HERAKLION
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The 7 most popular 1-day tours in Heraklion. Here's what each one actually delivers, who runs them, and what they cost.
Day trip from Heraklion to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island with hotel pickup, Mirabello Bay cruise, and free town time.
“It was good. The tour size could have been a little smaller but over all it provided what we needed so it was good.”
Tour Heraklion sights, Pateles open-air market, and CretAquarium sea life with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned coach, and a multilingual guide.
Day trip from Heraklion to Rethymno, Chania and Kournas Lake with pickup, a guide, and free time at each stop.
“Places were really nice. Chania had a really nice view. Beautiful colourful buildings! Loved Chania!”
Elounda to Spinalonga cruise from Heraklion with guided island tour, swim time, BBQ lunch, and Agios Nikolaos harbor stop.
“Poppy the tour guide was very knowledgable, she provided an interesting tour of Spinalonga & was very approachable & happy to answer questions.”
Full-day Imbros Gorge hike with hotel pickup, plus Frangokastello castle and a Libyan Sea swim from Heraklion for about $48.
“My husband and I, along with two friends, Went on the Imbros Gorge hike. It was a fabulous experience! Although described as "easy," we found the rocky terrain challenging, but worth every step. The gorge is spectacularly beautiful and we were lucky to have perfect weather for our hike. But the best part of our…”
Guided Imbros Gorge hike from Heraklion, plus Hora Sfakion free time, a Libyan Sea swim break, and a traditional Greek lunch.
Western Crete in one day: pottery in Margarites, Venetian Rethymno with Fortezza, and Argyroupoli waterfalls, with pickup and guide.
“Visting this waterfall at Argyrpoupoli was part of the day trip called the 'South Trip'. I'm afraid the expectations set from the brocure vs what we saw proved somewhat disappointing - See pictures with this. The dictionary definition of a waterfRead more”
