Tours and day trips
Sightseeing by coach in and around Irákleion and Crete, with day trips to Gázi.
Charter coach rental in Irákleion
Charter coaches with professional drivers in Irákleion, Crete, Greece.
Coach hire with driver in Irákleion
Charter a coach in Irákleion for tour groups, conferences, concerts, sports fixtures, school trips and incentive travel. Full-size coaches carry roughly 45 to 57 passengers (approximate), midi coaches about 25 to 35.
Popular coach day trips from Irákleion: Gázi (≈7 km), Ágios Nikólaos (≈55 km), Rethymno (≈60 km) and Ierápetra (≈65 km).
Cruise port bus services in Irákleion
Irákleion is a cruise port, so we also arrange cruise shore excursion buses in Irákleion: a coach or minibus with driver waiting at the cruise terminal or pier, a guided or self-planned sightseeing loop, and a return in good time before all-aboard. For turnaround days we organise Irákleion cruise terminal transfers between the ship, hotels, the railway station and Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) and Sitia Airport (JSH).
Coach hire in Irákleion for
Events and conferences
Shuttle coaches between hotels and venues in Irákleion, timed to your agenda.
Airport groups
Coach transfers from Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) for large arrivals and departures.
Multi-day bus tours
Round trips from Irákleion through Greece and across borders, with one point of contact.
Which bus is right for your group?
| Vehicle | Seats (approx.) | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Minibus / passenger van | about 8–19 | small groups, families, VIP and business travel, airport runs |
| Midi coach | about 20–35 | mid-size groups, school classes, wedding guests |
| Full-size coach | about 45–57 | large groups, tours, conferences, events |
| Several buses | 100+ | congresses, festivals, big shuttles |
More bus services in Irákleion
Coach hire near Irákleion
- Coach hire in Gázi ≈7 km
- Coach hire in Ágios Nikólaos ≈55 km
- Coach hire in Rethymno ≈60 km
- Coach hire in Ierápetra ≈65 km
- Coach hire in Sitia ≈90 km
- Coach hire in Soúda ≈100 km
- Coach hire in Chaniá ≈105 km
- Coach hire in Emporeío ≈120 km
Distances are approximate straight-line distances. All coach hire pages in Greece · Coach hire in Crete.
Frequently asked questions
How many passengers fit in a coach in Irákleion?
A full-size coach typically seats about 45 to 57 passengers and a midi coach about 25 to 35 (approximate).
Can we take the coach on a day trip from Irákleion?
Yes. Coach day trips from Irákleion to Gázi, Ágios Nikólaos and Rethymno are easy to arrange.
Do you run shore excursion coaches from the Irákleion cruise port?
Yes. Send the ship, arrival and all-aboard times, and the passenger count — we quote a shore excursion coach with driver from the cruise terminal.
Is the driver included in coach hire?
Yes. Coaches always come with a professional driver; driving-time rules are respected in the planning.
Breakdown? Stranded group?
Emergency replacement bus near Irákleion.
If your coach or bus breaks down in or near Irákleion, contact us, weekends included. Tell us where the group is, how many passengers there are and where they need to go, and we will search for an available coach and driver in the area.
Tell us where.
We'll bring the bus.
Group size, dates, route. We reply with a quote by email.
Prefer email? Write to transport@kweili.com.