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Rethymno/Chania: Preveli Beach and Kourtaliotiko Gorge Tour

Rethymno/Chania: Preveli Beach and Kourtaliotiko Gorge Tour

£22
per adult
Rethymno/Chania: Preveli Beach and Kourtaliotiko Gorge Tour
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From Chania: Elafonisi Pink Sand Beach & Elos Village Tour

£24
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Chania: Elafonisi Pink Sand Beach & Elos Village Tour
Crete: Balos and Gramvousa Cruise

Crete: Balos and Gramvousa Cruise

£28
per adult
Crete: Balos and Gramvousa Cruise
Chania: Semi-Submarine Boat Underwater Experience

Chania: Semi-Submarine Boat Underwater Experience

£19
per adult
Chania: Semi-Submarine Boat Underwater Experience
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Chania/Rethymno: Balos & Gramvousa With Pickup & Boat Ticket

Chania/Rethymno: Balos & Gramvousa With Pickup & Boat Ticket

Activity duration is 9 hours
8.6 out of 10 with 177 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £45 per adult
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Spinalonga Boat Trip from Elounda Port

Spinalonga Boat Trip from Elounda Port

Activity duration is 2 hours
8.8 out of 10 with 95 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £12 per adult
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Heraklion: Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos, & Elounda Tour

Heraklion: Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos, & Elounda Tour

Activity duration is 6 hours
7.6 out of 10 with 11 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £26 per adult
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Chania: Balos Lagoon Off-road 4x4 Jeep Safari from Kissamos

Chania: Balos Lagoon Off-road 4x4 Jeep Safari from Kissamos

Activity duration is 6 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 31 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £42 per adult
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From Heraklion/Crete: Santorini Island Guided Day Trip

From Heraklion/Crete: Santorini Island Guided Day Trip

Activity duration is 9 hours
9.0 out of 10 with 103 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £165 per adult
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What to do in Crete

Popular places to visit

Heraklion Port

Heraklion Port

Spend an afternoon wandering around this ancient harbor and admiring the fortress and ancient walls or take a trip to one of the nearby islands.

Heraklion Port
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Balos Beach

Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Balos Beach, a popular beach in Kissamos. Wander the seaside in this relaxing area.

Balos Beach
Two sun loungers and a parasol at the beach, Stalida, Stalis, Crete, Greece, Europe

Stalis Beach

Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Stalis Beach, a popular beach in Stalida. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Stalis Beach
Coast of Crete island in Greece. Red sand beach of famous Falasarna

Falassarna Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Falassarna Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Falasarna. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Falassarna Beach
Golden Beach

Golden Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Golden Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Chania. Wander the waterfront in this relaxing area.

Golden Beach
An ancient temple with red columns and a stone base, set against a dramatic sunset sky.

Palace of Knossos

Take a tour around one of Europe’s most spectacular archaeological sites, where Greek myths have been made and great treasures discovered.

Palace of Knossos
A waterfront cityscape with colorful buildings and a calm river at sunset.

Old Venetian Harbor

Explore the waterfront in Chania Town with a trip to Old Venetian Harbor. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this quaint area.

Old Venetian Harbor
Stavros Beach

Stavros Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Stavros Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Stavros. Wander the seaside in this relaxing area.

Stavros Beach
Aerial drone photo of famous Venetian fortified islet of Souda featuring small chapel of Agios Nikolaos, Chania, Crete island, Greece

Port of Souda

Explore the waterfront in Tsikalaria with a trip to Port of Souda. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Port of Souda

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A coastal lighthouse with a stone wall and a clear sky.

Chania Town

A noteworthy feature of Chania Town is its captivating waterfront views. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Chania Central Market and Old Venetian Harbor.

A coastal cityscape with a prominent lighthouse, a harbor with boats, and a mountainous backdrop.

Old Town Chania

If you're spending some time in Old Town Chania, Old Venetian Harbor and Chania Central Market are top sights worth seeing.

Photo by Anna Bounaouara
Open Photo by Anna Bounaouara

Nea Chora

Nea Chora is popular for its pristine beaches, and you might make a stop by Nea Chora Beach, a top place to visit in the area.

New Town

If you're spending some time in New Town, Rethymnon Town Hall and Rethymnon Municipal Garden are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal fortification with a dome structure, surrounded by greenery and rocky terrain.

Old Town

If you're spending some time in Old Town, Rethimnon Archaeological Museum and Rethymnon Venetian Port are top sights worth seeing.

 

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Day trip destinations from Crete

Heraklion

Heraklion

A sunset over a body of water with a lighthouse and a fortified structure in the background.

Sitia

Evening panorama from top of Agios Nikolaos

Agios Nikolaos

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, clear turquoise waters, and a mountainous backdrop.

Ierapetra

Rethymno Castle, Crete, Greece

Rethymno

A waterfront promenade with buildings, a dock, and a yacht.

Stalida

The Sarakiniko beach on the island Gavdos, Greece

Gavdos

Chania

Chania

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