Best excursions in Crete

All the most interesting excursions in Crete, sightseeing tours, boat trips and cruises

Excursions in Heraklion area (other cities): boat trips

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Agia PelagiaAgios NikolaosAmmoudaraAnalipsiAnissarasBaliChania regionEloundaFodeleGournesGouvesHeraklion (city)Heraklion regionHersonissosKarterosKokkini HaniMaliaMilatosRethymno regionSissiStalidaothers on request

Excursion to Balos lagoon and Chania old town from Heraklion area

Take a five-hour cruise to Balos Lagoon in the morning and visit the most beautiful city in Crete in the evening! You'll have plenty of time for the beach and a pleasant walk around the iconic city. All tickets and fees are included!

Schedule: Monday and Thursday.

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Trip to Gramvousa island and Balos Lagoon from Heraklion area

Full day excursion to Gramvousa Island and Balos Lagoon to the confluence of the three seas. Bus tour, boat trip, hiking and relaxing on the beach. All tickets and fees are included!

Schedule: Monday and Thursday.

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Spinalonga Island and the town of Agios Nikolaos from Heraklion area

An almost full day excursion to the island of Spinalonga and the town of Agios Nikolaos. A midday swim in the sea off Kolokita Island is planned and a BBQ lunch is also included!

Schedule: Monday and Friday.

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Palm beach of Preveli and the city of Rethymno from Heraklion area

Take a boat trip from Damnoni village in the morning, relax on the palm beach of Preveli in the middle of the day, and drive through the Kourtaliotiko gorge to visit the old town of Rethymno in the evening. All tickets and fees are included!

Schedule: Tuesday and Saturday.

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Chrissi island from Heraklion area

Journey to the uninhabited island of Chrissi: boat trip to white wild beaches, dunes and centuries-old Lebanese cedars. Let's spend the day in minimalist landscapes, great beaches and gentle seas! All tickets and fees are included!

Schedule: Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

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Koufonisi Island from Heraklion area

Boat trip to the island of Koufonisi — a beautiful uninhabited island with underwater caves and white sandy beaches. Discover the beauty of unspoiled landscapes in the Libyan Sea! All tickets and fees are included!

Schedule: Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

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Half day sailing yacht trip to Dia Island (with a full meal and an optional transfer from Heraklion area)

Sailing trip to the island of Zeus from the seaport of Heraklion. Sail the open sea, breathe in the fresh air, use the free snorkelling equipment, swim and enjoy an included lunch or dinner on board!

Schedule: everyday.

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Cruise on the pirate ship from Heraklion area

All hands on deck! Let's go on a boat trip with pirates — ahead of us Cape Saradari, Saint George's Bay, Hersonissos, Malia, Stalida, swimming in the open sea and lunch on board!

Schedule: everyday.

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