Top Heraklion On the Water

Discover ancient Minoan history, Cretan farming culture, and magnificent island views on this full-day off-roading adventure from Heraklion. Travel in a rugged Land Rover along historic mountain trails, stopping along the way to visit the mythological Diction Cave, shepherds’ villages, the scenic Lassithi Plateau, and an eco park where traditional ways of life are still practiced. Replenish your energy with an included lunch and taste of ‘raki’ liqueur at a local tavern.

A day trip that combines relaxation and history gives you the chance to visit the highlights of the Northeast part of Crete, where the picturesque town of Agios Nikolaos with the magnificent lake can be found. Elounda, a small village on the shore of Mirabello bay with spectacular views, is where the boat begins the cruise heading to Spinalonga island, a small uninhabited island used during the history as a fortress and later on as a leper colony.

Taste the bounty of ancient Cretan vineyards and olive groves on a delicious, full-day wine tour from Heraklion. Travel with an oenophile and chef guide through the island’s fertile heartland, visit a winery for a vineyard tour and tastings of different varietals. Sample some of the Mediterranean's finest olive oil at a family domain, and indulge in a gourmet chef’s lunch at a local restaurant, complete with plenty of wine! Tour size is limited to 8 for a more personalized, small-group experience.

Private tours are ideal for immersing into Crete’s culture through the tasting of local dishes, as well as wines, sweets and cheese. • Trip to the countryside. • Acquaintance with local traditions and customs. • Tasting of natural products grown without any chemicals. • Visiting the best restaurants and pastry factories • Tasting dishes from traditional Greek food. Our program: - Pick-up from your hotel or any other place within North Heraklion region (for other regions of the island extra charges may apply). - Visit to 2 wineries. - Tasting of Greek sweets and coffee in Cretan bakery. - Visit to cheese and herbs shops.* - Visit to the factory, where cold-pressed olive oil is produced.* - Lunch with 3-courses of traditional Greek cuisine at one of the most popular taverns of the island. *Available upon request, instead of 1 winery visit, depending on the date of the tour. According to your interests and wishes, some extra spots might be added/removed from the program.

Follow the lead of this excursion on the way to Ierapetra by bus, accompanied by the morning sun. Soon after embarking in the boat, enjoy the trip in the Libyan sea on your way to Chrissi island where you will taste the natural beauty of a unique and protected by “Natura 2000” golden beach.

Discover the culinary delights of Crete on a day tour from Heraklion that includes wine tasting, olive oil tasting, and learning about the island's terroir. Visit a boutique winery and family-owned olive oil producer to sample wine and oil with your group. You'll have lunch at a mezze restaurant and gain insight into a piece of Crete's culture from a guide.

Visit the former leper colony and Venetian fortress on Spinalonga Island during this private tour. Sail to this rocky island, and explore the streets, houses, and ruined Venetian fortifications where lepers were confined from 1903 to 1957. Then, relax with a swim stop and barbecue lunch before cruising back to port. Return coach transport, the boat ride to Spinalonga, and select hotel pickup and drop-off in north-coast resorts included.

Explore with a guided group, the monastery of Kera Kardiotissa and the Dikteon Cave followed by a visit to Psychro village to meet a potter in action. Enjoy the panoramic views from Seli Ambelou Lasithi Plateau and complete your tour to the Minoan Palace of Knossos where civilization history began 4000 years ago.

The Try Scuba program is your introduction to the underwater world. It is a brief introductory course that teaches the basic dive theory, skills, and the use of diving equipment. You will learn about the basic of the scuba unit, how it works, how the diver uses it, physics of diving, equalization, underwater communication and describing the two skills that the diver will learn underwater( removing water from the mask and the regulator) and then we do one shore dive, maximum depth 9-10 meters for about 40-45 minutes underwater. Our professional instructors will be all the time with you You will have the opportunity to see a lot of micro life, sponges, corals, fishes, and a lot more. With a maximum of 3 persons per leader, we maximize the level of safety and pleasure to each diver.

Try something different in your vacation and dare to explore Crete underwater. Ideal course for beginners who want to observe the marine life in its natural environment and to feel how it is to breathe underwater in an environment with zero gravity! We are here to make you feel safe at first and to help you live a unique scuba diving experience at Crete. No certification diploma needed.

Sit back and hang on as they will open the throttle and release 500 litres of water per second from the jet. We spin, splash, fishtail, wave-ride and dash around all of the iconic sights Hersonissos has to offer in high powered stunt boat. Feel the power of the state-of-the-art diesel engine as the driver unleash her power 440hp and take you on a thrilling journey of main gulf in Hersonissos. Experience the gulf and the beaches at high-speed with massive sideways slides like a race car, fishtailing and wave riding. The unique combination of boat and aeroplane technology makes Jet Boat unbeatable in water fun activities with absolute protection and safety. The fantastic maneuvers 360° in high speed wonderful dashes and unique braking in the water, shoot up your adrenaline and leave the best memories from your vacation. The 60 minutes jet boat trip contains 20/30 minutes swim stop.

Certified divers looking for a new adventure won’t want to miss the opportunity to dive by night in Crete. Alongside a maximum of seven other travelers—a group size which guarantees personalized attention—take to the waters off Agia Pelagia or Mononaftis Beach for an intimate evening observing marine life after dark and navigating by flashlight.