RETHYMNO · DAY TRIPS
The ones worth setting an alarm for.
The 6 most-booked rethymno day trips, all done in a single day and back by evening. Each one comes with the pickup point, how long you are away, what it costs and the company that runs it.
Rethymno to Chania by bus for 4–8 hours, with a guide in English/French/German and free time in the Venetian old town.
Most Popular“Chania harbour was really pretty. So lovely to walk round. Beautiful day.”
A full day by air-conditioned bus from Rethymnon to Knossos and Heraklion, with free time, optional museum, and helpful guiding.
“Coach delayed, no notification from company has to email but had a quick response to say it was late.”
A guided half-day from Rethymno to Melidoni Cave, Margarites pottery, Arkadi Monastery, and Fragma Potamon Dam—plus scenic coffee stops.
“The visit to Arkadi is definitely worthwhile, so I would recommend it if you can't get there yourself by public KTEL bus. Melidoni was also nice. The inland landscape on route was impressive, and nothing like the coastal roads. The guide talks about Cretan culture and history, which makes the trip interesting. I think this…”
A smooth Rethymno-to-Chania day trip with harbor views, Old Town wandering, and time for markets and Cretan food for a fair $23.
“The self guided trip around Chania was good a lovely town. The transportation in a 15 seater mini bus ( 13 trippers the driver and the guide ) was totally unsuitable. My wife and I are not tall but there was poor seating our knees hit the back of the seat in front of us.…”
Bus from Rethymno to Chania with a live guide, 5 hours to roam, and photo stops at the Venetian lighthouse and harbor.
“Wszystko punktualnie i zgodnie z planem. Miły przewodnik i uprzejmy kierowca. Dużo informacji o historii miasta i atrakcjach do zobaczenia. Formuła wolnego czasu na zwiedzanie bardzo nam odpowiadała;) polecamy !”
From Rethymno: Preveli Palm Beach swim plus Kourtaliotiko Gorge photos and a Damnoni boat ride. Guided, 10 hours.
“The whole excursion was educational, relaxing and a pleasant day outdoors”
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