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Top 15 Greece Safaris Tours

26 tours  ·  from $57 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 greece safaris tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

From Rethymno: Half-Day Quad Bike Safari - Roads, Tracks, Water, and Dust
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From Rethymno: Half-Day Quad Bike Safari

1.From Rethymno: Half-Day Quad Bike Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,444 reviews · 4 hours · from $70Our pick

Drive automatic quads from Rethymno into the Maroulas mountains, across dusty tracks, shallow water, roads, and winding trails. Guides such as Nikolas and Jorgos lead the route, with stops at a mountain viewpoint, Café Gidospito by Lake Potami, and Prassies. Quads are normally shared unless you book separately.

“Very cool experience, we switched the driver every single “pause”. t The guide was really kind and well explained all the infos. He really take care of all the group, maybe the cost of the photo at the end was a little too high”

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Full-Day Land Rover Safari from Heraklion with Lunch - Along an old Minoan route
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Full-Day Land Rover Safari from Heraklion with Lunch

2.Full-Day Land Rover Safari from Heraklion with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,351 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $113Top rated

Leave Heraklion for a full day in Crete’s mountain country with guides such as Kostas, Chris, Yiannis, or Darryl. Ride rough tracks to villages, a shepherd’s mitato, the Lassithi Plateau, Krassi, and the Dikteon Cave area. Lunch, wine, water, pickup, and drop-off are included.

“The cave of Zeus is closed for the next 18 months. That should be updated on the tour description. We knew it was closed only because we requested a wheelchair capable vehicle”

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Crete: Quad Safari, Olive Mill with Tasting & Ghost Village - What the olive mill adds to the ride
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Crete: Quad Safari, Olive Mill with Tasting & Ghost Village

3.Quad Safari, Olive Mill with Tasting & Ghost Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,004 reviews

Join Stan and the Quad Safari Peninsula team for a 3.5-hour ride from Agia Pelagia through olive country, Achlada’s abandoned village, and Fodele, birthplace of El Greco. You’ll learn to handle the quad, taste local oil and honey, and stop for views and orange juice.

“Mr Sexy was amazing. A great experience. a must do”

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5Hour Safari Tour in Crete(Heraklion)with Quad,Jeep,Buggy & Lunch - Skalani, the stream, and the old cave
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5Hour Safari Tour in Crete(Heraklion)with Quad,Jeep,Buggy & Lunch

4.5Hour Safari Tour in Crete(Heraklion)with Quad,Jeep,Buggy & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 941 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $107

Drive a quad, automatic 1000cc buggy, Monster 800cc, or Jeep through Crete’s countryside with a guide leading the group. You’ll visit a historic cave, church, gorge, olive groves, and beach, then eat lunch at a Greek tavern. Pickup is available from Heraklion, the port, and nearby resorts.

“This was really fun. We had some really scenic views. The ATVs were easy to handle. I am glad we chose this adventure.”

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Crete: Lasithi Plateau and Cave of Zeus Off-Road Safari Tour - Potamies and the working side of Crete
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Crete: Lasithi Plateau and Cave of Zeus Off-Road Safari Tour

5.Lasithi Plateau and Cave of Zeus Off-Road Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 886 reviews · 8 hours · from $104

Ride a Land Rover or 4x4 Mercedes from your hotel into rural Crete with guides such as Mike, Mario, Vagelis, and Yasser. Visit Potamies, Aposelemis Dam, Embasa Gorge, Psychro Cave, Lasithi Plateau, and Krasi, with local food and off-road mountain roads along the way.

“This was truly one of the best activities I experienced in Crete. I had the pleasure of being with Manos and Andreas, whose energy, combined with that of my group, made the day unforgettable. The scenery is absolutely breathtaking, and as always, Safari Experts delivered a perfectly organized tour from start to finish. Although the Cave of Zeus was closed for renovations (something we were informed about right after booking, with the option to cancel), it gave us the chance to spend more time exploring charming local shops. Lunch was excellent accompanied by tasty white and red wine, and of course the traditional raki. Throughout the day there are several…”

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Agia Pelagia Quad Safari to Discover the Authentic Crete - Achlada, a village left almost empty
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Agia Pelagia Quad Safari to Discover the Authentic Crete

6.Agia Pelagia Quad Safari to Discover the Authentic Crete

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 877 reviews

Spend 3.5 hours riding supervised ATVs from Agia Pelagia through quiet coastal tracks and mountain roads. Guides such as Stan and Elyes share local stories at Achlada, then lead you to Fodele, El Greco’s birthplace. Expect easy riding, scenic stops, dust, and time for orange juice or local shopping.

“Very Good. In Germany we say tip top. Guides were very funny. I would recommend to everyone. Bring sunglasses or something to protect your eyes from dust.”

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Georgioupolis Full-Day Land Rover Safari Experience - The White Mountains are the main event
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Georgioupolis Full-Day Land Rover Safari Experience

7.Georgioupolis Full-Day Land Rover Safari Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 855 reviews · 8 hours · from $92

Spend eight hours crossing Crete by Land Rover, from Lake Kournas and village tastings to the White Mountains, Fragokastelo, and a quiet South Coast beach. Guides such as Kostas and Nektarios explain local life, while lunch, wine, raki, and olive oil are included.

“We are glad that we went on the trip as it was a great day out and it was an experience to go off-road over the mountains! The views were spectacular. Our guide was pleasant but we felt he could have been a bit friendlier, perhaps it was an off day. We enjoyed stopping off at the beautiful church and going on to taste the honey, wine and tea. The lunch was nice at the restaurant just across from the beach allowing us to swim in the warm Libyan Sea. It was quite fast paced and at times it felt a little bit rushed to fit everything in within the…”

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Cretan Safari – 4x4 Adventure to Preveli Beach with Lunch - Karines: a brief taste of village life
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Cretan Safari – 4×4 Adventure to Preveli Beach with Lunch

8.Cretan Safari – 4×4 Adventure to Preveli Beach with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 780 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $113

Ride a Land Rover through Crete’s mountain roads with guides such as Dionysus, Stavros, or Vasilis. Visit Spili, Karines, Prasses Gorge, Potamon Dam, and Preveli Beach, then enjoy a local lunch with unlimited Cretan wine. Hotel pickup is included from selected resorts around Rethymno.

“Great excursion even though we had rain for a lot of the day. Nico was a wonderful guide. Very informative as well as good fun while driving us between each stop. Would thoroughly recommend.”

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Georgioupolis Quad ATV Safari - Getting comfortable on the quad before the real ride
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Georgioupolis Quad ATV Safari

9.Georgioupolis Quad ATV Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 714 reviews · 4 hours · from $76

Drive a two-person quad through mountain roads, villages, dirt tracks, and small gorges near Georgioupolis. Guides such as Erion lead the route, give a careful practice session, and stop at traditional and modern olive oil mills. You’ll need a driving license, and expect dust, views, and plenty of riding.

“the Georgioupolis Half-Day Quad ATV Safari is a must do for anyone visiting the Chania area. Whether you’re an experienced rider or a first-timer, this tour offers an incredible mix of adventure, natural beauty, and cultural insights. I highly recommend it and can’t wait to do it again!”

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Crete: Off-Road Quad Safari with Lunch/Dinner - Getting comfortable on a 450cc or 520cc quad
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Crete: Off-Road Quad Safari with Lunch/Dinner

10.Off-Road Quad Safari with Lunch/Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 664 reviews · 5 hours · from $82

You’ll drive an automatic 450cc or 520cc quad from Malia through olive groves, villages, dirt tracks, and coastal roads. Guides such as Nedi and Mario share local stories, help beginners, and take photos. The route includes Prophet Elias chapel, Milatos Cave, an olive oil tasting, beach views, and lunch.

“It was an amazing experience for me and my friend. We had a blast on the quad bikes and seeing everything was amazing 👏”

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Crete: Land Rover Safari on Minoan Route - Aposelemis Basin and the Roman aqueduct
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Crete: Land Rover Safari on Minoan Route

11.Land Rover Safari on Minoan Route

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 652 reviews · 8 hours · from $110

Spend eight hours exploring Crete’s mountain roads by Land Rover with a guide such as Daryl, George, or Leonidas. Follow the old Minoan Path, taste raki and fresh cheese, meet shepherds, visit the Greek Mythology Park, and share a traditional lunch with unlimited wine.

“We had the pleasure of having Daryl as our guide for our Safari Trip. Tour started with a pick up from our hotel and we trekked through the mountains south of Maila through towns and villages learning about there way of life and history. So glad we decided to book, as we would have never done this on our own. Darryl our driver was very passionate , great knowledge about the local wildlife including a few sightings of birds, and about local plants which are used in our everyday ingredients. I felt we picked up tonnes of knowledge and turned everything we knew about crete on its head. thanks Darylnand…”

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Quad Safari Off-Road Tour - Starting in Malia with a proper safety lesson
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Quad Safari Off-Road Tour

12.Quad Safari Off-Road Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 549 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $78

Spend about eight hours riding new CF450cc or CF520cc quads from Malia through olive groves, mountain tracks, villages, and beaches. Your guide provides beginner training, helmets, fuel, insurance, photo stops, an olive oil tasting, Milatos Cave, and lunch back in Malia.

“Amazing day start to finish. Worth every penny. Tour guides excellent. I was on my own and made very welcome by others on the tour, loved it.”

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Half-Day Rethymno Quad Safari - Prassano Gorge and the birds overhead
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Half-Day Rethymno Quad Safari

13.Half-Day Rethymno Quad Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 494 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $72

Join Discovery Safaris for a four-hour ATV ride through mountain tracks, villages and river crossings near Rethymno. You’ll stop at Potami Dam, Prassano Gorge and a high viewpoint, with helmets, water, snacks and selected hotel transfers included. English tours run Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.

“The quad safari was well planned with clear instructions from the tour guide. We drove kn many different types of terrain - small amount of time on the road. Lots of time offroading. Had a lovely stop at Potaman Dam for a drink and to a little village for a quick stop. The last part of the tour ends up in the mountain with a sandwich provided which was a nice way to watch the sun go down.”

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Crete: Off-Road Quad Safari Evening Tour with Hotel Transfer - Starting in Malia with a safety briefing
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Crete: Off-Road Quad Safari Evening Tour with Hotel Transfer

14.Off-Road Quad Safari Evening Tour with Hotel Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 474 reviews · 4 hours · from $67

Spend four hours riding an ATV through Crete’s mountain tracks, olive groves, vineyards, and seaside villages. Your English-speaking guide provides a safety briefing, water, scenic stops, and hotel transfers from resorts around Malia, Hersonissos, Sissi, and nearby towns.

“Fantastic, from start to finish it was great. Nice stop off first of all to a harbour where the guide fuelled us up with a complimentary bottle of water and took some nice pictures. Then went onto our next stop at an olive oil factory where they talked through the process of how they make the olive oil and their olives and the different items they produce. Then we went up to a lovely remote cliff side where you overlooked a lovely view and again the guide took some lovely pictures and allowed lots of time to take your own, finished off with a picturesque sunset view near the sea…”

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Quad Safari Tour - Explore The Wild Side of Crete - The view toward Fodele Beach
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Quad Safari Tour – Explore The Wild Side of Crete

15.Quad Safari Tour – Explore The Wild Side of Crete

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 410 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Drive an ATV through Crete’s mountain roads, rough tracks, villages, and coast near Agia Pelagia. You’ll receive a safety lesson, helmet, fuel, and free action photos, with time to explore Achlada, view Fodele Beach, and visit El Greco’s village.

“We did not get picked up after waiting 30 minutes we called and canceled. Very unhappy and unsatisfied as this was a special trip for not only our honeymoon but my husbands birthday. Would never recommend!”

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