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What To Do in Crete Greece

What to do 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 mountains, cities and beaches.

To Do in Crete - Outdoors

To Do in Crete Chania Region

To Do in Crete Rethymno Region

To Do in Crete Heraklion

To Do in Crete Lasithi

To Do - Cultural Activities

To Do in Crete Greece
Outdoor Experiences

The White Mountains in Crete are considered 'high desert'

Popular walks in this region include:

Samaria Gorge Walk - a 16 km walk in one of the deepest canyons on Crete
Agia Irini Gorge Walk - a 7 km walk with an extra 5 km walk to Sougia
Imbros Gorge Walk - take a day trip to do this 8 km walk with local meal
Aradena Gorge Walk - make a bungee jump or walk down 8.5 km

Other walking to do in Crete Greece:

Take a walking tour of the old town of Rethymnon, view churches, mosques, markets and fountains, and visit the Venetian Fortezza. This tour is only 4 hours and includes local wine and food tasting.

Interesting walks to do in Crete Greece in this region include:

The Amari Valley including Patsos Gorge
Kourtaliotiko Gorge Walk
Kotsifou Gorge
Prassano Gorge Walk
Climbing Mt Ida known as Psiloritis - the easy way from Nida Plateau or the hard way from Fourfouras, this is the highest mountain in Crete at 2456 m.

What to do in Crete Greece
Chania

Arrive into Chania Airport CHQ

Explore western Crete to enjoy these experiences.

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 - this helps with logistics of coach ride - boat ride and return coach ride. Make a full day of visiting paradise, this is a 10-12 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 - because sometimes you just want to relax. Visit this pristine, undeveloped beach. This experience includes a visit to Topolia Gorge, and lunch in a local taverna. 9 to12 hours.

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

Chania - Wine and Olive Oil Day Tour - visit family owned farms in Crete to see the local vineyards, taste excellent wines and see the olive process, then taste olive oil. This day includes scrumptious local snacks. 6 hours.

Chania - Walking in the Old Town with Street Food - visit the local food markets and walk through the gastronomic highlights of this fascinating historic town, discover the flavors of Cretan cuisine, stop at colorful food shops and taverns, selling wine, olive-oil, cheese, herbs, spices, and more, and enjoy street food samples along the way. Find out why. 4 hours.

To Do in Crete Greece
Rethymno

Arrive into Chania Airport CHQ or Heraklion Airport HER

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

Rethymno - Winery and Olive Oil Mill - Tasting Tour with Lunch - discover real Cretan virgin olive oil and learn how it is produced, taste a traditional Greek coffee in the olive oil mill, experience Dourakis Winery. Visit biological natural vineyards. Try the intense taste of raki or tsikoudia. This half-day tour is 5 hours with lunch and leaves from Rethymno and region.

Rethymnon Conquered Morning Tour with Wine and Food Tasting

Rethymnon Old Town Walking Tour with Meal and Phyllo Workshop - this walking tour of the old town of Rethymnon will show you the city the way locals see it. Enjoy a Greek coffee, breakfast, tales from history and understand the architecture all around you, enjoy a meal and learn how to make phyllo pastry. 4 hour walk.

Cretan Culture Tour and Pottery Workshop - departing from Rethymnon town and surrounds, visit ancient Eleftherna, the Arkadi Monastery, Margarites village and see a pottery workshop with experienced local craftspeople. Relax for lunch in Margarites before visiting an olive farm and the Melidoni Cave. Full day tour.

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

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Heraklion

Arrive into Heraklion Airport HER

Explore the Central Crete with these activities.

Full-Day Knossos Palace Tour - 7 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.

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.

To Do in Crete Greece
Lasithi

What to do in Crete Greece .

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

Explore the Eastern Crete in these magic spots.

Visit the Island of Spinalonga by boat 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.

Richtis Waterfall and North Coast Tour - take a day to explore the east including the beautiful leafy Richtis falls walk, a mountain drive off the beaten track and enjoy a traditional lunch at a local taverna. See a monumental olive tree over 1000 years old. Depart from Elounda and surrounds. 7 hours.

To Do in Crete Greece
Cultural Experiences

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

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