7 Dining Experiences in Heraklion, Priced One by One

1.Finikia Horse Riding Tour with Lunch or Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,231 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $94Our pick

Join Gregory, Irene, George, and their family for a two-hour horseback ride through the Finikia mountains. Beginners get a basic lesson and carefully matched horses, while experienced riders may canter when conditions allow. Finish with a generous homemade Cretan lunch or dinner, wine, fruit, and time with the farm animals.

“Amazing experience! Definitely a must do if visiting Crete. The owners were so friendly and made you feel very comfortable! The food was incredible. Thank you so much to everyone at Finikia Horseriding. ❤️”

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2.Hersonissos: Troy Dinner-Show Theatre Experience Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 214 reviews · 2.5 - 3.5 hours · from $41

At Alar Dinner Show in Hersonissos, Troy’s gods, heroes, singers, dancers, and acrobats turn Greek mythology into an interactive 2.5 to 3.5 hour theater night. Choose dinner with meat, vegan, or children’s options, or select drinks and show. Use your phone to join the Greek or Trojan side and help shape the story.

“Very high levell acrobatics and dance acts. Nice interactive storyline. Tip to improve: when presenting the characters of the play change the song ‘crazy frog’ to something more serious. For the menu maybe offer some additional choises to choose from”

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3.Dia Island Catamaran Cruise with Dinner and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 147 reviews · from $120

Join DanEri Yachts for a five-hour afternoon catamaran cruise from Heraklion to Dia Island. Expect welcome coffee, Cretan snacks, swimming, snorkeling, SUP boards, fishing, an onboard Mediterranean dinner, unlimited drinks, and sunset views on the way back. Hotel pickup is available from several resort areas.

“I had an extraordinary experience with the yacht company Daneri. The evening trip was unforgettable. The captain was extremely kind and professional, and his vast experience was evident. The cook delighted us with delicious and very tasty dishes, and the deckhand served us impeccably. Although the sea was a bit rough initially, in less than 40 minutes we arrived at a location with calm, turquoise blue water. The experience of captain perfectly combined adrenaline with relaxation, offering everything one could wish for. On our return, the driver waited for us to ensure we got back safely, avoiding any inconvenience. We were impressed by the comfort, elegance, and the crew’s willingness…”

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4.Malia: Off-Road Quad Safari Evening Tour with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 103 reviews · from $90

You’ll drive a 450cc or 520cc quad through olive groves, vineyards, village roads, and dusty trails near Malia. A safety lesson comes first, followed by Prophet Elias views, olive oil tasting, time in Sissi, and a included dinner. Pickup covers Malia, Hersonissos, Stalis, Sisi, and nearby resorts.

“It was an amazing off road bike trip with a very good and responsible guides”

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5.Dia Island Sunset Boat Tour with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $77Top rated

Set sail from Heraklion with a small group of up to eight people and head to Dia Island, about six nautical miles offshore. Swim, snorkel, fish, paddleboard, and watch the sunset at Saint George Bay while dinner, wine, beer, soft drinks, and water are served aboard. Crew names may include George, Niko, Pagnos, or Eva.

“Very friendly and welcoming guides. It’s totally worth it. I would highly recommend! Amazing waters and the sun set is mesmerizing.”

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6.Hersonissos: Alar Spectacular Dinner Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 45 reviews · from $31Best value

Spend 2.5 to 3.5 hours at Alar Dinner Show in Hersonissos, where acrobats, aerialists, dancers, singers, comedy, lasers, and a large LED screen surround your four-course dinner. Choose dinner and show or drinks and show. Hotel pickup is optional, vegan meals are available by request, and glamour is the dress code.

“I would highly recommend this show. I chose the dinner and drinks package and I was not disappointed the service was 5 star. Food was amazing and the acts I could not fault. The ladies were stunning and their acts were breath taking. Fun interactive performances. I hope to see them again in the future.”

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7.Sunset Safari with Dinner & Prosecco

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 38 reviews · 6 hours · from $100

Ride a small-group Land Rover into Crete’s mountains, stopping at the Aposelemis reservoir, a Roman aqueduct, Kastamonitsa village, and the Minoan mountain route. Enjoy raki, olive oil, fruit, and one or two glasses of Prosecco above Lassithi Plateau before a local taverna dinner. Guides speak English, French, German, or Dutch.

“Our guide Vangelis was absolutely amazing. He was funny, knowledgeable and just a fantastic person to have as a driver. The tour was fantastic, the Raki and olive oil tasing was great, and the food at the Taverna in the evening was lovely. Cannot recommend this tour enough, if you get a chance to do it, do it!!!”

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