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 — all with local English-speaking drivers and operating across 130+ countries.
The cancellation policy may vary depending on your trip. The cancellation conditions available for your booking will always be shown before confirming your trip. Depending on eligibility, Daytrip offers different cancellation options:
Non-refundable: If your trip is canceled after confirmation, the amount paid will not be refunded.
Standard: If your trip is canceled at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time, the amount paid will be refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before departure are not eligible for a refund.
Flexible: If your trip is canceled at least 1 hour before the scheduled departure time, the amount paid will be refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 1 hour before departure are not eligible for a refund.
Trips booked less than 24 hours before departure may not be eligible for free cancellation unless stated otherwise during the booking process.
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.
Know more about traveling from Sitia
Absolutely. Daytrip drivers are local and knowledgeable, so you can request stops along the way — Spinalonga island views, the hilltop village of Kritsa, or the Gulf of Mirabello coastline are all natural waypoints between the main Crete cities and Sitia. You set the itinerary; the driver handles the navigation and timing.
From Heraklion, Sitia is approximately 170 km (106 miles), with a drive of roughly 2.5 to 3 hours depending on the route and stops. From Agios Nikolaos it's around 70 km (43 miles), typically 1 to 1.5 hours. The mountain and coastal roads are scenic but winding, so a private transfer is significantly more comfortable than navigating them yourself or coordinating local buses.
A half-day is enough to cover the museum, fortress, and waterfront at a relaxed pace. A full day opens up excursions to Vai, the Minoan palace site at Zakros, or the village of Toplou with its historic monastery. If you're combining Sitia with other stops en route, three to four hours in town is a comfortable minimum.
Yes. The town beach is sheltered and shallow, the waterfront is flat and easy to walk, and the pace is genuinely slow — there's no crowding or chaotic traffic. Vai's palm beach is a particular hit with kids. The archaeological museum is compact enough not to overwhelm younger visitors. A private transfer with Daytrip removes the stress of car seats, luggage, and unfamiliar bus routes, so families arrive ready to enjoy the day rather than recover from it.
The Archaeological Museum holds one of Crete's finest Minoan collections, including the rare Palaikastro Kouros. The Kazarma Venetian fortress offers panoramic views over the bay. The town beach is calm and family-friendly. If your schedule allows, Vai beach — with Europe's largest natural palm forest — is just 24 km (15 miles) away and makes an easy extension to the day.
Sitia is one of eastern Crete's most authentic towns — a working port that hasn't been polished for mass tourism. The waterfront promenade, the Venetian fortress ruins, and the relaxed local café culture give it a genuinely unhurried atmosphere. It's also the gateway to the palm forest beach at Vai and the Minoan palace of Zakros, making it a strong base for exploring the far east of the island in a single day.
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.
