Crete Tours & Trips

Best time to visit Crete

• Fall / Autumn 2025

  Fall brings perfect weather for active touring in Crete. The Hiking Crete routes work brilliantly in September and October - you can do the full Samaria Gorge walk without summer's intense heat. Our customers often end up joining local harvests, helping collect olives or pick grapes at small wineries. Cyclists love this season too, with comfortable temperatures for riding between historical sites and mountain villages. The cultural tours take advantage of the pleasant weather by spending more time exploring outdoor archaeological sites and walking through the old quarters of Chania and Rethymnon. Looking at the feedback from our travelers, Destination Services really stands out for how well they handle their tours. Their off-road experiences get particularly good comments - the guides know the terrain and keep things running smoothly. TUI's situation is a bit more complex. While they offer good value tours and the Jeep Safari gets solid reviews for being informative, we've had some concerns from customers about transfer timing, getting clear updates and the occasional canceled tour. Still, when tours do run, people generally find the guides knowledgeable and engaging. What's interesting is how the safari experiences differ between operators. The guides on these tours really seem to make or break the experience - when they're good, they bring the whole journey to life with local insights and well-planned routes. The key seems to be booking with operators who maintain consistent service levels and good communication throughout. We've found that travelers who choose Destination Services tend to have fewer logistical hiccups and more predictable experiences. Their attention to detail shows up in little things like on-time pickups, clear meeting points and backup plans when needed.

  • October 2025 popular 32 tours
• Spring 2026

  Spring's mild weather makes Crete perfect for outdoor exploration. The Walking in Crete tour really comes into its own during April and May - you'll see wildflowers dotting the trails as you tackle Europe's longest gorge descent in Samaria. Our cycling groups love riding the eastern coast this time of year, following routes from Knossos to Agios Nikolaos with plenty of beach stops along the way. The cultural tours mix things up nicely by combining visits to Spinalonga island with walks through mountain villages. The off-road trips into the White Mountains are especially good now, offering clear views across to snow-topped peaks and lush valleys below.

  • April 2026 25 tours
  • May 2026 popular 36 tours
• Summer 2026

  Summer tours need smart planning to beat the heat. Most of our customers opt for early starts at sites like Knossos, then head up to cooler mountain villages for lunch with locals. The coastal routes through Chania and Rethymnon become really popular - our guides know just where to duck into traditional tavernas to escape the midday sun. We adjust several tour schedules to hit Spinalonga and the mountain plateaus in the morning hours. The jeep safaris run shorter routes but add extra stops at spring-fed villages and shaded gorges. Our travelers tell us they really appreciate guides who know when to slow the pace and find those hidden beaches for cooling swims.

  • June 2026 popular 32 tours
  • July 2026 28 tours
  • August 2026 28 tours