Day Trips from Heraklion 6 options
From € 40 · departures between 07:00 and 15:00 · live guides in 5 languages · most take 7h–11h 30m
Agios Nikolaos & Spinalonga Island boat cruise and swimEight to nine hours exploring northeast Crete: walk the lakeside town of Agios Nikolaos, cruise to Spinalonga Island to tour its Venetian fortress.
- 463 reviews
- 4.41★
- Duration
- 8h–9h
- start times · Wed and Fri
- 3
Heraklion: Knossos, Olive Mill & Winery Private Day TripFeel Crete’s spirit with a private Heraklion tour. Choose Knossos Palace, olive mill tasting, winery visit or pottery. Flexible itinerary, pickup included.
- 106 reviews
- 4.96★
- Duration
- 4h–6h
- start times · Every day
- 17
Imbros Gorge hiking tour with Frangokastello and sea swimHike Imbros Gorge with a local guide through three mountain villages, visit the 14th-century Venetian castle at Frangokastello.
- 26 reviews
- 4.27★
- Duration
- 11h
- Tue and Sun
- 07:00
Spinalonga Island cruise from Elounda: Leper colony & swimSeven-hour day trip from Elounda to Spinalonga Island with boat cruise, guided tour of the Venetian fortress and abandoned village, swim in the bay.
- 24 reviews
- 4.38★
- Duration
- 7h
Heraklion: Balos Lagoon Cruise & Chania Old Town Day TripFull-day boat trip from Heraklion to Balos Lagoon with cruise, Gramvousa fortress views, and time in Chania's Venetian harbor. Hotel pickup, entry fees, guide included.
- 9 reviews
- 4.11★
- Duration
- 14h–15h
Chania, Kournas & Rethymno day trip from Heraklion: Three townsFull-day West Crete tour from Heraklion visiting Chania's Venetian Harbor and market, Lake Kournas for swimming or walking.
- 8 reviews
- 4.38★
- Duration
- 11h–12h
All 6 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-03| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agios Nikolaos & Spinalonga Island boat cruise and swimOur pickPickup offered | € 42 per person | 8h–9h | 4.41★ · 463 | Wed and Fri · 3 start times · Season until 13 Nov | English, German, French |
| Imbros Gorge hiking tour with Frangokastello and sea swimLowest pricePickup offered | € 40 per person | 11h | 4.27★ · 26 | Tue and Sun · 07:00 · Season until 15 Nov | English, German |
| Heraklion: Knossos, Olive Mill & Winery Private Day TripShortestPrivate · Pickup offered | € 175 per person | 4h–6h | 4.96★ · 106 | Every day · 17 start times | English |
| Spinalonga Island cruise from Elounda: Leper colony & swimPickup offered | € 40 per person | 7h | 4.38★ · 24 | Next departure: 2 May 2027 | English |
| Heraklion: Balos Lagoon Cruise & Chania Old Town Day TripPickup offered | € 75 per person | 14h–15h | 4.11★ only 9 reviews | Next departure: 3 May 2027 | English, German, French +2 |
| Chania, Kournas & Rethymno day trip from Heraklion: Three townsPickup offered | € 50 per person | 11h–12h | 4.38★ only 8 reviews | Next departure: 4 May 2027 | English, German, French |
By what you need
- Private (1): Heraklion: Knossos, Olive Mill & Winery Private Day Trip (€ 175)
Day Trips from Heraklion at a glance
- Our pick: Agios Nikolaos & Spinalonga Island boat cruise and swim, € 42 (8h–9h, 4.41★ · 463).
- Lowest price: Imbros Gorge hiking tour with Frangokastello and sea swim, € 40 (11h, 4.27★ · 26).
- Shortest: Heraklion: Knossos, Olive Mill & Winery Private Day Trip, € 175 (4h–6h, 4.96★ · 106).
Real price per person across the 6 options: € 40–€ 175 (median € 42). With 100+ reviews: 2 of 6.
Of the 6 options: 6 with live guides in English, 6 with free cancellation, 6 with instant confirmation, 6 with hotel pickup, 6 kid-friendly, 1 private and 4 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
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