Day trip reviews · CRETE DAY TRIPS
The 5 best day trips in Crete you can book today, with what each costs, how long the road really is and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Spend 8 to 11 hours exploring northeastern Crete with hotel pickup, a guide, and transport to Agios Nikolaos, Elounda, and Spinalonga Island. Guides such as Manos, Helena, and Alexandra have led recent departures. Expect free time, boat rides, island history, and a swim stop.
“We got to visit lots of interesting places! Group was also organised, no delays present! See you next time!”
Travel from Chania to Elafonisi with hotel pickup, a modern air-conditioned coach, and an English, German, or Danish guide. See Topolia Gorge and traditional villages, stop for breakfast, enjoy nearly four hours at the beach, then eat at a local tavern in Elos. Guides such as Simona and Joanne add local color.
“I thought that everything was well timed for each of the stops. The information that was given was good. The bus ride was comfortable. The pick ups and drop offs were on time and the overall trip was everything that was advertised.”
Travel from Crete’s east to its handsome west coast, stopping in Rethymno, Chania, and freshwater Lake Kournas. You get free time in each place, hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and a guide in English, German, or French. Guides such as Michael and Elena have earned special praise for clear timing and local detail.
“I really enjoyed this day trip. It was lovely to see a bit more of the beautiful island of Crete. Our guide Michael gave us a lot of facts about Crete and the different areas we were going to. The only downside was not enough time in each place. Bus was very comfortable, long day, but I bet much enjoyed it.”
Travel from Rethymno through Kourtaliotiko Gorge to Damnoni, Preveli, and Plakias. Swim in the Libyan Sea, walk beside Preveli’s palm-lined river, and ride a boat between Damnoni and Preveli. Guides such as Barbara, Stella, and Alex lead in English or German.
“Such an amazing trip. Anastasia, I hope I spelt her name right was such an amazing guide. She curated such a great trip with stops at different points to take in the beautiful views. 10/10 would highly recommend”
Travel by coach from Rethymno to Chania and Lake Kournas for six hours of sightseeing and free time. An English-speaking guide such as Nicholas or George shares local history, while you explore Chania’s harbour, swim in the lake, spot turtles, or rent a pedalo.
“Exactly what I wanted thanks so much. The driver and guide were first class”
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