![](https://images.musement.com/cover/0001/39/crete-jpg_header-38813.jpeg?q=30&fit=crop&auto=format&w=1024&h=400)
Classes & workshops in Crete
![Amnesiades Historical Park Family Tour](https://images.musement.com/cover/0165/65/thumb_16464916_cover_header.jpg?w=540)
Amnesiades Historical Park Family Tour
Step into the world of Ancient Greece at Amnesiades historical park, where you'll explore the wonders of Minoan culture. After a warm welcome, you'll be taken on an immersive tour around the site, learning all about Minoan decoration and history.With an engaging workshop, you'll learn how to write your name in Linear B, the first form of organised writing in Europe from around 2000 BC. Linear B is a syllabic script used for Mycenaean Greek, predating the Greek alphabet by centuries. Uncover the history of this intriguing script, primarily found in the palace archives of Knossos, Kydonia, Pylos, Thebes, and Mycenae, which disappeared with the fall of the Mycenaean civilisation.Explore the mini farm and discover the traditional Minoan way of bread making. You'll even get to try freshly-baked bread combined with olive oil, salt, and oregano. Quench your thirst with Minoan ice tea, made from the finest herbs of Crete and natural water. For those seeking a bit more adventure, there's optional pony or horse rides, allowing you to experience the landscape just as the ancient Minoans did.
de, en
de, en
Popular experiences in Crete
![Heraklion Airport VIP Service & Lounge](https://images.musement.com/cover/0161/60/thumb_16059974_cover_header.jpg?w=540)
Crete - Heraklion Airport VIP Service & Lounge
Make your wait at the airport a breeze with our VIP airport service. Avoid all the usual hassle as you're fast tracked through check-in and security to enjoy unlimited drinks, snacks, Wi-Fi and more in the exclusive departure lounge. An altogether more relaxed way to round off your stay.
4.5/5
(175)
![Spinalonga self-guided audio tour on your phone](https://images.musement.com/cover/0160/38/thumb_15937248_cover_header.jpg?w=540)
Crete - Spinalonga self-guided audio tour on your phone
Buy this audio tour of Spinalonga Island downloadable on your smartphone! Explore at your own pace, listen to fascinating stories, and gain great insights into the island!
en
![Limnoupolis Water Park Ticket](https://images.musement.com/cover/0132/58/thumb_13157116_cover_header.jpeg?w=540)
Crete - Limnoupolis Water Park Ticket
Bursting at the seams with slides, rides and sunbathing terraces, Crete's Limnoupolis Water Park will have you and the family splashing about all day long. All the action is centred around a massive oasis pool, where there's something to keep every age happy for hours on end.
5/5
(1)
![Nat Geo Day Tour: Discover Cretan Farm Life](https://images.musement.com/cover/0164/50/thumb_16349575_cover_header.jpg?w=540)
Crete - Nat Geo Day Tour: Discover Cretan Farm Life
Small-scale, family-run farms are integral to the Mediterranean diet that Crete is so famous for. A local family will welcome you to their Mitato, a small farmhouse, where you'll be greeted with the genuine warmth of Cretan hospitality. Listen to the local farmer tell the intriguing tale of King Minoas who watched from his observatory, and alerted locals to incoming pirates. Greetings over, it's time for a hands-on bread-making lesson, learning the techniques for typical Cretan bread, made with wheat and barley flour. Then, witness their cheese-making skills using goat's milk from the farm. Next, it's time to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in, helping out with daily farm tasks like feeding the goats, pigs, chickens, and rabbits, and tending to the gardens. The adventure continues with a snail hunt over the mountainside, exclusive to National Geographic travellers, peeking under rocks, and among shrubs and flowers. As the day unfolds, your collected treasures, including snails, eggs, fruit, and vegetables, become the ingredients for lunch. Alongside the family, you'll prepare a feast of local delicacies, all made from the products of your day's work. Finish off the experience with a taste of Crete's spirit, Raki, and why not sing along to their traditional Cretan ‘Mantinades,' - traditional Cretan couplets that express sentiments about Cretan daily life.
de, en
![Nat Geo Day Tour: The Millenary History of Olive Oil](https://images.musement.com/cover/0164/52/thumb_16351872_cover_header.jpg?w=540)
Crete - Nat Geo Day Tour: The Millenary History of Olive Oil
Approximate itinerary and duration of activitiesIntroduction - 15 minutesWalking tour through the olive trees - 30 minutesPause for questions and raki drink - 15 minutesOlive oil factory tour - 40 minutesOlive oil tasting and questions - 55 minutesCooking demonstration and tastings - 30 minutesPlease note the order of activities may vary at your guide's discretion With millennia of experience behind them, it's no wonder the people of Crete produce some of the finest olive oil in the world. You will appreciate the timeless bond between Cretans and their revered olive trees as you trace the long heritage of olive cultivation on the island. Just outside Kritsa village in the hills of eastern Crete, you'll follow Nikos Plevritakis on a brief walk to his olive groves where some trees are 600-800 years old, and learn about olive cultivation from a true specialist. In the shade of the olive trees, you can try local raki known as ‘tsikoudia' with olives to nibble on while discussing the cultural and societal significance of olive cultivation in Crete. Then it's time to visit a local cooperative factory, to see up close how olives are processed into world-class olive oil. Back on the Olive Path, seize the chance to taste fresh figs, almonds, and grapes, see what the locals are growing, and find out all about the Cretan lifestyle and diet. Then, at an olive farm, you can sample olives, fresh tomatoes, and raki before your olive oil tasting session begins – a great opportunity to learn how to taste oils like a professional and compare the flavor profiles of different varieties. Finish off the day with a cooking lesson on various ways to use olive oil in Cretan cuisine. Authentic dishes, such as tzatziki and Greek salad will feature, and you'll find out why the traditional Cretan diet is so beneficial to health and longevity.
de, en
4.9/5
(22)
![Acqua Plus Waterpark Ticket](https://images.musement.com/cover/0059/93/thumb_5892042_cover_header.jpeg?w=540)
Crete - Acqua Plus Waterpark Ticket
Channel your inner child and head to Acqua Plus Waterpark, where you can splash, tumble and whizz your way down slide after slide. If you're up for a thrill try the extreme slides – the Spacebowl is our favourite – or, if relaxing is more your thing, check out the lazy river. Perfect for kids and big kids alike.Located just outside Heraklion, the park is easy to find. Once you're there you'll receive a digital wristband to scan so there's no need to carry money about – just pay at the end for anything you've bought. Then the fun can begin.The park is split in two, one side for the extreme slides and the other is made for younger children. You'll be spoilt for choice with over 50 slides to choose from – there's even the chance to walk on water in the W.O.W balls.
en
4.3/5
(4)
![Amazonas Park & Glass-Bottom Boat Tour](https://images.musement.com/cover/0165/40/thumb_16439782_cover_header.jpg?w=540)
Crete - Amazonas Park & Glass-Bottom Boat Tour
It's all about Crete's wild side on this tour. You'll come face-to-face with monkeys, meerkats lemurs and more at Amazonas Park nature reserve and see a world below the waves with a glass-bottom boat trip. And in between, there's free time to chill out in Agios Nikolaos.Your destination for the morning is Amazonas Park, an animal refuge, where you'll get up-close to some of the world's most unusual, beautiful and endangered animals. You'll also find out about their rainforest environments, and how we can help with conservation efforts.At Agios Nikolaos town, you'll have a couple of hours to shop or grab lunch overlooking Mirabello Bay. Next, hop on to a glass-bottom boat for a trip in the bay. You'll glide out into the bay aboard a semi-submarine which features windows beneath the surface. Kids and adults will have a great time spotting the likes of loggerhead sea turtles and multicoloured fish darting around the rocks.
de, en
4.4/5
(42)
![Chania Boat & Snorkelling Cruise](https://images.musement.com/cover/0064/38/thumb_6337449_cover_header.jpeg?w=540)
Crete - Chania Boat & Snorkelling Cruise
The warm waters surrounding Crete are home to a fascinating array of marinelife – making it nothing short of snorkelling heaven. Sailing from Kolymbari, you'll admire the beauty of the Chania coast before diving into the Mediterranean to see shoals of exotic fish, colourful coral and more.
en
4.4/5
(21)
![Acqua Plus Water Park with transfer from Heraklion & Rethymno](https://images.musement.com/cover/0152/43/thumb_15142422_cover_header.jpeg?w=540)
Crete - Acqua Plus Water Park with transfer from Heraklion & Rethymno
Some call it ‘the spinner', others ‘the toilet' – it's actually the Spacebowl. Whatever you call it, you're in for an experience that'll leave you feeling flushed. Acqua Plus is that sort of waterpark. If you're looking for adrenaline-pumping fun or some rest while the kids go wild, this is the place for you.
en
4.3/5
(20)
![Knossos Palace and Heraklion Guided Tour with Transport](https://images.musement.com/cover/0163/53/thumb_16252323_cover_header.jpg?w=540)
Crete - Knossos Palace and Heraklion Guided Tour with Transport
'The Palace of Knossos is one of the most important archaeological sites in Crete because it's where Europe's first civilisation began,' says Veta, one of our guides. A born and bred local, she knows a thing or two about the legends and myths surrounding the island's most popular attraction. You'll spend the day watching history come to life as you tour the grounds of the palace, before crossing over to Heraklion for some free time in the capital.Once the hub of Crete's Minoan civilisation, Knossos Palace sits in the heart of what's considered to be Europe's oldest settlement. You'll enjoy a guided tour around its treasures, stopping by the throne room, royal apartments, frescoes and more. And with fast-track access, there's no waiting around in queues.It's then time to head to Heraklion, the island's capital. See the 17th-century Morozini Lions fountain and the 400-year-old Venetian Loggia – which is still the city hall – during a short guided walk around the city. We'll round the day off by taking you to the open markets for some free time. Poke around stalls laden with hand-made trinkets and fresh local produce or stop off for a coffee at a local café for some people watching. Other must-sees include the Koule Fortress and the Church of Agios Titos.
en
4.5/5
(292)
![Chersonissos Bay Cruise with Black Rose Pirate Boat](https://images.musement.com/cover/0163/37/thumb_16236181_cover_header.jpg?w=540)
Crete - Chersonissos Bay Cruise with Black Rose Pirate Boat
Once the clock strikes midday, it's all aboard the Black Rose pirate boat for a voyage out in the Cretan Sea. You'll enjoy the high seas as you sail out to St George's Bay from Hersonissos. You'll have a couple of hours of swimming, while back on board a light lunch will be ready for everyone to tuck into.The Black Rose will be cruising towards St George's Bay, and as soon as the anchor's down, you'll have a couple of hours to swim in the cool, calm waters that make this bay so special.The boat's crew will have prepared lunch for all before casting off towards Malia where the next stop is scheduled. Meanwhile, there'll be music to keep everyone entertained. An afternoon of hi jinks on the Cretan Sea.
en
4.2/5
(14)
![Scuba Diving – from Rethymnon](https://images.musement.com/cover/0062/64/thumb_6163453_cover_header.jpeg?w=540)
Crete - Scuba Diving – from Rethymnon
You're in just the right place if you fancy trying out scuba diving or making the most of your diving qualifications. Crete's warm waters and fascinating underwater world will leave you wanting more during one of these guided scuba dives or snorkelling – the choice is yours.
4.8/5
(5)
![Heraklion Watercity Waterpark with Transfer](https://images.musement.com/cover/0064/38/thumb_6337842_cover_header.jpeg?w=540)
Crete - Heraklion Watercity Waterpark with Transfer
A day in the waterpark is the ultimate family holiday activity. The mix of high-octane thrills and relaxing fun means there's something for everyone and very mood. And that's Watercity themed waterpark down to a T.
4.3/5
(46)
![Crete Boat Snorkelling Cruise](https://images.musement.com/cover/0132/58/thumb_13157110_cover_header.jpeg?w=540)
Crete - Crete Boat Snorkelling Cruise
The calm, warm waters off Chania are ideal for snorkelling. So much so that either of these options is a must-do. Choose between a morning or an afternoon of underwater exploration in the Aegean. Both trips feature a swim stop by Thodorou Island and a chance to see a sunken WWII plane.
en
4/5
(6)
![Tour of Loutro Village including a Typical Cretan Lunch](https://images.musement.com/cover/0165/59/thumb_16458104_cover_header.jpg?w=540)
Crete - Tour of Loutro Village including a Typical Cretan Lunch
Accessible only by boat, Loutro is an idyllic seaside village where you can completely disconnect. You'll journey from Sfakia to Loutro by boat and enjoy a day exploring at your own pace, lunch at a local taverna and time to recline under the bright Cretan sun.
de, en, pl
4.7/5
(18)
![Crete highlights day-tour with Cave of Zeus](https://images.musement.com/cover/0157/77/thumb_15676253_cover_header.png?w=540)
Crete - Crete highlights day-tour with Cave of Zeus
Join a guided Crete highlights tour passing the Cave of Zeus, Kritsa, Panagia Kera Byzantine Church, and more
en
![Quad tour from Agia Pelagia to discover the authentic Crete](https://images.musement.com/cover/0156/56/thumb_15555488_cover_header.jpg?w=540)
Crete - Quad tour from Agia Pelagia to discover the authentic Crete
Ride your quad on alternative paths to places away from mass tourism. Discover the traditional villages of Achlada and Fodele.
en, fr, ar, de
4.8/5
(7)
![Family Tour to the Mountains of Crete with Mythological Park](https://images.musement.com/cover/0163/64/thumb_16263840_cover_header.jpg?w=540)
Crete - Family Tour to the Mountains of Crete with Mythological Park
This action-packed day brings the essence of Crete to life for all the family. Discover Greek mythology as you explore scenic mountain trails on an off-road adventure leading to the Lassithi plateau. There's a chance to have a go at making ceramics and a visit to the Mythological Park, too. Katerina, one of our expert local guides, enthusiastically says, ‘Lassithi plateau is a personal favourite on this tour. You'll be greeted by the sight of dozens of windmills that dot the landscape. They were built in the 19th century to grind grain, and are now a symbol of the region.'Kick off on an off-road trail which climbs into the mountains, following the ancient Minoan path. You'll have a break at a local shepherd's hut where you can try some of the home-made cheese and see various animals. From here we'll make our way to a viewpoint where we can see across the Lassithi plateau, a high, fertile plain that legend states was the birthplace of Zeus.Rumbling down to the plateau, we'll head to a ceramics workshop and olive oil producer. It's a fun stop for the kids who will have plenty of time to have a go at making their own pottery creations. Next up is the Mythological park, where you'll find out all about ancient Greek myths - the special lighting and sound effects alongside the audio tour make the park enjoyable for all ages. Round off the day with lunch in a taverna, before calling in at the village of Krassi, which is famous for a 2,000-year old plane tree and has a natural spring water source.
de, en, fr, nl
4.8/5
(2)
![Crete Botanical Gardens and Spili Village from Plakias](https://images.musement.com/cover/0165/25/thumb_16424836_cover_header.jpg?w=540)
Crete - Crete Botanical Gardens and Spili Village from Plakias
An oasis of tranquillity, Crete's Botanical Gardens provide a respite from the bustling beaches. On this morning tour, your guide will show you around the vast gardens and teach you about the local plants and wildlife. You'll also get to visit the quaint village of Spili, where you'll have around two hours of free time to browse the shops, grab a bite to eat or visit the local folklore museum.
de, en
![Knossos Palace and Heraklion from Plakias](https://images.musement.com/cover/0165/25/thumb_16424837_cover_header.jpg?w=540)
Crete - Knossos Palace and Heraklion from Plakias
If there's one must-see in Crete, it's the Palace of Knossos. It's the island's most popular attraction. And for good reason – it's fascinating. Learn all about Minoan civilisation and enjoy a guided walk in the history-steeped old town of Heraklion too.After a scenic drive taking in sights of Rethymnon and the Kourtaliotiko Gorge, you'll arrive into the Cretan capital, Heraklion, for a guided walk. See the Venetian lion fountain, the loggia and more before some free time for shopping or an optional visit to the archaeological museum.Knossos was the hub of Crete's Minoan civilisation and where the fearsome Minotaur lurked in a labyrinth. Your guide will give you the lowdown on its myths and kings as you discover the throne room, royal apartments, frescoes and more.
de, en