Top Things to do in Malia
The 10 Best Day Trips from in Malia, Crete
Discover the best top things to do in Malia, Greece including Guided Tour to Lasithi Plateau, Zeus Cave-Traditional-Villages-Old wind mills-Olive Oil Factory-Private Tour ., Agiofarago Gorge Matala , Zeus Cave-Traditional-Villages-Old Wind Mills-Olive Oil Factory-Small Group., Gocretesafari , Combined Guided Tour to Lasithi Plateau & Knossos Palace, Jeep Safari 4x4 Eye of the Shepherd in Crete with Lunch from Chersonissos, Walk through Samaria Gorge , Jeep Safari 4x4 Crete real off road mountain tracks with Lunch from Hersonissos, Spinalonga island.
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1. Guided Tour to Lasithi Plateau
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Explore the monastery of Kera Kardiotissa and the Dictaean Cave followed by a visit to Psychro village meeting with a potter in action. Enjoy the panoramic views of Lasithi Plateau from Seli Ambelou and complete your tour to the picturesque village of Krasi, admiring the ancient plane tree.
Inclusions: Pickup and Drop off from hotels and designated meeting points, Transport by air-conditioned coach or minivan, Guide
Exclusions: Food & Drink, Admission fee to Dikti Cave 6 EUR per adult - People up to the age of 25, from EU member states free, Admission fee to Kera 2 EUR per adult - People up to the age of 25, from EU member states free
Reviewed By Kallellak1819
All in all okay - but no „sailing-trip“ & there are changes due to COVID-19! Pick-up time by bus about 7:30 am, very early. It took us about 1,5 h to get to the first stopp. Lots of time in the bus, no sailing, just about 60-90 minutes on a vessel. Due to COVID-19 no swimming in Kolokýtha and no bbq on board but a little packed lunches for everyone and swimming later in elounda for about 2 h. About 1 h staying on spinalonga island.
2. Zeus Cave-Traditional-Villages-Old wind mills-Olive Oil Factory-Private Tour .
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
This tour gives you the opportunity to explore the Real Crete away from the tourist resorts with amazing views, Lasithi Plateau the biggest one in Crete located at an altitude around 900 m above the sea level, visit old traditional villages where time seems to have stopped long ago , visit an olive oil factory where we learn how olive oil is made now and how used to be made with the old machines,enjoy a Cretan traditional meal, visit old wind mills and of course the Cave on the where Zeus was born .( I hope Zeus will be there when we visit him because last time I visited he had gone to the Olympus mountain). Acacia Tours MHTE 1039e60000115201
Inclusions: Private transportation, Coffee, water , juices .
Exclusions: Entrance fees at the Zeus Cave 6 euro , entrance fee at the Monastery 2 euro., Lunch
Reviewed By Cellabelle-27
This tour was highly recommended by a friend, and wow, totally exceeded all expectations! Eddie is a lovely, friendly, funny and knowledgeable guy... I seen and learned more about Crete in one day than I have in all the years going there! The tour included a visit to olive oil factory, cave of Zeus, lovely lunch with wine in the beautiful village of Mochlos, Lassithi plateau (stunning views) and finally wine tasting at the winery which was the perfect end to a perfect day ???? So if you want to see the real Crete and have a fantastic day out with a wonderful guide, book with Eddie... You will not regret it
3. Agiofarago Gorge Matala
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
We start driving through the route of the vineyards of Crete. The villages we will cross are famous for the grape varieties and their wines and that is why there are many well-known wineries on our way.
Inclusions: Lunch
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Reviewed By Sabi_Sagute1050
Amazing tour experience with go Crete safari. We were a group of 3 friends and we enjoyed lots! The rout to Sarakina gorge is really beautiful and the 2 guides Nontas and Nikos made it also interesting and knowledgeable. Absolutely recommend to give it a try, especially if never went safari or even if you know that’s the best way to reach unseen places!
4. Zeus Cave-Traditional-Villages-Old Wind Mills-Olive Oil Factory-Small Group.
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 116 reviews
This is my favorite tour in Crete because you get to see the real Crete, the monasteries, ( optional ) the old villages, Zeus Cave where the king of all the Greek gods was born. His mother gave birth there to hide from his father Kronos. We will see the old traditional windmills and the amazing views from an altitude of around 1000 m above sea level . Then it's off to Lasithi plateau, the biggest one in Crete . Driving through the old villages on the Lasithi plateau you feel that you are traveling back in time, like time stopped long ago.We can visit an olive oil factory ( optional ) where we learn about how olives are picked and how olive oil is made now and how they used to do it in the olden days . ( Flexible pick up from your hotel in Heraklion area ). ACACIA TOUR MHTE1039e60000115201
Inclusions: Cretan traditional lunch , home made wine , water , soft drinks., Small-group tour.
Exclusions: Zeus Cave , Diktion Antron ,entrance fee ( 6 Euro for adults, kids up to 15 for free.
Reviewed By dlg1015
We booked last minute and then had to change last minute and Eddie did not miss a beat! What a fun day learning history and refreshing our Greek mythology! We enjoyed hearing from Eddie about the history, meeting locals at the Olive Oil factory, Zeus Cave, A lesson in ceramics and a fabulous lunch. And I would be remiss If I didn’t mention the fun we had shaking walnut trees and learning about the history of windmills! Eddie kept us rolling all day long!!
5. Gocretesafari
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 19 reviews
Discover with our 24 Land Rover Defenders and 4 Mini Vans with our professional drivers the stunning beauties of Crete Feel the charm of the beautiful beaches and see the stunning landscapes high up in the mountains that will be carved deep in your memory.
Inclusions: Lunch
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Reviewed By Sabi_Sagute1050
Amazing tour experience with go Crete safari. We were a group of 3 friends and we enjoyed lots! The rout to Sarakina gorge is really beautiful and the 2 guides Nontas and Nikos made it also interesting and knowledgeable. Absolutely recommend to give it a try, especially if never went safari or even if you know that’s the best way to reach unseen places!
6. Combined Guided Tour to Lasithi Plateau & Knossos Palace
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 12 reviews
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.
Inclusions: Pickup and Drop off from hotels and designated meeting points, Transport by air-conditioned coach or minivan, Professional Guide
Exclusions: Admission fee to Dikti Cave 6 EUR per adult - People up to the age of 25, from EU member states free, Adsmission fee to Kera 2 EUR per adult - People up to the age of 25, from EU member states free, Admission fee to Knossos 15 EUR per adult - People up to the age of 25, from EU member states free, Food & Drink
Reviewed By Kallellak1819
All in all okay - but no „sailing-trip“ & there are changes due to COVID-19! Pick-up time by bus about 7:30 am, very early. It took us about 1,5 h to get to the first stopp. Lots of time in the bus, no sailing, just about 60-90 minutes on a vessel. Due to COVID-19 no swimming in Kolokýtha and no bbq on board but a little packed lunches for everyone and swimming later in elounda for about 2 h. About 1 h staying on spinalonga island.
7. Jeep Safari 4x4 Eye of the Shepherd in Crete with Lunch from Chersonissos
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 4 reviews
You are the whole day, with your Eye Travel guide, inside the countryside of Crete. The roads are almost all off road, the chance to see the real inland of Crete! We drive through the mountains towards the grape yards of the wine areas, passing small villages, through a river bed, sheltered by bamboo, a lot of nature. Crossing the river where we may have some water flowing in the months April, May and again from half of September. One of the highlights is a visit of a cave. We stop in a very authentic mountain village, on the square next to the church, for a coffee. We continue our trip along several small villages, on dirt tracks and through the green nature and herbs, passing olive groves and grape fields. We stop for lunch in a very small mountain village with a spectacular beautiful view. After lunch we drive through a mountainous area. On the way down we see a magnificent view of the north coast of Crete. We end this interesting day with a swim in the refreshing sea. Join us!
Inclusions: Pick up / drop off (20 km around Hersonissos), Gasoline, Insurance, Guide, Jeeps, Visit cave, Lunch
Exclusions: Drinks coffee stops, Extra drinks lunch
Reviewed By 16gilj
We had the best time ever with Taina our guide! She made this one unforgettable.. In short: we rode 4X4 jeeps on/off road, ate some delicious Greek food and learn a bit about the history and culture of the Island. Highly recommended!
8. Walk through Samaria Gorge
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 6 reviews
Join an escorted tour, enjoying a morning bus trip towards the west Crete, followed by a stop to Omalos plateau. Begin your walk with the group into Samaria gorge and enjoy its unique morphology on your way to the longest gorge hike in Europe. Reach Agia Roumeli south coast, where your sailing trip will bring you to Sfakia.
Inclusions: Pickup and Drop off from hotels and designated meeting points., Transport by air-conditioned coach or minivan, Guide
Exclusions: Boat ticket Agia Roumeli - Sfakia 11.00 Euros per adult . Children 4-12 years 6 euro, Entrance ticket to Samaria 5.00 Euro per person., Food & Drinks
Reviewed By Kallellak1819
All in all okay - but no „sailing-trip“ & there are changes due to COVID-19! Pick-up time by bus about 7:30 am, very early. It took us about 1,5 h to get to the first stopp. Lots of time in the bus, no sailing, just about 60-90 minutes on a vessel. Due to COVID-19 no swimming in Kolokýtha and no bbq on board but a little packed lunches for everyone and swimming later in elounda for about 2 h. About 1 h staying on spinalonga island.
9. Jeep Safari 4x4 Crete real off road mountain tracks with Lunch from Hersonissos
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
You are the whole day, with your Eye Travel guide, inside the countryside of Crete. The roads are almost all off road, the chance to see the real inland of Crete! We drive through the mountains towards the grape yards of the wine areas, passing small villages, through a river bed, sheltered by bamboo, a lot of nature. Crossing the river where we may have some water flowing in the months April, May and again from half of September. One of the highlights is a visit of a cave. We stop in a very authentic mountain village, on the square next to the church, for a coffee. We continue our trip along several small villages, on dirt tracks and through the green nature and herbs, passing olive groves and grape fields. We stop for lunch in a very small mountain village with a spectacular beautiful view. After lunch we drive through a mountainous area. On the way down we see a magnificent view of the north coast of Crete. We end this interesting day with a swim in the refreshing sea. Join us!
Inclusions: Pick up / drop off (20 km around Hersonissos), Gasoline, Insurance, Guide, Jeeps, Lunch, Visit cave
Exclusions: Drinks coffee stops, Extra drinks lunch
Reviewed By 16gilj
We had the best time ever with Taina our guide! She made this one unforgettable.. In short: we rode 4X4 jeeps on/off road, ate some delicious Greek food and learn a bit about the history and culture of the Island. Highly recommended!
10. Spinalonga island
Overall Ratings
4.2 based on 50 reviews
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.
Inclusions: Pickup and Drop off from hotels and designated meeting points., Transport by air-conditioned coach or minivan., Guide
Exclusions: Food & Drinks, Admission fee to Spinalonga island 8.00 EUR. People up to the age of 25, from EU member states free
Reviewed By Vacation577904
My error in thinking that this was a small group tour because pick-up was offered. We got ferried to a big bus and this took so long we arrived when there were loads of other buses there. Would have been better to take a taxi or local bus and get there early! Although our guide was very knowledgeable, there were so many of us trying to hear him that we missed a lot of what he said. We slipped away and walked around ourselves until meeting the bus to head back to the museum. We then departed from the trip and went to the museum ourselves - far better experience than going around with a large group in this wonderful museum. Big group tours are not for us..
