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Tours & day trips

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Heraklion: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour

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Heraklion: Cretan Cooking Lesson with Lunch in Arolithos

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Crete: Quad Off-Road Tour to Villages with Hotel Transfers

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Crete's Pink Wonder: Elafonisi Beach Trip from Chania/ Souda

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Crete: Create Your Own Traditional Cretan Soap

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What to do in Crete

Popular places to visit

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.

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 Phalasarna. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

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.

Old Venetian Harbor

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

Beach of Matala

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Beach of Matala during your travels in Matala? Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's countryside.

Heraklion Archaeological Museum

One of Europe’s most important museums has five millennia of Cretan history on display, including the exceptional Minoan exhibit.

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 family-friendly area.

Port of Hersonissos

Explore the waterfront in Limenas Chersonisou with a trip to Port of Hersonissos. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this quaint area or visit its lively bars.

Rethymnon Venetian Port

Explore the waterfront in Old Town Rethymnon with a trip to Rethymnon Venetian Port. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.

Areas of Crete

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.

Chania Town

4.5/5(103 area reviews)

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 Agora.

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.

Halepa

5/5(4 area reviews)

Waterfront views, gardens and historical sites are some highlights of Halepa. Make a stop by Tabakaria or Chania Archaeological Museum while you're exploring.

Koum Kapi

Travellers like the beaches in Koum Kapi, and Koum Kapi Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Nea Alikarnassos

You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Nea Alikarnassos and you might want to plan a stop by Heraklion Port and Heraklion Archaeological Museum while you're in the area.