CRETE · RETHYMNO
The standouts on this list.
The 10 standout Rethymno Tours on offer in Chania — what each one actually involves, who runs it, and what it costs.
Four hours on a quad through Crete’s north-coast back roads, with a dam lake cafe, Prassano Gorge, and views over Rethymno.
“The Quad tour experience was once in a lifetime. Travelling up to the peaks of some of the highest mountains in Crete was something we'll never forget. Truly Beautiful!”
Preveli and Plakias on Crete in one long day: gorge walk, multiple swims, and a boat to Palm Beach for a unique river-and-sea combo.
“Wonderful way to spend the day!”
Polaris Buggy safari from Rethymno with hotel pickup, off-road views on Mt. Maroulas, Potami Dam Lake coffee stop, Prassies snack, 4 hours.
“It was better than we had ever imagined! For 4 hours of an amazing experience the price is very good. We crossed beside a beautiful lake and had a stop on an amazing mountain with an amazing view! I would absolutely recommend this!”
A guided, full-day trek through Samaria Gorge from Rethymno, with smooth transfers, careful logistics, and time to swim in Agia Roumeli.
“Amazing day. Beautiful scenery. Enjoyed v much, though legs rather stiff the next day. Should have had a 10 min stretch before the descent! V friendly and helpful guide, called George”
Full-day Knossos and Heraklion from Chania: guided palace visit, old-town walk, and museum options. Pickup and audio system included.
“Our enthusiastic guide made this visit incredible. While it is possible to rent a car, hassle with park and find this place on you own, I think you can have an enjoyable day. Let someone else drive and park. Most importantly, you'll miss the incredible story of this place. The guide explained the story in…”
Day trip from Rethymno to Knossos and Heraklion with bus transfers, a guided Knossos visit, and free time to explore the city.
“Great to have time to see and do what I wsnted. The idea of this tour is really just a transfer to heriklion and Knossos but that suited me”
Easy Samariá Gorge from Chania or Rethymno with a ferry to Agia Roumeli, partial hikes to the Iron Gate, plus swim time.
Spend a full day at Elafonisi from Rethymno with pink-sand beach time, hotel pickup, and an Elos stop for coffee in the gorge country.
“Tour was really a bus trip with very little information given on the way. The meal stops were very expensive but we were encouraged to buy from them because they were supposedly cheaper than at the beach itself. This was simply not true and disappointing to be so mislead. The walk from the bus to…”
A full-day South Crete loop from the Chania area with gorges, Spili fountains, and Plakias beach time, plus pickup and an air-conditioned ride.
“Gorge of St. Antony was quite impressive. This object deserves more time for viewing and walking as well than canyon deserves stops in more viewpoints”
Private taxi from Chania to Rethymno in a new, EU-standard fleet, with name-sign pickup, luggage help, and simple door-to-door comfort.
“Showed up right in time, clean van, good driver. Anthony was wonderful- helped with suitcases and worked hard to find a place to unload us near our stop.”
