Crete · DAY TRIPS
The island is too long to see from one hotel, so the day trip is how most of it gets covered. These 15 run from the lagoon in the north-west to the fort in the east, with pickup regions, total road time and price for each.
A guided day trip through Agios Nikolaos and Elounda, plus a boat visit to Spinalonga Island and its fort history, with time to swim.
“Lovely day trip pick up from hotel and return went smoothly and kept us updated- Both guides very good with lots of interesting information about the island - Boats trip and Island visit very good - Definitely recommend”
Guided day trip from Chania to Elafonisi, with hotel transfers, Topolia Gorge scenery, and hours on pink sand beaches and clear water.
“I thought that everything was well timed for each of the stops. The information that was given was good. The bus ride was comfortable. The pick ups and drop offs were on time and the overall trip was everything that was advertised.”
Hotel pickup day trip across West Crete: Rethimno alleys, Chania Little Venice, and Lake Kournas. Transport and guide included.
“This was a brilliant trip with a chance to see some of the East of Crete (we normally stay in the West). The three stops were all brilliant and it was lovely to have time to explore and get a little taster of these beautiful parts of the island. The coach journey was very well organised and was like a tour of the whole of the north coast of Crete! Some spectacular views along the way. Our guide, Eleanor was very informative and friendly. A brilliant day! I would definitely recommend this trip!”
From Rethymno, visit Damnoni, Preveli Palm Beach, and Plakias on a south-coast day trip with gorge waterfalls and swims for about $25.
“I really enjoyed the trip. It was well organised and you get to see a lot in one day. Bring good shoes for the gorge and flip flops for the boat.”
Day trip from Chania to pink-sand Elafonissi with four hours to swim, plus a stop in Elos Village for optional lunch.
“The beach and island is absolutely beautiful and we did locate some of the famous pink sand (here and there). Our young driver was very skilful navigating the narrow Cretan roads and did a fantastic job at getting us safely to/from the destination. The pickup from a pre-determined location was on time and our guide made every effort to make sure everyone was happy. Please note the activity offers many pick-up locations, however not necessarily from Your hotel, so you may need to travel to a pre-determined spot. The bus itself was a little cramped (I measure about 5'6" or 176cm) and my knees where against the seat in front…”
Elafonisi pink-sand beach day trip from Heraklion with pickup. 4.5 hours to swim, walk the lagoon, and enjoy scenic Cretan roads.
“Definitely worth doing! Such a fun day out and lovely to swim and see the lagoon. Only thing we found was that it takes 4 hours there and 4 hours back so most of the day is spent travelling. But if you’re willing to, it is amazing!”
Chania to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa with air-conditioned transport and skip-the-line boat tickets. Swim, snorkel, and climb the fortress.
“Happy with everything. The guide, Irene was simply amazing, a very good sense of humour and you can tell she loves hwr job!”
From Heraklion, hike Samaria Gorge, swim in Agia Roumeli, then ferry back to Sfakia. Long day, big views, real hiking.
“The experience was great, I had the chance to explore a part of Crete that is completely different and the guide, Maria, was really helpful during this trip.”
Pink sand at Elafonisi plus an Elos village lunch stop, with roundtrip hotel pickup from Chania and a guided day that moves at a steady pace.
“Very good tour - defiantly worth it. The tour guide was amazing, I would highly recommend.”
Chania day trip from Rethymno by bus with multilingual guide, free old-town wandering, Venetian Port harbor views, and shopping.
“The weather was a bit hot, but the city is worth to see. There are many nice streets with local markets and shops, in which you can buy hand-made artefacts. The Venetian quarter has a lot of historical buildings. The city is desirable to see in a less hot weather.”
One day to Santorini from Rethymno by fast boat and guided bus. Get Oia and Fira views, plus flexible free time for photos.
“Is not a catamaran is a Ferry and that part is confusing, it took us around 15 mins to find where to register because there is no signs at all! But everything else was amazing, the ferry looks brand new one with food & drinks available to purchase, the seats were comfortable and the toilets were clean. The bus driver and the tour guide were nice, the tour guide gave us nice tips to where to capture photos and eat lunch, even tho the lunch was kind of pricey it was delicious and worth it. We spend around 1.20 hrs in Oia and 3 hours in Fira, but the time…”
High-speed boat from Heraklion to Santorini for a guided bus day to Oia and Fira, plus optional volcano cruise and Caldera views.
“It's a shame your company is, by advertising and making profits, causing travellers like myself and thousands of others to descend on a little island clearly totally unable to cope with the volume of tourists and so spoiling what should have been a quiet and enjoyable day. Nowhere to relax, nowhere to enjoy the beauty, just the most stressful and suffocating experience I've ever encountered - too many people!!!!!!!!!!”
Full-day boat trip from Rethymno to Gramvousa and Balos Lagoon with fortress visit, swim stops, and easy roundtrip transfers for $64.
“Alles hat gut geklappt. Unser Guide hat gut deutsch gesprochen( Auch englisch). Alles auf den Programm haben wir gemacht und man hat auch genügend Zeit gehabt bei beiden Orten. Würde es nochmals buchen”
Full-day tour from Chania to Knossos and Heraklion with a guided palace visit, museum stop, and free city time plus coastal views.
“Really comfortable coach, very friendly guides and lots of activities!”
Ride calm Cretan horses in the Finikia Mountains above Heraklion, enjoy a raki-and-fruit picnic, then eat a hearty lunch with house wine.
“The activity was truly amazing! The way they interact with the horses is unique in itself—so much love and care. Everything is perfectly taken care of. Clear instructions, even for beginners. Not only do they take great care of the horses, but they also take excellent care of you! No shortage of food and drinks either. Highly recommended!”
Every kind of day out on the island, and the best of each.
