Top Crete Full-day Tours - page 5

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 point of Crete and admire the crystal-clear waters of Balos. Walk across the white sand shore and find yourself enjoying the sun in one of the most beautiful beaches of the world. Experience the charming town of Chania, walk around its picturesque streets and admire the unique Venetian old harbor of this town

Enjoy a relaxing day out on the water on this private sailing trip from Chania. You and your party will ride a yacht to beautiful places full of history, including Fortezza, the isle of Karga, Cape Drapano lighthouse, and more. Swim and snorkel in shallow, sheltered waters while your personal chef prepares a local lunch on board. Return to port while admiring the sunset.

Get a little wild on Crete thanks to this full-day excursion exploring the island’s unpopulated mountains, small villages, legendary caves, and forgotten paths. Travel off road by 4x4 as you traverse the rugged mountain terrain, stopping to visit a shepard’s ‘mitato’ (inn), tasting local cheese, and exploring the agrarian ways of life on the isolated Lassithi Plateau. Round-trip hotel transport and 3-course lunch are included.

Get outside and admire the beauty of Crete by going on this action-packed day trip to Imbros Gorge and the Libyan Sea. Take the stress out of organizing transport, and benefit from the convenience of having Rethymno area hotel pickup and drop-off included. Enjoy a guided hike that passes many stunning rock formations, narrow passages, and scenic viewpoints.

Perfect for adventurous travelers, this full day 4x4 Jeep Safari tour puts you behind the wheel of an all-terrain vehicle. Led by two expert guides, your group convoys from downtown Crete into the more rugged parts of the island, passing olive groves, traditional villages, and dramatic scenery. Have lunch in Kastelli, then go for an exhilarating off-road ride to Gournes Beach on the north coast before driving back to town.

Hike Samaria Gorge from Omalos to Agia Roumeli on this full-day hiking tour from Rethymno that includes round-trip transfers by climate-controlled bus. To do the 8-mile (13-kilometer), one-way hike through Samaria Gorge, you need to coordinate transportation by land and sea. By providing round-trip transport from Rethymno, this full-day tour takes the hassle out of planning while leaving you free to hike at your own pace.

Put on your hiking shoes and experience the beauty of Crete’s Samaria Gorge on this full-day excursion. Learn about the history, formation, and ecosystem of the gorge on your way to the entrance in Xyloskalo. Once you arrive, hike through the gorge at your own pace and finish at the stunning beachside village of Agia Roumeli, for a bit of free time. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for your convenience.

Experience an off-road safari in Crete on this guided excursion. After crafting an itinerary that suits your preferences and interests and enjoying pickup from your hotel, villa, or apartment, hit the trails in a Land Rover Discovery with room for six. Visit magnificent waterfalls, isolated coves, picturesque villages, and anywhere else you’d like to visit and get to know the authentic Crete. Any entrance fees are at your own expense.

One of the largest aquariums in Greece, Cretaquarium (Thalassokosmos) sits in Gournes, beyond Heraklion. It's around a 2.5-hour drive from Chania, and incredibly time-consuming to reach using public transit. Skip the self-drive stress when you book this private 2-way transfer service, with pickup and drop-off from your Chania hotel or private rental. Onboard Wi-Fi keeps you connected over the journey.

Enjoy some of Crete’s most beautiful beaches without the self-drive hassles on this guided small-group tour. Travel direct from your door to Kissamos, where you board a boat for Balos Beach and Lagoon, then savor the soft white sands. Next, ride a boat to Gramvousa Island (own expense), swim in the clear waters, and opt to hike to the 16th-century fortress. Your guide will drop you directly to your door.

Experience the quiet side of Crete with this all-day Land Rover tour to some of the island’s most beautiful and hidden places. Those who are short on time and eager to get away from the crowds will appreciate this budget-friendly, all-inclusive outing that visits waterfalls, herb farms, and ancient olive groves and includes lunch at a local taverna, a nature hike, and swimming in a cool spring.

Explore Crete on an all-day off-road tour with a personal driver. After a convenient pickup from select hotels, hop in a 4x4 and get off the beaten path with an informative private guide. Visit otherwise inaccessible parts of the island, take a refreshing swim at the famed Preveli Beach, and enjoy a delicious lunch included in the tour price.

Familiarize yourself with the traditional lifestyle and history that makes up the real Crete. Your tour will start at the Melidoni Cave. Dating back to the Neolithic Period, this area is full of clues into ancient lifestyles. Finally, visit the village of Apostoli. Home to a functioning olive oil factory, you'll learn about the production of olive oil before enjoying lunch at a tavern.

This full-day private tour of Rethymno focuses on the history and traditional crafts of the area. Start your day by visiting the Monastery of Arkadi, one of the most important monasteries in Greece. Continue by visiting a museum with historical items from the era of Homer and a working pottery workshop. After free time and lunch in Margarites, explore Melidoni cave with its stalactites and stalagmites.

See parts of Crete that tour buses can't reach on this 4WD off-road safari with hotel pickup and drop-off within 20 kilometers of Hersonissos. Visit the eerie abandoned village of Sfendili, drowned by the Aposelemis Dam, enjoy lunch with a view in a mountain village, drive across a river, and explore a sacred cave. Choose between private or small-group options to suit your interests.

Use your time in Chania to discover Crete's ancient history with a local guide. This small-group tour includes hotel pickup and visits to the Minoan Palace of Knossos, the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, and Heraklion itself, offering an overview of the island's rich history and legends. Numbers are capped at 15 people for a more intimate experience. Note that entry fees are extra.

Escape the hum of bustling Crete and get into nature on this full-day trip to pristine Elafonisi, a small island famed for its beautiful pink sands. Soak up the Grecian sun as you explore this protected wildlife sanctuary, enjoying a walk on the sand or swim in the clear, azure waters. Hotel pick-up and drop-off are included for your convenience.

• Amazing Gorge • Iconic Beaches • Scenic Drive •Seamless • Memorable • Uncompromising Experience a perfect mix of Adventure and Sightseeing, fully customized to your pace and preferences for a truly Unforgettable day. Your Private Day Trip begins with a breathtaking drive through Crete’s diverse landscape to Kourtaliotiko Gorge, where we escort you to the waterfalls. Swimming is optional, waterproof phone cases are provided, and your belongings remain safely supervised during the water sections. After the gorge, you choose your beach experience: Preveli Beach, known for its river and palm forest, or Kalypso Beach, a secluded cove with deep, clear waters ideal for swimming. Then, we can pause for lunch at a cozy seaside or mountain taverna, enjoying delicious local flavors and warm hospitality. You deserve the high standards of SunSud Tours. Shore Excursion • Cruise Friendly • Heraklion Port • Ports of Call Tours •Crete • From Heraklion, Rethymno, Elounda • Full Day Tour

Visit Heraklion and Knossos Palace on this affordable, family-friendly guided day trip. Take a convenient all-day outing from Rethimno to learn about Greece’s fascinating history and view its ruins, murals, fountains, and monuments. Experience the Minoan temple and palace of Knosses, wander the ancient streets of the capital of Crete, stop into a local museum, and enjoy free time for a traditional Cretan lunch at your own expense.

Explore some of Greece’s natural beauty with this group tour from Chania that heads to both Gramvousa Beach and the bay of Balos’ turquoise lagoon. All the details are taken care of, like hotel pickup and drop-off, your boat tour, and your tour leader, so you just need to show up with your bathing suit, ready for a day on the water.

Explore and learn about crete and feel like a cretan, with our experienced drivers and off road vehicles,take home lifetime memories, amazing seeneries, breathtaking off roads routes,caves, mountains,gorges,voltures.wine tasting,olive oil tasting,raki tasting and pottery lessons. This trip will make to FEEL LIKE A CRETAN.

The hike down Samaria Gorge—a national park and biosphere reserve—is a challenging 10-mile (16 kilometers) journey to the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, making the return journey difficult. This tour descends the gorge with a guide in roughly five to six hours and makes the return journey to the tour bus on a public ferry. Breakfast and admission to the national park are included, with convenient hotel pickup provided.

Make the most of your limited time in Heraklion with this comprehensive day tour, designed to cover multiple dispersed attractions. Beginning with convenient hotel pickup, you'll journey to the scenic Lassithi Plateau, home to charming villages and historical landmarks like Kera Kardiotissa Monastery. Along the way, enjoy numerous photo-worthy stops, including the Palace of Knossos and Psychro, known for its handmade pottery and the nearby Dikteon Cave (currently closed for maintenance).

Through this route you will discover the wild side of South Crete and will arrive at one of the best beaches of Crete with clear water Οur first stop is the village of Patsides where we will have the opportunity to know the way produced cretan honey will try traditional raki and local delicacies also we will admire the cretan Herbs and taste traditional flavors in jams and local delicacies! In the follow-through of a beautiful route We arrive at Archanes Traditional village where will have free time to know to admire the traditional architecture up close and to feel the hospitality After we will drive a amazing off road in asterousia and climb to an altitude of 850 meters Here begins to seem the wild side of South Crete and real landscapes are gorgeous and dreamy Crossing the beautiful gorge we find ourselves in one of the best beaches of Crete with clear waters Here enjoying an amazing meal and we get our swim