Tours & Activities in Crete

Make your wait at the airport a breeze with our VIP airport service. Avoid all the usual hassle as you're fast tracked through check-in and security to enjoy unlimited drinks, snacks, Wi-Fi and more in the exclusive departure lounge. An altogether more relaxed way to round off your stay.

An amazing cruise. Enjoy a relaxing trip, golden sands and turquoise waters, an old shipwreck, a Venetian castle and the authentic natural beauty of the Cretan island.

Enjoy an exclusively private experience - no other guests included - fully guided by a local certified Sommelier. Venture into the countryside by SUV and visit two award-winning Cretan Wineries and a 500+ year old wine press. Your tour includes tasting of 12 selected premium wines paired with traditional local snacks and culminates with a delicious 3-course Cretan meal in the middle of the vineyards.

Buy this audio tour of Spinalonga Island downloadable on your smartphone! Explore at your own pace, listen to fascinating stories, and gain great insights into the island!

Sail on a yacht to Agioi Theodoroi island, swim in crystalline waters, and try activities such as stand-up paddle boarding and snorkeling. Enjoy a luxurious culinary experience and unlimited drinks.

Embark on a Journey of Discovery Through Crete's Majesty: Knossos, Zeus Cave & Authentic Delights! Our exclusive private or small-group guided tour unveils the essence of Crete's treasures. Experience the grandeur of Knossos Palace and the mystique of Zeus Cave, Diktaion Andron. Traverse charming villages, connect with locals, and immerse in the art of olive oil production. Indulge in the finest olive oil, honey, and raki, awakening your senses to Crete's flavors. With comfort and luxury, embrace Crete's uniqueness. Delve into Cretan traditions, absorbing its rich history. Savor authentic local cuisine, a feast for the palate. Above all, immerse in the heartfelt hospitality embodying the true spirit of our island. Join us on this unforgettable journey where culture, history, and gastronomy intertwine, creating memories that linger long after, defining the essence of Crete's allure.

Bursting at the seams with slides, rides and sunbathing terraces, Crete's Limnoupolis Water Park will have you and the family splashing about all day long. All the action is centred around a massive oasis pool, where there's something to keep every age happy for hours on end.

Discover the beautiful island of Lazaretta and enjoy the sunset behind the Kissamos mountains. Learn about the history of Chania from your guide as you take in the Mediterranean landscapes around you.

In a small and friendly group, partake in a sensational visit of 2 wineries of Archanes area. Visit first a new and dynamic boutique winery. Visit the facilities, from production area to bottling area, cellars with the winemakers explainign about wine process and technics. This will be followed by a wine tasting with a sample of 5 wines representing some of the most interesting local grapes varietals. Move then to a multi awarded winery for another 5 wine sample tasting. Before lunch, in the restaurant, discover about extra virgin olive oil tasting and other traditional products like honey, marmelades, vinegars,... Discover traditional Cretan cooking with a mezze bar visit for a real Cretan lunch. Prepare for several plates of cold and warm mezzes to be brought to your table to share. This is a fantastic experience in a cozy, friendly atmosphere. Continue your wine tasting here with 5 of the best wines of the island perfectly paired with your food.

Small-scale, family-run farms are integral to the Mediterranean diet that Crete is so famous for. A local family will welcome you to their Mitato, a small farmhouse, where you'll be greeted with the genuine warmth of Cretan hospitality. Listen to the local farmer tell the intriguing tale of King Minoas who watched from his observatory, and alerted locals to incoming pirates. Greetings over, it's time for a hands-on bread-making lesson, learning the techniques for typical Cretan bread, made with wheat and barley flour. Then, witness their cheese-making skills using goat's milk from the farm. Next, it's time to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in, helping out with daily farm tasks like feeding the goats, pigs, chickens, and rabbits, and tending to the gardens. The adventure continues with a snail hunt over the mountainside, exclusive to National Geographic travellers, peeking under rocks, and among shrubs and flowers. As the day unfolds, your collected treasures, including snails, eggs, fruit, and vegetables, become the ingredients for lunch. Alongside the family, you'll prepare a feast of local delicacies, all made from the products of your day's work. Finish off the experience with a taste of Crete's spirit, Raki, and why not sing along to their traditional Cretan ‘Mantinades,' - traditional Cretan couplets that express sentiments about Cretan daily life.

Enjoy a challenging trek through one of Europe's longest gorges. Marvel at natural wonders, from the White Mountains to a thousand-year-old forest.

Join us in this adventure to explore the real side of Crete , learn about local traditions and culture. We visit old traditional villages, Zeus Cave, old wind mills, Lasithii Plateau , an olive oil factory where we learn how olive oil is made with modern and old machines and we get to taste different kind of olive oil . Up on the mountain we stop at a family restaurant to enjoy a Cretan traditional Lunch and propably taste some local wine.( OPTIONAL) We can customize this tour on your wishes and needs by skipping or adding extra places to visit if possible. This tour is perfect if you are in Crete only for one day on a cruise ship (we can’t pick you up from Chania and Ierapetra)

Approximate itinerary and duration of activitiesIntroduction - 15 minutesWalking tour through the olive trees - 30 minutesPause for questions and raki drink - 15 minutesOlive oil factory tour - 40 minutesOlive oil tasting and questions - 55 minutesCooking demonstration and tastings - 30 minutesPlease note the order of activities may vary at your guide's discretion With millennia of experience behind them, it's no wonder the people of Crete produce some of the finest olive oil in the world. You will appreciate the timeless bond between Cretans and their revered olive trees as you trace the long heritage of olive cultivation on the island. Just outside Kritsa village in the hills of eastern Crete, you'll follow Nikos Plevritakis on a brief walk to his olive groves where some trees are 600-800 years old, and learn about olive cultivation from a true specialist. In the shade of the olive trees, you can try local raki known as ‘tsikoudia' with olives to nibble on while discussing the cultural and societal significance of olive cultivation in Crete. Then it's time to visit a local cooperative factory, to see up close how olives are processed into world-class olive oil. Back on the Olive Path, seize the chance to taste fresh figs, almonds, and grapes, see what the locals are growing, and find out all about the Cretan lifestyle and diet. Then, at an olive farm, you can sample olives, fresh tomatoes, and raki before your olive oil tasting session begins – a great opportunity to learn how to taste oils like a professional and compare the flavor profiles of different varieties. Finish off the day with a cooking lesson on various ways to use olive oil in Cretan cuisine. Authentic dishes, such as tzatziki and Greek salad will feature, and you'll find out why the traditional Cretan diet is so beneficial to health and longevity.

Discover the history of Chania's Old Port on this boat cruise to Agioi Theodoroi and Lazaretta Islands. Learn about the Venetian occupation and East Mediterranean trade, and relax on the beach.

In this private guided tour, you will have the opportunity to explore nature, history and tradition of the region of Lasithi Plateau with it's 15 picturesque villages and Minoan civilization Knossos Palace. We'll explore Zeus Cave, Windmills, Traditional Villages, Aposelemis Dam, 2400 years old Plane tree in Krasi village, an Olive Oil Factory, Olive Groves, will have lunch in family taverna and will explore the most visited site in Crete, Knossos Palace. Knossos Palace, is one of the most significant archaeological sites in Greece. Knossos Palace was the political, social, and cultural center of the Minoan civilization, dating back to the Bronze Age (around 2000 BCE) Visiting the Lasithi Plateau and Knossos Palace, offers a journey through time and nature, allowing travelers to experience the authentic charm and rich traditions of Crete. If you would like to explore and learn about Cretan history, mythology, tradition, nature and food in one day, this private tour is for you.

Channel your inner child and head to Acqua Plus Waterpark, where you can splash, tumble and whizz your way down slide after slide. If you're up for a thrill try the extreme slides – the Spacebowl is our favourite – or, if relaxing is more your thing, check out the lazy river. Perfect for kids and big kids alike.Located just outside Heraklion, the park is easy to find. Once you're there you'll receive a digital wristband to scan so there's no need to carry money about – just pay at the end for anything you've bought. Then the fun can begin.The park is split in two, one side for the extreme slides and the other is made for younger children. You'll be spoilt for choice with over 50 slides to choose from – there's even the chance to walk on water in the W.O.W balls.

Visit some of the most famous spots of Crete on a full-day boat trip from Chania areas. Cruise along the coast, swim in the blue waters of Balos, and hike to the Venetian castle on Gramvousa Island.

Start at the traditional village of Mochos with its narrow alleys and colourful gardens, then continue to Krasi and visit the 2,400-year-old Writers' Plane Tree. Afterwards, the tour will ascend to the Diktaion Andron, an ancient cave believed to be the birthplace of Zeus. Take in the incredible view of the Lasithi Plateau. After that amazing experience the tour will take you to the vibrant city of Agios Nikolaos through a long-forgotten route where you get to see wildgoats from up close. There you can visit, surrounded by many legends, Voulismeni lake. Next, visit the villages of Elouda and Plaka with the beautiful beach where you can take a swim or/and visit the world-famous Spinaloga which is a short boat-ride away.

Some call it ‘the spinner', others ‘the toilet' – it's actually the Spacebowl. Whatever you call it, you're in for an experience that'll leave you feeling flushed. Acqua Plus is that sort of waterpark. If you're looking for adrenaline-pumping fun or some rest while the kids go wild, this is the place for you.

Visit the famous Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Island on a luxury catamaran cruise. Dive into crystal-clear waters, relax on pristine beaches, and enjoy the views while savoring gourmet delights.

Join this 6-hour guided excursion through the Cretan mountains and explore Crete by Sunset. Stop at a Roman aqueduct Enjoy 'raki' in the village of Kastamonitsa, and a Cretan-style dinner at a local tavern.

The uninhabited island of Elafonisi may be tiny but it's bursting with personality. This journey to this islet off southwestern Crete is steeped in myths and legends and boasts historic buildings and amazing natural scenery – making it an ideal excursion for all the family.

Explore the natural beauty of the northernmost tip of Crete while cruising from the port of Kolymbari in Chania. Swim, snorkel, and explore two secluded locations: Menies Beach and Chironisia Bay.

You will have the opportunity to Spend a full day exploring the authentic Crete and its mountainous villages with the comfort of luxury air conditioned vehicles, to become a part of its thousands years of history as well by having the chance to see from close up, all these significant sites and spectacular views, such as Knossos palace , Zeus's birth place and tour around these traditional villages and experience the methods of production of our "liquid gold" from the olives . Additionally you have the option to eat as a local,with the traditional way of cooking, at a beautiful local restaurant.

It's all about Crete's wild side on this tour. You'll come face-to-face with monkeys, meerkats lemurs and more at Amazonas Park nature reserve and see a world below the waves with a glass-bottom boat trip. And in between, there's free time to chill out in Agios Nikolaos.Your destination for the morning is Amazonas Park, an animal refuge, where you'll get up-close to some of the world's most unusual, beautiful and endangered animals. You'll also find out about their rainforest environments, and how we can help with conservation efforts.At Agios Nikolaos town, you'll have a couple of hours to shop or grab lunch overlooking Mirabello Bay. Next, hop on to a glass-bottom boat for a trip in the bay. You'll glide out into the bay aboard a semi-submarine which features windows beneath the surface. Kids and adults will have a great time spotting the likes of loggerhead sea turtles and multicoloured fish darting around the rocks.

Discover the beutiful beaches like Glyka Nera ( sweet water beach) and Loutro. Enjoy a beutiful boat trip to a place without any cars!

Have the chance to enjoy this private tour of Crete, which includes Knossos palace, the archeological museum, the Lasithi Plateau, and the Cave of Zeus. This tour combines history and nature so it fulfills everyone's desires. Since is a private tour the itinerary can be customized to your needs and interests. On this full day tour, travel in a comfortable air conditioned vehicle, taste some Cretan snacks and "enter" into ancient Greece.

The warm waters surrounding Crete are home to a fascinating array of marinelife – making it nothing short of snorkelling heaven. Sailing from Kolymbari, you'll admire the beauty of the Chania coast before diving into the Mediterranean to see shoals of exotic fish, colourful coral and more.

Visit two snorkeling spots on this boat tour that includes hotel transfers in Chania. Explore the underwater world with top-notch gear and take a guided snorkel tour at the first stop.

Take this trip to find out and enjoy a breathtaking view. Begin with a guided tour to the traditional olive mill and learn all about the process of olive oil production. Grab the opportunity to taste one of the healthiest olive oils, straight from the source of production. Continue with a 15 minute hike to Zeus cave, located in Psychro village in Lasithi plateau and merge into Greek mythology. Take the chance to walk around 100 steps inside the cave that Rhea hid. After your exploration, optionally make a stop to Kera Kardiotissa monasteryv.Visit the museum of the monastery to learn more about the religious traditions through its educational exhibits. Lastly, we are taking you to the picturesque and charming village of Krasi. This traditional village is famous for its old plane tree, 2000 years old! Relax and recharge with a view; we are finally having lunch at a picturesque traditional tavern, with some wine and local dishes.