🌴 Island guide

Activities
Crete

Hikes, ancient sites and dream beaches in Crete

⚠️ Timetables, opening hours, prices and access conditions may change without notice, for reasons beyond our control (season, weather, decisions by operators, venues or local authorities). Before every trip, check the information with the relevant authorities and service providers.

⛰️Hikes, ancient sites & beaches3 venues
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Samaria Gorge hike
National park · Western Crete

One of Europe's longest gorges crosses Samaria National Park over nearly 16 km, between dizzying cliffs, century-old pines and the famous 'Iron Gates' passage.

Nature hikeNational park
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Palais de Knossos
Near Heraklion

The largest Bronze Age archaeological site in Crete, the legendary capital of King Minos.

Minoan siteAncient heritage
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Excursion bateau Balos & Elafonissi
Western Crete

A boat trip to the turquoise lagoon of Balos and the pink-sand beach of Elafonissi.

Boat tripLagoon & pink beach
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