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.
“So glad we took this trip, it was a fantastic day with just the right amount of time in both Agios Nikolas and Elounda before heading to Spinalonga. Our guide was very friendly, helpful and informative. A highlight of our time in Crete, would definitely recommend.”
Tour Heraklion sights, Pateles open-air market, and CretAquarium sea life with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned coach, and a multilingual guide.
“Amazing day very informative great time at the market then on to Herklion itself that town was bustling had a lovely lunch from there onto Crete aquarium quite expensive but worth a visit then dropped back to drop of points. walked over 12,000 steps all in all a good day out. well organised”
Day trip from Heraklion to Rethymno, Chania and Kournas Lake with pickup, a guide, and free time at each stop.
“Fantastic trip, well organised with a great guide Michael and driver David. Well recommended - a must see !”
Elounda to Spinalonga cruise from Heraklion with guided island tour, swim time, BBQ lunch, and Agios Nikolaos harbor stop.
“Excellent guide in the spinalonga tour, he was so knowledgeable and interesting. Boat trip to secluded bay that was very busy. .nice bbq lunch. We stopped at agios Nikolaos and had chance for a spot of shopping. Shame we had no time in elounda”
Full-day Imbros Gorge hike with hotel pickup, plus Frangokastello castle and a Libyan Sea swim from Heraklion for about $48.
“This was a day trip although the actual hike through the Gorge was 2-3 hours, as it was a long drive from the pick up and drop off points. There were two guides who gave information during the drive, but the hike was independent so everyone could go at their own pace. The scenery was…”
Guided Imbros Gorge hike from Heraklion, plus Hora Sfakion free time, a Libyan Sea swim break, and a traditional Greek lunch.
“wonderful views, great guide!”
Western Crete in one day: pottery in Margarites, Venetian Rethymno with Fortezza, and Argyroupoli waterfalls, with pickup and guide.
“It was a very nice day trip and we also got to know the small mountain villages. Simply great.”
