Crete

Guided excursions across Crete for every kind of traveller

From the turquoise lagoon of Balos to catamaran cruises, jeep safaris and the Palace of Knossos, discover selected Crete day trips led by local guides who know the island.

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Luxury Catamaran Cruise from Chersonissos to Dia Island Crete

Luxury Catamaran Cruise from Chersonissos to Dia Island

6.5 hours · Sea tours

Our crew member will meet you in Hersonissos port.

from €145 View
Sunset Luxury Catamaran Cruise from Hersonissos Crete

Sunset Luxury Catamaran Cruise from Hersonissos

3.5 hours · Sea tours

Our crew member will meet you in Hersonissos port.

from €80 View
Afternoon Luxury Catamaran Cruise from Heraklion to Dia Island Crete

Afternoon Luxury Catamaran Cruise from Heraklion to Dia Island

5 hours · Sea tours

Our crew member will meet you in Heraklion port.

from €125 View
Morning Luxury Catamaran Cruise from Heraklion to Dia Island Crete

Morning Luxury Catamaran Cruise from Heraklion to Dia Island

5 hours · Sea tours

Our crew member will meet you in Heraklion port.

from €125 View
Premium Catamaran Cruise from Rethymno to Georgioupoli Bay Crete

Premium Catamaran Cruise from Rethymno to Georgioupoli Bay

6.5 hours · Sea tours

Our crew member will meet you in Rethymno port.

from €145 View
Sunset Luxury Catamaran Cruise to Skaleta from Rethymno Crete

Sunset Luxury Catamaran Cruise to Skaleta from Rethymno

3.5 hours · Sea tours

Our crew member will meet you in Rethymno port

from €85 View
Legends of Crete Crete

Legends of Crete

6+ hours

Pick-up and drop-off at hotel entrances or meeting points…

from €69 View
From Hersonissos: Half-Day Pirate Boat Trip with Lunch Crete

From Hersonissos: Half-Day Pirate Boat Trip with Lunch

6 hours · Outdoor

Please arrive at the port of Hersonissos 30 minutes…

from €59 View
Jeep Safari, Goat-Keeping & Cheese Making Crete

Jeep Safari, Goat-Keeping & Cheese Making

10+ hours · Outdoor

Pick-up and drop-off at hotel entrances or meeting points…

from €129 View
Balos Lagoon & Gramvousa Island Crete

Balos Lagoon & Gramvousa Island

10+ hours · Outdoor

Pick-up and drop-off will be at the hotel entrance…

from €67 View
Crete: WaterCity Waterpark Crete

Crete: WaterCity Waterpark

6 hours · Outdoor

Pick-up and drop-off will be at the hotel entrance…

from €42.5 View
Anopolis: Cretan Folklore Night Crete

Anopolis: Cretan Folklore Night

3+ hours · Historical

Pick-up and drop-off will be at the hotel entrance…

from €50 View
The experience

More than a day in Crete.

Crete is big, and its best places are spread out, which is exactly why a well-planned day matters.Our Crete excursions are built by a local team based in Heraklion, so every route, swim stop and lunch spot is chosen to make the most of the island without wasting your day in queues or on the wrong beach.

From the turquoise waters of Balos and the pink sand of Elafonisi to Knossos, mountain villages and catamaran cruises to Dia, each trip pairs a licensed local guide with comfortable transport and resort pick-up. Small groups, honest prices and a team one message away before, during and after your day out.

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Booking Crete, step by step.

1

Search & compare

Compare Crete excursions by type, date and budget, and pick the day that suits you.

2

Book securely

Reserve your Crete day out online in minutes, with instant confirmation and a voucher by email.

3

Meet your guide

On the day a licensed local guide meets you and takes care of the rest, so you can just enjoy Crete.

Before you book

Your Crete questions

Which part of Crete do the excursions leave from?

We run trips from across the island with pick-up from most central hotels in the Heraklion, Chania, Rethymno and Lasithi areas. Each excursion lists its available pick-up points and times.

Which Crete excursion is best for families?

Boat trips like Balos, the pirate boat and the catamaran cruises are all family favourites. Look for the Family tag while browsing, or tell us your group's ages and we'll suggest the best fit.

How far in advance should I book?

In peak summer the popular Crete boat trips fill up days ahead, so earlier is safer. You can reserve online in minutes with instant confirmation.

Is hotel pick-up included?

Most Crete excursions include pick-up and drop-off from central hotels and set meeting points. The exact options are shown on each excursion.

What happens if the weather turns?

If we cancel a departure for weather or sea conditions, you're offered another date or a full refund, always explained up front.

Do the excursions cover all of Crete?

Yes. We run trips from every corner: Balos and Samaria in the west, Knossos and the south coast around Heraklion, Spinalonga in the east, plus a full day across to Santorini.

Which is better, Balos or Elafonisi?

Both are famous west-coast beaches. Balos is a boat trip to a lagoon on the Gramvousa peninsula; Elafonisi is a pink-sand beach reached by road. Many visitors do both on separate days.

Can I be picked up from any resort?

Pick-up covers the main resort areas near each departure point, from Chania and Rethymno to Heraklion, Hersonissos, Malia and Agios Nikolaos. Tell us your hotel and we confirm the nearest point.

How much time do I need for Crete's highlights?

A week lets you pair one or two big days, such as Samaria or Balos, with Knossos and a boat trip without rushing. Crete is large, so the trips are grouped by region to keep travel time down.

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Tell us your dates and what you have in mind. A local expert will put together the excursions, transfers and stays that fit, usually within a day.