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

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

4 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Small Group: Knossos, Olive Oil, Winery & Raki with Lunch

Skip the stress of planning logistics and check off the best of Crete in one seamless day on this small-group tour. Begin at Knossos Palace (entrance extra), once the center of Minoan civilization. From there, head into the countryside for a behind-the-scenes look at a local olive oil estate. Continue to a family-owned winery and raki distillery for tastings. Finish the day at a traditional village taverna to dine on a typical Cretan lunch.

Small Group: Knossos, Olive Oil, Winery & Raki with Lunch

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$116

Crete Shore Trip & Knossos Palace from Heraklion (Iraklion) Port

Crete Shore Trip & Knossos Palace from Heraklion (Iraklion) Port

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Authentic Cretan Cooking Class & Farm Experience in Chania, Crete

Farms are at the heart of the Cretan way of life and food alike. Enjoy an up-close encounter with a local family on their organic farm when you book this small-group cooking class. Get hands-on with activities such as goat milking and cheese making and tour an olive grove and a vineyard. Then prepare a typical Cretan lunch and enjoy it with wine, raki liquor, traditional music—and great conversation.

Authentic Cretan Cooking Class & Farm Experience in Chania, Crete

5 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$143

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

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

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$129

Price varies by group size

E-Ticket to Heraklion Archaeological Museum with Audio Guide

E-Ticket to Heraklion Archaeological Museum with Audio Guide

The Palace of Knossos with Optional Skip-the-line Ticket

See the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Palace of Knossos more intimately on a small-group walking tour, and learn more than you would wandering around alone. Explore the palace without the rush and bustle of larger sightseeing tours, and catch all the commentary about ancient Knossos and Minoan Crete. The tour includes a skip-the-line ticket for quicker entry, plus an optional guided visit to the Heraklion Archaeological Museum to complete the Minoan experience.

Knossos Palace Skip-the-Line Ticket (Shared Tour Group)

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from US$105

Price varies by group size

Rethymnon Old Town Private Walking guided Tour in Crete Greece

Discover the charm of Rethymno’s Old Town with your local licensed guide! Begin at the Venetian Harbor (13th c.) and admire the 19th-century Egyptian Lighthouse. Stroll through cobbled alleys rich in Venetian and Ottoman heritage. See the Venetian Loggia, the Rimondi Fountain, and the Neratze Mosque. Visit a local music shop for a brief intro to Cretan music instruments and a traditional workshop where baklava and kataifi, filo pastry, are made. Stop at the small but historic Church of the Little Virgin Mary and hear an introduction to Orthodox traditions. Though we won’t enter the Fortezza, your guide will share its dramatic past of pirate raids and Ottoman sieges, infront of it's walls.. This tour blends history, culture, and the spirit of Crete in one unforgettable walk.

Rethymnon Old Town Private Walking guided Tour in Crete Greece

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from US$153

Knossos - Zeus Cave - Old Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory

* Embark on this full day small group Tour or choose the Private Option so we can show you the real side of Crete . * Walk through the narrow streets of the old traditional villages , enjoy an iced coffee , mountain tea …… * Visit an olive oil factory , learn all about olive oil production and taste a few different ones . * Enjoy the ride with our comfortable air conditioned vehicles. * Taste a glass of Raki and some local wine while learning about local traditions, history, mythology and culture. * Visit The picturesque village of Krasi and the monumental Platanus tree . * Visit the Cave of Zeus , explore Lasithii Plateau, the Old Wind Mills and enjoy amazing views from the mountains. * Tasting a few local dishes is a must while in Crete .( OPTIONAL) * Experience the Greek Hospitality and create memories that will last a life time. * Pick up and drop off from your hotel or Heraklion cruise port .

Knossos - Zeus Cave - Old Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory

7 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from US$135

Price varies by group size

Zeus Cave, Lassithi Plateau, Olive Oil Factory, Kritza, Pottery

Explore the rugged and wild side of Crete on the off-road adventure tour. Travel comfortably in a Land Rover high up into the Dikti mountain range. By going on an organized tour, you won’t have to worry about getting lost in unmarked rural areas and an experienced driver drives with confidence on the mountain roads. When you’ve worked up an appetite, a delicious local Cretan lunch in a taverna is provided.

Zeus Cave, Lassithi Plateau, Olive Oil Factory, Kritza, Pottery

7 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$116

Matala Beach

Heraklion: Matala Beach, Hippie Caves & Odigitria Monastery

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

Rocca a Mare in the entrance of the Venetian harbour in Heraklion

Crete is an island full of treasures you need a lifetime to discover. It is also one of the safest places in the world. With this tour you get in touch with the rich Cretan History, the famous Cretan Hospitality, the local Culture, the Cretan Cuisine, which is the base of the Mediterranean Diet. This tour is suitable for visitors with the cruise ships also. It is a private tour and you can decide, where to stop and how much time to spend on each place. With the help of our Experienced Professional Licensed Tourist Guide, who will be with you during the whole tour, you will travel back in time, as far as the 7th Millennium BC, visiting the Palace of Knossos and the Archaeological Museum. Then you will explore the Old Town of Heraklion and admire the signs of all the different civilizations that stopped by the island through the ages. With this tour you take home nice feelings, beautiful impressions and you look forward to come back.

Private Guided Tour to Knossos Palace, Arch. Museum & Heraklion

6 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$658

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

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

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$129

Price varies by group size

Half-Day Rethymno Quad Safari

Discover the rugged landscapes of Crete's northern coast on an all-terrain vehicle (ATV or quad bike) adventure with transfers from Rethymno hotels. Splash through streams, wind along ancient gorges, and look for island wildlife from behind the wheel of a personal solo or tandem quad that can access tucked-away mountain reaches. You’ll need to be at least 18 and have held a license for one year to drive the quad.

Half-Day Rethymno Quad Safari

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Ecobike tour in historic Heraklion

Discover Heraklion from a local’s perspective on a guided eco e-bike tour through the city’s historic streets and hidden corners. Ride alongside a native Cretan as you explore lesser-known neighborhoods, hear the stories behind the people who shaped the city, and stop at favorite local spots to sample regional snacks and drinks. It's an engaging way to experience Heraklion beyond the usual tourist route.

Ecobike tour in historic Heraklion

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Day trip to Rethymno, Chania & Kournas lake

If you like to explore independently but prefer to avoid self-drive, this western Crete tour is ideal. Cover ground you couldn’t hope to cover on public transport and save yourself more than four hours’ driving when you book this convenient trip to historic Rethymno, Venetian Chania and Lake Kournas, Crete’s only freshwater lake. A guide accompanies your bus but you’re free to discover each stop at your own pace.

Day trip to Rethymno, Chania & Kournas lake

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Knossos Palace

From the Knossos Palace to the 2,400-year-old plane tree in Krasi Village, the Lasithi Plateau is home to some of Greece’s most historic sights. Combine a walk through history with a cultural adventure on this full-day private tour. Visit olive groves, pottery studios, traditional villages, and the legendary Cave of Zeus while sampling traditional Cretan foods and wine before exploring archaeological marvels at Knossos Palace.

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

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$123

Price varies by group size

An Old Town's Alley

Maximize time in Crete with a half-day private tour of Chania and its surroundings. Get picked up at your hotel or chosen location in Chania and set out on a sightseeing tour focused on local history and heritage. See top landmarks including the Old Venetian Harbor, Lighthouse of Chania, Firkas Fortress, and Hassan Pascha Mosque. Get to know Chania's Old Town and the many cultures that influenced its character.

Chania old town and around private tour (price for group of 6)

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$552

Guided Tour to Knossos Palace & Heraklion

Guided Tour to Knossos Palace & Heraklion

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Knossos Palace Tour with Transfer & Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket

Knossos Palace Tour with Transfer & Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from US$129

Price varies by group size

Lasithi Nature (Path to Cave)

Knossos, Lasithi, Zeus Cave & Olive Mill Farm Combo Tour

9 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

Balos & Falassarna Beach - Jeep Tour with Loungers and Lunch

On this personalized, small-group up to 6 people per vehicle. Travel in a comfortable 4WD drive vehicle to off-road locations that you wouldn’t be able to access by bus or minibus. Venture from Kaliviani village to a viewpoint above the spectacular Balos Lagoon and then on to Falassarna Beach. As an extra perk, a sunbed is reserved for you on the beach, and lunch is provided at a local restaurant.

Balos & Falassarna Beach - Jeep Tour with Loungers and Lunch

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$194

Private professional Vacation photoshoot in Chania

Private professional Vacation photoshoot in Chania

1 hourFree Cancellation

from US$128

Price varies by group size

Heraklion & Knossos Guided Tour from Chania

Heraklion & Knossos Guided Tour from Chania

9 hoursFree Cancellation

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Ruins of the Palace of Knossos in Heraklion at sunset.

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Beautiful panorama of the Balos Beach and Lagoon in Crete.

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Balos Beach and Lagoon

Pale pink-tinted sands and shallow waters of the Elafonisi Beach, Crete.

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