What to do in Crete

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Samaria the Lazy Way

Samaria the Lazy Way

CA $65
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Samaria the Lazy Way
Elafonisi Island Day Tour by Bus From Rethymno

Elafonisi Island Day Tour by Bus From Rethymno

CA $48
per adult
Elafonisi Island Day Tour by Bus From Rethymno
Rethymno/Chania: Preveli Beach and Kourtaliotiko Gorge Tour

Rethymno/Chania: Preveli Beach and Kourtaliotiko Gorge Tour

CA $42
per adult
Rethymno/Chania: Preveli Beach and Kourtaliotiko Gorge Tour
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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 224 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $85 per adult
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Heraklion: Dia Island Luxury Sailing Trip with Meal & Drinks

Heraklion: Dia Island Luxury Sailing Trip with Meal & Drinks

Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 77 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $110 per adult
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Balos & Gramvousa Catamaran Trip: Meals, Drinks & Transfer

Balos & Gramvousa Catamaran Trip: Meals, Drinks & Transfer

Activity duration is 6 hours and 30 minutes
9.8 out of 10 with 87 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $250 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 33 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $79 per adult
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Balos & Gramvousa Catamaran Trip: Meals, Drinks & Transfer

Balos & Gramvousa Catamaran Trip: Meals, Drinks & Transfer

Activity duration is 6 hours and 30 minutes
9.8 out of 10 with 87 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $250 per adult
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Heraklion Port

8.6/10 (1,664 reviews)
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.
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Chania Town

Chania Town is known for its captivating waterfront views, and you can see some sights in the area like Chania Central Market and Old Venetian Harbor.
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Old Town Chania

While visiting Old Town Chania, you might make a stop by sights like Old Venetian Harbor and Chania Central Market.
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Nea Chora

Nea Chora is popular for its beaches, and you can check out Nea Chora Beach, a top attraction in the neighborhood.
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Old Town Rethymnon

Old Town Rethymnon is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Rethymnon Venetian Port or Fortezza Castle.

New Town

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

 

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Day trip destinations from Crete

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Heraklion

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Sitia

A coastal cityscape with dense buildings, a clear blue sea, and mountainous background.

Agios Nikolaos

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

Ierapetra

A historic stone fortress with a flag on top, surrounded by lush greenery and rocky terrain.

Rethymno

A coastal town with colorful buildings, a large dome structure, and a waterfront promenade.

Chania

A coastal town with clear blue waters, a white church, and mountains in the background.

Georgioupolis

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Koutouloufari

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