Crete · HERSONISSOS TOURS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 hersonissos tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
From Hersonissos Port, Captain Kostas or another experienced skipper takes you on a fast, family-friendly jet boat ride with optional 360-degree turns. After about 30 minutes, stop at Saint George’s Bay for swimming, snorkeling, and a look inside its cave-like shore setting.
“It was a really nice ride, and the captain was really friendly”
Sail from Hersonissos with an attentive English and Greek-speaking crew, unlimited soft drinks, beer, white wine, local snacks, Wi-Fi, and water gear. Swim at Agios Georgios Bay, try a SUP board, float with the pink flamingo, then watch the sunset from the sea.
“Brilliant. Secluded cove swim was really nice, just about caught the sun set on the way back. They changed to departure to Heraklion due to choppy seas but also picked us up and dropped us back at the hotel so we weren't put out. Finger food was pretty none existent so don't be expecting much, and drinks didn't exactly flow but the scenary was great, the guide was spot on, good music and vibes. Would recommend.”
Ride a 520cc quad from Malia through olive groves, mountain tracks, Vrahasi village, and the 16th-century Monastery of Saint George Vrahassotis. You’ll stop at an 800-year-old oak, eat lunch in Latsida, taste award-winning olive oil at Vasilakis Estate, and finish with a swim at Potamos Beach.
“Really good day, friendly instructors just all round really enjoyed ourselves. Good value for money would definitely recommend doing .. scenery is fantastic in the hills .. nice meal as well .”
At Alar Dinner Show near Hersonissos, you choose Greek or Trojan and help shape a lively Troy story through your phone. Expect acrobatics, singing, dancing, audience interaction, bottled water, and either a creative ancient Greek dinner or one drink. Hotel pickup is available from much of eastern Crete.
“Lots of entertainment for all the family. Acrobatics we very impressive”
Join Captain Panos, George, and Leftheris aboard a 19-meter wooden boat from Hersonissos. Swim at St. George Bay and Stalis, use the provided masks, enjoy grilled chicken, salad, bread, fruit, music, and a relaxed four-hour trip.
“It was a great experience that I totally recommend for everyone. The stuff was kind and helpful, and the trip was marvelous.”
Spend about eight hours with Eye Travel on Crete’s mountain roads, visiting Skotino Cave, Kalo Chorio, the Aposelemis Dam, and Kastelli. Guides such as Louise and Gijs lead the day in a friendly, informative way. Lunch, fuel, insurance, and transfers from the Hersonissos area are included.
“Het was een goede afwisseling van rijden en pauzeren. Het strand bezoek op het eind zou ik liever rijdend met de jeep doen. Echt een aanrader als je wat anders van Kreta wilt zien!”
Ride a mini-train through Chersonissos with audio commentary and Greek music. Choose the 100-minute town route or a longer half-day trip through Avdou, Gonies, and Potamies, with local sweets and Raki included on the village option.
“Waste of money. No guarantee you can get on the trains and is purely a tour of hotel stops”
Join Andreas and a small group for a five-hour quad safari from Hersonissos into Crete’s mountains. Ride traffic-free roads through olive groves and villages, stop for raki and snacks, eat at a local tavern, and see the Aposelemis dam and Sfentili.
“Andreas was a fabulous guide. You can definitely tell he knows all the best places to go and how to get there off the beaten track. The race to the sun set was amazing with the turtles being a little extra treat. We LOVED it!!”
You’ll drive a 520cc ATV from Sisi into Crete’s mountain countryside, passing muddy tracks, forests, Vrachasi, Saint Peter, and a monastery before reaching the coast for sunset. A guide leads the ride, with hotel pickup, helmets, fuel, and cold water included.
“We only booked the trip the night before and soon after I got a WhatsApp message offering us the daytime safari as the weather did not look as good for the afternoon/ evening. The whole experience was brilliant - we used the buggies and had the best time. We visited a beautiful beach village, a famous cave, a monastery, climbed more of the mountains then had an olive oil factory tour and tastings. We finished with a lovely lunch in a traditional Greek taverna before getting back to base and being taken to our hotel. We even got sent photos our guide took during the day after we returned to…”
Spend about 3.5 hours aboard a modern catamaran from Hersonissos, cruising Malia Bay and Agios Georgios Bay. You’ll get Prosecco, sushi, Greek wine, beer, paddleboards, snorkeling gear, and time to swim near Saint George Bay before sunset.
“A fantastic evening cruise, really chilled and relaxed. We were given plenty of time to swim and use the snorkeling equipment before sitting and watching the beautiful sunset. The crew were really friendly and couldn't do enough for us. The welcome drink, all inclusive other drinks and snacks were an added bonus. I would definitely recommend this trip for anyone visiting Crete.”
Set sail from Hersonissos at noon for a two-hour coastline cruise with Cretanholidays. You’ll stop at Saint George Beach or another quiet cove for about 45 minutes, using the boat’s snorkeling gear and inflatables. Expect calm water, sun time, and a weather-dependent route, with drinks and snacks sold separately.
“Great staff and boat ride need to have more snorkles also didnt see many fish”
Dress up for Alar Spectacular in Hersonissos, where acrobats, aerialists, dancers, singers, comedy, lasers, and a huge LED screen surround a four-course dinner. Choose dinner and show or drinks and show, add hotel pickup, then stay for the DJ and dance floor.
“the show was well curated, me and my party had fun from start to finish”
Spend 8.5 to 9 hours exploring southeast Crete with a multilingual guide. Visit Kritsa, reach Katharo Plateau at 1,250 meters, cross Selakano Forest, hike Sarakinas Gorge, enjoy a meal, and swim at Voulisma Beach. Guides such as Alex, Janis, and Zacharias may lead the day.
“Tolle Tour, super sympathischer Guide, viele interessante Infos über die Insel, gute Gruppengrösse - ein wirklich schöner Urlaubstag 👍👍👍”
Set sail from Hersonissos at 9 a.m. on a semi-private catamaran for Dia Island. You’ll have brunch, lunch, unlimited selected drinks, snorkeling, SUP, fishing, and shaded lounge space. Crew members may include Tomas, Annais, Captain Alex, or Aleksandr.
“Fantastic experience. Gorgeous boat and spotlessly clean. The location was great to use the paddle board and snorkel equipment. Lunch was delicious but most importantly Captain Alex and his crew mate Aleksandr were wonderful. They were so kind to our 14 year old making it the highlight of his holiday.”
Ride for about 90 minutes from a small stable near Hersonissos, following old mountain paths through olive groves toward the coast. Nico explains the horses and route in English. Groups are limited to eight, and riders must weigh under 90 kg. Trousers and closed shoes are required.
“Lovely trek through mountain and town along the sea front well worth the money definitely wear trousers to the knee or longer, Nicholas was friendly and informative, small self run stables”
Pick a coast, a gorge or a kitchen.
