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The 15 Best Tours from Heraklion, Crete

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Heraklion puts Knossos twenty minutes away and a marina full of sailing boats on its doorstep. These are the days out worth taking from the city: the palace and the archaeological museum, catamarans to Dia Island, jeep routes up onto the Lasithi Plateau, and the long west-coast runs to Elafonisi. Prices and pickup arrangements for each.

Heraklion: Dia Island Sailboat Cruise with Swimming and Meal

Heraklion: Dia Island Sailboat Cruise with Swimming and Meal - Getting there: Cafe Marina, timing, and pickup reality

1.Heraklion: Dia Island Sailboat Cruise with Swimming and Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,579 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $95Our pick

A 5.5-hour small-group sailing cruise from Heraklion to Dia Island, with swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, and a Mediterranean meal.

“Here’s a smoother, more natural version of your text: This was the last day of our trip through Crete, and we ended it in the best way possible. The cruise was incredible, the weather was perfect, and the crew and food were fantastic. It was everything I wanted and more. We were having so much fun that we didn’t even have enough time to try all the activities - which is actually a good thing!”

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Heraklion Area: CRETAquarium Admission Ticket

Heraklion Area: CRETAquarium Admission Ticket - Ticket Value: What $9 Buys You (And Why It Feels Fair)

Full-Day Land Rover Safari from Heraklion with Lunch

Full-Day Land Rover Safari from Heraklion with Lunch - Cheesemaking, goats, and the real rhythms of shepherding

3.Full-Day Land Rover Safari from Heraklion with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,351 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $113Top rated

Land Rover safari from Heraklion with mountain villages, Zeus cave area, cheesemaking, and a hearty tavern lunch with unlimited wine.

“We booked this trip for October 9, 2024. We learned shortly before arriving in Greece the Cave of Zeus tour was closed, however, our guide Kosta more than made up for it! We were picked up first, so from the very beginning he regaled us with his knowledge and history of his home; little nuggets of information that gave us a better understanding of Crete's rich history. The island has so many hidden gems. We loved the random stops to see nuts, fruit, vegetables, even seasoning growing along the road. Feed the goats! We thoroughly enjoyed the fresh food and drinks served at lunch. They waste NOTHING, even leftover lunch…”

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Heraklion: Sailboat Cruise to Dia Island with Drinks & Lunch

Heraklion: Sailboat Cruise to Dia Island with Drinks & Lunch - The sail to Dia Island: a practical 1-hour rhythm

Heraklion: Finikia Horse Riding Tour with Lunch or Dinner

Heraklion: Finikia Horse Riding Tour with Lunch or Dinner - Arriving at Finikia: Coffee, Safety Paperwork, and Real Setup

5.Heraklion: Finikia Horse Riding Tour with Lunch or Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,231 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $94

Horseback over Crete’s Finikia mountains, then a homemade Cretan lunch or dinner with wine. Zeus views, gentle horses, easy pace.

“We love it! I recommend this adventure to everyone :) Finikia is run by a fantastic family who put their whole heart into. We are incredibly impressed with how much work and effort they put in and the atmosphere they create. We managed on horses without much experience, we could count on the support of very nice and open people working on the farm. We will remember it fondly :) Also won't forget these delicious meatballs :)”

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Crete: Knossos Palace & Heraklion Guided Tour

Crete: Knossos Palace & Heraklion Guided Tour - Heraklion Archaeological Museum: where 5,500 years feels manageable

6.Knossos Palace & Heraklion Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,127 reviews · 6 - 9 hours · from $35

Guided Knossos and Heraklion day trip with hotel pickup, a 2-hour palace walkthrough, museum time, and a classic city stroll.

“Very knowledgeable guide, the experience very enjoyable, everything was explained really well. We had three hours free time in Heraklion, where you could easily spend a whole day. The archeology museum has some fantastic exhibits and is very interesting. Overall an excellent trip and excellent value for money.”

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5Hour Safari Tour in Crete(Heraklion)with Quad,Jeep,Buggy & Lunch

5Hour Safari Tour in Crete(Heraklion)with Quad,Jeep,Buggy & Lunch - Archanes Views for Quads, and Mt. Juktas for Jeep and Buggy

7.5Hour Safari Tour in Crete(Heraklion)with Quad,Jeep,Buggy & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 941 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $107

Go quad, buggy, or Jeep off-road in Crete from Heraklion. Hit caves, gorges, villages, and a lunch stop plus a beach swim.

“Pick-up and drop off was seamless. Once we arrived, we were given cold bottled water and signed our waivers. The ATV ride itself was amazing and we were riding for a looooong time! you definitely got your monies worth! We stopped at different locations (a cave, and church on a hill, the beach) and were given time to explore. During one stop we were given the most delicious grapes ever!! The restaurant we were taken to was excellent. Usually when an excursion offers food it's not that good, but I could not make one complaint regarding our food or our experience at the restaurant. The beach was our last stop,…”

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Heraklion: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour

Heraklion: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour - Knossos on the route: the big stop, plus the entrance fee reality

8.Heraklion: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 912 reviews · 2 days · from $23

Explore Heraklion and Ammoudara with a 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass, plus a Knossos stop and multilingual audio.

“A great service after you buy your tickets. There is an online WhatsApp customer support to answer all your questions live & on time. Ms Jackie was a wonderful help to make our 2 days trip more enjoyable. Thanks for all and hope to see you again very soon”

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Heraklion: Sailing Cruise to Dia Island with Drinks and Meal

Heraklion: Sailing Cruise to Dia Island with Drinks and Meal - Before you go: what you need to know about pickup and boarding

9.Heraklion: Sailing Cruise to Dia Island with Drinks and Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 778 reviews · 6 hours · from $106

Sail from Heraklion to Dia Island for snorkeling, SUP, fishing, and a full onboard meal with drinks, wine, and raki.

“The most magical and romantic experience to end our trip in Crete. Hosts were delightful, the snacks and drinks were excellent, the equipment and amenities provided for snorkelling, fishing and paddle boarding were amazing! The sights on the way and from the island were incredible - recommend the evening trip for the sunset. 100/10 couldn’t recommend more! So so worth the money!”

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Heraklion: Dia Island Sailing Cruise with Snorkeling

Heraklion: Dia Island Sailing Cruise with Snorkeling - Heraklion Departure: From Old Venetian Harbor to Open Water

10.Heraklion: Dia Island Sailing Cruise with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 742 reviews · 4.5 - 7 hours · from $82

Sail from Heraklion to uninhabited Dia Island for snorkeling, paddleboarding, and wine, plus a simple Greek meal on a small yacht.

“Thank you for the nice sailing trip to Dia Island. We had a really great time, the staff has been super nice and caring! We had some nice food and our glutenfree and vegan wishes were considered. We would really recommend this trip and would love to come again one day.”

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From Heraklion: Elafonisi Beach Day Tour with Pickup

From Heraklion: Elafonisi Beach Day Tour with Pickup - From Heraklion Pickup to the Road View Stops

11.From Heraklion: Elafonisi Beach Day Tour with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 731 reviews · 13 hours · from $64

Elafonisi Beach day tour from Heraklion, with pickup and an air-conditioned coach, plus 4.5 hours at pink-sand Elafonisi.

“BEST TRIP EVER !!! At first we were hesitating due to length of the journey but it was so worth it !! Driver picked us up on time outside our hotel. 4 hours journey, mid stopped for 20 mins was very nice. The guide lady explained the island very well. We spent 4+ hours on the island, so beautiful and warm. And on the way back was very fast ! Really enjoyed thank you.”

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Heraklion: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners _Beach

Heraklion: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners _Beach - Your 30-Minute Digital Lesson: What You’re Actually Learning

From Heraklion: Cruise to Balos Lagoon and Chania Old Town

From Heraklion: Cruise to Balos Lagoon and Chania Old Town - Kasteli harbor and the boat ride that sets the tone

13.From Heraklion: Cruise to Balos Lagoon and Chania Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 526 reviews · 14.5 - 16 hours · from $88

Cruise to Balos Lagoon from Heraklion, swim in crystal water, then tour Chania’s Venetian harbor and old streets.

“Great day, worth the early start, Balos is beautiful, guide was great and informative. The only thing that let it down was the bus, the seats were so uncomfortable and for such a long journey it would have been better if the seats were more comfortable. The coach driver George was great tho!”

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Heraklion: Private Half-Day Sailing Trip to Dia Island

Heraklion: Private Half-Day Sailing Trip to Dia Island - Your Private Boat Day, Plus a Crew That Actually Helps

Heraklion: Spinalonga and Agios Nikolaos Cruise with Lunch

Heraklion: Spinalonga and Agios Nikolaos Cruise with Lunch - How the Pickup and Boat Ride Keep This Moving

15.Heraklion: Spinalonga and Agios Nikolaos Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 432 reviews · 9 - 10 hours · from $58

Cruise from Heraklion to Spinalonga, swim at Kolokytha Beach, enjoy lunch by the sea, then explore Agios Nikolaos with lake and port views.

“The tour guide, bus driver and bus were excellent. The tour was well coordinated and travel run to time. I think the lunch was good but portions could have been more generous. Overall a good day and reasonable value for money.”

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