Plan your Vacation, Cruise, Destination Tour and Holidays in Crete and the beautiful Greek islands.
Platanos Tours
Plan your Vacation, Cruise, Destination Tour and Holidays in Crete and the beautiful Greek islands.
Platanos Tours is a travel agency uniquely focused on international travel local excursions and cruises. Since 1985, the company has been committed to providing travelers with the most comprehensive set of airlines and ferries, fares and flights, allowing people to experience popular, well-traveled destinations as well as some of the most remote corners of the world. By working with a vast network of trusted global partners, Platanos Tours published and negotiated fares to put the very best of Cretan and Mediterranean content all in one place. Travelers who visit Platanos Tours can get thousands of flights, fares, excursions and book rooms at the lowest prices available, as well as rent cars all over the world.
Excursions
Excursions, Jeep Safari and Organized Sight Seeing Bus Tours with multilingual Guides in Crete Island.
From Rethymno
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Cruises
Mediterranean cruises with a wide range of great value cruise and stay deals.
"Pirate" Cruises
Full-Day Trip to Santorini by Boat from Rethymno
from € 145.00Day Trip to Santorini from Heraklion or Agios Nikolaos
from € 140.00Santorini Day Trip from Heraklion with Breakfast and Dinner
from € 125.00Wine Tasting From Rethymno
Learn about the local varieties of wine at the House of Wine. Discover the delicious and aromatic character of Cretan wines
Wine Tasting Option 2
from € 65.00Price from:
145.00€
Experience the beauty and romance of Santorini on a day trip from Crete. Set sail from the Port of Rethymno, and then take a guided tour by air-conditioned vehicle on arrival. Marvel at the blue and white buildings typical of the island.
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Climb aboard the luxury, high-speed Champion Jet 2 catamaran and journey to Santorini in just 2.5 hours. Upon arrival at the port of Athinios, take a tour of the island by air-conditioned bus. Listen to an informative commentary from your guide (available in English, German, French, Italian, Polish and Russian) about the history of one of the most romantic islands in Greece.
Travel through the beautiful countryside en route to the village of Oia at the northernmost tip of the island. Built on the lip of a volcanic caldera, the village offers magnificent views of the blue and white houses studded along the hillside.
Continue to Fira and get plenty of free time to explore the island's capital. Stroll down the picturesque alleys and take in the views of the architecture typical to the Aegean. Browse the shops or enjoy a drink at a bar with stunning views of the volcano and its caldera cliffs.
Then, get the option to stay in the capital or go for a 2-hour swim off the black sand beach of Perissa or Perivolos. Alternatively, travel by boat to the caldera (subject to availability) for views of the volcano up close. Depart for Crete at 17:45 and journey back to the Port of Rethymno, where the tour services end.
Included
▪︎ Boat tickets for the high-speed catamaran▪︎ Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle on the island
▪︎ Guide
Not Included
▪︎ Optional volcano boat tour (€16)▪︎ Food and drinks
▪︎ Hotel pick-up and drop off
Available days
Duration: 12 hours (Approx.)
Price from:
22.00€
Enjoy a challenging trek through one of the longest and most famous gorges in Europe. On this excursion from Chania you’ll marvel at natural wonders throughout the day, from the White Mountains to thousand-year-old forests and more. Samaria Gorge, the longest and likely the best-known gorge in Europe, lies 4,000 feet above sea level.
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Samaria Gorge, the longest and likely the best-known gorge in Europe, lies 4,000 feet above sea level. Your full-day (12-hour) excursion to Samaria Gorge begins with a pick-up 6.00 a.m. from Rethymno and a drive to Omalos, in the heart of the White Mountains, where you can enjoy breakfast before you start the hike.
The trek will take you over rocks and stones, through a forest of thousand-year-old trees and along a river and by fresh-water springs. Along the way, you’ll have spectacular views of Crete’s most beautiful mountain range and you are likely to see mountain goats roaming in the wild. You will be accompanied by a professional mountain escort who speaks English, German.
Your escort will be there to explain all the necessary information about your hike and provide you the tickets for the entrance and ferry boat. Entrance fee : 5€ (children up to the age of 15 years old are free of charge). Ferry fee : 11€ ( Sougia ferry). These fees have to be paid to the guide upon arrival.
After your breakfast you enter the Samaria Gorge. Walk at your own pace as your guide will be at the end of the group to help out if you need them. At the end of the trek you’ll visit the village of Agia Roumeli, where you’ll find a number of taverns, bars and shops. Enjoy some free time to take a swim or have some lunch. A meeting point will be arranged so you can collect your ferry tickets from your guide.
Late in the afternoon you’ll board a boat that will take you from Agia Roumeli to Sfakia, where the bus will be waiting to transfer you back to the starting point about 7:30 p.m.
Included
▪︎ Hotel pick-up and drop off (in Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Rethymno town, Atsipopoulo, Kavros and Georgioupoli)▪︎ Bus tickets
▪︎ Guide
Not Included
▪︎ Admission to Samaria (€5)▪︎ Boat ticket (€10)
Duration
Available days
Price from:
20.00€
Spend a relaxing day on the small island of Elafonisi and soak up the sun on a paradise beach in Crete. Get back to nature on a day trip from Rethymno.
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Following pick-up by bus, journey to the southwest corner of Crete to spend a relaxing day on the pink sand beaches on the small island of Elafonisi.
Take in the lush green landscape on the way to the island as you travel through the impressive Topolia Gorge and pass many old and very typical villages. Stop for a coffee and breakfast in the village of Elos, known for its chestnut trees. Upon arrival at Elafonisi, get at least 4 hours to relax and swim in the crystal clear water. Laze in the sun, or go for a stroll along the pink sand beach. Benefit from beach kiosks where you can purchase food and water to rehydrate and re-energize.
Situated just off the shore of the main island, Elafonisi can be reached by walking through the water. Both the beach and island are protected wildlife areas of rare beauty. Depart by bus at approximately 16:00 and return to Rethymno for an estimated arrival time and hotel drop off at around 18:30.
Included
▪︎ Pick-up and drop off (in Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Rethymno town, Atsipopoulo, Kavros and Georgioupoli)▪︎ Bus tickets
▪︎ Guide
Not Included
▪︎ LunchAvailable days
Price from:
8.00€
Discover the westernmost tip of Crete on a scenic bus and boat trip to Gramvousa Island and Balos Bay. Dip your toes in the soft white sand of some of the most beautiful beaches you ever have seen.
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Depart Rethymno at approximately 07:45 and travel by bus along the new national road towards the westernmost tip of Crete. Pass the bay of Souda and the former Cretan capital of Chania before your arrival in Kissamos.
Upon arrival, climb aboard a boat and cross to Balos Bay at the northernmost tip of the peninsula. Relax on the 1-hour boat trip, and get 2.5 hours at Balos Bay to enjoy the soft white sands and unique blue and green waters of the lagoon.
Next, take a 20-minute boat ride to Gramvousa Island for plenty of time to enjoy an unforgettable swim in the crystal clear waters. If you are feeling energetic, take an optional 137-meter climb up to the 16th-century Venetian Fortress for an incomparable view of the surrounding surroundings.
Enjoy approximately 1.5 hours at peace on Gramvousa Island, and then take a 1-hour boat ride back to Kissamos. Upon arrival, continue to Rethymno by bus at the end of the laid-back tour.
Included
▪︎ Hotel pick-up and drop off (in Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Rethymno town, Atsipopoulo, Kavros and Georgioupoli)▪︎ Bus ticket
▪︎ Guide
Not Included
▪︎ Boat ticket (€28)▪︎ Optional entrance ticket to the Venetian fortress (€1)
▪︎ Personal expenses
Available days
Price from:
20.00€
Discover the seaside village of Elounda and walk amongst history on the island of Spinalonga.
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Start your trip approximately 07:00 with a bus ride along the north coast of Crete towards the east end of the island. Visit the attractive and lively town of Agios Nikolaos and spend some free time at the lake, port or the town's shops and bars.
From there, take the bus to the seaside village of Elounda. Board a boat and travel to Spinalonga or Kalydon. While there walk the winding alleys and see the traces of the islands' Venetian and Turkish history. Pass rustic houses and the ancient Venetian fortress, then learn about Spinalonga's past as the last leper colony in Europe.
Enjoy 2 hours of free time in the seaside village of Elounda. Take the chance to have a refreshing swim in the sea or enjoy the local cuisine at one of the traditional taverns. In the evening approximately 19:30 take the bus back to your hotel in Rethymno .
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Included
▪︎ Hotel pick-up and drop off (in Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Rethymno town, Atsipopoulo, Kavros and Georgioupoli)▪︎ Bus tickets
▪︎ Guide
Not Included
▪︎ Entrance to Spinalonga (8 Euros or less for children/EU citizens over 65)▪︎ Boat ticket to Spinalonga (5 Euros)
Available days
Price from:
20.00€
Journey back in time and visit the Minoan palace at Knossos on a day trip from Rethymno. Learn more about the ancient civilization at the Heraklion Archaeological Museum.
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Following pick-up from your hotel in Rethymno approximately 08:00, travel along the northern coast of Crete by comfortable bus. Make your way to the archaeological site of Knossos, where King Minos built his palace. Get a 2-hour guided tour of the monument, designed by Daedalus in such an intriguing way that no visitor was said to find their way out without the help of a guide!
Journey through the incredible history of King Minos and the Minoan civilization, and hear about some of the legends of Crete at what was once the island's largest palace.
Then, drive to the ancient city of Heraklion to take a guided tour of the Heraklion Archaeological Museum. Learn more about the island at what is considered to be one of the finest museums in the world dedicated to Minoan art with its many galleries of historic frescoes, jewelry, statues and more. Get some free time for coffee or lunch, and shop for souvenirs in the city center before the return journey to Rethymno.
Included
▪︎ Hotel pick-up and drop off (in Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Rethymno town, Atsipopoulo, Kavros and Georgioupoli)▪︎ Transportation by bus
▪︎ Guide
Not Included
▪︎ Entrance tickets (€16)Available days
Duration: 12 hours (Approx.)
Price from:
21.00€
Enjoy a challenging trek through one of the longest and most famous gorges in Europe. On this excursion from Chania you’ll marvel at natural wonders throughout the day, from the White Mountains to thousand-year-old forests and more.
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Samaria Gorge, the longest and likely the best-known gorge in Europe, lies 4,000 feet above sea level. Your full-day (12-hour) excursion to Samaria Gorge begins with a pick-up 6.00 a.m. from Chania and a drive to Omalos, in the heart of the White Mountains, where you can enjoy breakfast before you start the hike.
The trek will take you over rocks and stones, through a forest of thousand-year-old trees and along a river and by fresh-water springs. Along the way, you’ll have spectacular views of Crete’s most beautiful mountain range and you are likely to see mountain goats roaming in the wild. You will be accompanied by a professional mountain escort who speaks English, German.
Your escort will be there to explain all the necessary information about your hike and provide you the tickets for the entrance and ferry boat. Entrance fee : 5€ (children up to the age of 15 years old are free of charge). Ferry fee : 11€ ( Sougia ferry). These fees have to be paid to the guide upon arrival.
After your breakfast you enter the Samaria Gorge. Walk at your own pace as your guide will be at the end of the group to help out if you need them. At the end of the trek you’ll visit the village of Agia Roumeli, where you’ll find a number of taverns, bars and shops. Enjoy some free time to take a swim or have some lunch. A meeting point will be arranged so you can collect your ferry tickets from your guide.
Late in the afternoon you’ll board a boat that will take you from Agia Roumeli to Sfakia, where the bus will be waiting to transfer you back to the starting point about 7:30 p.m.
Included
▪︎ Hotel pick-up and drop off (Perivolia, Halepa, Akrotiri, Halidon Street Alpha Bank, Chania center, Kladissos, Nea Chora, Agioi Apostoloi, Xrysi Akti, Daratso, Galatas, Kalamaki, Stalos, Agia Marina, Platanias, Gerani, Kontomari, Pyrgos, Psyionfrou, Maleme, Tavronitis, Kolymvari, Minothiana, Paraniana and Kamisiana )▪︎ Bus tickets
▪︎ Guide
Not Included
▪︎ Admission to Samaria (€ 5)▪︎ Boat ticket (€ 11)
Duration
Available days
Price from:
21.00€
Spend a relaxing day on the small island of Elafonisi and soak up the sun on a pink sand beach. Enjoy the natural beauty on a day trip from Chania.
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Travel to the southwest corner of Crete on this full-day trip from Chania. Spend a relaxing day on the pink sand beaches on the small island of Elafonisi.
Take in the lush green landscape en route to the island as you travel through the impressive Topolia Gorge and pass many traditional villages. Stop for coffee and breakfast in the village of Elos, known for its chestnut trees.
After arriving on Elafonisi, enjoy 4 hours of relaxing on the beach and swimming in the crystal-clear waters.
Situated just off the island of Crete, Elafonisi is easily reached by walking through the water. Both the beach and island are protected wildlife areas of rare beauty.
Included
▪︎ Hotel pick-up and drop off (Perivolia, Halepa, Akrotiri, Halidon Street Alpha Bank, Chania center, Kladissos, Nea Chora, Agioi Apostoloi, Xrysi Akti, Daratso, Galatas, Kalamaki, Stalos, Agia Marina, Platanias, Gerani, Kontomari, Pyrgos, Psyionfrou, Maleme, Tavronitis, Kolymvari, Minothiana, Paraniana and Kamisiana )▪︎ Bus tickets
▪︎ Guide
Not Included
▪︎ LunchAvailable days
Price from:
11.00€
Discover the westernmost tip of Crete on a scenic bus and boat trip to Gramvousa Island and Balos Bay. Dip your toes in the soft white sand of some of the most beautiful beaches you ever have seen.
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Your day starts with a pick-up from your hotel or at a specific pick-up point with the bus. Drive towards the west side of Crete in order to reach the port of Kissamos Kasteli.
After your escort gives you all the necessary information about the cruise, arrive at the port where the Gramvousa ferry is waiting for you to start the cruise. Your escort will collect the money for the boat tickets from you so you can skip-the-lines at the ticket offices.
About 10:20 AM set off for the island of Gramvousa which takes approximately 45 minutes. On the ferry there is a kitchen with self service dishes, meals or snacks. You can sit back on a deck chair or in the lounge. During your cruise, see the elevation of the land along the cliff edges of Crete. This elevation has happened over 2000 years. The history of the island is explained through the microphones in different languages.
Once you arrive at the island of Gramvousa you can either have a swim or you can take a hike to the top of the island to the Venetian fortress. There you have 2.5 hours before you continue to the lagoon of Balos which is 20 minutes from there.
As soon as you arrive at the lagoon you will have about 3 hours to enjoy. You may at any time go back to the boat for food or also hire umbrellas if the heat is too intense. When you have enjoyed a swim and relaxation at the lagoon, the boat will take you straight back to the port of Kissamos. This is a great photo opportunity as the sun will be behind you as you look out to the scenery of the island.
At 6:00 PM the ferry arrives at the port and the journey in this small paradise comes to an end. Return time in Chania approximately: 7.00 PM.
Included
▪︎ Hotel pick-up and drop off (Perivolia, Halepa, Akrotiri, Halidon Street Alpha Bank, Chania center, Kladissos, Nea Chora, Agioi Apostoloi, Xrysi Akti, Daratso, Galatas, Kalamaki, Stalos, Agia Marina, Platanias, Gerani, Kontomari, Pyrgos, Psyionfrou, Maleme, Tavronitis, Kolymvari, Minothiana, Paraniana and Kamisiana )▪︎ Bus ticket
▪︎ Guide
Not Included
▪︎ Boat ticket (€28)▪︎ Optional entrance ticket to the Venetian fortress (€1)
▪︎ Personal expenses
Available days
Price from:
13.00€
Discover the charming capital of Crete on this day trip from Rethymno. You’ll have time for sightseeing, shopping and taking in the highlights of one of the oldest cities in Europe. Enjoy the charms of Chania’s old town and visit the Venetian Port.
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The bus departs around 09:00 from Rethymno for the drive to Crete’s capital city of Chania, the most beautiful town on the island. Settled more than 4,000 years ago, Chania is one of the oldest cities in Europe.
On this full-day excursion you’ll have 5 hours to explore Chania, with plenty of free time for a romantic walk through the idyllic old town.
Visit historic neighborhoods, churches and museums and take a walk to the beautiful Venetian Port for shopping, a cup Greek coffee and lunch (not included in the tour price).
At around 17:30 the bus will depart for the return trip Rethymno.
Included
▪︎ Hotel pick-up and drop off (in Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Rethymno town, Atsipopoulo, Kavros and Georgioupoli)▪︎ Bus trip to Chania
▪︎ Guide
Not Included
▪︎ Lunch▪︎ Entrance fees
Available days
Price from:
20.00€
Enjoy a round-trip excursion to the southern part of Rethymno. Experience the natural beauty of Crete, explore traditional villages and more.
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See traditional villages, churches, mountains, gorges and beaches on this full-day tour from Rethymno.
Stop at Kournas, Crete’s only fresh-water lake. Enjoy a short drive through the countryside to the traditional village of Argyroupoli, where you can enjoy a cup of Greek coffee.
As the drive continues toward the island’s southern coast, notice the changes in the landscape. Just before the first glimpse at the Libyan Sea, stop at the Kotsifou Gorge and visit a beautiful old stone church.
Take a break at the Bay of Plakias and enjoy some time relaxing on the beach or exploring the village. On the way back to Rethymno, drive through the Kourtaliotis Gorge and admire the natural wild landscape.
Included
▪︎ Hotel pick-up and drop off (in Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Rethymno town, Atsipopoulo, Kavros and Georgioupoli)▪︎ Guide
▪︎ Bus tickets
Available days
Price from:
15.00€
Swim in the crystal clear waters of the ancient harbor town of Falasarna on a full-day trip from Rethymno. Get 4 hours of free time to explore the ancient sites and swim in the inviting waters.
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Depart Rethymno and relax on the 2-hour bus drive to Falasarna on the northwest coast of Crete. Pass the city of Chania and drive through Kastelli before your arrival at Falasarna.
Then, get 4 hours at leisure to explore and swim in the crystal clear waters of Falasarna Bay. Discover a jewel of Crete and see the ancient sites of the old city, where visible remains date back to around 333 BC.
Enjoy a traditional meal at a local restaurant of your choice (own expense) before the 06:00 PM bus ride back to Rethymno.
Included
▪︎ Hotel pick-up and drop off (in Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Rethymno town, Atsipopoulo, Kavros and Georgioupoli)▪︎ Guide
▪︎ Bus tickets
Not Included
▪︎ Lunch▪︎ Personal expenses
Available days
Price from:
15.00€
Get an introduction to some of the best beaches on the south coast of Crete on a guided day trip to Plakias and Preveli Beach. Venture through some of the island's amazing palm forests and then relax at the beach!
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Discover 3 of the most famous beaches on the south coast of Crete on a journey through the wild Kourtaliotis Gorge. Benefit from hotel pick-up, and then travel to the gorge, where you can walk down to the springs and waterfalls flowing towards the river at Preveli Beach.
Discover a unique mix of sandy beach and green river flanked by palm forests and rocky surroundings. Get some time to relax in the sun and take a dip in the sea. Continue to the popular Damnoni Beach at the exit to the valley, protected by high mountains, where you can take a boat trip to Preveli Beach.
Then, go to the small resort of Plakias, situated in a natural bay, and get some time to enjoy lunch, do some shopping and go for another swim in the turquoise waters. Return back to Rethymno along a different route to experience the dramatic landscapes of the Kotsifou Gorge.
Included
▪︎ Hotel pick-up and drop off (in Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Rethymno town, Atsipopoulo, Kavros and Georgioupoli)▪︎ Bus ticket
▪︎ Guide
Not Included
▪︎ Boat ticket to Preveli Beach (€10)Available days
Price from:
20.00€
Discover the 2nd longest gorge in Crete on a walking tour of the Imbros Gorge. Then, cool down in the Libyan Sea with a refreshing swim and a traditional lunch.
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Benefit from pick-up at your hotel in the Rethymno area at approximately 07:30 AM, and then journey by bus to the Imbros Gorge in the eastern part of the White Mountains of Crete.
Upon arrival, enjoy an easy 3-hour hike through the narrow passages and marvel at the stunning rock formations.
Continue by bus to the south coast, and visit a beautiful beach for a refreshing swim in the Libyan Sea. Relax and enjoy a traditional lunch before the bus trip back to Rethymno at approximately 5:30 PM.
Included
▪︎ Hotel pick-up and drop off (in Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Rethymno town, Atsipopoulo, Kavros and Georgioupoli)▪︎ Guide
Not Included
▪︎ Entrance to the gorge (€2.5)Available days
Price from:
33.00€
Get your thrills on dozens of thrill rides at Acqua Plus Water Park on Crete. Drift around on a lazy river or ride through waterfalls and tunnels as beams of light attack your senses! Take a stroll in a garden full of native and exotic plants and more.
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Get your thrills on dozens of thrill rides at Acqua Plus Water Park on Crete. Drift around on a lazy river or ride through waterfalls and tunnels as beams of light attack your senses! Take a stroll in a garden full of native and exotic plants and more.
Benefit from hotel pick-up at approximately 08:00 and journey to Acqua Plus Water Park in Heraklion for an estimated arrival time of around 10:30. Then, enjoy the park at leisure until 17:00.
Situated just 5 kilometers from Hersonissos and 30 kilometers from Heraklion, Acqua Plus Water Park entertains thousands of visitors every year with its thrill rides and relaxation areas. Divided into 2 sections - one for adults and the other for kids - the park includes a large number of extreme slides and water features. Zig-zag your way through 3 different pools on the Crazy River, or ride through the Black Holes and experience beams of light that attack your senses before you emerge for the final splash!
Stroll around the gorgeous garden, filled with native plants and exotic flowers to create a Garden of Eden. Perched on a hill, the park is easy to work your way around with little effort. Save your energy for rides such as the Kamikaze waterslide or Tsunami. Take the little ones to the dedicated kids area and drift around on the Lazy River or just watch them play in the active playground.
Avoid waiting in lines with a unique system that ensures you can enjoy the slides and games as much as possible, and benefit from the park's reputation for cleanliness, hospitality and safety. Qualified lifeguards and a stand-by doctor are ready to assist and protect you at any minute of the day.
Included
▪︎ Hotel pick-up and drop off (in Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Rethymno town, Atsipopoulo, Kavros and Georgioupoli)▪︎ Bus tickets
▪︎ Entrance fee for Acqua Plus Water Park
▪︎ Tickets for all the water games
▪︎ Sunbeds and umbrellas
▪︎ Free Wi-Fi
Not Included
▪︎ Personal expensesAvailable days
Price from:
27.00€
Enjoy a 1-day bus excursion from Chania to Knossos. Visit the Palace of Knossos, the Archaeological Museum, the city of Heraklion and more.
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Depart from Chania at around 7 AM and head eastwards along the north coast. Pass the city of Heraklion and continue towards inland Crete until you reach the Palace of Knossos.
The palace is one of the most significant archaeological sites in the world, a cradle of European culture and the center of the Minoan civilization. Follow your guide on a 2-hour tour through the fascinating story of the Minoan period and learn about the Minotaur and Ariadne.
Afterward, rejoin the bus which will bring you to the heart of the capital city of Crete, Heraklion. Take the chance to visit the archaeological museum, where you can see and learn about the Minoan period while accompanied by your guide. Finally, enjoy 2 hours of free time to explore the busy and lively city of Heraklion, have Cretan lunch, and drink Raki. At around 5 PM, the bus will depart on its return journey to Chania.
Included
▪︎ Hotel pick-up and drop off (Perivolia, Halepa, Akrotiri, Halidon Street Alpha Bank, Chania center, Kladissos, Nea Chora, Agioi Apostoloi, Xrysi Akti, Daratso, Galatas, Kalamaki, Stalos, Agia Marina, Platanias, Gerani, Kontomari, Pyrgos, Psyionfrou, Maleme, Tavronitis, Kolymvari, Minothiana, Paraniana and Kamisiana )▪︎ English guided tour in Knossos Palace
▪︎ Roundtrip bus transfer to all locations
▪︎ Free time in Heraklion city
Not Included
▪︎ Entry ticket for the Knossos Palace and the Archaeological Museum (€16)▪︎ Personal expenses
Available days
Price from:
140.00€
Experience the beauty and romance of Santorini on a day trip from Heraklion harbor. Take a guided tour of the island by air-conditioned vehicle on arrival and get some free time to enjoy the highlights of Fira.
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Climb aboard a luxury high-speed catamaran in Heraklion harbor for the 2.5-hour crossing to Santorini. Upon arrival, take a tour of the beautiful island by air-conditioned bus and get an informative commentary about the history of one of the most romantic destinations in Greece.
Travel to the village of Oia at the northernmost tip for magnificent views of the typical blue and white houses across the hillside.
Continue to the capital at Fira and get some free time to browse the shops or enjoy a drink at a bar with views of the volcano. Go for a stroll along a black sand beach at Perissa or Perivolos before the return boat departure at 5:45 PM.
Included
▪︎ Boat tickets for the high-speed catamaran▪︎ Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle on the island
▪︎ Guide
Not Included
▪︎ Optional volcano boat tour (€16)▪︎ Food and drinks
▪︎ Hotel pick-up and drop off
Available days
Price from:
125.00€
Experience the beauty and romance of Santorini on a day trip from Heraklion. Take a guided tour of the island by air-conditioned bus on arrival and get some free time to enjoy the highlights of Fira.
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Board a boat in Heraklion harbor for the 3.5-hour crossing to the beautiful island of Santorini. Enjoy breakfast on board. Upon arrival, take a tour of the island by air-conditioned bus, and get an informative commentary about the history of one of the most romantic destinations in Greece.
Visit the village of Oia at the island's northernmost tip and get magnificent views of the typical blue and white houses dotted across the hillside. Continue to the capital at Fira and explore the town for 2.5 hours. Get some free time to shop or enjoy a drink at a bar with views of the volcano.
Stroll on the black sand beach of Perissa or Perivolos, if time permits, before your departure at 5:30 PM. Eat dinner on the boat then return to Heraklion by 8:45 PM.
Included
▪︎ Round-trip boat tickets to Santorini from Heraklion
▪︎ Guided bus tour of Santorini
▪︎ American breakfast and dinner
Not Included
▪︎ Personal expenses
▪︎ Hotel pickup and drop-off
▪︎ Personal drinks
▪︎ Get unique views of the caldera from the village of Oia
▪︎ Enjoy breakfast and a dinner on the boat
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Get your swim suit and Join Pirate Fun!
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We depart from the Venetian harbor and we sailing east. After a while we reach the sea-beaten pirate caves and you can admire the breathtaking rock formations. Continuing east, we reach Panormo village where you will have 1hr free time to enjoy a swim at the beach or try the fresh fish at the local tavernas.
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Duration: 3 hours (Approx.)
Price from:
65.00€
Learn about the local varieties of wine at the House of Wine. Discover the delicious and aromatic character of Cretan wines
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Sample native varieties of Cretan wine at the Cretan House of Wine. Discover delicious flavor and delicate aromas within every glass.
Get to know different grape varieties by tasting various vintages. Learn about the characteristics of the region and the personal touches of the winemakers. Experience the uniqueness of Cretan wines.
Choose between 3 different premium packages.
▪︎ Taste of 6 or 11 different wines
▪︎ Enjoy a pairing of traditional finger food and wine
▪︎ Learn about Cretan Vineyards from a sommelier
▪︎ Try your hand at a blind wine tasting game (the winner receives a bottle of wine)
Duration
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Duration: 3 hours (Approx.)
Price from:
65.00€
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Sample native varieties of Cretan wine at the Cretan House of Wine. Discover delicious flavor and delicate aromas within every glass.
Get to know different grape varieties by tasting various vintages. Learn about the characteristics of the region and the personal touches of the winemakers. Experience the uniqueness of Cretan wines.
18:00 – 21:00 only with reservation
For bookings of more than 12 people we provide you 15% discount
Included
White Wines: Vilana, Vidiano, Thrapsathiri, Plito, Dafni, Muscat of Spina, Malvazia Di Candia
Red Wines: Liatiko, Kotsifali, Mantilari
Sweet Wine: Naturaly sweet wine from Romeiko
Apaki: Pieces of smoked pork
Dakos: Rusk with tomato and white cheese
Tigania: Pork with Cretan herbs fried to olive oil
Dolmadakia:Stuffed Grape Leaves With Rice and Herbs Kalitsounakia: Traditional herb pie
Graviera: Aged yellow cheese
Not Included
▪︎ Hotel transfer
▪︎ Meeting poin [ 3rd Klm. National Road Rethymno, Chanion, Rethymno 741 00, Greece ]
▪︎ Taste of 11 different wines
▪︎ Enjoy a pairing of traditional finger food and wine
▪︎ Learn about Cretan Vineyards from a sommelier
▪︎ Try your hand at a blind wine tasting game (the winner receives a bottle of wine)
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24.00€
Journey back in time and visit the Minoan palace at Knossos on a day trip from Heraklion. Learn more about the ancient civilization at the Heraklion Archaeological Museum.
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Following pick-up from your hotel in Heraklion approximately 08:00, travel along the northern coast of Crete by comfortable bus. Make your way to the archaeological site of Knossos, where King Minos built his palace. Get a 2-hour guided tour of the monument, designed by Daedalus in such an intriguing way that no visitor was said to find their way out without the help of a guide!
Journey through the incredible history of King Minos and the Minoan civilization, and hear about some of the legends of Crete at what was once the island's largest palace.
Then, drive to the ancient city of Heraklion to take a guided tour of the Heraklion Archaeological Museum. Learn more about the island at what is considered to be one of the finest museums in the world dedicated to Minoan art with its many galleries of historic frescoes, jewelry, statues and more. Get some free time for coffee or lunch, and shop for souvenirs in the city center before the return journey to Heraklion.
Included
▪︎ Hotel pick-up and drop off (in Malia, Stalis, Hersonisos, Anissaras, Analypsi, Gouves, Gournes,Heraklio, Ammoudara, Agia Pelagia/Lygaria, Fodele.)
▪︎ Transportation by bus
▪︎ Guide
Not Included
▪︎ Entrance tickets (€16)
Available days
Duration: 8 hours (Approx.)
Price from:
23.00€
Discover the seaside village of Elounda and walk amongst history on the island of Spinalonga.
Finishing our touring on this much afflicted place, we head for the small bay of Kolokitha. It’s one of the most beautiful beaches on Crete. It is a remote beach with white sand and deep blue serene water, side by side with old olive groves. There we can swim and taste the delicious BBQ served on the boat.
After our short respite, we go back to Elounda.
Then we move to the picturesque town of Agios Nikolaos, where we have our last stop. We have the chance to enjoy our coffee getting a perfect view of the magnificent lake, do our shopping in the traditional local shops and relax for a while before we hit the road for our going back.
Included
▪︎ Hotel pick-up and drop off (in Malia , Stalis ,Hersonisos , Anissaras , Analypsi , Gouves , Gournes , Heraklion , Ammoudara , Agia Pelagia / Lygaria , Fodele)
▪︎ Bus tickets
▪︎ Guide
Not Included
▪︎ Entrance to Spinalonga (8 Euros or less for children/EU citizens over 65)
▪︎ Boat ticket to Spinalonga and Barbeque (12 Euros)
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Start your trip approximately 09:00 with a bus ride along the north coast of Crete towards the east end of the island. Visit the attractive and lively town of Agios Nikolaos and spend some free time at the lake, port or the town's shops and bars.
From there, take the bus to the seaside village of Elounda. Board a boat and travel to Spinalonga or Kalydon. While there walk the winding alleys and see the traces of the islands' Venetian and Turkish history. Pass rustic houses and the ancient Venetian fortress, then learn about Spinalonga's past as the last leper colony in Europe.
Enjoy 2 hours of free time in the seaside village of Elounda. Take the chance to have a refreshing swim in the sea or enjoy the local cuisine at one of the traditional taverns. In the evening approximately 19:30 take the bus back to your hotel in Heraklion.
Included
▪︎ Hotel pick-up and drop off (in Malia , Stalis ,Hersonisos , Anissaras , Analypsi , Gouves , Gournes , Heraklion , Ammoudara , Agia Pelagia / Lygaria , Fodele)▪︎ Bus tickets
▪︎ Guide
Not Included
▪︎ Entrance to Spinalonga (8 Euros or less for children/EU citizens over 65)
▪︎ Boat ticket to Spinalonga and BARBEQUE (12 Euros)
Duration
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Duration: 10 hours (Approx.)
Price from:
48.00€
Discover the westernmost tip of Crete on a scenic bus and boat trip to Gramvousa Island and Balos Bay. Dip your toes in the soft white sand of some of the most beautiful beaches you ever have seen.
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Your day starts with a pick-up from your hotel or at a specific pick-up point with the bus. Drive towards the west side of Crete in order to reach the port of Kissamos Kasteli.
After your escort gives you all the necessary information about the cruise, arrive at the port where the Gramvousa ferry is waiting for you to start the cruise. Your escort will collect the money for the boat tickets from you so you can skip-the-lines at the ticket offices.
About 10:20 AM set off for the island of Gramvousa which takes approximately 45 minutes. On the ferry there is a kitchen with self service dishes, meals or snacks. You can sit back on a deck chair or in the lounge. During your cruise, see the elevation of the land along the cliff edges of Crete. This elevation has happened over 2000 years. The history of the island is explained through the microphones in different languages.
Once you arrive at the island of Gramvousa you can either have a swim or you can take a hike to the top of the island to the Venetian fortress. There you have 2.5 hours before you continue to the lagoon of Balos which is 20 minutes from there.
As soon as you arrive at the lagoon you will have about 3 hours to enjoy. You may at any time go back to the boat for food or also hire umbrellas if the heat is too intense. When you have enjoyed a swim and relaxation at the lagoon, the boat will take you straight back to the port of Kissamos.This is a great photo opportunity as the sun will be behind you as you look out to the scenery of the island.
At 6:00 PM the ferry arrives at the port and the journey in this small paradise comes to an end.
Return time in Heraklion approximately: 8.00 PM
Included
▪︎ Hotel pick-up and drop off (in Malia , Stalis ,Hersonisos , Anissaras , Analypsi , Gouves , Gournes , Heraklion , Ammoudara , Agia Pelagia / Lygaria , Fodele)
▪︎ Boat ticket from Kissamos to Gramvousa
▪︎ Bus ticket
▪︎ Guide English German
Not Included
▪︎Entrance ticket to the Venetian Fortress(1 eyro)
Duration
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Duration: 12 hours (Approx.)
Price from:
35.00€
Enjoy a challenging trek through one of the longest and most famous gorges in Europe. On this excursion from Heraklion you’ll marvel at natural wonders throughout the day, from the White Mountains to thousand-year-old forests and more.
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Samaria Gorge, the longest and likely the best-known gorge in Europe, lies 4,000 feet above sea level. Your full-day (12-hour) excursion to Samaria Gorge begins with a pick-up in Heraklion and a drive to Omalos, in the heart of the White Mountains, where you can enjoy breakfast before you start the hike.
The trek will take you over rocks and stones, through a forest of thousand-year-old trees and along a river and by fresh-water springs. Along the way, you’ll have spectacular views of Crete’s most beautiful mountain range and you are likely to see mountain goats roaming in the wild. You will be accompanied by a professional mountain escort who speaks English, German and Greek.
Your escort will be there to explain all the necessary information about your hike and provide you the tickets for the entrance and ferry boat. Entrance fee : 5€ (children up to the age of 15 years old are free of charge). Ferry fee : 11€ ( Sougia ferry). These fees have to be paid to the guide upon arrival.
After your breakfast you enter the Samaria Gorge. Walk at your own pace as your guide will be at the end of the group to help out if you need them. At the end of the trek you’ll visit the village of Agia Roumeli, where you’ll find a number of taverns, bars and shops. Enjoy some free time to take a swim or have some lunch. A meeting point will be arranged so you can collect your ferry tickets from your guide.
Late in the afternoon you’ll board a boat that will take you from Agia Roumeli to Sfakia, where the bus will be waiting to transfer you back to the starting point.
Included
▪︎ Hotel pick-up and drop off (in Malia, Stalis, Hersonisos, Anissaras, Analypsi, Gouves, Gournes,Heraklio, Ammoudara, Agia Pelagia/Lygaria, Fodele.)
▪︎ Bus tickets
▪︎ Guide
Not Included
▪︎ Admission to Samaria (€5)
▪︎ Boat ticket (€10)
Duration
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Duration: 8 hours (Approx.)
Price from:
42.00€
Spend a relaxing day on the small island of Elafonisi and soak up the sun on a paradise beach in Crete. Get back to nature on a day trip from Heraklion.
Following pick-up by bus, journey to the southwest corner of Crete to spend a relaxing day on the pink sand beaches on the small island of Elafonisi.
Take in the lush green landscape on the way to the island as you travel through the impressive Topolia Gorge and pass many old and very typical villages. Stop for a coffee and breakfast in the village of Elos, known for its chestnut trees. Upon arrival at Elafonisi, get at least 4 hours to relax and swim in the crystal clear water. Laze in the sun, or go for a stroll along the pink sand beach. Benefit from beach kiosks where you can purchase food and water to rehydrate and re-energize.
Situated just off the shore of the main island, Elafonisi can be reached by walking through the water. Both the beach and island are protected wildlife areas of rare beauty. Depart by bus at approximately 16:00 and return to Heraklion for an estimated arrival time and hotel drop off at around 19:30.
Included
▪︎ Pick-up and drop off (in Malia, Stalis, Hersonisos, Anissaras, Analypsi, Gouves, Gournes,Heraklio, Ammoudara, Agia Pelagia/Lygaria, Fodele)
▪︎ Bus tickets
▪︎ Guide
Not Included
▪︎ Lunch
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Duration: 1 hours (Approx.)
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15.00€
Experience going undersea on the Hippo. A brand new, sea vessel with an underwater, air-conditioned cabin to live unique and unforgettable submarine adventures.
The tour takes about 45 minutes with a 10-minute stop where our professional diver feeds the fish thus giving our passengers the chance to take beautiful photos of the seabed and underwater life.
The submerged cabin is 2,5 m below the sea level giving you the opportunity to explore this magical world like you haven’t seen before. Through the crystal clear waters of Rethymnon you will discover the wonders of the sea life deep down to the bottom.
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Experience going undersea on the Hippo. A brand new, sea vessel with an underwater, air-conditioned cabin to live unique and unforgettable submarine adventures.
The tour takes about 45 minutes with a 10-minute stop where our professional diver feeds the fish thus giving our passengers the chance to take beautiful photos of the seabed and underwater life.
The submerged cabin is 2,5 m below the sea level giving you the opportunity to explore this magical world like you haven’t seen before. Through the crystal clear waters of Rethymnon you will discover the wonders of the sea life deep down to the bottom
CRUISES START EVEY 2 HOURS & EVERY DAY
11:00-20:00
TICKETS AVALABLE 15 EYROS ADULTS AND 10 EYROS KIDS AND STUDENTS
Duration
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Duration: 11 hours (Approx.)
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28.00€
Become a Robinson for one day on the desert island of “Chrissi” or “Golden Island”Are you ready for adventure? Do you want to feel for a while like a modern castaway, stranded on a desert island? Then come along to the island of Chrissi.
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An island adventure to the hottest point of Europe
Become a Robinson for one day on the desert island of “Chrissi” or “Golden Island”
Are you ready for adventure? Do you want to feel for a while like a modern castaway, stranded on a desert island? Then come along to the island of Chrissi.
Chrissi Island Tour Overview
Our adventure starts in the beautiful city of Ierapetra, our first stop, which is located on the southern coast of the island.
From here, a short boat trip takes us to the secluded island of Chrissi. During the journey, we are often accompanied by yellow-legged gulls and dolphins that enjoy the magic of the Libyan Sea, until we finally drop anchor to the “Island”, as the locals are used to calling it.
Chrissi is a secluded, isolated, almost tropical island on the most southern end of Crete. The peacefulness of this unique ecosystem are bound to steal your heart and make you daydream.
Included
▪︎ Hotel pick-up and drop off (in Malia , Stalis ,Hersonisos , Anissaras , Analypsi , Gouves , Gournes , Heraklion , Ammoudara , Agia Pelagia / Lygaria , Fodele)
▪︎ Bus tickets
▪︎ Guide English and German
Not Included
▪︎ Boat ticket to Chrissi(16€).
▪︎ Optional lunch (6€).
▪︎ Entrance to Chrissi (1€).
The pristine beaches, the myriads of shell fossils, limpets and corals, the shallow crystal clear waters, the cedar forest.
The fine reddish sand with the mosses and lichens, the old salt marsh, the Roman carved tombs.
The small church of St. Nicolas
Duration
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Duration: 11 hours (Approx.)
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35.00€
This excursion brings us to West Crete and our first stop in Chania, the most ravishing city of Crete. It was an important Minoan city and the “mother of the Cretan cities”, according to ancient writers. The city is divided in the Old City, with the gorgeous harbor and the New City, beyond its Venetian fortifications.
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This excursion brings us to West Crete and our first stop in Chania, the most ravishing city of Crete. It was an important Minoan city and the “mother of the Cretan cities”, according to ancient writers. The city is divided in the Old City, with the gorgeous harbor and the New City, beyond its Venetian fortifications.
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