Top Chania Day Trips - page 3

Discover the finest sands of Crete with the help of a local private guide. Ideal if you don't have your own transport, this private day trip helps you get to the must-visit beaches without any fuss. Book for a group of up to 12 people, then travel to Falassarna and Elafonissi beaches where shallow waters and pink sands await. You'll also visit Vouves, home to one of the world's oldest olive trees.

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Chania: Elafonisi & Falasarna Private Tour w/olive oil tasting

Chania: Elafonisi & Falasarna Private Tour w/olive oil tasting

Travelers with a range of interests will enjoy this full-day group tour of Crete. You’ll visit a range of cultural, historic, and natural highlights, to suit everyone’s needs. Wander through the cobbled streets of the traditional village of Spili, visiting the Folk Museum if you like. Admire the natural amphitheater of Agia Galini, and spend several hours relaxing and enjoy the sun, sea, and sand of Matala Beach.

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from $593

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Matala - Agia Galini - Spili from Rethymno

Matala - Agia Galini - Spili from Rethymno

Full-Day Beginner's Hiking Route Tour to Samaria Gorge

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14 to 15 hoursFree Cancellation

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Samaria Gorge Hiking Day Tour From Rethymno

Hike Samaria Gorge from Omalos to Agia Roumeli on this full-day hiking tour from Rethymno that includes round-trip transfers by climate-controlled bus. To do the 8-mile (13-kilometer), one-way hike through Samaria Gorge, you need to coordinate transportation by land and sea. By providing round-trip transport from Rethymno, this full-day tour takes the hassle out of planning while leaving you free to hike at your own pace.

Samaria Gorge Hiking Day Tour From Rethymno

14 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $51

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Chania World War 2 tour with a Professional Historian Tour Guide

Follow our Professional Historian Tour Guide, Apostolis Panigirakis, on a tour of World War 2, the Battle of Crete, and the exploration of rare abandoned German Bunkers and Battlefields! In this tour, our licensed historian tour guide explains to you the story of the Second World War in Greece and Crete: When it happened, why the Axis forces attacked, what was the outcome, and what remains still to be discovered today! Learn about hidden aspects of WW2 and Operation Mercury/ Battle of Crete: Visit the major Battlefields of World War Two, the airfield of Maleme, the German War Cemetery, the Allied War Cemetery in Souda and explore hidden and rare abandoned military installations of World War Two that only military history experts now! As the highlight of the tour, we explore a German bunker system in an undisclosed location with History essence, astonishing views, live relics and an open-air museum thrill-truly a one of a one-of-a-kind experience!

Chania WW2 Private Tour Battle of Crete, Battlefields and Bunkers

6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $208

Elafonisi Beach & Agia Sofia Cave Day Tour from CHANIA area

Elafonissi Beach from Rethymno

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from $45

12 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $36

Lake Kournas Pedal Boat Tour with Transfer From Rethymno

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $142

Per group

Shore Explore Chania: City Charm, Beach, Monastery & Winetasting

Experience Crete's diverse beauty on a private shore excursion from the Chania area, exploring Chania Town, Agia Triada Monastery, and Marathi Beach. Stroll through the charming streets of Chania Town, rich in history and culture. Visit the serene Agia Triada Monastery, a haven of peace and spirituality, where you will have the opportunity for wine tasting of three wines made by the monastery, along with traditional rusks and olive oil, also produced by the monastery. End your day relaxing at the picturesque Marathi Beach. This tour is perfect for cruise ship passengers or visitors seeking a tailored experience, blending urban exploration with historical insights and coastal relaxation.

Shore Explore Chania: City Charm, Beach, Monastery & Winetasting

6 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Venture beyond Rethymno city limits—and discover a number of Crete’s most popular natural attractions, all in one day—on this tour. Following morning pickup from your Rethymno hotel, travel by comfortable air-conditioned vehicle to the scenic Lake Kournas. You’ll also explore the traditional village of Argyroupoli, admire Kotsifou Canyon, stop for a swim and local lunch in Georgioupolis, and enjoy free time relaxing on the beach at Plakias Bay.

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Crete Nature Kournas lake Argyroupoli &Georgioupoli from Rethymno

8 hoursFree Cancellation

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Imbros Gorge and Libyan Sea Day Tour From Rethymno

11 hoursFree Cancellation

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Put on your hiking shoes and experience the beauty of Crete’s Samaria Gorge on this full-day excursion. Learn about the history, formation, and ecosystem of the gorge on your way to the entrance in Xyloskalo. Once you arrive, hike through the gorge at your own pace and finish at the stunning beachside village of Agia Roumeli, for a bit of free time. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for your convenience.

Full-Day Samaria Gorge Hiking Tour from Chania

Full-Day Samaria Gorge Hiking Tour from Chania

14 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $46

Relax on the paradise-like island of Elafonisi on this family-friendly day trip. Admire western Crete’s hills and traditional villages on a drive to the southwest coast, and stop for coffee at the Cave of Agia Sofia. Then, spend the afternoon on the idyllic protected islet of Elafonisi, enjoying its pink sands and clear seas. Includes round-trip transport plus select hotel pickup and drop-off.

Elafonisi Beach Trip from Rethymno

11 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $53

Elafonisi Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Crete—if not Greece and even Europe. But it’s on the other side of Crete from Rethymnon, a 3-hour car trip each way if everything goes smoothly. This tour takes care of the driving, picking travelers up in Rethymnon and its surrounds, and stopping for coffee in Topolia Gorge. Travelers have the chance to relax at the beach for about four hours.

Crete: Elafonisi – 4 hours in the beach

10 to 11 hoursFree Cancellation

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Elafonissi Beach Elafonissi is located 76km west of Chania in the southwestern most point of Crete. Elafonisi is an oblong, which often "breaks" in two parts by water giving the impression of being a separate island. Elafonissi is a “Natura 2000” protected area. The island is full of dunes with sand lilies and junipers (like-cedar trees). The endangered turtles Caretta-Caretta and several rare animals nest on the island and it is strictly forbidden to remove any plants, animals from the area. Exotic beach with white sand and turquoise waters, reminding of the Caribbean, are formed on either sides of the peninsula. The sand is pinkish in many places, taking its color from thousands of broken shells.

Elafonissi Beach From Rethimno

9 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $37

Transfer from Chania airport to Chania City Center up to 3

from $70

Full-Day Private Chania Wine Tour and Lunch In The Mystic Cellar.

6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $356

Elafonissi Full-Day Tour from Chania with Pick-up

8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

Ready for a one-of-a-kind hiking challenge? Travel the length of Crete's spectacular, 10-mile (16-kilometer) Samaria Gorge on this full-day, guided tour. Don't worry about navigating transportation options on your own: Round-trip transit from your hotel by vehicle and boat (tickets own expense) makes getting into nature easy. Upon arrival, receive support from your guide as you set off on the hike of a lifetime.

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Full Day Tour Samaria Gorge From Rethymno

Full Day Tour Samaria Gorge From Rethymno

12 hours

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from $42

Full-Day Trip to Santorini island by Boat from Rethymno with Transfer your Hotel

Add a day on the island of Santorini to your Crete vacation with this convenient day trip. Round-trip boat transfers from Rethymno port are included along with a tour of the island when you arrive. Sit back and relax as you travel in air-conditioned comfort around Santorini’s most scenic spots, and spend time in Oia, the village famous for its whitewashed houses and sweeping coastal views.

Full-Day Trip to Santorini island by Boat from Rethymno with Transfer your Hotel

12 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $287

Full day tour to Arkadi-Margarites-Melidoni Cave-Axos

9 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $47

Private Tour Knossos Palace-Archaeological Museum-Heraklion Town

from $819

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Chania Private Tour To Balos Lagoon

8 hoursFree Cancellation

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What are people saying about Chania

From Chania private trip to Spili-Kourtaliotiko-Kalypso beach

Lesley_D, May 2026

Best Chania tour!

Our tour guide was Angie. She was absolutely amazing! She was incredibly knowledgable about Greek history, culture geography, and pretty much anything that we ever asked. She took us to cool out-of-the-way places and it was the best trip we had ever had. Just a lovely private tour with her! Use Angie and you will never be disappointed.

Elafonissi Beach Trip from Chania

Danita_B, May 2026

Go to enjoy the beach, not to get insta shots of “pink” sand

Simone was a wonderful and engaging guide. The only complaint I have is how many stops are made to pick up additional people outside of Chania. Some of the stops are barely a couple blocks apart. I enjoyed the breaks before and after the beach - the taverna in Elos has huge food portions. The beach: the beach is lovely! And it’s perfect for beachy activities: relaxing, snoozing, sipping a drink, going in the water. It is NOT as pink as the totally touched up photos online would have you believe, and that is fine. If the only reason you’re going is to get insta-photos of a pepto-pink beach, you’re going to be disappointed. The water was quite chilly in early May. Beach chairs/umbrellas are 20€

PRIVATE Walking Tour with Lunch and Wine Tasting by a Sommelier

Todd_T, May 2026

A great day in Crete with lots of fabulous food!!

Nasos with Chania Adventures adapted the tour to pick us up at the cruise terminal. Nikolas as our private guide was wonderful. We tend to be physically a bit slower and Nikolas modified the tour to accommodate our small group. He was very knowledgeable, friendly and patient with us. The stop for coffee with a great view of the city was an unexpected treat. Lunch was much more than expected and was a fabulous meal at an old restaurant. I would highly recommend Nikolas, Nasos and this tour. Todd and Connie from Arizona

Wine & Olive Oil Tour with Lunch - Semi Private Safari Tour

Gregory_S, Apr 2026

Warm, Knowledgeable, and Unforgettable Experience

Dimitris has been a driver/guide for this company since 2019 and his passion, warmth, extraordinary knowledge about the land, people, history, plant and animal life, geography and agriculture comes through every interaction. You know you have a wonderful person when the resident dog(s) of every restaurant, historical site, business, and village come to greet Dimitris when we arrive, all waiting for him to pet them and give them love. That is Dimitris, his passion and love for what he does and for people is evident. Truly a memorable and exceptional experience that we will never forget.

Knossos Palace, Museum & Rethymno city Private Tour from Chania

Hanna_H, Apr 2026

Thanos and Christine are amazing!!

We had an amazing day with Christine and Thanos. Our day was filled with Greek history and culture, and the tour was thoughtfully crafted with breaks along the way. Christine was a wonderful guide, and provided helpful context of Knossos palace, even though we didn’t book a guided tour. Her and Thanos provide welcomed knowledge of Cretan traditions, food, and culture along the way.

Private Tour Elafonisi Beach with Honey Olive Oil & Wine Tastings

JANE_M, Mar 2026

Tour experience

Our family had such an incredible experience on the honey and olive oil tour, combined with visits to Agia Sophia Cave and the pink sand beach, it truly ended up being one of the highlights of our trip. Our tour guide, Aphrodite was amazing, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about sharing her culture. She made everyone feel comfortable and made the entire day flow seamlessly. She also took us to a fantastic spot for authentic Greek food, which ended up being one of the best meals we had on the trip. It was such a thoughtful touch and really completed the experience. Highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Crete especially if you're traveling with family and want something meaningful, beautiful, and well-organized.

Crete White Mountains Safari Including Lunch

JL_R, Mar 2026

Fabulous way to experience Crete

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.

From Chania: Imbros Gorge and Sfakia Experience Hike & Swim

Jezyk_P, Oct 2025

Great Trip with Beautiful Views

We had a wonderful experience on this hike. Although it’s officially rated as “easy,” it didn’t feel that way for everyone in our group. Our guide, Nikos, explained that the difficulty rating comes from the official mountain authorities, not the travel agencies. Personally, I found it easy, but some people did struggle a bit. The trail is downhill all the way, so if you have knee problems, it might not be as easy as advertised. The scenery is absolutely beautiful, but you do need to keep your eyes on the path while walking, so make sure to stop now and then to enjoy the views. Regular trainers were fine for me, but walking boots might be a better choice for extra support. Our guide, Nikos, was fantastic - informative, funny and very attentive. After the hike, we even went for a refreshing swim while Nikos kindly went back to help struggling hikers. Overall, it was a great experience. Everything was well organised, clearly explained and we felt very well looked after. Highly recommend!

Elafonissi Beach Tour from Chania with stop in Elos Village

Urooj_A, Oct 2025

Recommend!

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!

Wine & Olive Oil Tour with lunch at the White Mountains

Dave_M, Sep 2025

Stunning Views. Great food wine and olive oil. Awesome Tour

If you only see the coastal part of Crete, you’re missing the hidden beauty of the island. This trip was through the gorgeous mountains of Crete. Our driver Nicos was very knowledgeable about the island, its history, and the olive and wine industry. He took great care of us. The drive was stunning. From the ancient olive tree, to the olive oil/wine tasting, to the lunch in the white mountains, this tour was awesome. We loved it. Totally recommend this tour.

Balos Shared Catamaran Cruise (small groups up to 10 or 22ppl)

sydney_b, Aug 2025

Amazing!

Amazing experience - the tour operator and crew were friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable. The boat was very nice and clean. The lunch providing was a delicious assortment of Greek food and good drinks were offered! The scenery and water were beautiful. Definitely would recommend for anyone looking for a fun and scenic boat day!

The 7 Villages of Apokoronas Tour – Explore East Chania Mainland

Amanda_G, Jul 2025

Come hungry!

Great way to spend a few hours away from the regular touristy traps. Our group was small, 9 people and our driver Nikos was able to personally interact with everyone! We came in on a cruise ship, and although the port was not on the selected pickup spots, with a simple email we were able to get picked up in front of a grocery store directly across the street from the port exit. At each stop Nikos pointed out different plants and herbs in the wild that would be used in some of the food we ate along the way. Taking us for coffee, stopping at a family run cheese shop and bakery, and a local lunch all in more remote spots not as easily accessible without a personal driver made for quite a unique experience versus the standard cruise ship excursion.