Crete · TOUR REVIEWS
One island, 260 kilometres of it, and a week that always turns out to be too short. The 15 below are the days worth building the week around, each with what it costs, how long it takes and where it leaves from, and the full catalogue underneath when you want to go deeper.
Boat day trip from Kissamos to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Island, swim, hike to the Venetian castle, and enjoy sea cave views.
“Excellent cruise the boat is very spacious and views are stunning .”
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 Samaria Gorge trek from Chania to Agia Roumeli, with a ferry to Sougia. Challenging 17 km hike, big scenery, smooth logistics.
“The adventure through the gorge and our awesome guide”
Cruise Mirabello Bay to Spinalonga with a swim stop at Kolokitha Bay. Guided history, boat bar, and time to explore the fortress.
“It was a lovely trip. Very relaxing on the boat with some real rememberable moments. A real highlight. We could have done with a little more information on the boat about what we were seeing, but that's only a minor point. We could also have done with more time to explore the island, but it was an amazing place and I'd highly recommend it.”
A small-group sail from Heraklion to Dia Island in Crete with swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, and a Mediterranean meal plus unlimited drinks.
“Perfect friendly Crew. Nice Katamaran. Good drinks and delicious food. It was my third time with this company. Sofia, Giannis and our Captain Petros are a super Crew. I will make the Dia Tour again. I love it sooooo much. Thank you Guys. Nicole”
Knossos timed e-ticket to your phone plus optional audio guide. Walk the Grand Palace at your pace and learn the Minoan story.
“Cheaper than the official website. Thank you for the voucher.”
Explore CRETAquarium in Heraklion, Crete, with Mediterranean habitats and 1,200+ sea creatures for about $9. Expect an easy 1-day visit.
“Beautiful and educational experience. Loved having the audio guides. Friendly staff. Clean, healthy sea life creatures.”
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!”
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!”
Pre-book your e-ticket to Knossos Palace with a phone audio guide on Minoan life, frescoes, and Mount Juktas views. Optional Heraklion add-ons.
“It was a great experience, the audio really brought the site to life. Very easy to use and the skip the line feature is great. Would definitely recommend!”
Half-day quad safari from Rethymno with off-road Maroulas riding, shallow water crossings, Greek coffee stops, and mountain views.
“There wasn’t anything we didn’t like, even getting dusty was fun. Would definitely do this again and whole heartedly recommend this experience.”
A 3.5-hour Agia Pelagia quad bike backland tour with ghost village history, olive oil tasting, orange villages, and big Crete views.
“Mr. Sexy and Samuel were absolutely amazing tour guides! The views were wonderful, and it was definitely worth the money. Although choosing a quad company was overwhelming, I'm so glad I went with this one – they truly exceeded my expectations!" Or, if you'd like a slightly different tone: "I had an incredible experience with Mr. Sexy and Samuel! The views were breathtaking, and the tour was well worth the cost. After y researching multiple quad companies, I was a bit overwhelmed, but this one stood out – and I'm thrilled with my decision!”
1-hour jet boat from Hersonissos with up to 90 km/h turns, plus swimming and snorkeling at Saint George’s Bay in Crete.
“Loved the turtles, the boat was so nice, swimming was great too.”
Skip the line at Knossos with a licensed English guide, a 1.5-hour walkthrough of the palace, plus optional Heraklion pickup and a museum add-on.
“Akrivi was amazing! Such a great storyteller! It was very interesting and we learned a lot :)”
Every kind of day out on the island, and the best of each.
