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

Heraklion, Greece
Rethymno Inland

Enjoy a day that combines nature with beautiful lush landscapes along with history and time to relax. An excellent opportunity to discover the real character …More

Enjoy a day that combines nature with beautiful lush landscapes along with history and time to relax. An excellent opportunity to discover the real character...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$680
Half-Day Cretan Countryside Tour with Picnic (Cruise Friendly)

This private half-day countryside tour is perfect for cruise passengers and travelers who want to experience the real Crete away from the usual tourist crowds. …More

This private half-day countryside tour is perfect for cruise passengers and travelers who want to experience the real Crete away from the usual tourist crowds....

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$689
From Heraklion: Cruise to Balos Lagoon & Chania Old Town

Discover in one day, Balos, the most beautiful beach and Chania, the most beautiful town of Greece. Enjoy a magical boat trip through the westernmost …More

Discover in one day, Balos, the most beautiful beach and Chania, the most beautiful town of Greece. Enjoy a magical boat trip through the westernmost...

14 to 15 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$86
Agios Nikolaos - Elounda - Spinalonga island Day tour

This excursion will take you to the east of Crete and will show you wonderful places wonderful monuments crystal clear seas and an unforgettable experience …More

This excursion will take you to the east of Crete and will show you wonderful places wonderful monuments crystal clear seas and an unforgettable experience...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$746
Private 6.5h shore tour to Eastern Crete from Heraklion

Make the most of your time in Crete with a private half-day tour designed for cruise guests and travelers who want a relaxed but meaningful …More

Make the most of your time in Crete with a private half-day tour designed for cruise guests and travelers who want a relaxed but meaningful...

6 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$663
Full Day Agios Nikolaos

Enjoy a day filled with pretty scenery, history and time to relax. You have seen it in pictures now you have the ideal opportunity to …More

Enjoy a day filled with pretty scenery, history and time to relax. You have seen it in pictures now you have the ideal opportunity to...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$556
Knossos Palace Museum and Heraklion City Private Tour

Explore Knossos, an ancient palace with a huge history, visit the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion and see many ancient artifacts. Experience Heraklion, a vibrant city …More

Explore Knossos, an ancient palace with a huge history, visit the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion and see many ancient artifacts. Experience Heraklion, a vibrant city...

4 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$795
e-bike tour in Crete with guide and stroryteller Soulouksina

The 1st cultural e bike experience with a story telling Follow me to feed the chickens at Soulouksina's", the grandmother used to say. "But who …More

The 1st cultural e bike experience with a story telling Follow me to feed the chickens at Soulouksina's", the grandmother used to say. "But who...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$160
Tour at East Crete, Spinalonga, Traditional Villages, Churches

Book an amazing tour in the East of Crete to visit Agios Nikolaos, a small town with a picturesque harbor, home to one of the …More

Book an amazing tour in the East of Crete to visit Agios Nikolaos, a small town with a picturesque harbor, home to one of the...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$161
Knossos, Olive Grove, Winery - Distillery with Tastings & Lunch

This tour was created for nature and wine lovers. Would you like to learn all about locally produced products such as Wine, Olive oil, and …More

This tour was created for nature and wine lovers. Would you like to learn all about locally produced products such as Wine, Olive oil, and...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$87
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
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
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
Gramvoussa - Balos

Discover one of the most beautiful beaches in Greece on a fantastic cruise to the most western part of Crete. Stop at the island of …More

Discover one of the most beautiful beaches in Greece on a fantastic cruise to the most western part of Crete. Stop at the island of...

16 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$37
SAMARIA from Malia-Heraklion

Explore the most majestic gorge in Europe and get ready to live a unique experience. Follow the route of the ancient river Taras and discover …More

Explore the most majestic gorge in Europe and get ready to live a unique experience. Follow the route of the ancient river Taras and discover...

16 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$55
Olive Oil Cosmetic Factory- Spinalonga - Elounda - Agios Nikolaos

Say goodbye to the tourist trail and hello to a world of organic produce when you book this private door-to-door food tour of Crete’s less-visited …More

Say goodbye to the tourist trail and hello to a world of organic produce when you book this private door-to-door food tour of Crete’s less-visited...

7 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$138
On the trail of the Greek Mythology

Visit the valley of the 1000 Windmills and get all the secret information’s of the Cretan people. Visit a traditional mountain village and a typical …More

Visit the valley of the 1000 Windmills and get all the secret information’s of the Cretan people. Visit a traditional mountain village and a typical...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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