1.Crete: Day Trip to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4,416 reviews · 8 - 11 hours · from $44Our pick

Northeast Crete day trip to Agios Nikolaos and Elounda, then a boat to historic Spinalonga Island, with free time and a sea swim.

“This is an excellent excursion! We were picked up on time from Sissi, by a smaller van which then drove us up to the main road to meet the big coach, as the roads were too small for the coach. We then had ample time in each location for an explore and something to eat or drink. Spinalonga itself is an excellent trip, and we were free to explore the island on our own for an hour and a half. Definitely take water with you to avoid having to buy water on the island which is very expensive. The swimming spot on the way back was so much fun, and…”

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2.Crete: Knossos Palace Entry Ticket with Optional Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 2,251 reviews · 1 day · from $30Best value

Timed Knossos Palace e-ticket to skip lines, self-paced Minoan ruins, optional audio guide with Heraklion city tour. Bring headphones.

“better with the audio guide otherwise you would probably just zoom through and not understand much. Although the audio guide had no speed option so it was slower than preferred”

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3.Crete: Rethimno, Chania, and Kournas Lake Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,694 reviews · 10 - 14 hours · from $45

Crete day trip hitting Rethimno, Chania, and Lake Kournas, with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and a live guide for about $45.

“Excellent day trip , our guide Michael was really helpful. would have liked a bit more time in Rethimo and the lake, as they were both beautiful places.”

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4.Crete: Palace of Knossos E-Ticket and Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 1,540 reviews · 1 - 5 hours · from $34

Prebook Knossos with an e-ticket and phone audio guide, plus optional Heraklion City and Phaistos add-ons for flexible sightseeing.

“The remains of the palace are lovely and very interesting. You can really get a feel of what life was like for ancient Greeks B.C. A must see landmark when visiting Crete”

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5.From Heraklion/Crete: Santorini Island Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,448 reviews · 9 - 14 hours · from $200

Day trip from Heraklion to Santorini by high-speed ferry and air-conditioned bus, guided in Oia and Fira with free time to explore.

“The whole trip from start to finish was very well organised. We loved the commentary and tips from our guide who was very approachable and extremely knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend this trip and this company who were extremely helpful from the outset.”

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6.Agia Pelagia Crete Quad Bike authentic backland Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,430 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $50

3.5-hour Agia Pelagia quad safari with a Stan-led lesson, ghost village walk, olive oil and honey tasting, and small-group views.

“all very good. a great mix of terrain and views. might have been nice to go to a beach on way back for a seim??”

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7.Crete: Sunset or Morning Quad with Local Products Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,135 reviews · 3 hours · from $94

Quad ride from Agia Pelagia to Achlada ghost village, olive oil tasting, then sunset views over Heraklion bay and mountains.

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8.Crete: Knossos Palace & Heraklion Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,127 reviews · 6 - 9 hours · from $35

Bus day trip in Crete to guided Knossos Palace, then Heraklion Museum and city sights, with hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport.

“This was our second trip with Alitina and it was excellent. The guide, Vangelis was clear, very well informed and brought to life the history of Knossos palace. we really enjoyed the grandeur and surroundings of the palace and the fascinating Greek mythology. we also enjoyed the tour of Heralkion city, it's market and shops. would thoroughly recommend this trip, everything run to time with sufficient time to enjoy the sites.”

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9.Full-Day Small-Group Tour in Crete with Zeus Cave Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,099 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $107Top rated

8-hour Crete small-group 4WD tour with farm tastes, Aposelemis Dam, Lasithi windmills, and a Zeus Cave option, lunch included.

“Well rounded trip where you experience a bit of everything: mountains, ruins, sea, crete food with a friendly guide who is ready to answer almost any question. My guide was Nikos, 5 stars to him)”

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10.Crete: Quad Safari, Olive Mill with Tasting & Ghost Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,004 reviews · from $93

Quad safari through Crete’s cliffs and Achlada ghost village, plus olive mill tasting and Fodele oranges. 3.5 hours, small group.

“Great activity! Very warm and welcoming staff!!! Good experience”

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11.5Hour Safari Tour in Crete(Heraklion)with Quad,Jeep,Buggy & Lunch

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

5-hour Crete quad safari from Heraklion with off-road caves, gorge views, lunch, and a beach swim, plus free pickup options.

“My face hurts from smiling so much! We reach top speed of 50 kph. Guides were super fun. Lunch was grilled chicken.”

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12.Crete: Lasithi Plateau and Cave of Zeus Off-Road Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 886 reviews · 8 hours · from $104

Crete off-road safari to Lasithi Plateau and the Cave of Zeus. Farm life, Aposelemis dam wetlands, gorges, and a wood-oven lunch.

“Our tour guide Elias was very knowledgeable and friendly. You got to experience a lot during the safari. Word to the wise, make sure you have trainers and strong legs for the climb to Zeus’ cave.”

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13.Agia Pelagia Quad Safari to Discover the Authentic Crete

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 877 reviews · from $98

Guided quad safari from Agia Pelagia to Achlada ghost village and Fodele, with ATV practice, sea views, and local food stops.

“You are mostly driving on paved roads with some backroads sprinkled in. They first take you uphill to an Olive factory for some olive tasting, followed by a stop where they walk you thru’ an abandoned Cretan village. Then you drive down towards the beach and then takRead more”

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14.Crete: Knossos Palace and Museum E-Tickets with Audio Guides

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 828 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $69

Self-guided e-tickets with audio for Knossos Palace and the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, timed entry, and flexible pacing.

“The audio was a bit confusing. Right from the beginning it was not clear what was being described; turn left, right etc. Still great to have visited the site.”

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

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

A 4WD Crete safari from Rethymno to Preveli palms and beach, with gorge stops, the Spili fountain, and lunch with unlimited wine.

“Although the weather was not the best for the first couple of hours of this tour, it was good to be able to see some of the Cretan hinterland. There were some great views and, unlike some other tours, the driver actually stopped at vantage points so you could take photos. We stopped at some little village that really had nothing going for it, but it did give those who wanted to the opportunity to visit a loo. A stop at a larger village gave us the opportunity to get a decent coffee, look in the shops, and see some of the sites - the main one being a fountain…”

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