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3 Horse Riding in Greece: What Each One Costs

3 tours  ·  from $88

The good horse riding sell out weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: the 3 to hold early, what each includes and where they differ.

Heraklion: Finikia Horse Riding Tour with Lunch or Dinner - Riding through olive trees and up Finikia Mountain
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Heraklion: Finikia Horse Riding Tour with Lunch or Dinner

1.Finikia Horse Riding Tour with Lunch or Dinner

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

Ride for two hours through Finikia’s olive-covered hills with guides including Gregory, Irene, and George. Beginners get a basic lesson and gentle horses, while advanced riders may canter when conditions allow. Finish with homemade Cretan food, wine, and mountain views.

“they were excellent and accommodating as my first time riding a horse, the guide was funny and all members of staff were friendly”

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Santorini Horse Riding to Black Sandy Beach - Eros Black Beach and the water stop
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Santorini Horse Riding to Black Sandy Beach

2.Santorini Horse Riding to Black Sandy Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,010 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102Top rated

From Efippos Vlichada, Barbara, Manos, Alex, and their team teach you the basics, then lead a small group through Santorini’s volcanic south to Eros Black Beach. Expect a gentle ride, sea views, black sand, horses in shallow water, and digital photos taken on your device.

“The hosts were amazing, kind, friendly and helpful. The ride itself was just ok. The black sand beach was full of trash, it wasn’t a long ride on the sand. There was nothing else to see but the sand and water.”

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Akrotiri: Guided Horseback Riding Day Trip to a Beach - Across Volcanic Ground and Local Trails
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Akrotiri: Guided Horseback Riding Day Trip to a Beach

3.Akrotiri: Guided Horseback Riding Day Trip to a Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 477 reviews · 1 hour · from $88Best value

Ride a well-trained horse from Akrotiri along vineyard paths and volcanic terrain to Vlychada Beach. Guides such as Thanasis, Minas, Giota, and Raffaela provide riding help and take photos by the sea. The small group is limited to five, with hotel transfers available for an added fee.

“The entire excursion was perfect. The driver was amazing and gave us a little tour of the island on our way there. Everyone in charge was kind and professional. They made sure we felt comfortable. Even had candies and drinks out for us before and after. The guide taking our pictures knew how to get the perfect pictures and was so friendly. Such an amazing experience and I will be coming back!”

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