Top Chania Tours by Duration - page 3

Without a rental car, visiting Crete’s Palace of Knossos and capital of Heraklion in a day from Rethymnon means using cabs or local buses. This tour eliminates the hassles, with air-conditioned transport and an option to include a Knossos guide to ensure you cover the highlights and Minoan Crete’s history and legends. Plus, you get free time in Heraklion to visit its Archaeological Museum or shop and eat at leisure.

The hike down Samaria Gorge—a national park and biosphere reserve—is a challenging 10-mile (16 kilometers) journey to the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, making the return journey difficult. This tour descends the gorge with a guide in roughly five to six hours and makes the return journey to the tour bus on a public ferry. Breakfast and admission to the national park are included, with convenient hotel pickup provided.

Get off the beaten track into Crete's rugged heartlands in small, personalized groups with a driver. See the Sebronas Gorge and hear the village's dramatic history; see an authentic Cretan Samaria Gorge National Park—and maybe even meet the shepherds; taste different Cretan wines; and savor a restaurant lunch. For ease, your day includes round-trip transfers direct from many Chania area hotels.

Explore the Cretan coastline from a standup paddleboard on this guided tour around beautiful Marathi Bay. After a short instruction and safety lesson, head out into the bay, exploring smaller islets, diving spots, and a small cave system along the way. Stop from time to time to swim with the marine life or catch your breath on the beach. This tour is good for all ages and experience levels, a great way to enjoy time with friends and family on the water.

Book this full-day group tour for a chance to tour the best of Santorini, that also includes round-trip transport from your hotel in Chania. Your guide will take care of all the logistics, so you just need to be ready for a full day out. Your boat tickets will be provided, plus all transport in Santorini. Explore Oia, Fira, and much more before being returned to your hotel in Crete.

This tour stands out by visiting up to four traditional villages in Crete and offering lunch—a rare combination. After pickup from Chania, visit the Monastery of Metamorphosis in Varipetro. Explore the villages of Theriso and Zourva, stopping for lunch in a traditional family-run tavern. You can also opt to visit the village of Meskla and the small gorge there.

This private day tour makes it easy to visit Elafonisi from Chania. You’ll travel by comfortable van so don't worry about catching public transport. Snorkeling and stand-up paddle-boarding gear will be provided so you can get active on the water, or simply, relax on the beach, swim, and explore the sand dunes and lagoon. As this is a private tour, the starting time can be customized to suit your needs.

Getting to know the real Chania isn't always easy—but on this private, half-day tour, your guide will help you discover its local charms. Enjoy a cafe visit with a view; next, head to a winery for a sommelier-led indigenous wine tasting. Then it's on to Old Town Chania, where you'll go for a walking tour, visit a local restaurant, and enjoy a range of Cretan delicacies, from breads and cheeses to pastries and beyond.

Get to know Chania without crowded tour buses or rowdy groups on this private half-day sightseeing tour, direct from your Chania area address. Walk through the historic buildings and charming streets of the city’s Old Town and immerse yourself in the hustle and bustle of the Municipal Market. Out of the city, take advantage of some hilltop photo opportunities then explore the Holy Trinity Monastery (Agia Triada Monastery).

If you like to explore independently but would prefer not to risk self-driving Cretan roads or doing battle for parking in Chania, this trip with hotel transfers is perfect for you. As you travel from Rethymno to Chania, your tour leader will clue you in on the city’s history and explain everything there is to see. You have half a day to explore independently before returning to your hotel.

Explore Crete’s diverse palm forests, gorges, and beaches on a full-day Land Rover safari with a guide to reveal the best of the island’s scenery and culture. Rumble along remote roads, passing landmarks like Prassano Gorge and Potamon Dam, and stopping to swim in the Libyan Sea. Get a taste of Cretan country life when you visit traditional villages like Spili, and enjoy a local tavern lunch with ambience to spare.

This day trip from Crete packs a lot into one tour. Visit the suburbs of the Chania area and taste products from a bakery and a cheese factory shortly after they are produced. Learn about and taste raki, an aperitif flavored with anise. Have lunch in a kafeneio (traditional Greek coffeehouse) where you can hang with the locals and experience the real Crete.

Head out to Elafonissi Beach, known for its pink sands and clear waters with this group tour. You'll have around four hours of free time to swim and sunbathe at the beach, and the tour includes a stop along the way to admire the formations inside the Agia Sophia Cave.

Encounter natural luxury with this private beach tour. Elafonisi island is connected to Crete with a narrow strip of sand forming a gorgeous long peninsula beach ready for exploring. With layers of white and pink sand, sparkling turquoise water, and a walkable shallow lagoon, this adventure is totally picturesque. The option to visit an olive oil factory or monastery is available, catering for all interests.

Visit some of Crete’s best beaches without having to drive yourself when you join a guided day tour from Rethymno. You’ll head to Preveli Beach on the island’s south coast, where you’ll get a chance to swim and relax on the sand. On the way, stop at Kourtaliotis Gorge to admire the view of waterfalls. Refuel with a tasty traditional lunch in Plakias (at your own expense).

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.

Skip the expense of car hire and relax with this convenient transfer service for scenic Gramvousa island. Your bus will collect you at one of a range of Chania locations, and drive you to the port of Kissamos. Here, pay for your prebooked tickets and a small municipality fee, board the boat, and explore the island. Catch the boat to Balos Lagoon before returning to Chania by bus.

Discover Crete’s beautiful landscapes and heritage on this full-day 4x4 safari. Sitting inside an all-terrain vehicle with a professional driver-guide at the wheel, you'll coast along dusty pathways, passing pretty villages and olive fields. Learn about life on the island and Crete's agriculture, then head off-road for an exhilarating ride up the mountains. Your tour concludes with a meal at a traditional family Cretan tavern.

Knossos palace is Crete’s most visited archaeological site. Discover the most well know myths about the Minotaur and the Labyrinth while walking through the history of the Minoan civilization. The first excavation of the site was conducted in 1878 by Minos Kalokerinos of Heraklion. This was followed by the long-term excavations 1900-1913 and 1922-1930) of the Englishman Sir Arthur Evans, who uncovered virtually the entire palace. While walking through the palace one can admire the Frescoes, pottery and the Throne room. This great civilization was destroyed at the explosion of the volcano of Santorini island. Come with us and our professional guide-archaelogist to learn about the history and the myths that surround this great palace.

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.

Discover the enchantment of our Rethymno Sunset Tour. Embrace nature's wonders as you journey through hills, villages, and valleys. Experience Cretan hospitality in the Venetian Pikris village, glimpse the past at Arkadi Monastery, and enjoy the breathtaking sunset with a glass of wine from the top of the mountain. Indulge in a Cretan-style riverside meal (vegetarian option available) at Limnokastro taverna, surrounded by ancient trees. A blend of culture, history, and flavors await. Join us for a truly unforgettable Rethymno sunset experience.

Live the original experience of a local tour at the most original places in the mountains of Rethymon. Visit and explore Arkadi monastery, Margarites pottery workshop, Melidoni cave and Axos village.

Set sail and explore the beauty of Crete and its nearby islands with this private boat trip. Starting in Chania, head towards Balos in a private vessel with experienced skippers to take care of driving the boat, so you can focus on the sightseeing. Along the way, pass by Gramvousa Fortress, Balos Lagoon, and one of Crete's most beautiful beaches. Conveniently, snacks and alcoholic drinks are included.

Explore the great outdoors in Greece with an exciting hiking excursion to Samaria National Park. Embark on a scenic and strenuous 16-kilometer hike starting at the top of the gorge and winding your way down towards the sea. Along the way, you can take in stunning views of the surrounding mountains and sea, and you might even be able to spot rare kri-kri goats and other wildlife within the park. After the tour, enjoy a boat ride from the village of Agia Roumeli to Chora Sfakia, where you'll meet your bus to return.