Best Excursions from Gouves, Crete: Discover More of the Island

Staying in Gouves gives you an excellent base for discovering much more of Crete. Its location on the north coast, east of Heraklion, makes it easy to combine relaxing days by the sea with excursions into the mountains, traditional villages, historic sites and some of the island's most beautiful landscapes.

Whether you are looking for adventure, culture, nature or a relaxing day on the water, there are plenty of excursions from Gouves to choose from. Here are some of our favourite ways to discover more of Crete during your holiday.

Discover the Cretan Countryside on a Jeep Safari

One of the best ways to leave the coastal resorts behind is to head inland. Within a relatively short distance from Gouves, the landscape changes completely as roads climb towards traditional villages, olive groves and the Cretan mountains.

Our Jeep Safaris in Crete are ideal if you want to combine adventure with beautiful scenery and discover places you would probably never find during an ordinary day at the beach.

Enjoy a Day on the Cretan Sea

When you are staying so close to the coast, a day at sea is an obvious addition to your holiday. Boat excursions offer a completely different perspective of Crete, with beautiful coastal views, swimming opportunities and plenty of time to enjoy the Mediterranean atmosphere.

Take a look at our boat trips in Crete to find the trip that best suits your holiday plans.

Explore Crete's History and Culture

Gouves is also conveniently located for discovering Crete's extraordinary history. The Heraklion region is closely connected with the Minoan civilisation, while elsewhere on the island you will find monasteries, historic towns and villages where Cretan traditions remain part of everyday life.

With one of our cultural coach tours, you can concentrate on enjoying the places you visit without having to worry about driving, routes or parking.

Put on Your Walking Shoes

Crete's dramatic landscape makes the island a wonderful destination for walkers. Its gorges offer everything from rugged mountain scenery to peaceful natural surroundings far away from the busy tourist resorts.

If you enjoy an active day during your holiday, discover our gorge walks in Crete.

Visit Santorini from Crete

For something completely different, you can even use your holiday in Gouves to visit another Greek island. Santorini's white villages, blue-domed churches and spectacular volcanic landscape make it one of the most famous destinations in Greece.

Our Santorini excursions from Crete make it possible to add this unique experience to your Crete holiday.

Prefer Something More Personal?

If you would rather explore Crete at your own pace, a private excursion may be the better choice. This is particularly attractive for couples, families and small groups who prefer extra flexibility and personal attention.

Have a look at our private tours in Crete for more inspiration.

Make Gouves Your Starting Point for Exploring Crete

Gouves is a wonderful place to spend your holiday, but there is much more waiting beyond the resort. Mountains, villages, archaeological sites, gorges and the Cretan Sea are all part of what makes this island so special.

Eye Travel has been organising excursions on Crete since 1996. Browse all our excursions in Crete and discover where your next day out from Gouves could take you.

Stay in Gouves. Explore Crete.