Top Crete Outdoor Activities

We took this Luxury Yacht Cruise on 8/5/26, and it was the highlight of fun and relaxation during our Heraklion stay. We loved every minute—from the smooth pre-trip communication to the beautiful yacht, the amazing water, and the onboard experience. I highly recommend it to friends traveling and families. I took the tour with a friend, but I can confidently say it’s truly family friendly too. Pre-tour information I really appreciated the excellent communication. EOS Tours did an amazing job sharing clear information through the tour description, and after booking they reached out via WhatsApp to confirm everything they needed. They also sent a very detailed trip plan that told me exactly what to expect, making it stress-free from the start. The coordinates were also spot-on, so we didn’t feel lost at all. Arrival and check-in Heraklion is extremely busy, and the instructions helped us find the best place to park. We parked, walked to the meeting spot, and saw clear signage that said “Dia meet up”. We arrived about 20 minutes early and were checked in right on time—at 8:45, our guide Leo came to gather everyone and confirm we were all set. I also appreciated their uniform shirts, as it made the team very easy to identify. Onboard experience We walked to the yacht, took off our shoes prior to boarding (which feels standard on really nice tours), and then met the rest of the crew. The captain, Costas, welcomed us aboard with a big smile and a helping hand. We received a proper safety briefing, and departure was perfectly on schedule—exactly at 09:00. The yacht and facilities The yacht is absolutely beautiful—pristine condition, very clean, and clearly well cared for. Everything felt fresh and high quality, and it’s honestly worth the cost because the yacht is maintained to a high standard. There are no more than around 20 people, but the space feels plentiful. We never once felt crowded. The ride itself is about an hour to Dia, and it was a pleasant experience. We even sat toward the front and enjoyed the view—yes, we got wet a bit, but the captain explained the water conditions and it happened exactly as expected. At Dia: activities, scenery, and tips Once we arrived, the crew set everything up quickly and efficiently. We enjoyed snorkeling and stand-up paddleboarding. The water was incredible—so blue it honestly didn’t look real. While on Dia, I’d recommend bringing a pair of shoes you can wear in and out of the water, just in case you want to walk to the small church. The scenery is also unbelievably picturesque. If you love social media or photography, this is 10/10—there are so many beautiful places both on the yacht and on the island where you can be creative and capture amazing vacation photos. The food & onboard chef experience Yorgo the chef made the whole experience even better. Before ever leaving the yacht for swimming/water activities, he confirmed food choices so everything was perfectly handled. When we returned to the yacht, the food was ready—and let me tell you, Yorgo is an excellent chef. The timing, preparation, and quality were all spot on. Service, hospitality, and the crew One thing that truly stood out was the way the captain and crew checked in with everyone and kept everything comfortable. Costas continued to check in with all the guests, offered drinks, and met any request with a smile. We also experienced a moment where someone dropped their glasses into the water, and the crew handled it immediately—Leo was very quick to jump in and help retrieve them. That level of care and teamwork made the whole experience feel effortless. End of trip At the end of the trip, we were greeted by the owner, who asked about our experience. We were genuinely happy to share how pleased we were—and we left feeling like we’d gladly return again. EOS is an amazing tour and I would gladly come back next time with my family.

We had such an amazing time! Nicholas was so lovely and made our experience worthwhile. The horses are well kept and he made sure that beginners new had to control the horses before getting on. The views were fantastic I really recommend going for the 6pm horse ride as the sunset was so beautiful when riding back up the mountain. Would definitely return if we ever came back to Crete!

Safety at priority before start, and a nice round trip through the nearby mountains. Small and fun roads to drive the quads, with a nice mix in of gravel roads. Very nice view along the mountains. A little bit stop and go during the trip due to various skills on driving quads among the group. This was no problem for me as an adult, but my son got a little bit restless. Your guide had good and clear instructions, showed patience and deserves an extra kudos for managing both the Norwegian, English and French language.

Quick farm tour and then a nice tasting of the olive oils, marmalades, olives, and tea. Alex was a very nice host and answered all of our questions about the olive oil process. Seeing the dragon fruit plants was fun, too. All items tasted are available for purchase and we bought some to take home with us. We booked this the day before and it was a fun, short excursion (we were done in an hour).

I had a great day, the tour guide Vicky and the driver Stavous were both so welcoming and friendly. There wasn’t too many stops on this tour so I chose this instead of other tour operators. The four hours at the beach definitely flew by. Great way to end my trip to Crete, Greece.

The highlight for us was the Zeus cave. Be aware that it is close to a 20 minute hike, going up pretty much continually. While we did the hike in sandals with no problems, we would recommend running shoes for comfort. There is a little refreshment stand at the top for cold drinks, etc. The cave itself was the highlight for us!!! The rest of the tour was also very interesting and worthwhile as well. The lunch was very good but is a bit later in the day. We were fortunate enough to sit in the forward facing seats for much of the tour. When we switched off to the rear side facing seats, it was a bit awkward and cramped, but that was totally expected. The tour company, Safari Experts, and our guide were excellent as well! In short, yes, we would recommend this tour.

I was picked up on time. Our driver and guide were great, I think their names were Marcos and Elena. We first stopped at a shop near Kissamos where they sell local products like honey and olive oil. In the morning and almost the entire bus ride it was raining but by the time we got to Elafonisi it was beautiful summer weather and I had a lot of fun swimming in the sea on October 21st. After that we went to a beautiful restaurant in Elos village, where they had reasonable prices and good food and then we were dropped off at our pickup location. I'd say the time we spent at each stop was just perfect. Highly recommended!

The driver, Anastazio, was very engaging and told us a lot about the island and its history. The winery tour is short but interesting. However the wine tasting is an hour and a half sat at a table on the patio, which is a gorgeous location. You get 5 wines to taste with an explanation of each. There is the option to buy food, such as a charcuterie plate or a full lunch, and extra glasses of wine if you wish. All in it’s a 4 hour trip.