Top Chania Day Trips

Our Elafonisi and Milia Mountain excursion was one of the absolute highlights of our trip to Crete. A huge thank you to our guide, Dimitris, who made the entire experience unforgettable. He is incredibly knowledgeable, well-educated and clearly very well-travelled. His passion for Crete shines through in everything he shares and his positive energy, sense of humour and enthusiasm made the journey just as enjoyable as the destinations themselves. He struck the perfect balance between providing fascinating insights and creating a relaxed, fun atmosphere throughout the day. The tour was also exceptionally well organised. We were kept well hydrated with plenty of complimentary bottled water available throughout the trip, which was especially appreciated in the Cretan heat. Elafonisi Beach is simply breathtaking. The crystal-clear turquoise waters, soft pink-tinged sand and stunning natural scenery make it an absolute must-visit when you're in Crete. Milia Mountain Retreat was equally impressive. Nestled in the mountains, it's a truly unique and peaceful place with spectacular surroundings. The traditional food we enjoyed there was outstanding - fresh, authentic and absolutely delicious. If you're visiting Crete, I couldn't recommend this excursion highly enough. With incredible locations, amazing food and a guide like Dimitris bringing the island to life, it was an experience we'll remember for years to come.

Very well-organized tour and a beautiful gorge. The trail is not difficult, but you need to pay attention to where you step, as the rocks are uneven and can be slippery in some places. The swimming stop at Sfakia was great, with clear, refreshing water. The beach itself is quite narrow, so it can feel crowded, especially during busy times.

Simona was an amazing guide with plenty of fun and factual stories along the way to Elafonissi! I really enjoyed the add ons of the temple and the chance to have authentic Cretan cuisine! A great day out and was glad to have an experienced driver take us around the winding roads 😊

Unbelievable experience. Our driver was fantastic and worked with us to get the most out of the experience. We were able to see and do everything we wanted while getting back to the cruise port on time. This was our favorite port because of this experience!

This tour is a great way to see the mountains and areas that are no easily accessible, we visited the ancient olive tree, tasted delicious olive oil and wine and had a great lunch at Milia Mountain resort. We also stopped for a local honey tasting, our guide Yannis was excellent and very knowledgeable about the island and had great suggestions for activities!

Fabulous tour to see a part of Crete that is off the beaten path. Stopped to look at olive processing, off the regular road and up to a shepherds hut, scenic views, fresh oranges and more. Olga is a wonderful guide with a great sense of humor, knowledgeable and a safe driver. Lunch at the local restaurant was a real treat.

Thank you George for a GREAT day! The downtown of Chania was better than we ever thought as were the shops you brought us to run by 4th generation family. The scenery, the ruins, the love of your town that you gave to us was priceless. Do not miss this tour with George!

This was a great tour! Ample time (4 hours) at the beach and we arrived early enough before the afternoon rush and got to claim sunbeds and umbrellas. Really enjoyed detours at Elos, where we ate delicious local food, and Agia Sophia where we saw impressive stalactites and the gorges from high up. Great introduction to western Crete through this!