So, so happy I stumbled upon this website to book two private transports while visiting Lima, Peru. They were both one-way trips approximately 3 hours in length. Great communication as soon as everything was booked via email and I then downloaded their app. I had a few issues with the app and the customer service was awesome trying to assist me in getting it corrected. Honestly impressive customer service which gave you a positive feeling that you made the right choice. Both drivers were right on time - No issues whatsoever! Can't say enough about the service and ease of everything when travelling so far away. Great job to the daytrip team! Would strongly recommend.
Malia's location on the north coast highway makes it well-suited for combining with nearby destinations. Agios Nikolaos, the elegant harbor town known for its picturesque lakeside setting, is roughly 30 km (19 miles) to the east and pairs naturally with a Malia visit. Heraklion, with its renowned archaeological museum and Venetian harbor, sits 34 km (21 miles) to the west. With a Daytrip private transfer, you can request a sightseeing stop along the route and shape the day around what interests you most, rather than being locked into a fixed itinerary.
Malia is approximately 34 km (21 miles) east of Heraklion along the northern coastal road. A private transfer makes the journey straightforward, typically taking around 40 to 50 minutes depending on traffic, and drops you directly at your chosen starting point in town. The drive itself is scenic, following the coastline past the Gulf of Heraklion, so the journey is part of the experience rather than something to get through.
A comfortable day trip runs about 5 to 7 hours. That gives you time to explore the Palace of Malia in the morning when it is cooler and less crowded, wander through the old village and its churches at your own pace, and still spend time on the beach before heading back. The town is compact, so you are never rushing between sights, and the relaxed pace is very much part of the experience.
Yes, and for reasons that complement rather than repeat a Knossos visit. Where Knossos has been extensively reconstructed, the Palace of Malia is largely unrestored, which means you are looking at original stonework, drainage systems, and ceremonial spaces that are close to 5,000 years old with very little modern intervention. Signage is limited, so the site rewards curiosity and imagination rather than guided interpretation. If Knossos sparked your interest in Minoan civilization, Malia gives you the raw, unfiltered version of that world.
Malia has a genuinely surprising depth to it. The old village, Ano Malia, sits just inland from the resort strip and feels like a completely different world, with narrow lanes, traditional stone houses, and historic churches including the 14th-century Panagia Galatiani, which was famously built using milk instead of water in its mortar. The Church of St. George at Loutres carries its own folklore, said to have been constructed specifically to protect villagers from elves. For history on a grander scale, the Palace of Malia just outside town is the third-largest Minoan palace in Crete, dating back nearly 5,000 years and believed to have been built by King Sarpedon, the mythological son of Zeus.
The resort strip and the old village sit in different parts of town, and the Palace of Malia is another 3 km (2 miles) east along the coast road. Without your own transport, moving between these areas means relying on local buses or taxis, which adds friction to an otherwise relaxed day. A private transfer keeps a driver available throughout, so you decide when to move on from a site rather than watching the clock for the next bus. It also means your bags stay in the car, leaving you free to explore without hauling luggage between stops.
Daytrip is a private car service platform that connects you with local drivers who will transport you door-to-door. We also give you the opportunity to explore sights/attractions along the way. We drive, you discover.
Daytrip offers private door-to-door transfers with optional sightseeing stops, hourly driver hire, and curated day trips â all with local English-speaking drivers and operating across 130+ countries.
For private trips, you can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before departure. For the Daytrip Pool shared shuttle, we offer 3 ticket options when booking: Non-refundable, Flexible with cancellations 24 hours before departure, and Super-flexible with cancellations up to 15 minutes before departure.
Yes! Book a private, door-to-door airport transfer with a local English-speaking driver. Enjoy fixed and transparent pricing, no hidden fees, and the option to pay in advance without the hassle of exchanging cash at a foreign airport.
You will receive the vehicle that best fits the number of travelers in your group, ranging from a sedan to a van for groups of up to 7. Depending where you travel, you can book anything from a sedan comparable to a Toyota Corolla to a Mercedes V-Class to a Classic Cuban Car. While the exact model may vary, we always ensure that the vehicle provided meets your needs in terms of safety, reliability, and comfort. You may be upgraded to a larger vehicle class free of charge depending on availability. Since our largest vehicle seats 7, for groups larger a combination of vehicles will be used. We will send you the exact vehicle details a few days before your trip.
Everywhere except the USA, drivers will supply appropriate child seats (just let us know during booking). In the USA, certain states require you to supply your own child seats.
