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What to book before you travel to Crete?

Most visits can be booked on the spot. A few sell out days ahead. Here they are, stop by stop, with what you can do without booking underneath. Keep the rest of your time free.

Trip length
4 daysOne week

3 activities to book · about €95 per person

Chania and the west

Days 1-3
Days 1-3Boat trip to Balos lagoon and GramvousaFull dayFrom Kissamos by boat to the Venetian fortress on the islet of Gramvousa, then the shallow turquoise lagoon of Balos.€35Book on GetYourGuide →
Days 1-3Samaria Gorge hikeFull dayAbout 16 km downhill from the Omalos plateau to Agia Roumeli, a village with no road, where a ferry takes you on. Open roughly May to October.€30Book on GetYourGuide →

No booking needed: The Venetian harbour of Chania · Elafonisi lagoon

All activities in Chania on GetYourGuide

Indicative prices per person, checked when written. The button opens the GetYourGuide search for the activity and the town, on the days of the stop once your dates are known. Some links are affiliate links: we may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you.

Frequently asked questions

How much do the activities to book in Crete cost?

€95 per person if you do them all, across 3 bookings. The most expensive is "Boat trip to Balos lagoon and Gramvousa" at €35, the cheapest "Samaria Gorge hike" at €30. Prices checked when written: confirm them when you book.

What can you do in Crete without booking anything?

3 visits on this itinerary need no ticket or time slot, starting with The Venetian harbour of Chania, Elafonisi lagoon, The old town and the Koules fortress. They make up most of your days: booking ahead only concerns a handful of sites with limited places.

At which stop should you book earliest?

Chania and the west, with 2 activities to book, against 1 at the quietest stop. That is where slots go first.

How long do these activities take?

From 2h for the shortest to Full day for the longest. Fit them into your days before filling the rest: a guided visit often takes half a day.

The rest of the trip

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