Excursions and activities on Crete

At the bottom of this page you will find all the activities available in our excursion package. You have a wide choice of culture trips, nature walks, gorge hikes and rambling, snorkeling tours, diving courses, cook workshops etc. etc. etc. Please take your time reading through them, should you need more information about our excursions and activities on Crete, send us an e-mail: zorbasisland@gmail.com.

Suitability of our excursions
As a goal we try to make all our excursions suitable for all, young and old. Some of our excursions will require you to be in good health and fit, others may require a minimum age: we will always mention this so there are no surprises. All the activities are based on getting you acquainted with the island and with each other, which means they are very suitable for singles and those traveling alone. Please note that we can organize most excursions for larger groups and companies as well.

Combination holiday

All excursions mentioned can be combined into one active holiday. On every page we will give you some examples but you are, of course, free to combine away yourself, so you will have a tailor made holiday. You could combine a beach holiday with rambling, hiking, cooking, snorkeling, diving, cycling, etc. where you could visit more than one of the accommodations offered. The Fly & Drive program serves as a good example: we will arrange your car, all necessary routes and roadmaps; you only need to add your favourite excursions. Should you not wish to drive, then we will be happy to arrange the transfers between the accommodations. There are no specific rules; you can make your holiday as short or as long as you please.

Not every excursion is available from all accommodations due to distance: Crete is a lot bigger than most people realize. All activities and excursions also depend on the weather, both in summer, due to heat, as in winter due to rain and wind. We would be happy to offer you more information by e-mail.

Different kind of excursions

Walking and Hiking: Here you can find more information about the walking excursions we offer you. We have a big variety of walking excursions, for the inexperienced and the experienced walkers.

Cooking workshops: Here you will find more information about the cooking workshops. If you like to learn how to make Greek food, this is the page to find the information.

Outdoor: On this page we try to give you an idea about our outdoor activities. Jeep safaris, quad tours and abseiling are some of the outdoor activities we provide.

Snorkeling: This page is about our snorkeling activities. Also on our boat trips is snorkeling included. One of the most populair activities on Crete.

Diving: On this page you will find information about diving. If you like to dive or like to try it, you can find all the information you need on this page. It is for starters, but also for experienced divers.

Boat trips: Here you can find information about our boat trips. We have sailing trips but also motor boat trips. You also have the opportunity to go fishing on board of the boat.

The weather forecast until 31 December 2025 (Zorbas Island, Kokkini Hani – Heraklion and the Aegean Sea). Lovely winter weather with temperatures between 17 and 19 degrees. Sun, clouds and a few local showers.

The entire Zorbas Island team wishes you a sparkling New Year! We hope that 2026 will be a year full of new discoveries, sunshine and unforgettable adventures on our beautiful Crete.

New: your holiday, one price, zero worries! In 2026, we are doing things differently. We know you come for the peace and quiet or the adventure, not for the research. That’s why we are introducing our complete package holidays. Whether you are holidaying with us during the spring break, the high season or the autumn, we will arrange your flight and accommodation in one package. Why you want this: All in one: You no longer have to puzzle over flight tickets and bookings yourself. Surprisingly affordable: It’s often a lot cheaper than you think! Certainty: You book directly with the team that will welcome you on site. Ready to pack your bags for a carefree 2026? We are here to put together the most beautiful trip for you. See you soon under the sun! Team Zorbas Island.

Zorbas Island 2026 Crete Greece Newsletter: your holiday in Crete in 2026 – The new Zorbas Island programme: dear holidaymaker, we are delighted to present the first details of our brand new programme for 2026! At Zorbas Island, everything revolves around an unforgettable holiday on beautiful Crete.

Holiday Crete 2026 agenda – Agenda Zorbas Island, Crete – Season 2026: our new agenda is ready with the excursions for 2026, including many new excursions. You are probably curious about the activities we will be organising at Zorbas in the coming year, and this agenda provides an overview of all the activities that will interest you.

Holiday information Crete Zorbas Island: Apartment rentals and accommodation on Crete for most of the year. The right place for family apartments and holiday homes, all your excursions and cheap flights to Crete. A comprehensive overview of the latest holiday news from Crete, including lots of photos. Crete is the southernmost holiday island in Europe.

To give you an impression about your holiday at Zorbas Island on Crete, we created a short “Zorbas Island” Movie for you: If you got 5 minutes for holidays to Crete.

In case you like more information, please send an email to zorbasisland@gmail.com