Crete · DAY TRIPS IN RETHYMNO
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 11 day trips in Rethymno that are worth the drive, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before booking.
Half-day guided trip from Rethymno to Melidoni Cave, Margarites pottery, Arkadi Monastery, and Fragma Potamon Dam, with pickup.
“The guide was very informative and answered any questions. My wife and I enjoyed the visit to the monastery. The coach was very cunfortable with plenty of room”
7-hour Chania day trip from Rethymno with hotel pickup, a live guide, the Venetian harbor, and 5 hours to wander old town.
“perfect trip to Chania, with the right amount of free time to explore. guide was very knowledgeable.”
Guided 10-hour day trip from Rethymno to Preveli Palm Beach by boat, with Kourtaliotiko Gorge stops, swimming, and photo time.
“Excellent guides Spiritos & Johnny starting in the olive groves into a gorge to arrive at Plakias beach. Onwards to catch boat to Preveli beach. As this was first boat of season had to split party in half due to numbers. This resulted in revisit to Plakias as first group hadn't seen initially. A good trip out, but could imagine Preveli gets packed peak season.”
Coach day trip to Elafonisi from Rethymno, with Topolia Gorge drive and 4 hours on pink-sand beaches, guide, and hotel pickup.
“Excursia a fost minunată , timpul a fost puțin cam scurt, recomand cu drag , merită să mergi dacă poți să petreci o zi întreagă ☺️.”
Rethymno to Loutro day trip by boat: white houses, 5 hours to explore, swim in clear water, and Cretan seafood by the sea.
“Everything was well organized. Our tour leader, Maria, made sure that everything runs to plan and was also very helpful and polite with everyone. The place we visited, Loutro, Chania, is one of a kind. A picturesque fishing village. A hidden gem!!!”
A full-day Crete tour from Rethymnon to **Spinalonga**, Agios Nikolaos, and Elounda, with history, sea views, and time to swim.
“Stella our guide was gave us so much information, it was easy to here her and understand .A good value trip would definitely recommend”
Full-day west Crete tour from Heraklion: guided walks in Rethymno and Chania plus Lake Kournas, lunch box, and time to pedal or swim.
“The two guides were very friendly and guided us through the day in three languages. The coach was air-conditioned and reliable. We had a very nice day and would highly recommend it.”
See Chania’s Venetian Old Town and harbor, then unwind at Kournas Lake with sweet water, swimming, and a seabike option on this 9-hour trip.
“Bus didnt show up, no trip. They didnt answer the phone.”
Day trip from Rethymno to Matala caves, Agia Galini for sea time, and Spili’s famous lionhead taps in one 9-hour loop.
“Probably could just have Matala and Ag Galini. There’s not really much to see at Spili.”
Bus day trip from Rethymno to Falasarna Beach, with 4 hours on the sand, guided pickup, and optional ancient-stop time.
Private Mercedes Vito day trip from Crete to Balos Bay and Gramvousa, with swimming time, optional Venetian Fortress climb, and hotel pickup.
“We had a wonderful trip. The ride was very comfortable and our guide Andreas was so knowledgeable about Crete and shared so much information with us. We loved Balos lagoon - it was a highlight of our visit.”
Every kind of day out on the island, and the best of each.
