The 15 Best Lunch Experiences in Crete

Full-Day Land Rover Safari from Heraklion with Lunch - Sfendili and the Human Scale of the Interior

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,351 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $113Our pick

Full-day Land Rover safari from Heraklion: Cretan mountains, Zeus cave area, villages, cheesemaking and a big lunch with wine.

“George was an amazing guide and driver. He showed us the other Crete, far from the tourist spots along the coast. The coastal spots are justly proud of their beauty and history. The interior of Crete is a vision to behold. The topography is stunning. We got to meet a shepherd who makes goat cheese the traditional way; and we got to meet his goats. We saw a tree in Krasi frequented by writers like Niko Kazantzskis. And we got a history lesson on the struggles of the local inhabitants to simply live their lives. George was a wealth of knowledge on the various local views and customs when queried…”

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Heraklion: Sailboat Cruise to Dia Island with Drinks & Lunch

2.Sailboat Cruise to Dia Island with Drinks & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,287 reviews · from $90

Sail from Heraklion to Dia Island on a luxury yacht with snorkeling, unlimited drinks, and lunch, plus optional fishing.

“The trip was excellent and relaxing, especially because our captain and co-captain were very informative and friendly. Overall great experience and the food was amazing too!”

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Heraklion: Finikia Horse Riding Tour with Lunch or Dinner

3.Finikia Horse Riding Tour with Lunch or Dinner

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

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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5Hour Safari Tour in Crete(Heraklion)with Quad,Jeep,Buggy & Lunch

4.5Hour Safari Tour in Crete(Heraklion)with Quad,Jeep,Buggy & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 941 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $107

5-hour off-road safari from Heraklion with quad, buggy or jeep, safety briefing, Greek taverna lunch, and a possible beach swim.

“Awesome experience! Safe and fun. Lunch was excellent. Went through mountains, olive groves, small village, and beach .”

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Cretan Safari – 4x4 Adventure to Preveli Beach with Lunch - Preveli Beach and the palm delta of the Kourtaliotis River

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Cretan Safari – 4×4 Adventure to Preveli Beach with Lunch

5.Cretan Safari – 4×4 Adventure to Preveli Beach with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 780 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $113

4WD Land Rover safari from Rethymno to Preveli palms and river delta, plus gorges and villages, with included lunch and unlimited Cretan wine.

“We had a great time with Leif as our Tourguide. He showed us the amazing landscape of crete and we also learned a lot. It was real fun and the highlight of our vacation.”

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From Ag. Nikolaos: Spinalonga & Kolokytha Cruise with Lunch

6.Spinalonga & Kolokytha Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 735 reviews · 5h 30m · from $35

Sail from Agios Nikolaos to Spinalonga and Kolokytha for a self-guided island visit, swimming in turquoise water, and a Cretan lunch on board.

“Well organized. Nice big boat. The day we took the trip it was busy but not over crowded. You are given an informative book which i kept as a souvenir. The announcements on the boat were clear. The day trip itself was very nice. You were given enough time at each location. The 'BBQ' really wasn't what we expected. Whilst you were at the last stop, the swim at the beach stop, they cook a piece of meat each on the boat. You could then collect your meal which was the meat, a bit of shredded red cabbage salad and a couple of pieces of bread. A piece of fruit…”

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Crete: Off-Road Quad Safari with Lunch/Dinner

7.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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Heraklion: Spinalonga and Agios Nikolaos Cruise with Lunch

8.Spinalonga and Agios Nikolaos Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 432 reviews · 9 - 10 hours · from $58

Heraklion cruise to Spinalonga and Agios Nikolaos with Kolokytha swim, guided history, and lunch with wine or juice.

“Day was great! I wish there was a little bit more time on Spinalonga as it was not enough to go through the rooms and calmly intake the history of the place. Overall amazing experience and worth the money!”

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Heraklion: Sailing Trip to Dia Island with Lunch & Swimming

9.Sailing Trip to Dia Island with Lunch & Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 414 reviews · from $67

Sail from Heraklion to Dia Island for snorkeling, SUP, fishing, and a Mediterranean lunch with unlimited drinks in a small group.

“Ilis and Vaso were our guides and we were really pleased with their hospitality. They were very welcoming, ensured we were looked after and had the best possible experience. Food was really lovely and great variety of drinks available on board. They had a paddling board and snorkelling masks available for everyone for when we stopped off to swim. Would recommend, 10/10 experience.”

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Crete: Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos and Elounda with BBQ Lunch

10.Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos and Elounda with BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 361 reviews · 5 - 12 hours · from $29Best value

Guided northeast Crete day trip to Spinalonga, Elounda and Agios Nikolaos, with a Kolokytha Bay swim, BBQ lunch, and olive tasting.

“nice trip. Agios Nicolauses should have more time to see the city”

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Crete: Snorkeling Boat Trip with Lunch and Transfer

11.Snorkeling Boat Trip with Lunch and Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 345 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $81

3.5-hour Crete yacht snorkeling trip from Malia with hotel transfers, snorkel gear, lunch, desserts, and time at Stalis and Saint George Bay.

“Pick up right on time, friendly crew, trip not too short or too long - we all loved it. Priced just right - value for money.”

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Balos & Falassarna Beach – Jeep Tour with Loungers and Lunch

12.Balos & Falassarna Beach – Jeep Tour with Loungers and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 345 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $199

Small-group jeep day from Chania to Balos lagoon viewpoint and Falassarna beach, with reserved sunbeds, lunch, and easy pacing.

“Absolutely wonderful experience from pickup to drop off! Yiannis was an incredible guide for the day and had so much information to share about Crete and Greece from history to culture to food or even favorite restaurants or places to travel. The beach was also incredible with clear blue water and reserved loungers, along with a very nice lunch right at the beachside restaurant. Definitely recommend this!!”

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Chania: 7 Villages of Apokoronas Tour with Lunch

13.7 Villages of Apokoronas Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 289 reviews · 8 hours · from $135

Visit Apokoronas villages near Chania with a Greek coffee demo, cheese and bakery tastings, and a traditional cafeneio lunch, with pickup.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable and good company. All the places visited were varied and interesting. I highly recommend this great day out!”

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Heraklion: Small-Group Sailing Trip to Dia Island with Lunch

14.Small-Group Sailing Trip to Dia Island with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 277 reviews · 4.5 - 7 hours · from $94

Small-group sailing from Heraklion to Dia Island with crystal coves for snorkel, SUP and wildlife, plus organic lunch and wine.

“We had amazing time on this trip. Crew were very helpful and friendly. Amazing view from the sailing boat. We stopped in very beautiful shore, where we could swim in the sea and have relaxing time. Served food was also great. All in all 100 percent I would recommend this experience. Maybe I would suggest taking a day time trip, because it gets a bit chilly in the evening. But even in the cold weather I had a good time.”

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