Crete · RETHYMNO TOURS
Rethymno sits between the two big bases, which makes it the easiest place on the island to reach both ends from. These 15 run west to the gorge and the lagoon, south to Preveli and inland to the villages, with prices and total road time.
Guided Samaria Gorge trek from Rethymno with Omalos breakfast, Agia Roumeli swim, and ferry back to Sfakia, all for $37.
“Good. Pia was awesome, she kept a lookout for us. We were slow because I don’t like people following closely behind me so I kept letting them pass. We were stiff for days!”
Rethymno sunset catamaran with open bar and sushi. Swim, SUP, snorkel, then watch the Cretan sunset from a pink flamingo float. 3.5 hours.
“The staff were all friendly and accommodating, making sure that our experience was special. The view was amazing and the sunset was spectacular.”
Full-day bus trip from Rethymno to Spili, Matala caves and beach, and Agia Galini harbor. Three village stops, 10 hours.
“wonderful trip.. very good guide... just amazing.. i absolutely recommend it!!”
New catamaran from Rethymno to swim near Georgioupoli, with snorkel gear, SUP, unlimited drinks, and a Mediterranean lunch.
“Absolutely gorgeous outing. We sailed to two beautiful coves outside of Rethymno and swam, snorkeled, and paddle boarded while the staff prepared lunch. We were served a cheese tray, Greek salad, avocado salad, pasta with garlicky tomato sauce with prawns, grilled orange chicken, pita bread, and an assortment of desserts. They even provided a birthday cake for one lucky guest. The white wine and beer were unlimited and the staff were very attentive with refills. The coves where we swam were absolutely GORGEOUS. They had that beautifully blue water that you think of when you picture Crete. There’s not a lot of shade on a catamaran, so keep that in…”
Rethymno day trip to Melidoni Cave, Margarites pottery, and Arkadi Monastery, plus an olive-oil mill visit and Cretan music lunch.
“We enjoyed the variety of experiences and the landscapes are so beautiful everywhere we went. The extra special experience was the afternoon lunch with dance and music. We felt very privileged to be part of the whole experience. Our guide Nectarios and driver Kostas were exceptional. They seemed to enjoy the day as much as we did. We also had a lovely selection of people with us to share the whole day with. We would have liked a little more time in Arcadia rather than the much longer time in Margaritas. However, top marks for a very entertaining day in "real' Crete. We will certainly recommend this particular tour to…”
Hike Europe’s longest gorge from Omalos to Agia Roumeli, swim in the Libyan Sea, and ride south by bus and ferry.
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”
Pirate-ship cruise from Rethymno with a 30-minute Mediterranean swim, snack, water, and views of Fortezza and Camarola arch.
“Hyvin sujui. Merellä olo parasta, vesipullo ja sen kanssa tarjottu sämpylä positiivinen yllätys.”
3-hour Rethymno Old Town food tour with six stops, raki and wine tastings, a Venetian baklava philo workshop, and lokma donuts.
“This walking food tour was such a highlight! Veronica was an amazing guide — warm, fun, and felt just like a local friend showing us around. The small group made it feel personal, and the food selection was spot-on: delicious, authentic, and full of variety. A perfect mix of culture, flavor, and great company. Highly recommended!”
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.”
Sail South Crete from Agia Galini on a small crewed yacht. Swim, snorkel, and possibly add organic lunch with wine and soft drinks.
“The sailing trip and snorkeling was super fun. The coastline is beautiful and we were lucky to see a sea turtle for a short moment.”
River trek through Crete’s biggest canyon with neoprene gear, waterfall swims, natural pools, and a light lunch plus farm stop, around 5 hours.
“Spektakulär in eine hohe schmale Schlucht mit Wasserfällen hineinzuschwimmen zu können und durch das Flussbett in Richtung Tal zu warten-sehr gut organisiert und ein schöner Abschluss im Banana Garden. Sehr sympathischer Guide (Neoprenanzug, Helm und wasserdichtes Handycase wird gestellt, feste Schuhe z. B. nicht die neuesten Turnschuhe,die nass werden können, unbedingt mitnehmen) - unsere absolute Empfehlung, Sonja und Ole”
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.”
Quad ATV safari from Bali to Melidoni Cave, olive groves and village stops in Crete. Small group, helmet, transfers, 4 hours.
“The quad tours are closed for the off-season. Somehow, the Internet, let me sign up and make a reservation. Bali Travel was very nice and accommodating and honored my reservation so I was the only rider besides the guide, Oswald. Oswald was super welcoming, informative, and fun.”
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 ☺️.”
Every kind of day out on the island, and the best of each.
