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.

Refreshment thanks to the Meltemi wind

Yes, July is wonderfully warm, but you’re always in for a treat on Zorbas Island. Thanks to our location on the north coast of Crete, you’ll regularly enjoy the ‘Meltemi’—a lovely, refreshing breeze from the north. This wind ensures that both your active holiday days and your lazy afternoons on the beach remain incredibly comfortable.

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For early risers and dreamers

Whilst the rest of the island is still fast asleep, the most beautiful moment of the day begins for the early risers at Zorbas Island. The sunrise in July is pure, powerful and breathtakingly beautiful. The contrast between the dark water, the silhouette of Dia and the soft pastel colours in the sky instantly gives you that perfect holiday energy.

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Straight from the airport to the beach

Zorbas Island is very conveniently located near Heraklion Airport. As soon as you land in Crete, you’ll be at your accommodation in Kokkini Hani in no time. With our flight and accommodation packages, you’ll step straight off the plane and onto your sun lounger in no time. Ideal!

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Don’t wait too long… the excitement starts now!

Now that flights for 2027 are officially available online, this is the perfect time to book. Request a free quote from Zorbas Island. We’ll find you the best flight and accommodation packages, so you’re guaranteed a fantastic holiday in Crete at a surprisingly low price.

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Cold-pressed at 28°C for the perfect flavour

When making our olive oil, we leave nothing to chance. The olives are rigorously selected and cold-pressed with the utmost care at exactly 28°C. Why? Because this ensures that all the healthy nutrients, antioxidants and those delicious, characteristic aromas are preserved to the full. A high-quality oil made with love.

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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