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49 Heraklion trips. Tours from 22 tour companies. 22 reviews.

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Iconic Aegean with 4-Night Cruise

By Globus

none

4.7/5 Excellent

100+ reviews

Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Athens, Crete, Ephesus, Heraklion, Kusadasi, Mykonos, Piraeus, Rhodes, Santorini

Highlights

Athens : Welcome drink; guided sightseeing, visit the Acropolis
Cruising : Four-night cruise to Mykonos, Kusadasi (Turkey), Patmos, Rhodes, Crete, SantoriniCruise Details
Ephesus: Visit the excavations
Rhodes: See the Temple of Athena in Lindos
Sunny beaches, beautiful islands, ruins from some of Europe’s oldest civilizations, plenty of fun, and much more await you on this marvelous Greece cruise tour

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"This tour has amazing sites, good hotels in great locations, great pace BUT the tour director that was assigned to be with our small group added nothing to the experience. He did not give us any info, tell us about what we were seeing, give us any info at all. The only time he talked was to tell us when the next bathroom break would be. Apparently this is common for Globus to use retirees starting another chapter. Our guide was 76 and had no energy. Travel with Gate 1 or Intreped.... guides can make or break a tour."

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10 Day Essential Greece with Crete

By Gate 1 Travel

none

3.7/5 Great

100+ reviews

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Acropolis, Athens, Corinth, Crete, Delphi, Heraklion, Olympia

Highlights

Visit the Acropolis Museum, a modern museum housing ancient relics from the Acropolis Visit Olympia, birthplace of the first Olympic Games Explore the archaeological site of Delphi and the Temple of Apollo Tour the Minoan palace of Knossos, with its awe-inspiring Throne Room and beautiful frescoes †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates*Some departures operate in reverse order, going to Delphi after Athens instead of Olympia

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"We have loved Gate 1 and always sing their praises. We've been on 7 tours with another one booked for fall. We were supposed to leave for Ecuador this week, however the country is in a 60 day state of emergency with the escape of 2 infamous gang members. Tourists are advised to stay indoors and there is a daily curfew from 11pm-5am. (our flight was to land at 11:15pm). Our trip included stays in 2 of the main cities of unrest. There have been shootings, car bombings, hostage taking, closing of embassies, and other countries issuing do not travel warnings. Other tour companies have cancelled tours or offered refunds or rescheduling. Travel insurance does not cover wars or civil unrest, but we are clearly afraid to go there. Both we and our travel agent have reached out multiple times with our concerns and asked if we could reschedule or get some sort of credit. We continue to get the same reply either in person or via email...Gate 1 has your safety as our highest priority and we feel you are safe ("they are not targeting tourists") and your itinerary should not be impacted. What? Their highest priority is $ and not our safety. There is no way that's the tour we anticipated. We cancelled the trip and took a 90% penalty, loss of deposit, and $276 airline penalty. It's a LOT of money, but we would have been terrified, and it's not worth getting hurt or worse. Sorry, but it's not the company I want to do business with in the future."

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14 Day Classic Greece with Crete & Santorini

By Gate 1 Travel

none

3.7/5 Great

100+ reviews

Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Acropolis, Athens, Corinth, Delphi, Heraklion, Meteora , Olympia, Santorini

Highlights

Visit the Acropolis, an ancient architectural masterpiece Visit the Acropolis Museum, a modern museum housing ancient relics from the Acropolis Visit Olympia, birthplace of the first Olympic Games Tour the archaeological sites of Delphi and the Temple of Apollo Ascend to Meteora with its mystical monasteries Spend time in the beautiful Greek islands of Crete and Santorini †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

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50 plus, Cultural

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14 days From$4,679

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Aegean Island Explorer Tour

By Direct Traveller

none

4.7/5 Excellent

100+ reviews

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Acropolis, Athens, Heraklion, Parthenon, Santorini, Temple of Zeus

Highlights

Enjoy Athens City Tour
Visit Acropolis Museum
See Hadrian's Arch
Visit to Panathenaic Stadium, Parthenon, Propylaea
Visit Temple of Athena Nike

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"used Direct traveller or my business trip in Turkey. Excellent from the word go. The Istanbul hotel they recommended and the service provided for the taxi was spot on"

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14 Days Athens – Mykonos – Santorini – Crete – Rhodes Tour Package

By Tours4Fun

none

4.6/5 Excellent

57 reviews

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Visits

Athens, Heraklion, Rhodes

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"Hello , first there is no airport transfer at all as they mentioned in the trip program , no one waited us at the airport as they mentioned that we should provide them with the flight schedule but unfortunately they neglected this service for arrivals and for departures as well , the level of the hotel in Lyon is under expected maybe 2 stars , the hotels are somewhat away from the city center which makes the transportation for the clients cost more and waste of time , the guide was very quick in her steps without even looking at the families and children and not being able to follow her . Rather , she was even quick to finish the designated program , such as presenting a program that was supposed to be for tomorrow and presenting it without justification , making one day crowded with her program and the second day on the contrary i.e there may be only one visit as it happened in changing visiting Eifel tower although it was late afternoon and the line was so crowded that took around 2 hours waited in line in order to gets tickets for the whole group while it was supposed to be on the 2nd day with scène river cruise , the stoppage in some cities as Geneva needs more than only 2 hours time while stoppage in between the cities in the rural area needs less than that time gave it to us .no flexibility in changing the program after booking even for a more advanced and valued trips ( changing not cancelling ) , it must be a meeting prepared for the group in a lobby of the hotel the night before or even if 1 hour before getting into the buses as a type of acquaintance and introduction between the members of the group ."

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Classical Greece & Islands of the Aegean

By Titan Travel

none

4.4/5 Great

64 reviews

Large Ship Cruise

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Acropolis, Athens, Delos, Delphi, Epidaurus, Heraklion, Mycenae, Mykonos, Piraeus, Rhodes

What travelers are saying

"they are taking too long to refund our cancelled holiday from May 2020. cannot get any info from them when it will be refunded back to us."

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13 days From$3,109

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14 Day Athens Naxos Santorini Crete & Rhodes Package

By Tours4Fun

none

4.6/5 Excellent

57 reviews

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Visits

Athens, Heraklion, Rhodes

Themes

Cultural

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14 days From$2,228

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Captivating Crete

By Titan Travel

none

4.4/5 Great

64 reviews

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Crete, Heraklion, London

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"they are taking too long to refund our cancelled holiday from May 2020. cannot get any info from them when it will be refunded back to us."

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8 days From$1,269

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Island Hopping: Athens, Mykonos, Naxos, Santorini

By Greece Insiders

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5/5 Excellent

100+ reviews

Private Guided

Why we love them

Designing original, innovative, and out-of-the-box travel itineraries and incredible personalized service.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Akrotiri, Athens, Mykonos, Parthenon, Santorini

Highlights

Marvel the impressive Acropolis and the New Acropolis museum
Discover the iconic Mykonos town
Taste and learn about the traditional products of Naxos
Learn all about the unique wines of Santorini
Visit Akrotiri prehistoric town of Santorini

Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning, Family Friendly, High Adventure, Nature & Wildlife, Small Ship Cruise, Photography

What travelers are saying

"Normally, I don't feel like writing reviews, but I felt compelled to do it for Athens Insiders. I made the decision to travel to Athens in the summer of 2012 in order to avoid the commotion that was predicted to result from the Queen's jubilee. As usual, my work kept me busy right up to the last minute, so I ran out of time to do anything fun for my week-long trip. I learned about this young group of tour guides for Athens and its vicinity from a friend. I had a wonderful experience. I got in touch with Daphne, who gave me email recommendations for Athens attractions to see, inquired about my preferences for local cuisine, and then devised an itinerary for my trip. In addition to visiting the typical suspects in Athens (Acropolis, etc.), I also chose to travel to Delhi and spend a night at a campground there. And I had a great time, honestly. We visited the attractions when there were few visitors and spent the busiest times outside of Athens rather than being herded around like cattle. I was taken to incredible tiny eateries (the well-known tavernas), marketplaces, and other regional shops."

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9 days From$3,729

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14-Day Mythology-Inspired Trip to Greece: Athens, Delphi, Peloponnese, Naxos, Crete

By Greeking.me

preferred

5/5 Excellent

61 reviews

Private Guided

Why we love them

There is no one more passionate or knowledgable about travel to Greece.

Lodging level

Luxury - 5 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Acropolis, Athens, Corinth, Crete, Delphi, Heraklion, Mycenae, Parthenon

Highlights

Visiting the famous Acropolis Hill and the modern Acropolis Museum
Wandering the most scenic Athenian Neighborhoods, like Plaka and the district of Anafiotika
Catching the sunset from Cape Sounio after driving along Athens Riviera
Admiring the spiritual center of ancient Greece, Delphi
Marveling at the magnificent island of Naxos

Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning

What travelers are saying

""Our trip with Greeking Me completely exceeded our expectations. In booking the trip, Nikos was able to to design our trip exactly to our specifications and it truly was just what we had hoped it would be. We had licensed tour guides for our visits to the Acropolis, ancient Corinth, Nafplio and Mycenae. All three were experts in their field and left no questions unanswered. They were friendly, helpful and we enjoyed our time with each of them. We met our tour leader, Vasiliki on our 2nd night and she, and our driver, Alex, would remain with us until we were dropped off at the airport. We could not not have asked for a better team. We became fast friends and shared many great times together. As we hit inclement weather at the end of our trip, Vasiliki revised our itinerary and added activities that she knew we would enjoy. We fell in love with the mountains of the Peloponnese and visited many of the tiny villages high in the mountains. Our driver, Alex, was from one of these villages, Vytina, and he was kind enough to show us his childhood home, took us for a walk through many beautiful streets and we had lunch at one of his favorite taverns. We all took an unplanned hike up the gorge to the Monastery of Prodomos. An exhilarating (and wet) hike uphill through beautiful forests and breathtaking views. Both of these days were a great part of our trip. The food and wine tasting tours were first rate and we enjoyed each one. Our favorite, however, was the time we spent with Dimitrius and his family at their organic farm and vineyard. After a cooking lesson for cheese bread, we drove up to his vineyards to see his crops. We returned back to his home and had a wonderful Greek feast prepared by his wife and daughter. Others “greats” of the tour: Kapsia caves, simply unbelievable Country cooking class at Arcadiani Agrotourism Collective Church of Agia Theodora What we remember most is the bond we formed with Vasiliki and Alex. They made our trip one we will never forget. They were caring, kind, personable and cared about our every need. Obviously we would recommend this trip to anyone. It was our first trip to Greece, but it won’t be our last.""

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Best of Greece

By G Adventures

preferred

4.8/5 Excellent

100+ reviews

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They’ve partnered with well-known names like National Geographic and the Jane Goodall Institute to offer unique experiences unavailable elsewhere.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Acropolis, Athens, Crete, Delphi, Heraklion, Meteora , Nafplio, Santorini, Temple of Apollo

Highlights

Discover greek history and culture
Marvel at classic architecture both ancient and modern
Explore old cities and quaint villages
Witness a mediterranean sunset while eating fresh seafood
Soak in cretan culture

Themes

Cultural, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"We spent two wonderful weeks touring several of the best destinations in Portugal & Spain with a group of 16 people. Our guide (Fredy) was from Spain and intimately familiar with the region, including its rich history, attractions, and food/beverages. The tour was well-paced using a combinations of private vehicles (small buses and cabs), trains, and an airplane ride as well as a fair amount of walking to get around these two beautiful countries. We extended our stay in Lisbon to see more attractions and took a side trip to Fatima, Obidos, and Nazare that was also excellent. Would have liked to have a bit more time in a couple of the cities, but we'll just have to plan another trip!"

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Embracing popularity: Athens, Mykonos & Crete

By Eros and Psyche Travel

preferred

5/5 Excellent

27 reviews

Private Guided

Why we love them

The husband-and-wife team behind Eros and Psyche specializes in couples' travel to Greece.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Acropolis, Athens, Crete, Delos, Heraklion, Mykonos, Parthenon, Temple of Zeus

Highlights

Staying in upscale, luxury hotels throughout your trip.
Exploring the fascinating city of Athens and its archaeological sites
Indulging in a romantic wine-tasting experience in Mykonos.
Enjoying quality time with your partner on a sailing trip across Mykonos’ coastline.
Getting to know the gastronomic wealth of Crete through a fun food tour.

Themes

Culinary & Wine, Cultural, Sailing

What travelers are saying

"We always felt taken care of if we had any questions or changes needed, and we felt so relieved to have most of the logistics all planned for us on our honeymoon to Greece so we could relax and enjoy!"

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Walking in Crete

By Explore!

premier

4.7/5 Excellent

100+ reviews

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They explore a place beyond the typical tourist traps and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” intrepid travelers want.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Visits

Chania, Crete, Heraklion

Highlights

Explore the best of Crete on this weeklong walking holiday
Hike through Europe's longest gorge on the Samaria Trail
Warm Cretan hospitality, welcoming villages and enjoy delicious fresh seafood

Themes

Trekking & Expeditions

What travelers are saying

"Very good leaders, knowledgeable and caring"

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8 days From$1,320

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