All Crete Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

Kourtaliotiko Gorge Waterfalls & Preveli/Kalypso Beach | Private

7 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

(59)

from $109

Elafonissi Beach Trip from Chania

Special Offer

12 hoursFree Cancellation

Boat Trip in Crete with Guided Snorkeling and Free Pick up!

4 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

(280)

from $106

Day Tour to Santorini Island from Heraklion Crete

11 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

4.1

(138)

from $223

Special Offer

Samaria Gorge Hiking from Chania with Professional Hiking Guide

14 hoursFree Cancellation

Mirabello Bay’s spectacular coastline and charming islands look their best from the water. See them in style during this intimate catamaran cruise on a premium craft equipped with stand-up paddleboards (SUP), fishing gear, and snorkeling kit. As you explore, savor a gourmet menu with Cretan appetizers, washed down with drinks including white wine and beer. Upgrade to include round-trip hotel transfers from Agios Nikolaos, Elounda, and beyond.

Agios Nikolaos: Kolokytha and Spinalonga Catamaran with Meal

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Crete Wine and Olive Oil Tour

(38)

from $141

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Join us for an unforgettable quad safari adventure through the stunning landscapes of Crete! Our safari offers a unique opportunity to explore the island's diverse terrain, from majestic mountains and lush forests to the picturesque coastline, all under the guidance of our experienced professional. Perfect for families and friends, this excursion reveals the hidden gems of Crete that many visitors never get to see.

(295)

from $141

Quad/Buggy Safari from Platanias of Chania

Quad/Buggy Safari from Platanias of Chania

3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

(107)

from $80

Discover Crete’s history, mountain landscapes, and local traditions on a private tour of Knossos Palace and the Lassithi Plateau. Travel comfortably between highlights including the Kera Kardiotissa Monastery while exploring ancient Minoan history, traditional villages, and regional gastronomy with the flexibility of private transportation. The varied itinerary offers a rewarding mix of archaeology, culture, and scenic countryside.

Knossos & Lasithi Plateau: Zeus Cave, Villages, Olive Oil Tour

Knossos & Lasithi Plateau: Zeus Cave, Villages, Olive Oil Tour

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

(399)

from $129

5Hour Safari Tour in Crete(Heraklion)with Quad,Jeep,Buggy & Lunch

5 hoursFree Cancellation

(1,163)

from $105

Your adventure begins in the impressive Kourtaliotiko Gorge, one of Crete's natural wonders. Our team will happily guide you to the hidden waterfalls deep in the gorge, where cool water and towering cliffs create an impressive atmosphere. Next stop is the palm forest beach of Preveli, an exotic paradise where the Megalos Potamos river flows through the palm grove into the sea. Here you can spend your free time with a swim in the crystal clear waters of the south coast, stroll along the river bank in the shade of the palm trees in Preveli, or simply relax with a drink on the beach. Our journey continues to the charming village of Spili. Here you can refresh yourself with spring water from the mountains and enjoy a complimentary traditional Cretan snack. - Full-day semi-private tour with knowledgeable local guides - Experience the breathtaking Kourtaliotiko Waterfalls and Gorge - Relax and swim at Preveli Beach - Visit Spili village for traditional snack and local products

Jeep Tour: Kourtaliotiko Gorge, Preveli & Spili Village

Jeep Tour: Kourtaliotiko Gorge, Preveli & Spili Village

A dinner-show for all the family! Heroes, Gods and Goddesses of the most famous event of Greek Mythology will come alive in front of your eyes in the form of statuary acrobats, dancers and singers. Unique in Europe, one of the most innovative dinner-shows in the world, TROY will abolish the boundaries between artists and spectators. Through a QR code on your phone, you will enter the world of Troy live and you will get the chance, during the show, to participate even to the point of changing the course of history! Will you be a Greek or a Trojan? who will prevail the epic war: the Greeks of Achilles or the Trojans of Hector? The choice is yours!

(6)

from $112

Troy Dinner-Show

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Sail to Dia Island: A Boutique Yacht Experience in Paradise Sun, blue waters, and good food—these are the things that define Greece, and Crete in particular. What if you could have them all at once? This all-inclusive, compact experience truly has it all. ✔ A true vacation-like islet with crystal-clear waters, sheltered bays, and the colors of the Mediterranean. ✔ The liberating feeling of real sailing as you glide across the Aegean. ✔ Fun on the water with snorkeling and even a spot for fishing for enthusiasts. ✔ A warm, freshly cooked dinner with a view, along with unlimited refreshments. Step aboard and be part of the journey. Come join us!

(114)

from $41

Sailing Trip to Dia with Snorkeling, Dining & Sunset Option

Sailing Trip to Dia with Snorkeling, Dining & Sunset Option

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

With its turquoise waters and pale sands, Balos Beach and Lagoon is one of Crete’s most-photographed locations. Beat the crowds and discover it and Gramvousa Island from the water on this lively catamaran cruise with an onboard entertainer, snacks, brunch, and lunch included—as well as hot drinks, soft drinks, and water. Upgrade for a VIP package, featuring a reserved sunbed and towel on the sunny upper deck, plus priority boarding.

(202)

from $100

Special Offer

Balos & Gramvousa: Cruise with Meals, Drinks & Transfer

Balos & Gramvousa: Cruise with Meals, Drinks & Transfer

7 hoursFree Cancellation

Go beyond typical sightseeing and access Crete’s hidden landscapes without the challenge of navigating rugged terrain on your own. This small-group 4x4 tour combines cultural landmarks with off-road exploration, connecting iconic sites with authentic villages and panoramic views. Enjoy a more immersive, locally focused experience, complete with traditional food and seamless travel throughout the day.

Full-Day Small-Group Tour in Crete with Zeus Cave Visit

(1,172)

from $105

Discover the highlights of western Crete on this well-paced Chania shore excursion, designed for cruise passengers visiting this port of call. Your shore excursion from the dock begins with convenient port pickup, followed by a visit to Agia Triada Monastery where you can explore the grounds and enter the church to admire its architecture and learn about Cretan religious traditions. Continue to Stavros Beach, set against a stunning mountain backdrop and made famous by the classic film Zorba the Greek, where you will enjoy free time to relax by the sea in a stunning setting. This 6 hour shore excursion continues with a guided walk through Chania Old Town and the Old Venetian Harbor, with time to explore at your own pace. The tour includes: * Guided shore excursion with port pickup and drop-off * Duration tailored to your time in port * Includes transportation and guided touring Enjoy this seamless and well-balanced shore excursion combining culture, scenery, and free time.

Chania Highlights Shore Excursion with Port Pickup and Beach Time

Chania Highlights Shore Excursion with Port Pickup and Beach Time

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $58

Private & Personalized: Choose Your 6- or 4-Hour Itinerary Perfect for Cruise Stops & Island Stays Guaranteed on-time return to your ship More than just stops — a guided cultural journey. 6-Hour Option: Choose Three (3) Authentic Experiences: Knossos Palace | Olive Mill Tour & Tasting | Winery Tour & Tasting | Pottery Workshop & Monastery | Archaeological Museum & City Stroll | Arolithos Traditional Village | Or a place on your wish list 4-Hour Option: Choose Two (2) Authentic Experiences from the list above Enjoy narrated drives through Heraklion, charming villages, and scenic landscapes between experiences. Discover authentic Cretan traditions, from pottery, wine, and olive oil to history and local culture, shaping life on the island today. Exclusively for cruise guests arriving at Heraklion Port (there are 3 cruise ports on Crete) Crete · Private Tour · Shore Excursion · From Heraklion Port · Day Trip · Noon · Afternoon · Evening

Heraklion Half-Day Tour | Knossos & Top Sights | Cruise-Friendly

Heraklion Half-Day Tour | Knossos & Top Sights | Cruise-Friendly

4 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $73

Get your Crete vacation off to the perfect start as you discover the town of Chania and Cretans’ favorite activity, eating, with a private guide. Sample signatures including Greek coffee, local cheese, raki, Crete’s answer to grappa, and bougatsa, a custard pie with phyllo pastry, then enjoy lunch. You’ll also tour the city highlights, including the lighthouse, the mosque and the Old Venetian Harbor.

The Delicious Chania Street Food Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $106

There’s no more Greek way to spend an evening than partying. Get in the spirit in Kissamos at this lively Greek night experience featuring traditional dishes, Cretan dancing, and, of course, the chance to smash some plates. Feast on a bottomless selection of Cretan delicacies, with a Cretan beer and wine tasting plus some “raki” liquor to get the party started (additional drinks are at your own expense).

Plate smashing | Greek Night with Dancing & Buffet Dinner

Plate smashing | Greek Night with Dancing & Buffet Dinner

3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

(17)

from $68

Heraklion: Dia Catamaran Cruise Mediterranean Meal & Water Fun

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

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from $147

VIP Luxury Private Tour - Full Day - 4x4 Excursion with LandRover

VIP Luxury Private Tour - Full Day - 4x4 Excursion with LandRover

Near Chania—on the Greek island of Crete—lies Balos Lagoon, home to crystal-clear waters and pristine sandy beaches. Swim, snorkel, and relax under the warm Mediterranean sun away from the crowds on this full-day small-group catamaran cruise stopping at the lagoon and Gramvousa Island, where you’ll find an old pirate fortress. Hotel pickup is available, and departures are offered on two catamarans with different group sizes.

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from $585

Per group

Balos Shared Catamaran Cruise (small groups to 22ppl)

Balos Shared Catamaran Cruise (small groups to 22ppl)

7 hoursFree Cancellation

(74)

from $141

Discover ancient Minoan history, Cretan farming culture, and magnificent island views on this full-day off-roading adventure from Heraklion. Travel in a rugged Land Rover along historic mountain trails, stopping along the way to visit the mythological Diction Cave, shepherds’ villages, the scenic Lassithi Plateau, and an eco park where traditional ways of life are still practiced. Replenish your energy with an included lunch and taste of ‘raki’ liqueur at a local tavern.

Safari Club: Minoan Route with Lunch

(1,495)

from $110

Crete rewards those willing to venture beyond the resorts, but navigating between palaces, mountain plateaus, and villages on your own takes planning. This small-group tour with a private option handles logistics with a luxury air-conditioned Mercedes Benz and a local guide. You'll cover Knossos Palace, the Lasithi Plateau's windmills, the Psychro Cave, and an olive oil factory where you can taste local products and snacks.

Knossos & lasithi plateau villages,Zeus's cave&olive oil Mill

Knossos & lasithi plateau villages,Zeus's cave&olive oil Mill

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

(111)

from $129

Kourtaliotiko Gorge Waterfalls & Preveli/Kalypso Beach | Private

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Denise_M, Jul 2026

Wonderful tour for families

This experience was wonderful for our family and George was a very informative guide. I learned so much about Crete from him. We started at a small bakery outside of Rethymno (our pick up location) which was absolutely delicious. Then, we drove about 20-30 mins to the gorge. The gorge was beautiful. One thing to note is that in the gorge, there was two pools. The second pool inside the gorge, you have to “swim” (water is about chest/armpit level) to get to. However, for us, the water very cold so it would be good to bring a wet suit (the water so cold that even in the first pool where it’s only calf deep, our legs felt like they were locking up). With that being said, even just seeing the gorge from the first pool, was beautiful and worth it for those that really enjoy nature’s magnificent creations. We then chose Kalypso beach which was probably one of my favorite beaches. It is more of a fjord than the long beaches you are used to in Greece, but the water temp was wonderful and there were cliffs that the kids could jump from. Lastly, we stopped at a small taverna with more traditional Cretan food where they show you the specials of the day inside of the pots they are being cooked in, in the kitchen. Food was delicious and staff was so kind. Highly recommend this tour.

Balos & Gramvousa Luxury Catamaran Sailing Cruise from Kissamos

WEECHIN_Y, Jul 2026

Highly recommended

It was a wonderful excursion and a very enjoyable experience. To make it even better, I would suggest extending the stop by an additional 1 to 1.5 hours, especially at Gramvousa. This would give visitors enough time to hike, enjoy lunch, and have a swim without feeling rushed. I would also recommend replacing the buffet lunch with a packed lunch box. This would give everyone more flexibility to manage their own time and enjoy the island at their own pace, helping them make the most of the experience. Overall, it was an excellent excursion, and I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area.

Knossos & Lasithi Plateau: Zeus Cave, Villages, Olive Oil Tour

Markus_S, Jul 2026

Crete half day tour with Knossos

Great experience of Crete highlights. Knossos temple was very impressive and the additional guide for the palace was a worth it. I enjoyed the small historic towns snd the cave of Zeus. The tour ended with a great lunch in a nice traditional restaurant. Our guide Emmanuel customized the trip for us and gave us a lot of background information. We had a great time.

Private Tour-Knossos Palace Zeus Cave Olive Oil Mill & Wine

Frank_R, Jul 2026

The BEST tour in Crete - highly recommend it

I booked the tour as a gift for my girlfriend based on the many positive reviews. I couldn’t have made a better choice! We had a lovely day exploring Crete and the Lasithi plateau, getting to know through the lens of our amazing native tour guide Spyros some super interesting insights on the island, traditions and culture. Spyros was THE BEST tour guide, charming, knowledgeable and attentive. We enjoyed every second of the tour, from visiting the windmills to picking up strawberries and visiting Zeus’ cave. Would highly recommend the tour and Spyros to anyone visiting Crete.

Crete Wine and Olive Oil Tour

Julia_D, Jul 2026

10/10 Cultural Experience

This was truly such an amazing experience. Our tour guide, Andy, was so welcoming and taught us so much. Every vendor was perfectly selected and helped us learn about Crete’s history and culture. The olive oil that we sampled was delicious and we really enjoyed learning about the process. The two selected wineries were so wonderful and we loved sampling local wines while enjoying some great food. We highly recommend this tour for people who are eager to learn about Crete’s amazing olive oil and wine history with a personable and professional tour guide.

Dia Island Sailing Cruise with Meal and Water Activities

Paul_J, Jul 2026

Great day on the water!

The skip and co-skip were very friendly. They had a snack prepared for us before we even left the dock, and gave great and clear instructions for the trip. We had a small group of about a dozen people, which was a perfect amount for the size of the boat. It was very windy on the way over to the island, everyone on the front of the boat got soaked, but the water was pretty warm, and the sun was shining. Took about an hour to get there, then they gave us free reign to play however we wanted. Lunch was served about an hour after we got to the island. The food was amazing, especially considering it was made on the boat. They had snorkels for everyone to use, and a stand-up paddleboard, although it was too windy to use it. Overall, an amazing experience, would highly recommend to anyone who loves the water.

Heraklion: Dia Catamaran Cruise Mediterranean Meal & Water Fun

Sangita_S, Jul 2026

A must do trip highly recommended

Very good boat trip lots of activities, amazing food, and a great team on board. They were very attentive and brilliant at topping up our drinks and serving all food and giving us our instructions. Only downside is that even though they ask you to get there 20 minutes early as everybody else did, we had one small group that arrived 20 minutes later then our scheduled sailing time, which meant we were denied the extra 20 minutes out in the sea that we could’ve had and that we had all paid for. I think you are very clear that you will not wait for late passengers and I think you should honour that and respect to those who were there on time.

Boat Trip in Crete with Guided Snorkeling and Free Pick up!

Marta_O, Jun 2026

Great first-time snorkeling experience

From a timely free pick-up to a boat ride and snorkeling, our experience was great. Captain Panagiotis and his crew were all very friendly and took a great care of us. We felt very safe the entire time and thanks to their snorkeling tutorial we all became instant snorkeling fans. It was a perfect half-day excursion that made our stay in Crete even more special.

Chania Cooking Class-The Authentic Enjoy traditional Cretan meal

Rebecca_J, Jun 2026

Amazing Excursion in Chania!

This was an incredible experience and I cannot rate it highly enough! Veerna provides a fun, hands-on, traditional cooking experience in her large outdoor kitchen (she also has an indoor option for bad weather). Her brother Kostas and his son Alex help out as well, and the experience is informative, fun, and tasty! Taking this class added substantially to our knowledge of Crete and our understanding of Cretan culture. The cooking itself is not burdensome at all as the team makes it easy to learn and the tasks are all shared, making it feel fun and enjoyable. The recipes you make are shared afterwards so that you can replicate the deliciousness at home. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, cook, and enjoy a meal with this fun and gracious family!

Balos & Gramvousa: Cruise with Meals, Drinks & Transfer

Scott_M, Jun 2026

Wonderful Cruise and Exceptional Service!

Booked the VIP experience which had reserved loungers in the sun and reserved seats under the shade which was definitely worth the upgrade. Crew was great and Alfonso our host was the best! Most boat tours I’ve been on had just small snacks but this trip had coffee and breakfast offerings right at the beginning, meats, cheese and bread in the middle, an amazing fully cooked Cretan meal with shrimp orzo, Greek salad, stew, and chicken and then light snacks and fruit at the end. Lots of offerings at the bar as well. The beaches were so beautiful and the deep water was stunning. Probably our best day trip boating experience we’ve ever had. Tip them well!!!!

Balos Shared Catamaran Cruise (small groups to 22ppl)

MEGHAN_O, Jun 2026

Best Day Ever

Amazing day on the water! Exceptional service and food throughout the excursion. We really appreciated how intentional the crew was to keeping order and cleanliness on the boat as well. Beautiful scenery, paddle boards and floats available... everything was perfect and best way to close out our Greece tour! Thank you!