Crete Day Tours

By Katia Luz

Visit Samaria Gorge - the prized national forest of Crete which is known as the longest and most beautiful gorge in Europe. Begin the 16 km (11 mile) hike at the Omalos Plateau, cross the White Mountains and finish at the village of Agia Roumeli, located on the south coast. Take a boat from Agia Roumeli to the village of Chora Sfakion and a bus back to your accommodation. Available from most locations in Crete, early start and late finish.

Samaria Gorge Small Group Walking Tour
Departing Chania

This tour is 13 hours with your own dedicated local guide. Take food, water and money for a ticket. This walk needs good walking shoes. There are big boulders and rocks along the river bed.

Samaria Gorge Hike
Departing Rethymno

Begin your full-day excursion to Samaria Gorge with pickup and a drive to Omalos, in the heart of the White Mountains, where you can enjoy breakfast before you start. Then enjoy a fully guided hike. 

Samaria Gorge Day Tour
Departing Heraklion

The rocky steep-sided gorge is spectacular and nature is at its best. Look out for Kri Kri goats and vultures, walk across the heart of Crete.

The Ancient Palace of Knossos - If you're visiting Chania, Rethymnon or Heraklion or any points in between, you must take a tour of the ancient Palace of Knossos - where the legend of the labyrinth originated as far back as 2000 BC.

A local guide will help you to enjoy the vast palace and immense Minoan history, as well as the controversial 'renovations' made by the archaeologists in the early 1900s.

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Skip the Line Entry Ticket to Knossos

Highly recommended. Skip the Line entry to Knossos Palace and 90-minute guided interpretation of this important Minoan historic site. We love Knossos as it gives an insight into the fascinating Minoan people, a totally different culture to that of ancient mainland Greece.

Knossos Full Day Tour

This 6-9 hour tour gives you a fully guided tour of Knossos Palace and a visit to the Heraklion Archaeological Museum with pick ups and drop offs at your hotel.

Crete Tours - from the pretty village of Elounda, reached by travelling the northern coastal route, take a boat to the island of Spinalonga. This former leper colony includes preserved houses and churches, and a strong Venetian influence in the form of a fortress surrounding the village. Swim in the crystal blue water before enjoying a BBQ lunch.

From Chania in the west of Crete you can visit this exquisite lagoon and its rocky islets - miles from anywhere with the wind in your hair.

These crystal clear waters are best accessed by the local boat which will stay for plenty of time to allow you to enjoy this slice of Cretan paradise.

From the lovely town of Kastelli-Kissamos in western Crete the cruise boats leave daily in high season to take visitors on a delightfully scenic cruise to the islets, with an optional walk up Gramvousa Islet to see the ruins of the castle, and swimming in Balos Lagoon.

Take a full-day tour from Chania or Rethymnon. This trip includes land transport and your boat trip. Explore Kissamos Bay and caves, the islets of Gramvousa and Balos Lagoon.

Winery and Olive Oil Mill Tasting Tour with Lunch
From Rethymno

Discover real Cretan virgin olive oil and learn how it is produced, taste a traditional Greek coffee in the olive oil mill, experience Dourakis Winery. Visit biological natural vineyards. Try the intense taste of raki or tsikoudia. This half-day tour is 5 hours with lunch and leaves from Rethymno and region.

Athens to Heraklion Flights

Athens to Chania Flights

Athens to Heraklion Ferry

Athens to Chania Ferry

Santorini to Heraklion Crete Ferry

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