Top Day Trips from Crete (Updated November 2026)

Crete, Greece
Heraklion & Knossos Guided Tour from Rethymnon

Visit the most popular attraction of the island of Crete, the famous archeological site of Knossos, the capital of King Minos! In this half day …More

Visit the most popular attraction of the island of Crete, the famous archeological site of Knossos, the capital of King Minos! In this half day...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$61
Santorini Island Full-Day Sightseeing Tour from Rethymnon

Take the great opportunity to visit in a day trip the volcano island of Santorini, one of the most famous Greek volcanic islands! …More

Take the great opportunity to visit in a day trip the volcano island of Santorini, one of the most famous Greek volcanic islands!...

14 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$227
Private Elafonisi Full-day Tour from Rethymno

The tour to Elafonisi is once in a lifetime experience. Elafonisi pink beach is a small paradise on earth! The crystal clear turquoise shallow waters …More

The tour to Elafonisi is once in a lifetime experience. Elafonisi pink beach is a small paradise on earth! The crystal clear turquoise shallow waters...

10 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$515
Best Wines of Crete: Wine Tasting Tour & traditional Lunch

• Short and flexible, this tour is a perfect option for those who have limited time and look for alternative ways to spend it. Whether …More

• Short and flexible, this tour is a perfect option for those who have limited time and look for alternative ways to spend it. Whether...

4 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$169
Private Rethymno Oil and Honey Tasting Pottery at Margarites

Embark on an unforgettable day-long journey through Crete's enchanting landscapes. Explore the mysterious Melidoni Cave and its captivating geological formations. Immerse yourself in beekeeping traditions …More

Embark on an unforgettable day-long journey through Crete's enchanting landscapes. Explore the mysterious Melidoni Cave and its captivating geological formations. Immerse yourself in beekeeping traditions...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Crete: Lassithi Plateau, Zeus Cave & Kera Monastery Tour

Your day begins at the historic Kera Kardiotissa Monastery, a peaceful nunnery surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery and known for its miraculous icon and 14th‑century …More

Your day begins at the historic Kera Kardiotissa Monastery, a peaceful nunnery surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery and known for its miraculous icon and 14th‑century...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$40
South Crete - Matala, Red Beach and caves

After a short drive through the Messara plain you reach Matala. Known for the colony of hippies in the Sixties, where they lived in large …More

After a short drive through the Messara plain you reach Matala. Known for the colony of hippies in the Sixties, where they lived in large...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Private Luxury Tour in East Crete

Through this unique route we will explore the most famous destinations of Eastern Crete, in one day. Lassithi Plateau taking in the beautiful view of …More

Through this unique route we will explore the most famous destinations of Eastern Crete, in one day. Lassithi Plateau taking in the beautiful view of...

8 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Rethymno Barbarossa Pirate Ship Cruise

Embarking from Rethymno Marina, our voyage unfolds towards the west, offering a captivating panorama of the Fortezza, an emblem of the city's rich history. Continuing …More

Embarking from Rethymno Marina, our voyage unfolds towards the west, offering a captivating panorama of the Fortezza, an emblem of the city's rich history. Continuing...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$67
Mystic Blue | Balos & Crete’s Hidden Paradise Cruise

This exclusive private cruise offers a rare chance to explore Crete’s most stunning and secluded western coastlines with comfort and style. Unlike typical group tours, …More

This exclusive private cruise offers a rare chance to explore Crete’s most stunning and secluded western coastlines with comfort and style. Unlike typical group tours,...

7 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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$1,596
Spinalonga Tour with Panagia Kera & Agios Nikolaos

The Tour starts by driving along the Northern coast of the island were we will visit the 12th century Byzantine church of Panagia Kera, 1km …More

The Tour starts by driving along the Northern coast of the island were we will visit the 12th century Byzantine church of Panagia Kera, 1km...

9 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$103
Small Group Tour to Archaeological Sites of Gortyna and Phaistos

Meet with your guide at the terminal of Cretan Spiti Travel at 08.30, we drive to Gortyna, the Roman capital of Crete and Cyrenaica which …More

Meet with your guide at the terminal of Cretan Spiti Travel at 08.30, we drive to Gortyna, the Roman capital of Crete and Cyrenaica which...

8 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Private Van Tour from Chania to Monasteries

We start our van tour from Chania at the pick up point that we have both agreed on. We then start going towards Ag. Triada …More

We start our van tour from Chania at the pick up point that we have both agreed on. We then start going towards Ag. Triada...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Knossos & Archaeological Museum Tour from Chania- Private

The palace of Knossos, the epicenter of Minoan culture, reveals its grandeur and the remnants of a civilization potentially devastated by the eruption of the …More

The palace of Knossos, the epicenter of Minoan culture, reveals its grandeur and the remnants of a civilization potentially devastated by the eruption of the...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$189
PRIVATE TOUR by 4x4 to Balos lagoon and Falassarna beach

Explore the endless blue! The perfect combination tour for beach lovers including a visit to the Balos lagoon viewpoint and the Falassarna beach while your …More

Explore the endless blue! The perfect combination tour for beach lovers including a visit to the Balos lagoon viewpoint and the Falassarna beach while your...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$207
Matala,Botanic Garden,Ag Galini and Spili Tour Day from Rethymno

Discover the wild and traditional side of Crete on a full-day tour from Rethymnon. Visit the picturesque village of Agia Galini, the world-famous Matala, and …More

Discover the wild and traditional side of Crete on a full-day tour from Rethymnon. Visit the picturesque village of Agia Galini, the world-famous Matala, and...

10 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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From Chania :Falassarna Sunset Escape. Free Sunbeds!

An unforgettable afternoon at one of Crete’s most stunning beaches! Join us for a magical experience as we journey from Chania Town to the breathtaking …More

An unforgettable afternoon at one of Crete’s most stunning beaches! Join us for a magical experience as we journey from Chania Town to the breathtaking...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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Jeep Tour to Lasithi Plateau: Tasting and Pottery Experience

Start your day with a comfortable pickup with our fully equipped SUV vehicles. After meeting our professional drivers, your adventure begins! Our first stop is …More

Start your day with a comfortable pickup with our fully equipped SUV vehicles. After meeting our professional drivers, your adventure begins! Our first stop is...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Cruise to Santorini Island from Heraklion

Crete, thanks to its location, faces the Aegean Sea on the north and the Libyan Sea on the south. The island closer to Crete in …More

Crete, thanks to its location, faces the Aegean Sea on the north and the Libyan Sea on the south. The island closer to Crete in...

10 hours Free Cancellation
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Elounda Boat Trip-The Authentic

Join us on a relaxing boat cruise to the stunning coastal areas of Elounda and the historic island of Spinalonga. Enjoy swimming, snorkeling, and sunbathing …More

Join us on a relaxing boat cruise to the stunning coastal areas of Elounda and the historic island of Spinalonga. Enjoy swimming, snorkeling, and sunbathing...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Private Boat Trip From Kolymbari To Balos Gramvousa

We leave from Kolymbari port at 10:00 and go directly to Gramvousa island where you can enjoy the turquoise waters and if you wish, walk …More

We leave from Kolymbari port at 10:00 and go directly to Gramvousa island where you can enjoy the turquoise waters and if you wish, walk...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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