The 5 Best Private Transfers in Heraklion

1.Santorini Day Trip with Boat Transfer & Oia Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 269 reviews · 11 hours · from $199Our pick

You’ll cross from Heraklion to Santorini by SeaJets high-speed boat, then tour Oia and Fira by air-conditioned bus with an English, French, German, or Polish-speaking guide. Expect spectacular caldera views, free time in Fira, crowds in Oia, and an optional €20 volcano boat ride.

“Onze gids kon Nederlands en was heel aardig en vertelde enthousiast veel over het eiland. Oia zelf was heel erg druk zoals verwacht. De 2e stad vonden wij persoonlijk veel gezelliger en leuker om te winkelen. Jammer was wel dat de optie voor vulkaan bezoek van de tijd zou gaan dus hierom hebben wij er niet voor gekozen omdat de tijd al niet erg veel was. Verder mooie dag gehad.”

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2.Horseriding Day Tour with Lunch and Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 226 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $94

Irene, Gregory, and their team match you with a calm horse for a beginner-friendly ride near Heraklion. After about 50 minutes, stop in the Finikia Mountains for fruit, drinks, raki, and views toward Mount Zeus, then return for a generous Cretan lunch and house wine.

“Amazing experience from start to finish. We attended as a family of 4 to celebrate our wedding anniversary and the whole day was brilliant. Transport from hotel pick up was on time, the guides couldn’t have been more welcoming and the traditional lunch was so good! Really hands on experience for both adults and children. The animals are well cared for and the ranch is so clean! 100% would book again!”

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3.Private Taxi & Transfer from Heraklion to Chania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) Top rated

Book a private Heraklion to Chania ride for up to four people in a Mercedes minivan with air conditioning, bottled water, and advertised Wi-Fi. Your driver meets you with a name sign at the airport, ferry port, or agreed pickup point. Drivers including Spyros, Nick, Bill, and Billie have handled recent transfers.

“This private taxi service was great. The driver was waiting outside the ferry port with our names showing. The taxi was big, there was 4 people and 4 luggage, plenty of room. We were given a bottle of cold water which was a nice touch as it was very warm outside. The driver was nice and polite and a very safe driver. The journey didn't seem to take long time at all. Would highly recommend”

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4.Acqua Plus Water Park Admission with Optional Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 18 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $34Best value

Spend about eight hours at Crete’s Acqua Plus Water Park, enjoying slides, lazy rivers, waterfalls, WOW balls, pools, and children’s play areas. The optional air-conditioned transfer collects you from selected Rethymno-area hotels and resorts, with an English-speaking driver guide and a maximum group size of 15.

“September time. Such a great little water park. We never queued once for any of the slides. It wasn’t busy and would be great for family with kids 3-13. But there is also a good selection for teens and adults to keep you going. Easy to get to. Loads of beds. No queues in this month.”

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5.Private Taxi & Transfer from Rethymno to Heraklion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.)

Travel privately from Rethymno toward Heraklion in a new, air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi, bottled water, wet wipes, and room for up to four people. Your driver meets you with a name sign, helps with bags, and waits up to 30 minutes for a scheduled pickup.

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