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Knossos Palace and Archaeological Site Skip the Line Entrance Ticket
16 reviews
$13.51
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Zeus Cave - traditional villages- old wind mills up to eight people.
78 reviews
$90.07
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Full-Day Land Rover Safari from Heraklion with Lunch
191 reviews
$84.44
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The Real Cretan Cooking Experience
52 reviews
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80 reviews
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$67.55
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$54.04
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Knossos Palace Skip-the-Line Ticket (Shared Tour - Small group)
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Imbros Gorge
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Heraklion Archaeological Museum
7,125 reviews
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Old Venetian Harbor
6,311 reviews
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7,871 reviews
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13,879 reviews
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Balos Lagoon
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gorges of Theriso
156 reviews
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9,403 reviews
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2,403 reviews
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520 reviews
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The Palace of Knossos
12,456 reviews
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Agia Marina Beach
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302 reviews
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304 reviews
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Greek National Football Museum
647 reviews
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Plakias Beach
593 reviews
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Elafonisi Viewpoint
195 reviews
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3,159 reviews
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2,066 reviews
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MINOAN'S WORLD 3D Museum & 9D Cinema
416 reviews
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302 reviews
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Elafonisi ( The pink sand beach)
17 reviews
$43.91
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Zeus Cave & Lassithi Plateau (Safari Adventure Offroad Excursion)
71 reviews
$100.20
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30 reviews
$94.57
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Spinalonga Island and Cretan Culture Tour with Boat Ride
10 reviews
$74.30
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5 reviews
$78.81
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5-hour Crete Pirate Ship Cruise: Sissi, Malia, and Stalis with Lunch
24 reviews
$45.03
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Tiran Island full day snorkeling Sea trip- Sharm Elsheikh
$30.00
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$45.00
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Minoan's World Museum & Cinema
69 reviews
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19 reviews
$43.91
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Half-Day Rethymno Quad Safari
64 reviews
$123.84
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Frequently Asked Questions about Crete
What are the top attractions to visit in Crete?
The top attractions to visit in Crete are:
Imbros Gorge
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Old Venetian Harbor
Rethymnon Old Town
Aquaworld Aquarium & Reptile Rescue Centre
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What are the best outdoor activities in Crete?
The best outdoor activities in Crete according to TripAdvisor travelers are:
Zeus Cave & Lassithi Plateau (Safari Adventure Offroad Excursion)
Full Day Tour to Samaria Gorge
JEEP SAFARI
Sunrise 3-Hours Safari by Quad Bike & Camel Ride - Sharm El Sheikh
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What are the best day trips from Crete?
The best day trips from Crete according to TripAdvisor travelers are:
Elafonisi ( The pink sand beach)
Zeus Cave & Lassithi Plateau (Safari Adventure Offroad Excursion)
Full-Day Land Rover Safari from Heraklion with Lunch
Zeus Cave - traditional villages- old wind mills up to eight people.
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