Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in Crete (Updated 2026)

Crete, Greece
Private Unspoiled South Crete Tour with hidden trails and beaches

Reveal your Indiana Jones instincts as you explore a Cretan village, venture into a gorge, discover an ancient city, freshen up with the ‘healing water,’ …More

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Reveal your Indiana Jones instincts as you explore a Cretan village, venture into a gorge, discover an ancient city, freshen up with the ‘healing water,’...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$324
Full Day Elafonissi Beach & Honey Tour

It's a route through many small traditional villages and you will have the opportunity to taste the traditional honey, you will visit the wonderful and …More

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It's a route through many small traditional villages and you will have the opportunity to taste the traditional honey, you will visit the wonderful and...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$959
Gramvousa and Balos Day Cruise from Chania

Our trip starts at your hotel or a location in its vicinity, with our bus.Our destination is the port of Kisamos. As soon as we …More

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Our trip starts at your hotel or a location in its vicinity, with our bus.Our destination is the port of Kisamos. As soon as we...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$79
From Chania Areas Trip to Arkadi Margarite and Rethymno City Tour

The Arkadi Monastery is the most important and historic Venetian church in Crete’s history. A symbol of resistance, it played a crucial role in the …More

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The Arkadi Monastery is the most important and historic Venetian church in Crete’s history. A symbol of resistance, it played a crucial role in the...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$42
Day Trip Elafonisi Island From Georgioupolis Kavros with Guide

Up to the south-westernmost point of the island, in one of the most spectacular and unexpected locations on the island is where we will spend …More

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Up to the south-westernmost point of the island, in one of the most spectacular and unexpected locations on the island is where we will spend...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$34
Luxury Afternoon Balos Cruise: Snacks, Drinks & Transfer

Join Greece’s top luxury catamaran for a perfect island afternoon: swimming, sunbathing, local food, stunning views and golden light, with transport both ways. Ticket Options …More

Join Greece’s top luxury catamaran for a perfect island afternoon: swimming, sunbathing, local food, stunning views and golden light, with transport both ways. Ticket Options...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$135
Amazing Sunset Jeep Safari Route with Dinner

Through this route we will be captivated by the dream sunset at an altitude of 700 meters and enjoying the sun setting into the Cretan …More

Through this route we will be captivated by the dream sunset at an altitude of 700 meters and enjoying the sun setting into the Cretan...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$88
Private Sail in Chania

We sail by Fortezza, with its cannon ports still intact to keep the pirates ships out of the bay. So close you can almost touch …More

We sail by Fortezza, with its cannon ports still intact to keep the pirates ships out of the bay. So close you can almost touch...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$135
Chania old town, mountains, restaurant Private Tour (group of 6)

This is a private tour with a 7-seater van for a maximum 6 guests. Chania since the ancient times was a melting pot of civilizations …More

This is a private tour with a 7-seater van for a maximum 6 guests. Chania since the ancient times was a melting pot of civilizations...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$655
Elafonisi Beach Private Tour (price per group of 6)

This is a private tour with a 7-seater van for a maximum 6 guests. Elafonisi island and its beach are located in the southwestern tip …More

This is a private tour with a 7-seater van for a maximum 6 guests. Elafonisi island and its beach are located in the southwestern tip...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$497
Elafonisi Beach Trip from Rethymno

Elafonisi in southwest of Crete is famous for its pink sand and low turquoise waters. Repeatedly this beach has been chosen to be among the …More

Elafonisi in southwest of Crete is famous for its pink sand and low turquoise waters. Repeatedly this beach has been chosen to be among the...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$51
From Rethymno: Full-Day Knossos And Heraklion with free time

Take a 1-day bus excursion from Rethymno to Knossos, and visit the Palace of Knossos, the Archaeological Museum, the city of Heraklion and more!After we …More

Take a 1-day bus excursion from Rethymno to Knossos, and visit the Palace of Knossos, the Archaeological Museum, the city of Heraklion and more!After we...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Cave Of Zeus

Embark on a captivating journey that begins in the cosmopolitan town of Agios Nikolaos and leads to the traditional village of Kritsa, rich in history, …More

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Cave Of Zeus

Embark on a captivating journey that begins in the cosmopolitan town of Agios Nikolaos and leads to the traditional village of Kritsa, rich in history,...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$106
Minoan Path: Knossos Palace, Winery Visit, Lunch at Archanes

Experience the epitome of personalized luxury as our expert local drivers guide you through the captivating landscapes of Central Crete. Begin your journey with an …More

Experience the epitome of personalized luxury as our expert local drivers guide you through the captivating landscapes of Central Crete. Begin your journey with an...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$103
Heraklion: Matala Beach, Hippie Caves & Odigitria Monastery

Discover the relaxed charm of South Crete on a comfortable day trip from Heraklion. Enjoy plenty of free time in the colorful seaside village of …More

Discover the relaxed charm of South Crete on a comfortable day trip from Heraklion. Enjoy plenty of free time in the colorful seaside village of...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$49
Private Tour Knossos & Heraklion City

This tour is a unique experience, to visit the most important places in Heraklion City. The tour schedule is flexible regarding the time spent at …More

This tour is a unique experience, to visit the most important places in Heraklion City. The tour schedule is flexible regarding the time spent at...

3 to 6 hours Free Cancellation
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$369
HIDDEN GEMS - RICHTIS GORGE for nature lovers!

Our vechicles are the Land Rovers Discovery 7seats and not the uncomfortable Diffenders 9seats. Travel in style. Safe - comfortable - luxury Our drivers / …More

Our vechicles are the Land Rovers Discovery 7seats and not the uncomfortable Diffenders 9seats. Travel in style. Safe - comfortable - luxury Our drivers /...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Santorini Island: Guided Tour From Heraklion Crete

Santorini is the southern island of the Cyclades, with an area of 76 km square and a coastline of 70 km long. Many legends take …More

Santorini is the southern island of the Cyclades, with an area of 76 km square and a coastline of 70 km long. Many legends take...

12 to 14 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Chania Scuba Diving 2 Shore Dives(Receive Certification)

Looking for two exhilarating dives? Dive twice, reaching depths of up to 12 meters and mastering essential underwater skills under the guidance of our experienced …More

Looking for two exhilarating dives? Dive twice, reaching depths of up to 12 meters and mastering essential underwater skills under the guidance of our experienced...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Private Roundtrip Transfer from Chania to Samaria Gorge Park

A true miracle that any nature lover must experience. Samaria Gorge is the longest gorge in Europe, measuring 16 km, giving you the opportunity to …More

A true miracle that any nature lover must experience. Samaria Gorge is the longest gorge in Europe, measuring 16 km, giving you the opportunity to...

14 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Crete Pirate Ship Cruise with the Black Rose to Stalis and Malia

Every day, the Black Rose embarks on boat tours from the port of Hersonissos through the clear waters of the Cretan Sea to the bay …More

Every day, the Black Rose embarks on boat tours from the port of Hersonissos through the clear waters of the Cretan Sea to the bay...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$61
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