Activities in Crete Greece

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Activities in Crete Greece - to explore and get in touch with the culture of our magnificent island. Choose by location, west to east, or by type of activity. Explore, be in awe and guffaw in the wide open spaces of Kriti.


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Activities in Crete
Chania

Arrive into Chania Airport - code CHQ

Explore western Crete to enjoy these experiences.

Samaria Gorge Experience

Small Group Hiking Trip to Samaria Gorge - this is a 14 hour day to enjoy the walk without the hassle of transport and logistics. Walk 16 km from north to south and arrive at the coastal village of Agia Roumeli. Then take your ferry and a coach back to your hotel. Easy. Activities in Crete Greece .

Balos Lagoon Experience

A Day Tour to Balos Lagoon - this helps with logistics of coach ride - boat ride and return coach ride. Make a full day of visiting paradise, this is a 14 hour tour, depending on your pickup and drop off point. This tour includes a visit to the castle at Gramvousa islet and swimming at Balos Lagoon.

Elafonisi Beach Experience

Activities in Crete Greece - take a day tour to Elafonisi Beach - because sometimes you just want to relax. Visit this pristine, undeveloped beach. This 12 hour experience includes a visit to Topolia Gorge, the historic Chrissoskalitissa nunnery and lunch with a view at Amygdalokefali.

Street Stories of Chania Morning Tour with Samples of Raki and Mezedes

Street Stories of Chania Morning Tour with Samples of Raki and Mezedes - visit the local food markets and walk for 4 hours through the gastronomic highlights of this fascinating historic town, visit the old Jewish and Ottoman quarters and taste the local white spirit or raki. Enjoy mesedes which are little appetisers, part of the Cretan diet which is one of the healthiest in the world. Find out why.

Crete Food Tour of Chania Old Town

Crete Food Tour of Chania Old Town - a 3 hour walking tour of the picturesque Venetian town with food tasting. Be led by a local down little-known laneways to out-of-the-way cafes and try tidbits of Cretan cuisine. Try rusks or paximadia and koulouria, donut-shaped bread encrusted with sweetened sesame seeds, cheese, olive oil, olives and sweet pies. Activities in Crete Greece .


Activities in Crete
Rethymno

Arrive into Chania Airport - code CHQ or Heraklion Airport - code HER

Explore the Central West of Crete and bliss out with these experiences.

Small Group Gourmet Trail of Rethymnon

Small Group Gourmet Trail of Rethymnon - treat yourself to a 4 hour gastronomic exploration of this cosmopolitan town, with food and beverage tastings, hidden spots not in the guidebooks all through the old zone. 4 hour walk.

Rethymnon Conquered Morning Tour with Wine and Food Tasting

Rethymnon Conquered Morning Tour with Wine and Food Tasting - this walking tour of the old town of Rethymnon will show you the city the way locals see it. Enjoy a Greek coffee, tales from history and understand the architecture all around you. 4 hour walk.

Historical Tour of Ancient Eleftherna and Rethymnon Region

Historical Tour of Ancient Eleftherna and Rethymnon Region - this full-day tour offers a journey through the ages and some of the prettiest countryside of Rethymno. With a knowledgeable guide, explore the old town on a mini tour, then Ancient Eleftherna, Arkadi Monastery, Margarites Village and enjoy a local Cretan lunch at a traditional taverna in Asteri Village. 7 hours.

Preveli Beach Full Day Experience

Preveli Beach Full Day Experience - visit the south coast of Rethymnon:

  • Pass through the Kourtaliotiko Gorge
  • Visit the Monastery of Preveli
  • 2 hours of free time on Preveli Beach & Palm Forest
  • Enjoy a relaxed lunch in Damnoni
  • 12 hours

Activities in Crete
Heraklion

Arrive into Heraklion Airport - code HER

Explore the Central Crete with these activities.

Half-Day Knossos Palace Tour

Half-Day Knossos Palace Tour - 5.5 hour tour includes Koules Fortress and Agios Titos church in Heraklion as well as a guided tour of the archaeological site. See the controversial reconstructions completed by the archaeologist Sir Arthur Evans, and hear the stories of the labyrinth from your experienced history guide. Activities in Crete Greece .

Take a Knossos Palace Tour

Take a Knossos Palace Tour - there are a variety of guided experiences available, from a Skip The Line entry ticket with a guide for 90 minutes, to a 12 hour day tour which includes Knossos and Lasithi Plateau.


Activities in Crete
Lasithi

Arrive into Heraklion Airport - code HER or Sitia Airport code JSH

Explore the Eastern Crete in these magic spots.

Boat Trip to Chrissi Island

Boat Trip to Chrissi Island - this is just a piece of paradise. One of the remotest beaches in Crete, beautiful white sand and crystal clear waters, silence, sun and sand...These tours leave from east Crete only and include a one hour boat trip. Revel in the sparkling white sand, gloriously isolated coves and beaches, perfect paradise (South-Eastern Crete).

Island of Spinalonga Experience

Visit the Island of Spinalonga by boat from Agios Nikolaos, with departures also from Elounda. Enjoy a swim and a BBQ as well as an interpretative visit to this island full of stories. This is a 12 hour full day experience.


Outdoor Activities

Samaria Gorge walk

Small Group Hiking Trip to Samaria Gorge - this is a 14 hour day to enjoy the walk without the hassle of transport and logistics. Walk 16 km from north to south and arrive at the coastal village of Agia Roumeli. Then take your ferry and a coach back to your hotel. Easy.

A Day Tour to Balos Lagoon

A Day Tour to Balos Lagoon - this helps with logistics of coach ride - boat ride and return coach ride. Make a full day of visiting paradise, this is a 14 hour tour, depending on your pickup and drop off point. This tour includes a visit to the castle at Gramvousa islet and swimming at Balos Lagoon. Activities in Crete Greece.

Take a Knossos Palace Tour

Take a day tour to Elafonisi Beach - because sometimes you just want to relax. Visit this pristine, undeveloped beach. This 12 hour experience includes a visit to Topolia Gorge, the historic Chrissoskalitissa nunnery and lunch with a view at Amygdalokefali.

Boat Trip to Chrissi Island

Boat Trip to Chrissi Island - this is just a piece of paradise. One of the remotest beaches in Crete, beautiful white sand and crystal clear waters, silence, sun and sand...These tours leave from east Crete only and include a one hour boat trip. Revel in the sparkling white sand, gloriously isolated coves and beaches, perfect paradise (South-Eastern Crete).

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Agia Irini Gorge Private Guide - take a 7 or 10 hour trip with local guide Mel. Start and finish in Chania, walk the gorge with an optional extra walk to Sougia for a swim. Get to know the culture directly from an experienced and knowledgeable local.


Activities in Crete Greece
Cultural Experiences

Villages of Apokoronas

See, feel and taste the villages of this region on the 7 Villages of Apokoronas Experience taste local spirits, cheese and understand our history and folklore.

Enjoy lunch and coffee and beautiful natural surroundings all with your knowledgeable local partner.


Getting Here

Take a 1 hour flight from Athens to Heraklion with Aegean Airlines or Olympic Air, with many flights available per day.

Or take a 9.5 hour overnight ferry from Pireaus port of Athens to Heraklion port.

More on flights and ferries below.

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