Beach & nature · Rethymno
Elafonisi Express from Rethymno
Approximately 8 hours1–8 guests
A private Elafonisi beach day from Rethymno, with hotel pickup and your own driver. Allow approximately eight hours for the full return trip.
Way to Crete · Tours & local experiences
Gorge walks. Village tables. The blue beyond the coast. Find your way into the island with Way to Crete.
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6 of 25 experiences
Beach & nature · Rethymno
A private Elafonisi beach day from Rethymno, with hotel pickup and your own driver. Allow approximately eight hours for the full return trip.
Food & wine · Rethymno
Explore Rethymno Old Town through its food, historic landmarks and family workshops. The four-hour walk includes coffee, pastry tastings and a shared Cretan lunch, with a minimum of four guests.
Hiking · Rethymno
Walk the 8 km downhill trail from Imbros village to Komitades, with transfers arranged from Rethymno. A private walking guide is an optional extra; the base trip includes a driver, not a guided hike.
By sea · Rethymno
Sail from Rethymno Port for swimming, snorkelling and a Mediterranean meal on board. Morning, private and semi-private options are quoted by the operator.
Food & wine · Rethymno
Meet small producers around Rethymno for honey and olive oil tastings, followed by a Cretan lunch. The route visits Lampini and the Potamon Dam area; prices are quoted on request.
Culture · Rethymno
Discover Arkadi Monastery, ancient Eleftherna, the pottery village of Margarites and Melidoni Cave. The five-hour cultural route includes transport and photography; site admission is extra.
The local way
Meet the people, follow the mountain paths, and make time for the table. Way to Crete brings together village visits, food walks, gorge hikes and days on the water through Way to Crete, Rethymno Tours and Elafonisi Tours.
One island. Many possibilities.
Most experiences depart from Rethymno, with selected Elafonisi trips from Chania. Your exact pickup point and any transfers are confirmed with the operator.
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One operator. Three ways to explore.
A few things to know
Way to Crete operates the experiences listed here through waytocrete.com, rethymnotours.com and elafonisitours.com. Discover Crete helps you explore the collection and connect with the operator.
It depends on the experience. Each tour page states its pricing basis, what is included and any optional extras. Confirm your final quote with the operator before booking.
Many experiences include accommodation pickup, but departure areas and inclusions vary. Read the individual tour details and confirm your meeting point with Way to Crete.
For current dates, final prices and booking terms, visit the official operator website. Your booking is with Way to Crete.
