Top Agios Nikolaos Tickets & Passes

Charter a private yacht for a group of up to 10 people, and discover the coves around Elounda and Agios Nikolaos in style. As the captain steers you around the Greek shorelines on a half-day cruise, your only task on board is to kick back and relax with complimentary snacks, drinks, and snorkel equipment all provided.

Go off-the-beaten-path in Crete with a half-day private tour. Get picked up at the location of your choice and set out with a private driver on an itinerary customized to your interests. Choose between top historic landmarks, waterfalls, mountains, coves, and more. Meet local people and discover the heritage and culture of Crete during this private tour.

Venture into the mountains of Crete and explore a smaller island on this guided tour, which also includes a thrilling speedboat ride. First, drive into a mountainous region surrounding Crete in a safe and secure 4x4 vehicle. Pass through valleys, villages, and tour an olive oil factory along the way. Coming back, take in picturesque views of the Gulf of Mirabello and the island you're about to visit. At the village of Plaka, board a speedboat for the short ride to Spinalonga, which once served as a leper colony. Take a short tour of the island before heading back to Crete.

Experience an off-road safari in Crete on this guided excursion. After crafting an itinerary that suits your preferences and interests and enjoying pickup from your hotel, villa, or apartment, hit the trails in a Land Rover Discovery with room for six. Visit magnificent waterfalls, isolated coves, picturesque villages, and anywhere else you’d like to visit and get to know the authentic Crete. Any entrance fees are at your own expense.

The Heraklion area is home to most of Crete's wineries. Join your private guide, who holds a diploma in wine, on a visit to two of the best wineries on the island: Titakis Winery and Digenakis Winery. In addition to touring the vineyards, cellars, and wineries, enjoy a wine of 5 native varieties at Titakis Winery, and 5 more special wines at Digenakis Winery. A wine experience of a lifetime. What better way to complete this culinary experience than to dine in an amorphous restaurant on top of the hills of the valley, and enjoy local Cretan delicacies prepared and cooked by a local cook? You'll stop at some scenic gems along the way. Explore the cost line of Northern Crete while driving from Rethymno to Heraklion. A private Tour, by all means, is a more intimate experience with time for questions and privacy.

Travelers interested in nature and ancient history and mythology will enjoy this small-group day tour of Crete’s Dikti mountain range. Enjoy sweeping views and discover hidden attractions. Look out for mountain wildlife, including eagles, on the Katharo and Lassithi Plateaus. Visit traditional villages with picturesque churches, and head underground to the Cave of Diktaion Andron, said to be Zeus’ birthplace.

Get a little wild on Crete thanks to this full-day excursion exploring the island’s unpopulated mountains, small villages, legendary caves, and forgotten paths. Travel off road by 4x4 as you traverse the rugged mountain terrain, stopping to visit a shepard’s ‘mitato’ (inn), tasting local cheese, and exploring the agrarian ways of life on the isolated Lassithi Plateau. Round-trip hotel transport and 3-course lunch are included.

Enjoy the great outdoors of Crete with this SUV tour and hike to the Richtis Gorge. After leaving Agios Nikolaos in a 7-seater Land Rover Discovery, you’ll travel past traditional villages and sweeping coastal vistas to the start of the gorge trail. You’ll then enjoy an easy hike that’s suitable even for kids, down to a pebble beach and back. Lunch and a knowledgeable local guide complete the experience.

Experience the quiet side of Crete with this all-day Land Rover tour to some of the island’s most beautiful and hidden places. Those who are short on time and eager to get away from the crowds will appreciate this budget-friendly, all-inclusive outing that visits waterfalls, herb farms, and ancient olive groves and includes lunch at a local taverna, a nature hike, and swimming in a cool spring.

Experience Crete away from the crowds with this guided off-road safari adventure. Visit Crete’s mountainous interior, with its plateaus and forests, in an air-conditioned Land Rover Discovery. Travel ancient Minoan paths through wild nature. Stop at spectacular vistas, including a peak where you can see both the Aegean and Libyan Seas. A traditional Cretan lunch and refreshments are provided on this all-inclusive, full-day outing.

Embark on an immersive day in Crete guided by locals, beginning at Lasithi Plateau's breathtaking 835 meters elevation. Witness a mesmerizing sunrise, explore ancient villages, and hike to Psychro Cave, the mythical birthplace of Zeus. Engage with locals, absorbing their daily habits and the island's rich folklore. A traditional lunch awaits at a local tavern, where seasoned women preserve ancestral recipes, offering a taste of Cretan history. In Krasi Village, marvel at the ancient Platanus tree, wrapped in local legend. This day encapsulates the essence of Cretan life, weaving together hidden gems, ancient myths, and cultural richness. Panoramic landscapes, the echoes of mythology, and the flavors of authentic cuisine create an unforgettable mosaic of experiences, leaving you with a profound connection to the heart and soul of Crete.

Head away from the tourist trail to catch the sun slipping into the Cretan sea. This private evening tour starts with visits to Agios Nikolaos and Plaka, and passes the village of Vrouchas as the route climbs high in to the mountains. You’ll then catch the sunset at a high-altitude spot where sweeping views await. A traditional dinner is also included.

Adventure and nature fans—this is the tour for you! Avoid the hassle of driving on unfamiliar rural roads, and hop aboard a Land Rover Discovery vehicle instead. This action-packed excursion is a great way to see the hidden highlights of the High Mountains of Crete, that you’d likely miss alone. See Knossos Palace, get panoramic views of the Aegean sea, and enjoy the perk of having a delicious taverna lunch included.

Through this route you will discover the wild side of South Crete and will arrive at one of the best beaches of Crete with clear water Οur first stop is the village of Patsides where we will have the opportunity to know the way produced cretan honey will try traditional raki and local delicacies also we will admire the cretan Herbs and taste traditional flavors in jams and local delicacies! In the follow-through of a beautiful route We arrive at Archanes Traditional village where will have free time to know to admire the traditional architecture up close and to feel the hospitality After we will drive a amazing off road in asterousia and climb to an altitude of 850 meters Here begins to seem the wild side of South Crete and real landscapes are gorgeous and dreamy Crossing the beautiful gorge we find ourselves in one of the best beaches of Crete with clear waters Here enjoying an amazing meal and we get our swim

Through this unique route we will explore the most famous destinations of Eastern Crete, in one day. Lassithi Plateau taking in the beautiful view of the North Cretan Sea. We then head to the Cave of Zeus (Diktaion Andron) where we can explore the many ancient parts of Greek mythology. In the traditional village of Psychro, we can enjoy some traditional Cretan flavors. We then make our descent through an awe-inspiring route, eventually reaching the serene town of Agios Nikolaos, the cosmopolitan capital of the prefecture of Lasithi. Here we can take in the beauty of the lake and take a stroll through the enchanting city market. We can also enjoy a meal next to the sea before heading for our next destination, the majestic Elounda, known to be the most beautiful part of Crete. Finally, we will end our day in the fishing village of Plaka, with a visit to Spinalonga, the UNESCO Heritage Site, located just 500 meters away.

Through this route we will visit the area of the breathtaking Asterousia Mountains. We start driving through the route of the vineyards of Crete. Famous for the grape varieties and their wines, the villages we will cross are home to many well-known wineries. Our first stop is at Agios Thomas, a village at an altitude of 760 meters and with a history dating back to 1371 AD. Continuing our journey, we will cross the Messara valley, driving through olive groves before reaching the famous Monastery of Virgin Mary, Odigitria. Following a beautiful dirt road we will arrive at Matala, the village of southern Crete where the hippies lived in the 70s. Here, you will have free time to admire the village's beauty and visit the hippies' caves. Finally, we will return to the hotel through a tranquil route. This wonderful journey will leave you with memorable pictures and longing.

Escape and experience the quiet side of Crete in this uncharted experience with privacy and security. Visit the most beautiful hidden gem of the island and experience swimming without swimming under the waters of the waterfall. Those short on time and looking to escape the crowds will appreciate this sophisticated, romantic side of the island, with a nature hike, a swim in a cool pond below the waterfall, an excursion that also visits a small picturesque fishing village, and an ancient olive tree.