Heraklion Day Trips & Excursions

Day Trips & Excursions in Heraklion

Most people heading to the Greek island of Crete will never want to miss spending beautiful moments in Heraklion because of its immerse beauty. So while you’re in the city, these Heraklion day trips will help you take a number of different tours to see other parts of the island. Some of these other places includes Knossos Palace, Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos, Elounda & Plaka, Gramvousa and Balos, Chania, Lake Kournas, Rethymno, Santorini, Samaria Gorge, Island of Chrissi, Elafonisi, and lots more. It is really possible to explore these places with no stress amidst proper air – conditioned private vehicles and a professional guide to feed you with live commentary. All you need do is book your Heraklion day trips now and go on adventures worth remembering for the rest of your life. Furthermore, you can try out these multi-day trips from Heraklion designed to make you explore more than just a location in days amidst accommodation and proper care. Moreover, you’ll have an unforgettable adventure experience when you book any of these Heraklion wine tasting day trips.

Your vacation is however not complete without exploring these Heraklion outdoor activities which are designed to take you deep into the city and also help you discover the hidden gems you will not discover on your own. Some take you through the land region of the city while others help you explore the seashore attractions and skyline elegance, they are embedded in these options of Heraklion seashore excursions. Your vacation is not still complete if you don’t explore the culture of the real inhabitants living in this city. All you need do is book your Heraklion culture and theme tours, and you’re definitely in for the best Greek cultural tour.

Going on a vacation is one thing, enjoying the vacation is another thing. TripIndicator specializes in comparing prices from top sightseeing tours suppliers and also check for the best qualities that help travelers have the best vacation moments in Heraklion.

Heraklion Day Trips & Excursions Price

Your Tailored Elafonisi Private Day Tour from Heraklion (480 minutes) €590.00
Spinalonga & Agios Nikolaos from Heraklion region (480 minutes) €63.00
VIP Zeus Cave & Knossos Palace Full-Day Chauffeured Private Tour (8 hours) €630.00
Rethymno - Margarites - Argyroupoli Day Trip (7 hours) €55.00
Full Day Samaria Gorge 10-Mile Walking Tour (14 hours) €40.00
Guided Tour to Knossos Palace & Heraklion (7 to 8 hours) €29.00
SAMARIA from Malia-Heraklion (16 hours) €50.00
Day trip to Rethymno, Chania & Kournas lake (9 hours) €43.00
Day Trip to Elafonisi Island From Heraklion (11 hours) €49.00
Spinalonga Island & Agios Nikolaos Day Tour from Heraklion region (8 to 10 hours) €51.90
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Top Heraklion Day Trips & Excursions

Your Tailored Elafonisi Private Day Tour from Heraklion

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  • Somewhere between heaven & earth, there is a Cretan beach paradise sculpted by nature over ancient times. On some days, this geological masterpiece is connected to the coastline of South-West Crete, and on others, it is an island you can easily wade to through a shallow sea corridor. Imagine yourself basking in crystal blue waters of the...Read more
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Spinalonga & Agios Nikolaos from Heraklion region

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  • Travel on the north-east coast with a boat ride on the picturesque bay of MIRABELLO. Visit the small fortified island of SPINALONGA. Accompanied by a professional tour guide you will stroll through the streets of the Venetian castle and get acquainted with the interesting history of the island. Continuing the sea voyage, the ship docks in the bay...Read more
from€55.20

VIP Zeus Cave & Knossos Palace Full-Day Chauffeured Private Tour

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  • Come with us on a journey along East Crete reveling in the endless luxuries of Lassithi Plateau that is basked in allure forests & fertile land dotted with iconic windmills.

    From the comfort of a luxury chauffeured vehicle at your disposal, our knowledgeable local insider will ensure you experience the best of the whole itinerary. Discover...Read more
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Rethymno - Margarites - Argyroupoli Day Trip

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  • Visit western Crete and let yourself be enchanted by very special places that are off the normal...Read more
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Full Day Samaria Gorge 10-Mile Walking Tour

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  • This is a challenging walking tour from one end of the gorge to the other (18 kms). Start  in Chania with a comfortable bus and then prepare to be wowed by the gorge, as high limestone cliffs and quaint villages create the background for a great...Read more
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Guided Tour to Knossos Palace & Heraklion

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  • Participate in a guided tour to the Palace of Knossos, the political and ceremonial center of Minoan civilization. The tour continues to the town center of Heraklion, completing in a day the historical path of 4000...Read more
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SAMARIA from Malia-Heraklion

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  • Explore the most majestic gorge in Europe and get ready to live a unique experience. Follow the route of the ancient river Taras and discover the longest and hottest trek on Crete the SAMARIA...Read more
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Day trip to Rethymno, Chania & Kournas lake

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  • Get to know the west side of the island in a tour, enjoying a morning bus trip towards the cosmopolitan town of Rethymno, followed by a visit to Chania, the little “Venice” of Crete. Complete your day trip to the picturesque lake of Kournas, Crete’s only freshwater...Read more
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Day Trip to Elafonisi Island From Heraklion

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  • Spend a relaxing day on the small island of Elafonisi and soak up the sun on a paradise beach in Crete. Get back to nature on a day trip from Heraklion .Get at least 4 hours to relax and swim in the crystal clear water. Laze in the sun, or go for a stroll along the pink sand beach. Benefit from beach kiosks where you can purchase food and water to...Read more
from€49.00 from€54.00

Spinalonga Island & Agios Nikolaos Day Tour from Heraklion region

clock 8 to 10 hours
  • Travel on the north-east coast with a boat ride on the picturesque bay of MIRABELLO. Visit the small fortified island of SPINALONGA. Accompanied by a professional tour guide you will stroll through the streets of the Venetian castle and get acquainted with the interesting history of the island.
    Continuing the sea voyage, the ship docks in the...Read more
from€51.90

Spinalonga - Agios Nikolaos From Heraklion

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  • Originally, Spinalonga was not an island – it was part of the island of Crete. During Venetian occupation the island was carved out of the coast for defence purposes and a fort was built there. During Venetian rule, salt was harvested from salt pans around the island.The island has also been used as a leper colony. Spinalonga has appeared in...Read more
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Crete Elounda and Spinalonga Island Cruise Day Trip

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  • A beautiful day starts from Elounda with your final destination on the Spinalonga Island. Do not miss the opportunity to visit the leper island which is located in middle of Mirebello gulf, swim at the green clear sea, admire the view and explore the historical...Read more
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From Heraklion: Spinalonga Island ,Elounda and Agios Nikolaos Tour

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  • Discover the seaside village of Elounda and walk amongst history on the island of Spinalonga.

    Finishing our touring on this much afflicted place, we head for the small bay of Kolokitha. It’s one of the most beautiful beaches on Crete. It is a remote beach with white sand and deep blue serene water, side by side with old olive groves....Read more
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West Crete Chania - Rethymno

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  • This excursion brings you to West Crete and our first stop in Chania, the most ravishing city of Crete. It was an important Minoan city and the “mother of the Cretan cities”, according to ancient writers. The city is divided in the Old City, with the gorgeous harbor and the New City, beyond its Venetian fortifications. The Old City is one of...Read more
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Gramvoussa - Balos

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  • Discover one of the most beautiful beaches in Greece on a fantastic cruise to the most western part of Crete. Stop at the island of Gramvoussa, where you can see hundreds of birds and plant species. Go to the lagoon at Balos and swim. Discover an extraordinary geological phenomenon
    Sail to the "Pirates' Island" of Gramvoussa
    Swim in the...Read more
from€45.00

Private Tour to South Crete: Ancient Gortyn, Monasteries and Matala Beach

clock 8 to 9 hours
  • An exciting journey from the North to the South!

    The route passes through the entire island capturing part of the Psiloritis massif. From the foot of the mountains stretches the delightful beauty of Messara valley, which has been the island's breadbasket for centuries.

    During the ride you will hear the information about the history...Read more
from€225.00

Knossos Palace and Plateau of Lassithi from Heraklion Region

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  • Great chance to visit the highlights of the Minoan civilisation in this full day tour and learn more about Cretan traditions, enjoy panoramic views of the scenic route in the mountains and visit a fantastic natural sight in the end.
    • See the main attractions of the island and learn a lot of interesting information about the customs of the...Read more
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Knossos - Lassithi

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  • Moving on inland to the Lassithi Plateau, you can admire the remaining famous windmills, the ditches, the Venetian drainage system of the plateau and the small traditional villages that still keep the scent of another era. The most famous is the village of Psychro, where you can admire the primeval traditional art of pottery-making by the...Read more
from€45.00

Knossos Private Full-Day Tour from Heraklion with Pick Up

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  • At the desired time, an experienced English-speaking professional driver will pick you up from your accommodation in a private vehicle ready to immerse you into the Greek culture and lifestyle. If you are a history lover, get ready to travel back in time on this full-day tour.
    Knossos Palace is the biggest Minoan Palace of Crete. The...Read more
from€108.11

Knossos Palace & Heraklion Archaeological Museum

clock 7 to 8 hours
  • The most popular excursion that reveals the history of the Minoan civilization.

    During the tour you will see the richest collection of exhibits presented in the ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM, take a guided walk in the cultural center of the city of Heraklion, and finally, visit mysterious and mythical "LABYRINTH OF THE MINOTAUR" in the Palace of...Read more
from€53.00
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