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Crete: WWII Battle of Crete Day Trip with Chania Pickup★ 4.92 (113) · 7h
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Crete: Georgioupolis Off-Road Safari & Kournas Lake Day Trip★ 4.93 (356) · 8h
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Crete: Private Balos Lagoon & Falassarna Beach Day Trip★ 4.94 (99) · 8h
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✓ 2026-09-29Real price per person across the 15 options: € 28–€ 242 (median € 85). With an extra fee to pay on site: 1 of 15. With 100+ reviews: 2 of 15.
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Private experiences (3)
Crete: Elafonisi Pink Beach & Agia Sofia Cave Day Trip PickupYou’ll start your day with hotel or cruise port pickup in Chania before exploring Agia Sofia Cave’s cool chambers and Byzantine history. Then sink your toes into Elafonisi’s pink sand and wade through clear waters at your own pace—with umbrellas and cold water included. Expect small surprises along the way and moments that stick with you long after you’re back.
Luxury Sailing Cruise Agios Nikolaos: Mirabello BayA luxury sailing cruise departing from Agios Nikolaos that takes you around Spinalonga Island and to Kolokytha Bay for swimming and snorkeling, with the option to extend to Psira Island on full-day trips. Choose between shared half-day cruises, private half-day, or private full-day; snorkeling gear, drinks, towels and snacks are included, and lunch at a local restaurant is available on full-day trips.Is it for me?Book the shared half-day cruise if you want a morning or afternoon of sailing and swimming without committing a full day. Choose the private option if your group wants the boat to yourself and the flexibility to linger at stops without coordinating with other passengers.
Santorini 2-Day Trip from Heraklion: Oia, Fira & Volcano OptionA 2-day guided tour of Santorini departing from Heraklion with round-trip SEAJETS boat tickets, guided exploration of Oia and Fira, one night in a 4-star hotel, and private transfers between the port and hotel. The volcano excursion and hot springs swim are optional add-ons. Guides speak English, French and German, and the itinerary leaves the morning of day two free before the afternoon return ferry.Is it for me?Book this trip if you're staying in Heraklion or arriving by plane without a rental car—the boat and hotel transfers mean you don't need to drive, and the overnight stay lets you see both villages without rushing back the same day. The volcano excursion is optional, so you can add it or skip it depending on what appeals to you when you arrive.
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Spinalonga Island Day Trip: History, Lunch & Boat from EloundaA guided day trip to Spinalonga Island departing from the fishing village of Elounda, with private boat transport, entrance fee, lunch and hotel pickup included. The tour centers on the island's past as a leper colony, told through conversations with local residents and their personal accounts. The day runs eight hours and finishes in Agios Nikolaos with free time at the lake.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want the island's history told through the people who lived it rather than as a historical summary—the guide's conversations with local residents are what set this version apart. The eight-hour day and included boat, lunch and hotel pickup mean you're not piecing together transport or meals between stops.
Imbros Gorge hike from Chania: 8 km walk, family-friendlyHike Imbros Gorge, an 8 km descent through Crete's second-largest canyon with a live English-speaking guide and hotel pickup from Chania. The walk takes roughly 3 hours at an easy pace, suitable for families and children, with comfortable shoes the only requirement. After the hike, the bus takes you to the coast at Frangokastello or Chora Sfakion to swim or eat at local taverns before returning to your hotel.Is it for me?Choose this if you want a guide explaining the route and the pace set for you; pick a self-guided option if you prefer to hike at your own speed.
Elafonissi Beach Day Trip: Pink Sand & Turquoise LagoonA full-day guided tour from Chania or Rethymno to Elafonissi Beach in southwest Crete, with hotel pickup, professional guide in English or German, and breakfast with Greek yoghurt and honey included. The route passes through the White Mountains foothills and stops in the village of Elos before reaching the beach, where you wade through waist-deep water to an island protected as a Natura 2000 reserve. The tour runs about nine and a half hours.Is it for me?Book the English departure from Chania for a full day at Elafonissi; choose German departures from Chania, Rethymno, or Kalyves if your hotel is in one of those towns and you want pickup included.
Phaistos & Gortys Day Trip: Minoan Ruins & Roman CapitalA guided day trip from Plakias visits Phaistos, the second-largest Minoan palace in Crete, then moves east through Mires market and the Messara Museum before ending at Gortys, the former Roman provincial capital. The tour runs 9.5 hours with an English or German-speaking guide, bus transport throughout, and entry to all archaeological sites included; snacks and lunch are on your own.Is it for me?The bus picks you up in Plakias and returns you there at the end of the day, which means you do not need a rental car or need to arrange your own transport between sites spread across the island. The guide handles all the tickets and entry logistics, so you walk straight into each site without stopping at a booth.
Day trip Santorini from Chania: Oia & Fira by boatA full-day guided tour of Santorini departing from Chania areas with hotel pickup, boat transport from Rethymnon, and a professional guide in five languages. The itinerary splits the day between Oia—the northernmost village with its signature blue-and-white houses—and Fira, where you have 2.5 hours free to explore, shop or sit with a view of the volcano. You return by ferry the same evening, arriving back in Chania around 7:25pm. The guide leads you through both towns; the rest of the time is yours to spend.Is it for me?Book the "With Transfer" option if your hotel is in one of the Chania pickup zones—it saves you the drive to Rethymnon. If you're staying in Rethymnon itself or prefer to meet at the port, the "from Rethymnon Port" option skips the hotel pickup and starts at the ferry dock.
Matala Beach & Caves Tour from Heraklion: Hippie HistoryA half-day tour from Heraklion to Matala beach combines swimming and lunch by the sea with exploration of the prehistoric caves that once sheltered Roman tombs and later became a 1960s hippie colony. A professional guide in English, French or German leads the day, with hotel pickup included from Heraklion, Malia, Stalis, Hersonisos, Anissaras, Gouves, Ammoudara or Agia Pelagia. The caves are carved directly into the steep rocks above the beach, accessible on foot.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to combine beach time with a walk through actual caves rather than a guided hike — you set the pace at Matala, swim when you choose, and explore the rocks on your own terms with the guide available to explain the history.
Falasarna Beach Day Trip from Chania: 3 Miles of SandFalasarna Beach day trip from Chania is a guided tour to one of Crete's longest beaches on the west coast, with air-conditioned transport, entry and water included. The beach stretches three miles with parasols and sunbeds across its main section, turquoise water for swimming, and a reputation for dramatic sunsets. Your guide speaks English or Greek and hotel pickup is included, so you leave Chania without arranging a car or navigating the coastal road yourself.Is it for me?Book this trip if you're staying in Chania without a rental car and want a full beach day without driving the coastal road yourself. The pickup and transport mean you leave your hotel and arrive at the beach ready to swim, and the seven-and-a-half-hour window gives you real time in the water instead of a rushed morning visit.
Santorini day trip from Rethymno: Clifftop villages by boatA full-day guided tour from Rethymno to Santorini by luxury catamaran, with a professional guide leading visits to Oia and Fira. You travel by air-conditioned vehicle on the island, see the blue and white architecture from the clifftop villages, and have free time to explore each stop at your own pace. The boat departs and returns from Rethymno port; pickup from nearby hotels in the Rethymno area is available for an extra fee.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see both Oia and Fira in a single day without renting a car or navigating the island on your own—the guide handles the route and the timing, so you spend your energy on the villages themselves, not on planning how to get between them. The 12-hour span means you leave early and return after sunset, which suits travelers based in Rethymno who want a full immersion in Santorini without an overnight stay.
Santorini day trip from Heraklion: Boat, Oia & FiraA full-day guided tour from Heraklion to Santorini by speed catamaran, with a professional guide leading stops in Oia and Fira and free time to explore each. The boat leaves Heraklion port in the morning and returns in the evening; hotel pickup is available in Malia, Hersonisos, Gouves, Heraklion and nearby areas for an extra charge. Lunch and drinks are on your own.Is it for me?Book the port meeting point option if you're staying outside the hotel pickup zones or prefer to arrange your own transport to Heraklion. Choose the hotel pickup option if you're in Malia, Hersonisos, Gouves or central Heraklion and want the driver to collect you before the tour starts.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 15 of the 15 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last half a day or longer.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Crete: WWII Battle of Crete Day Trip with Chania Pickup is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.92 out of 5 across 113 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 3 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
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