15 Dining Experiences in Crete to Plan a Week Around

Heraklion: Finikia Horse Riding Tour with Lunch or Dinner - Arrive at Finikia Horseriding: Coffee, Safety Paperwork, Helmets, and the 110 kg Check

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,231 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $94Our pick

Ride Crete’s Finikia Mountains for 2 hours, then enjoy a homemade Cretan lunch or dinner with wine and myth-linked views of Zeus.

“We had a lovely experience on the Finikia Horse Riding Tour, the last of the season! The instructors were funny and good natured, the sights were beautiful, and the horses well looked after and cooperative. The food was freshly prepared for after our activity, and maybe the best meal I've eaten in the Greek Islands! The homemade wine, salad and meatballs were 🔥 Thank you for the experience, I would recommend when visiting Crete.”

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Crete: Off-Road Quad Safari with Lunch/Dinner

2.Off-Road Quad Safari with Lunch/Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 664 reviews · 5 hours · from $82

Quad safari in Crete: ride rugged tracks to Milatos Cave, Prophet Elias chapel, and an olive oil factory, with lunch or dinner included.

“They are called experts for a reason. Everything was organized in the best possible way. Great staff, well-maintained vehicles. During the excursion there was also a lunch break in our case, we could choose between chicken gyros, pork gyros, or a vegetarian option. Definitely an excursion to do when in Crete. I suggest bringing a bandana to cover your face from the dust, as in the second part of the route there is really a lot of it. Anyway, they also sell their own branded ones for those who want.”

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Crete: Land Rover Safari with Sunset Viewing, Dinner, & Wine

3.Land Rover Safari with Sunset Viewing, Dinner, & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 395 reviews · 6 hours · from $99

Ride a Land Rover into Crete’s mountains for sunset views, raki and olive oil tastings, then dinner with unlimited wine and more.

“The tour was lovely but our guide “Kosta” just made it fantastic. He was hilarious and went above and beyond to make us comfortable and happy with the experience. He kept us well fed and hydrated and kept the spirits up with lots of funny jokes. The sunset itself unfortunately wasn’t the best due to the weather conditions - but Kosta definitely made up for it. The evening ended with beautiful food in a traditional tavern and Greek dancing. Very wholesome evening and THANK YOU TO KOSTA!”

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Hersonissos: Troy Dinner-Show Theatre Experience Tickets

4.Troy Dinner-Show Theatre Experience Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 214 reviews · 2.5 - 3.5 hours · from $41

Hersonissos Troy dinner-show in Crete: interactive Greek mythology acrobatics, singing, and QR code prizes, with dinner or one drink included.

“Its really good, I can't emphasize enough how much we enjoyed it. The acts were brilliant, absolutely brilliant - each performer brought something unique and captivating to the stage. It was a great night out during our last day in Crete, providing us with wonderful memories to take home with us. Thank you”

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Chania: Afternoon Catamaran trip – Dinner, Drinks & Sunset

5.Afternoon Catamaran trip – Dinner, Drinks & Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 168 reviews · 5 hours · from $165

Sail from Kolymvari to Agioi Theodoroi for swimming, snorkeling, and SUP, then enjoy dinner and unlimited drinks before sunset at sea.

“Beautiful boat, very kind and good humored crew, delicious food. A wonderful evening we’ll remember long after our journey home.”

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Heraklion: Dia Island Catamaran Cruise with Dinner and Wine

6.Dia Island Catamaran Cruise with Dinner and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 147 reviews · from $120

Cruise from Heraklion to Dia Island on a luxury catamaran with snorkeling gear, unlimited drinks, and a Mediterranean dinner plus sunset views.

“I had an extraordinary experience with the yacht company Daneri. The evening trip was unforgettable. The captain was extremely kind and professional, and his vast experience was evident. The cook delighted us with delicious and very tasty dishes, and the deckhand served us impeccably. Although the sea was a bit rough initially, in less than 40 minutes we arrived at a location with calm, turquoise blue water. The experience of captain perfectly combined adrenaline with relaxation, offering everything one could wish for. On our return, the driver waited for us to ensure we got back safely, avoiding any inconvenience. We were impressed by the comfort, elegance, and the crew’s willingness…”

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Sailing Trip to Dia with Snorkeling, Dining & Sunset Option

7.Sailing Trip to Dia with Snorkeling, Dining & Sunset Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 142 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36Top rated

Sail from Heraklion to Dia Island for snorkeling, swimming, lunch on deck, and a sunset-friendly return with wine and soft drinks.

“Fabulous trip and experience, great food and friendly staff made the experience special. We travelled as two couples and one vegetarian and accommodated”

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Cretan Night: Dinner & Live Show at Pano Karouzanos Village

8.Cretan Night: Dinner & Live Show at Pano Karouzanos Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 111 reviews · from $50

Village dinner in Karouzanos with live Cretan dance and music, local wine, and a scenic mountain drive from Heraklion, 6 hours.

“An absolutely amazing time, and great way to meet people as a solo traveller”

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Malia: Off-Road Quad Safari Evening Tour with Dinner

9.Off-Road Quad Safari Evening Tour with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 103 reviews · from $90

Evening quad safari from Malia with olive groves, olive oil factory, seaside villages, chapel photos, and dinner, with guided safety.

“Top Guides, High level of safety through guided tour and Speed. Perfect set up in the evening.”

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Troy Dinner-Show

10.Troy Dinner-Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $42

A phone-driven, family-friendly Troy dinner show in Heraklion with live myth battles, big music, and an included dinner. Pickup options.

“The show itself was amazing but unfortunately the food and service was terrible! I initially advised the company through via that I had food allergies to which they replied all is taken into account. When we got our food, the waiters did not know if the appetisers had the food allergies I have! My children's food then came out COLD! This had to be returned. I then had a vegan moussaka which also was cold. I informed one of the lady managers but didn't want to wait for another one! My husbands meal then came out 20 minutes after me and my children had finished our food....which was also luke…”

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Crete: Traditional Dance Show and Buffet Dinner with Wine

11.Traditional Dance Show and Buffet Dinner with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 102 reviews · 3 - 8 hours · from $34

A traditional Cretan village dance show with a Mediterranean buffet and unlimited wine and water, with optional pickup and drop-off on Crete.

“Was disappointed in the food! It was pasta and potatoes mostly and not greek dishes as promised. There was tzatziki and greek salad but everything else basic and boring not greek. The dancing was ok but not as good as the other village i went to. They had guests get up on stage but the dancers were not there so people mostly did their own thing and was mass confusion on the tiny stage. People kept stepping on my feet. Thumbs down overall.”

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Agios Nikolaos: Spinalonga PM Catamaran Cruise with Dinner

12.Spinalonga PM Catamaran Cruise with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 88 reviews · from $134

Agios Nikolaos sunset catamaran to Spinalonga, with snorkeling, SUP, unlimited drinks, and Mediterranean dinner. 5 hours.

“What a brilliant day out and great value for money. The crew were first class from start to finish, the boat is lovely and plenty of space for everyone. Excellent food and no shortage of drink. The views that you take in on the trip are superb, great views of spinalonga island, then we stopped in a beautiful bay for a swim etc before our lovely lunch. Then a nice relaxing sail back into the harbour.”

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Chania: Wine, Food, and Sunset Tour with 3-Course Dinner

13.Wine, Food, and Sunset Tour with 3-Course Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 77 reviews · 4 hours · from $163

Walk Chania at sunset with a sommelier-led wine tasting, organic 3-course dinner, sheep-milk ice cream, and raki.

“Exceptional guide! Funny, spirited, entertaining and very informative. Did a really cute video for us and gave us great restaurant recommendations. Delightful all the way around!”

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Heraklion: Dia Island Sunset Boat Tour with Dinner

14.Dia Island Sunset Boat Tour with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $77

Sunset sailing from Heraklion to Dia Island for snorkeling, fishing, paddleboarding, and dinner with unlimited wine, beer, and soft drinks.

“We had an incredible time with both Georges. We laughed, learned about some Greek history, gorgeous food and made some lovely friends. George x2 were friendly and professional. The sunset cruise was relaxing and a great experience. We would recommend - Sue and Anna”

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Hersonissos: Alar Spectacular Dinner Show

15.Alar Spectacular Dinner Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 45 reviews · from $31Best value

Glitz, lasers, and skilled acrobats in Hersonissos. Alar Spectacular pairs a 4-course dinner with a high-tech 2.5-3.5 hour show.

“What a fantastic evenings entertainment! The staff were wonderful- very friendly, welcoming and attentive. The food was good quality and there was plenty of it. The performances were high energy, extremely skilled and lots of fun. Our favourite parts were the aerial performances but the whole show was fantastically put together and I highly recommend.”

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