Day Tours Crete
Looking for a local guide to the most interesting corners of Crete?
Day Tours Crete – here we show some of the most exciting locations in Crete, organised into exhilarating day packages.
Sometimes...you just don’t want to do all the driving yourself.
Sometimes...as in most of these tours, it is impossible to drive as there are boat and ferry trips involved.
Sometimes...you just want to relax on holiday and have an expert local tell you the history and stories.
Welcome to some of the most fascinating corners of Kriti, for a day full of surprises and creating great memories…
Day Tours Crete - Full Day Tour to Samaria
Visit Samaria Gorge - the prized national forest of Crete which is known as the longest and most beautiful gorge in Europe. Begin the 11 mile (18 kilometers) walk at the Omalos plateau, cross the White Mountains and finish at the village of Aghia Roumeli, located on the Libyan Sea. Take a boat from Agia Roumeli to the village of Chora Sfakion and back to Heraklion.
This tour is seasonal and operates from May to October only.
Details and bookings for Samaria Gorge Day Tour
Day Tours Crete - Ancient Palace of Knossos
Ancient Palace of Knossos - If you're visiting Heraklion, you must visit the Ancient Palace of Knossos - where the legend of the labyrinth originated as far back as 2000 BC.
Details and bookings for Knossos Day Tour
Day Tour - Full Day Tour to Spinalonga Island
From the pretty village of Elounda, reached by travelling the northern coastal route, take a boat to the island of Spinalonga. This former leper colony includes preserved houses and churches, and a strong Venetian influence in the form of a fortress surrounding the village. Swim in the crystal blue water before enjoying a BBQ lunch.
Details and bookings for Spinalonga Island Day Tour
Day Tour - Boat trip to Chrissi Island
Boat trip to Chrissi Island Visit the southern-most city of Europe and enjoy relaxing in one of the most spectacular places on Earth. Journey on a boat to the golden island of 'Chrissi' where you can spend a very pleasant day exploring lots of beautiful beaches, with lots of tiny shells and glorious white sand.
Leave your troubles behind and bask in the dazzling Crete.
Details and bookings for Chrissi Island Day Tour
A local tour company is Tourline who have been guiding visitors around the most interesting sights of Crete for over 25 years. Alex says:
"All the professional guides have worked for many years with us and nobody knows more about Crete than they do.
Having in mind, that all clients want to combine excursions with swimming in crystal sea water, we organize all our trips combining excursions with leisure on the beach".
Tourline take tours just about every day in the summer season, with pickups from all the major centres and hotels. Choose from cultural, historical and scenic tours; our recommendation would be the Knossos and Lasithi Plateau tour if you only have one day to explore the real character of Crete.
Contact Alex and his staff at www.tourline.eu
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