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15 Best Heraklion Tours In Italy

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The 15 most popular heraklion tours, with what each one includes, who runs it, and what you can expect on the day.

15 Best Heraklion Tours In Italy

5Hour Safari Tour in Crete(Heraklion)with Quad,Jeep,Buggy & Lunch

5Hour Safari Tour in Crete(Heraklion)with Quad,Jeep,Buggy & Lunch - Pick Your Ride: Quad, Automatic Buggy, Monster 800cc, or Jeep ATV

1.5Hour Safari Tour in Crete(Heraklion)with Quad,Jeep,Buggy & Lunch

Most Popular★ 5.0

5-hour Heraklion off-road safari with quad, buggy or jeep, lunch included, plus caves, gorge views, and a beach swim when weather allows.

“The pace was perfect ...exciting and adventurous, but with enough time to enjoy the scenery. The included lunch was fresh and delicious, giving us a real taste of local Crete. Highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Heraklion who wants a mix of adventure, nature, and local culture. A must-do activity!”

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Knossos-Zeus Cave -Old Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory

Knossos-Zeus Cave -Old Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory - Mochos village streets: coffee, juice, and slow walking time

2.Knossos-Zeus Cave -Old Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory

★ 5.0

Heraklion countryside day to Zeus cave area, olive press tastings, windmills, and optional Knossos. Small group, A/C, and big views.

“Six of us did this tour while on a cruise ship. Gosh. Beguiling. Driving into the heart of the island, through farmland, hills, small villages. We all deemed it our best day yet. Our tour guide, Spyros, was a passionate, impeccable host. Too many special details to mention! Quite simply, if you are able to…”

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Sailing Cruise to Dia Island with Meal and Water Activities

Sailing Cruise to Dia Island with Meal and Water Activities - The boat ride from Heraklion: smooth, social, and timed for water fun

3.Sailing Cruise to Dia Island with Meal and Water Activities

★ 4.5

Sail from Heraklion to Dia Island for swim, snorkel, SUP, and a full lunch with wine and beer on a small-crew cruise.

“Very pleasant cruise out to Dia Island. The crew was wonderful and provided excellent service. We did have to wait to dock, but it was pleasant to chat with other passengers while waiting. Would definitely recommend this trip.”

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Day Trip to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island

Day Trip to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island - Elounda’s Old-Fishing-Village Feel Meets Luxury-Coast Views

5.Day Trip to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island

★ 4.5

Day trip from Heraklion to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga with hotel pickup, scenic boat views, and time to explore on your own.

“The drive is very long and the double decker busses do not have great a/c so it is quite warm riding in them. Agios and Nicholaos were not that impressive unless you are a shopper. The Island of Spinalonga was amazing to see. It has beautiful views and the history is very interesting. The guides…”

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CRETAquarium Entrance Ticket in Crete

CRETAquarium Entrance Ticket in Crete - Timing your visit: opening hours and how long to plan

6.CRETAquarium Entrance Ticket in Crete

★ 4.0

Visit Cretaquarium in Heraklion and explore 60 tanks of Mediterranean species for about an hour. Flexible entry, optional audio.

“It was smaller than expected but still holds a nice variety and it is very well kept. The facilities were great - nice cafeteria, plenty of parking and beautiful views of the sea.”

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Knossos & Lasithi Plateau: Zeus Cave,Villages, Olive Oil Tour

Knossos & Lasithi Plateau: Zeus Cave,Villages, Olive Oil Tour - Krasi’s 2,000+ year plane tree: coffee, photos, and village rhythm

Let’s get Wet: Watercity Waterpark Admission Ticket

Let's get Wet: Watercity Waterpark Admission Ticket - One park, one big stop: your day at Watercity’s themed water world

Full-Day Jeep Safari Tour with Cooking Lesson

Full-Day Jeep Safari Tour with Cooking Lesson - Getting Going From Heraklion: Pickup, Timing, and Vehicle Comfort

9.Full-Day Jeep Safari Tour with Cooking Lesson

★ 5.0

4WD Jeep safari through rural Crete with goat milking, pottery, and a hands-on cooking class, plus lunch with wine.

“An absolute must do!! I took this tour with 2 of my friends (and our group was 8 people total) and it was a perfect way to experience the Cretean community in an authentic way. Our guide Nikos was the life of the party!! We spent a lot of time in the car traveling to…”

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Crete Finikia and Giouchtas Mountains Horse Riding Tour with Lunch


10.Crete Finikia and Giouchtas Mountains Horse Riding Tour with Lunch

★ 5.0

Ride from Crete’s stables into the mountains, pause at the Finikia summit for Zeus views, then enjoy a traditional lunch with wine.

“From pick up at the hotel to drop off everything was very well organised. The horses are incredible and extremely well looked after. I always worry when booking a trip like this it will be like the old school pony trekking with board horses but not the case here! The owners take great care in…”

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Private Full-Day Knossos-Lasithi Plateau-Cave of Zeus

Private Full-Day Knossos-Lasithi Plateau-Cave of Zeus - Stop 1: Mochos for views and a taste of older Crete

11.Private Full-Day Knossos-Lasithi Plateau-Cave of Zeus

★ 5.0

Private full-day tour from Heraklion: Mochos, Krasi, Lasithi windmills, Cave of Zeus, Knossos, and optional Heraklion Museum with honey and raki.

“Kostas has a wealth of knowledge, great personality. We enjoyed our day, though the government closed the Cave of Zeus other options were provided.”

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Heraklion: Dia Island Catamaran Cruise with Water Toys

Heraklion: Dia Island Catamaran Cruise with Water Toys - The Lagoon 450 catamaran setup: comfort first, then fun

12.Heraklion: Dia Island Catamaran Cruise with Water Toys

★ 5.0

Half-day catamaran from Heraklion to Dia Island with snorkel, SUP, sea scooter, and an inflatable slide plus Mediterranean lunch and drinks.

“Comfort cruise to Día Island was amazing. The waters are breathtaking and the crew was great. Super organized from the time we arrived to our meeting point to the time we ere dropped off.”

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Heraklion SUV Private Guided Wine Tour with Lunch

Heraklion SUV Private Guided Wine Tour with Lunch - Domaine Paterianakis: underground cellars and five wines with cheese

13.Heraklion SUV Private Guided Wine Tour with Lunch

★ 5.0

Private guided Crete wine tour from Heraklion with vineyard access, 12 tastings, and a full lunch pairing across two wineries.

“Arietta is very knowledgeable & arranged 2 winery tours ending with a wonderful lunch at Lyrarakis winery. She also recommended an authentic Cretan restaurant so that we may enjoy Antikristo Lamb.”

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Trypiti beach and gorge Jeep Safari

Trypiti beach and gorge Jeep Safari - Messara plain viewpoint: Libyan Sea views and quick photo time

14.Trypiti beach and gorge Jeep Safari

★ 5.0

Jeep through south Crete to Lake of Zaros, Trypiti gorge descent, and a quiet Trypiti beach swim with a traditional BBQ lunch and pickup.

“Wir hatten ein Auto wo 8 Personen sitzen sollten im Kofferraum waren 2 Sitzbänke wo sich 4 Teilnehmer gegenseitig ankucken konnten. Die Bank war alles andere als bequem, man kam sich vor wie ein Gepäckstück. Von da aus sah ich die Read more”

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Private Tour-Knossos Palace Zeus Cave Olive Oil Mill & Wine

Private Tour-Knossos Palace Zeus Cave Olive Oil Mill & Wine - Mesa Lasithi Coffee Stop: Real Village Rhythm in 30 Minutes

15.Private Tour-Knossos Palace Zeus Cave Olive Oil Mill & Wine

★ 5.0

Private Heraklion tour to Knossos and the Lasithi Plateau with olive oil tasting, pottery, windmills, coffee, and Knossos views.

“Dimitrios treated us like family! This was a fantastically relaxed tour through many highlights of Crete. Dimitrios allowed us to proceed at our own pace without pressure. There will be lots of driving but also lots of great sights to see along the way.”

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