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Set out on a safari road trip in Crete with this full-day private tour to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Peninsula. Enjoy hotel pickup and admire views during the drive to Balos Lagoon. Visit a cove with a white sand beach and swim in the turquoise waters. The tour includes a gourmet Cretan meal with local wine. The itinerary can be customized according to your interests.

Set sail at the most scenic time of day on this luxury catamaran cruise from Panormos with sunset views over the Aegean. Drop anchor for a swim, snorkel, or paddleboard with equipment provided, then refuel with snacks including sushi and fruit, before watching the sun set drink in hand from the open bar.

Getting to know a new city can be difficult if you try to do it all yourself. This Heraklion Small-Group Segway Tour lets you get acquainted with the city’s main highlights and hidden gems in just a few hours. Follow a guide around on a Segway to Liberty Square, the Historical Museum of Crete, Loggia, and more, and learn about the history and culture of the area.

Immerse yourself in the romantic island of Santorini for the day without having to rely on out-of-date guidebooks or patchy internet research. Take a speedy catamaran from Rethymno to the island and join your guide for a tour that runs from the docks to the northernmost village of Oia. Enjoy plenty of free time in the island’s capital of Fira, full of recommendations from your guide: there’s no need to fight for their attention on this small-group tour.

Cruise through Crete's stunning landscapes on a 3-hour tuk tuk adventure from Malia to Hersonissos, complete with pickup from Sissi. Experience the charm of this unique ride while exploring hidden gems and cultural highlights. Enjoy a private tour guided by an expert, and relish local flavors with tastings of olive oil, honey, and raki. With ample free time in Old Hersonissos, discover quaint shops and cafés at your leisure, making it a perfect getaway for couples and families alike. - Scenic 3-hour tuk tuk ride along Crete's north coast - Pickup from Sissi for added convenience - Tasting of local produce: olive oil, honey, and raki included - Free time to explore Old Hersonissos and its traditional charm

Swap Rethymno for a trip to one of Crete’s most beautiful cities—and make your sightseeing flexible and hassle-free—with this round-trip transfer service to Chania. Following pickup straight from your accommodation, enjoy a comfortable trip to the western city. Enjoy having the freedom of independent exploration time once you arrive, and opt to visit sights from the Venetian Harbor and Turkish Quarter to many historic churches and museums.

Douloufakis vineyards are located just a few kilometers outside the city of Heraklion, the capital of Crete. Become one with nature, as you walk among the vines and taste grape varieties that have centuries of tradition in Crete. Escape the noise and traffic of the city for a day. Feel the emotion of knowing up closely the plant that produces the wine you have in your glass. Experience the traditional cretan hospitality and learn details about the organic way of cultivating the vineyards. Live the whole cretan experience by combining wine tasting with wonderful, extra virgin olive oil tasting. ** Minimum group size: 2 people. Bookings for fewer participants may be subject to cancellation or rescheduling. Please note that in case of bad weather, “ARISMARI” will be cancelled, but you could always participate in the "YAMAS" Estate Wine Tasting, in the cellar of Douloufakis Winery.

Relax on the paradise-like island of Elafonisi on this family-friendly day trip. Admire western Crete’s hills and traditional villages on a drive to the southwest coast, and stop for coffee at the Cave of Agia Sofia. Then, spend the afternoon on the idyllic protected islet of Elafonisi, enjoying its pink sands and clear seas. Includes round-trip transport plus select hotel pickup and drop-off.

Get off the beaten track into Crete's rugged heartlands in small, personalized groups with a driver. See the Sebronas Gorge and hear the village's dramatic history; see an authentic Cretan Samaria Gorge National Park—and maybe even meet the shepherds; taste different Cretan wines; and savor a restaurant lunch. For ease, your day includes round-trip transfers direct from many Chania area hotels.

Wine tasting (2 white dry wines, 1 rose semi dry wine, 1 red dry wine). Winery and cellar tour. Duration 1:00 - 1:15 hour.

In this Chania city private walking tour, our professional historian and licensed tour guide will guide you through Chania Town. History, smells, lovely sights, archaeology and hospitable people are all combined in this Chania walking tour of the 5 senses! Get a glimpse of the Venetian harbour, where our licensed guide will welcome you and guide you briefly about Chania's rich history, culture & attractions. Venetian Rule, Egyptian Era, Roman Rule, Ottoman Period and World War 2 history all come aboard right in front of your eyes on this Chania walking tour. Explore the Venetian fortifications, the houses of the Ottoman Period and the distinctive flair of antiquity. Historical Photos will help us better understand the past and present, before we explore the culinary wonders and traditional Cretan food!

Maximize time in Crete with a full-day combination guided tour. Get picked up at your hotel and set out on a coach sightseeing tour focused on archaeology and culture. See popular landmarks including the Kera Kardiotissa Monastery, Dikteon Cave, and the Palace of Knossos. Admire panoramic views from Seli Ambelou Lasithi Plateau, visit an olive oil factory, and go inside a ceramic workshop to see a potter at work.

Venture beyond Rethymno city limits—and discover a number of Crete’s most popular natural attractions, all in one day—on this tour. Following morning pickup from your Rethymno hotel, travel by comfortable air-conditioned vehicle to the scenic Lake Kournas. You’ll also explore the traditional village of Argyroupoli, admire Kotsifou Canyon, stop for a swim and local lunch in Georgioupolis, and enjoy free time relaxing on the beach at Plakias Bay.

Experience Crete’s undersea world and learn the essentials of scuba diving on this half-day experience. With a qualified instructor close at hand, enjoy a theory and pool training session before an open-water dive. Don your diving gear and descend below the surface to waft over coral-and-rock beds and watch for exotic fish and other marine species. Choose an experience in the Heraklion, Chania, or Rethymno-Georgioupolis area, with no previous diving required.

Explore the great outdoors in Greece with an exciting hiking excursion to Samaria National Park. Embark on a scenic and strenuous 16-kilometer hike starting at the top of the gorge and winding your way down towards the sea. Along the way, you can take in stunning views of the surrounding mountains and sea, and you might even be able to spot rare kri-kri goats and other wildlife within the park. After the tour, enjoy a boat ride from the village of Agia Roumeli to Chora Sfakia, where you'll meet your bus to return.

Private experience • Flexible itinerary • Local insight Experience Crete’s history, culture, and local craftsmanship on this carefully curated private tour, led by a local host. • Walk through the charming Old Town of Rethymno, with its Venetian harbor, colorful alleys, and hidden churches. • Visit the historic Arkadi Monastery, a powerful symbol of Cretan freedom and resilience. • Continue to Margarites Pottery Village, where centuries-old ceramic traditions come alive in local workshops. Depending on your interests and time, we may enrich your experience with one additional stop, such as: • A traditional Olive Mill • Melidoni Cave • The Ancient Eleutherna Museum (Closed Tuesday) • A local Honey Museum • A local Winery Ideal for travelers who value authenticity, flexibility, and culture. You deserve the high standards of SunSud Tours Shore Excursion • Cruise Friendly • Ports of Call Tours • Full Day Tour From Heraklion Port • Crete • Rethimno • Noon • Afternoon

Even if you’re not normally a history buff, a visit to Heraklion is a must when in Rethymno. The area’s home to the Palace of Knossos, home of the legendary half-bull half-man Minotaur, and the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, one of Greece’s top museums. On this tour, which includes a guide but excludes entrance fees, you’ll visit both with time to explore Heraklion and enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off for convenience.

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

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 with a guided tour of a working pottery workshop. After free time and lunch in Margarites, explore Melidoni cave with its stalactites and stalagmites.

Experience a night dedicated to music, dancing, and tasty local food during this Cretan folklore night in Karouzana, a traditional village near Heraklion. Sip on wine and taste local products such as cheese, olive oil, and meat during a buffet meal. Reaching the ancient village after pickup, walk through this magnificent place and experience the locals’ hospitality. At dusk, enjoy a traditional feast. Taste delicious dishes with cheese, virgin olive oil, meat, and other products of Cretan soil. Get treated with the wine, listen to the sound of the Cretan Lyra (Greek musical instrument), and take delight in looking at the dancers, dressed in their traditional costumes performing Cretan and Greek folk dances. Have a good time while still feeling safe: eating and drinking will be individual and sterile as required by law and waiters will wear masks and gloves. The seats and the tables will also have the appropriate spacing in accordance with legal requirements.<

Visit Elounda and ride a boat to Spinalonga Island on this day trip.  Travel to Elounda and cruise to Spinalonga in Mirabello Bay, where a Venetian fortress and old village once housed a leper colony. Explore the ruins where lepers were confined, and enjoy a swim and barbecue lunch. After docking back at Elounda, drive to Agios Nikolaos’ to see its harbor and reputedly bottomless lake. Pickup and drop-off from selected hotels included.

Starting from Ierapetra we will drive through Makry Gialos and will be heading to the Eastern part of the island. Our first stop is in Lithines, a traditional Cretan village where we will walk around the graphical streets and enjoy a cup of Greek coffee. After that we will visit Sitia, a beach-side town ideal for a walk by the beatiful promenade when you can enjoy your coffee with a unique view of Sitia's harbor. Our third stop is in Toplou Monastery where you will have the chance to walk around this great monument, take pictures and taste their famous local wine. Our trip ends in Vai Palm Beach with its magnificent landscape and crystal clear water. You will have enough time to swim and enjoy the sun, take pictures and enjoy your lunch by the beach!

Discover Crete’s Lasithi Plateau and its important landmarks on this full-day excursion. Your first stop is the Kera Kardiotissa Monastery, a nunnery dedicated to the Virgin Mary, and the Dikteon Cave, where Zeus was kept from his father in Greek mythology. Take in the views of the plateau from Seli Ambelou and end your day exploring the traditional village of Krasi.

The tiny island of Spinalonga is just a short hop away from Crete, but a visit is like stepping back in time. Centuries of history are packed within the walls that encircle it. See it through the eyes of a local on this exclusive full day tour, which also takes in two coastal towns on Mirabello Bay. Veta, one of our guides, says, 'You'll visit the pretty fishing village of Elounda and the seaside town of Agios Nikolaos. You'll try some typical Cretan food in a taverna, too.' Spinalonga has been many things throughout its existence, including a Venetian outpost and an Ottoman town. It was even a leper colony, which led to it being dubbed the ‘Isle of Tears'. You'll take a walk with our local guide, who'll lead you along narrow lanes of long-abandoned roofless dwellings and show you around the fortress and the colony, which closed in the 1950s. What's more, you'll beat the crowds by arriving early on the first ferry of the day.