjoy the Authentic Heart of Crete. Escape to the tranquil …More

2-Day Lasithi Plateau Experience for adults only – Live Like a Local, Taste, Discover & enjoy the Authentic Heart of Crete. Escape to the tranquil...

2 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Full-Day Beginner's Hiking Route Tour to Samaria Gorge

If you are tired of walking but want photos for you Insta-followers, If you do not I feel like walking today but want to admire …More

If you are tired of walking but want photos for you Insta-followers, If you do not I feel like walking today but want to admire...

14 to 15 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Balos Lagoon Private Tour with Wine Tasting and Seafood Lunch

This tour combines three of Crete’s greatest pleasures — crystal-clear waters, fine wine, and fresh seafood — in one seamless, private experience. You’ll travel in a …More

This tour combines three of Crete’s greatest pleasures — crystal-clear waters, fine wine, and fresh seafood — in one seamless, private experience. You’ll travel in a...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$545
Heraklion Self-Guided Audio Tour

Immerse yourself in Heraklion's captivating history with complete freedom to explore at your own rhythm, discovering centuries-old secrets that traditional tours simply can't offer. Our …More

Immerse yourself in Heraklion's captivating history with complete freedom to explore at your own rhythm, discovering centuries-old secrets that traditional tours simply can't offer. Our...

3 to 9 hours
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Guided Tour in Rethymno with Arkadi Monastery and Margarites

We start our tour driving to our first stop Margarites, a small traditional village located in the prefecture of Rethymno and known for its unique …More

We start our tour driving to our first stop Margarites, a small traditional village located in the prefecture of Rethymno and known for its unique...

9 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Gramvousa Island and Balos Bay Full-Day Tour from Heraklion

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...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Jeep Tour to Archanes with Wine tasting & Lunch

This experience blends history, mythology, nature, and gastronomy in a single unforgettable day. You'll walk in the footsteps of the Minoans, stand beneath the sacred …More

This experience blends history, mythology, nature, and gastronomy in a single unforgettable day. You'll walk in the footsteps of the Minoans, stand beneath the sacred...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$108
Heraklion City Tour - Aquarium

A different excursion for those who want to experience the island’s everyday life. You start to get to know the city of Heraklion. The Byzantium, …More

A different excursion for those who want to experience the island’s everyday life. You start to get to know the city of Heraklion. The Byzantium,...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Elafonisi, The exotic pink beach of Crete! Tour from Chania

Elafonisi is an oblong, which often”breaks” in two parts by water giving the impression of being a separate island and a “Natura 2000” protected area. …More

Elafonisi is an oblong, which often”breaks” in two parts by water giving the impression of being a separate island and a “Natura 2000” protected area....

11 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Dia Island Private Catamaran | Meal, Cocktails & Water activities

Sail with us to the exotic Dia Island on the grandest and most luxurious Catamaran in Crete. Our journey begins at the Heraklion Old venetian …More

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Sail with us to the exotic Dia Island on the grandest and most luxurious Catamaran in Crete. Our journey begins at the Heraklion Old venetian...

5 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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