Greece · CRETE TOURS
Crete is long, and every good day on it is a drive or a boat. The 15 below sort the Balos and Elafonisi runs, the gorge walks, Knossos and the olive country by price, distance and how early the minibus leaves.
Review of the $47 Kissamos cruise to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa, with castle views, swimming, food, timing, crowds, and practical tips.
“It was Ana, visited two islands and beaches, amazing colours water ,it was definitely worth out time and money and we would definitely come back”
Explore Agios Nikolaos, Elounda, and historic Spinalonga on an affordable Crete day trip with boat rides, free time, and a swim stop.
“Everything was amazing, we got to see alot of the cities that we traveled and got free time there. Our tour guide named Manos is and was amazing. Worth every penny we spent”
Review of the Samaria Gorge trek from Chania, including the rocky 17 km hike, ferry ride, costs, guides, food, and practical tips.
“So five minutes before we were supposed to start the gorge they decided to close it. This was very disappointing. However, our guide offered us an alternative option of walking Imbros Gorge instead. This was much easier but still a nice day out. It was particularly interesting to learn that Imbros was used by the allied troops to evacuate during WWII. Afterwards we were taken to Hora Sphakia which was a beautiful little town. I appreciated the organisation of the tour and the ability to pivot and offer us an alternative day trip so the day wasn't wasted.”
Review of the Agios Nikolaos boat trip to Spinalonga, with a Kolokitha swim stop, guided island visit, prices, tips, and drawbacks.
“An enjoyable day to Spinnalonga. Guides on and off the ship were good and explained things well”
Review of Crete’s Dia Island sailing cruise from Heraklion, with swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, a Greek meal, drinks, and sunset options.
“The perfect day! Our guided were all so kind and accommodating. The boat was beautiful, spacious, and had plenty of fun equipment. The lunch was delicious and abundant, as well and the drinks! Overall, a fantastic experience. Would absolutely do it again!”
Visit Knossos Palace with a timed e-ticket, optional audio guide, and practical tips for crowds, heat, transport, and value.
“Very nice experience, we enjoyed walking on the path of more than 1500BC history. Audio guide or a guide is a must!”
Explore Crete’s marine life at CRETAquarium, with sharks, turtles, jellyfish, 150 species, family-friendly exhibits, and easy access from Heraklion.
“been a few times took my sister this time always a nice place to go!”
Review of the Elafonisi day trip from Chania, with pink sand, clear water, Topolia Gorge, hotel pickup, and practical tips.
“Our excursion to Elafonissi Beach was absolutely amazing! Everything was so well organized, and the day ran perfectly from start to finish. The highlight, though, was our incredible guide, Simona. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and full of positive energy — you could tell she truly loves what she does. Also a big shout to our driver who did an amazing job negotiating some narrow roads! Simona shared fascinating stories and local insights along the way, making the journey through the Cretan mountains just as enjoyable as our time on the beach. She made everyone feel comfortable and cared for, checking in often and giving great tips on where to eat,…”
Review of Crete’s Rethymno, Chania, and Kournas Lake day trip, with practical advice on timing, transport, value, guides, and highlights.
“The time allocated for Chania was not sufficient. I believe it would be more beneficial to remove Kournas Lake from the plan and add that time to Chania instead. A short 15–20 minutes would be enough for the lake.”
Review of the Samaria Gorge trek from Rethymno, with transport, guide, costs, difficulty, route details, ferry ride, and practical tips.
“Very well organised. A great day out. Enough time to enjoy the walk and the beach and town at the end. The trip ended with a beautiful sunset from the ferry.”
Review of the Knossos Palace e-ticket and smartphone audio guide, with practical advice on timing, value, route finding, and what to expect.
“Really enjoyed all the experience. Very interesting info and helpful to have the audio guides on your phone.”
Ride Crete’s mountain trails from Rethymno on a four-hour quad safari with canyon views, village stops, coffee, snacks, and hotel pickup.
“The way I would summarise this activity would be "amazing". I joined the group on our last full day in Crete on Saturday (28/09/24). On arrival they checked the driver in by showing the drivers license. As a driver you'll get a red braclet around your wrist to distinguish those from who were allowed to drive and those who were not. Before we hopped on the quad bikes, a brief instruction was given. Once we started the real fun could start. It was my first time driving a quad bike. Luckily they are automatics and very easy to handle. After getting a bit used on the normal eoad, they guide…”
Ride a jet boat from Hersonissos to Saint George’s Bay for fast turns, snorkeling, swimming, and Crete’s clear coastal waters.
“brilliant experience, snorkeling equipment provided and lots of fish to see!”
Review of the $104 Knossos Palace tour in Crete, with skip-the-line entry, expert guides, timing tips, costs, and practical advice.
“Super informative and interesting tour! The guide was really knowledgeable.”
Review of Crete’s full-day Land Rover safari from Heraklion, with mountain villages, Zeus’s Cave, local lunch, views, and practical tips.
“This is one of the best excursions we did in crete. Yannis was our driver and provided excellent knowledge of cretes history whilst also being friendly and funny. All the places we visited were different and enjoyable, we brought some locally made cheese and the food provided was excellent...top tip is to bring some euros to buy drinks , cheese, souvenirs”
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