Crete overview

Snow capped mountains, stunning gorges, delightful beaches, aromatic valleys, bustling night-life and, of course, birthplace of Minoan Civilization. Crete offers a bewildering variety of choices. Direct flights bring in visitors from all over the world but the island is large enough to cope and offers many quiet, unspoilt hideaways. Indeed Crete feels more like a distinct land than an island; something for absolutely everybody.

Best Crete excursions

Private Tour - Platanias Beach and City Tour

Private Tour - Platanias Beach and City Tour

$64.36/Adult

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In the Footsteps of Chania - Private Tour

In the Footsteps of Chania - Private Tour

$101.57/Adult

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Getting to Know Chania Town and Surroundings Private Tour

Getting to Know Chania Town and Surroundings Private Tour

$73.33/Adult

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Quaint Crete and Wine Tasting Private Tour

Quaint Crete and Wine Tasting Private Tour

$91.09/Adult

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Crete expert cruise advice

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Top 10 Eastern Mediterranean Destinations

On every cruise, it’s the same story: so many sights, so little time. In this history-rich region, picking an outing worth your time and money is even trickier.

Top 10 Western Mediterranean Destinations

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How to Choose the Best Cruise Line

Not sure how to find the best cruise line for you? We created this comparison of the different options, and their strengths and weaknesses.

The Best Cruise Ports For 2019

A journey isn't all about the destination, but a few good ports can turn a good cruise into a great one. These are the destinations to look for on your 2019 itinerary.

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10 Crete Port Reviews

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by Gergnad

Rainy didn’t help, but Heraklion is a dense populated city and the port is not well suited for cruises. The hop on bus was 15 euros and the audio guide was informative. Did not enter Krossos, but likely that and the museum will be the best sites.

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by lettiepak

Took a taxi from port to a beach nearby, 18 euro but you can catch a bus in to town then the number 21 for a couple of euros, pleasant beach, lots of locals and a small bar on side for drinks and snacks

Visited: Aug 17, 2019

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by kulopark

We did the long tour to the Knossos Palace. It was well worth it. Drive there and back was not bad. After the palace we had a dinner show which we really were not expecting and it was great.

Visited: Jul 06, 2019

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by sorton

Our trip to the Palace of Knossos was wonderful. The trip was a little on the long side, but worth the drive. The provided meal was great. Our guide was knowledgeable, but did tend to keep us standing in one place for quite some time while she explained things. I think her pacing could have been better. You could tell members of our group were getting restless.

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