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.

Visit the most popular attraction of the island of Crete, the famous archeological site of Knossos, the capital of King Minos! In this half day guided tour you will have the opportunity to learn about the Cretan history, as well as to explore the new town!

Embark on a full-day 4x4 adventure through Crete’s stunning landscapes, charming villages, and hidden gems, complete with lunch and swimming. Visit highlights like the Venetian Lion Fountains in Spili, the breathtaking Kourtaliotiko Gorge, and the exotic Preveli Beach, where a palm-lined lagoon meets crystal-clear waters. Enjoy a traditional Cretan lunch with unlimited wine, all while exploring off-the-beaten-path locations with a guide.

Combine a visit to the only freshwater lake on the island of Crete with a tasting of some of its top products with this combo tour with a private guide. Travel by private vehicle to Lake Kournas, where you can swim or enjoy a pedalo ride around the lake. Afterwards, visit a family-owned olive oil factory and winery to sample both products.

Discover the most beautiful town on Crete on a private trip to Chania. Explore the historic neighborhoods, churches, and museums of the city and enjoy a romantic walk through the idyllic old town. Depart from Souda port , Kalyves ,Almyrida or Georgioupolis on a private trip to Chania. Explore the city at your own pace, visiting historic neighborhoods, churches, and museums. Take a walk to the beautiful Venetian Port for shopping, a cup of Greek coffee, and lunch. Depart from Souda Port / Bay and drive to Crete’s capital city of Chania, the most beautiful town on the island. Settled more than 4,000 years ago, Chania is one of the oldest cities in Europe. On this 4 or 5-hour tour, you’ll have 3 or 4 hours to explore Chania, with plenty of free time for a romantic walk through the idyllic old town. Visit historic neighborhoods, churches, and museums. Take a walk to the beautiful Venetian Port for shopping, a cup of Greek coffee, and lunch (not included in the tour price).

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).

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.

This full-day private tour takes you on a journey through Crete’s flavors, landscapes, and authentic traditions. Begin with a visit to a local honey farm for a sweet start, followed by a scenic stop at the Cave of Agia Sofia for a walk and olive oil tasting. Spend a few hours relaxing at Elafonissi, Crete’s famous pink sand beach, where you can swim, explore, and enjoy nature with umbrellas provided for your comfort. On the way back, you can stop for lunch at a traditional tavern in the mountain village of Elos (optional), before ending the day with a wine tasting at a local family-run winery. With a private vehicle, a friendly English-speaking driver, and flexible timing, this experience offers a perfect mix of nature, gastronomy, and culture.

Venture away from the busy streets of Chania and spend a day exploring traditional Cretan villages on this full-day excursion. With a private guide, discover what makes Crete special as you learn about its ancient history, warm hospitality, and delicious gastronomy, and see its beautiful landscapes. Round out your day with a traditional Cretan lunch at a family-run taverna and a wine tasting at a local vineyard.

The Battle of Crete in 1941 was the first mainly airborne invasion in military history and Crete’s landscape still bears its scars. Retrace it with an expert guide on this private door-to-door tour, which can be adapted to focus on specific units, individual nationalities, or other interests. A typical day includes the German and Commonwealth war cemeteries, the battlefields at Maleme and Galatas, Tavronitis Bridge, and the Alikanios Memorial.

This private tour includes three stops. First, experience the unique pink sand and postcard-worthy views at Elafonissi Beach. Then it’s on to Chrisoskalitissa Monastery, a 17-century structure built atop a rocky outcrop overlooking the sea. Finally, tour the Cave of Agia Sofia with its impressive stalactites and stalagmites. The tour price includes up to seven people.

Discover the rugged landscapes of Crete's northern coast on an all-terrain vehicle (ATV or quad bike) adventure with transfers from Rethymno hotels. Splash through streams, wind along ancient gorges, and look for island wildlife from behind the wheel of a personal solo or tandem quad that can access tucked-away mountain reaches. You’ll need to be at least 18 and have held a license for one year to drive the quad.

Maximize time in Crete with a half-day private tour of Chania and its surroundings. Get picked up at your hotel or chosen location in Chania and set out on a sightseeing tour focused on local history and heritage. See top landmarks including the Old Venetian Harbor, Lighthouse of Chania, Firkas Fortress, and Hassan Pascha Mosque. Get to know Chania's Old Town and the many cultures that influenced its character.

Trade Chania’s well-worn tourist trail for the rugged Rodopou Peninsula on this small-group quad safari capped at ten travelers. Ride a two-seater automatic quad from Kolymbari out to the Ancient Diktyna Sanctuary, Menies Beach, and the cliffside village of Ravdoucha—places that are nearly impossible to reach without a local guide and the right vehicle. Enjoy convenient hotel pickup and drop-off for a seamless experience.

Suitable for those looking to venture off the beaten path in Crete, this tour starts at a local oil mill where you can watch how Crete's renowned olive oil is made. Embark on a journey through Crete, making a stop at the waterfalls of Argyroupolis, which bring life to the lush vegetation surrounding the village. Conclude your tour with a refreshing swim and indulge in Cretan delicacies at the charming taverns situated around the lake.

Learn all about Minoan civilization on this private tour, where your guide will tell you more than any guide book. You’ll have private luxury transport for the entire tour, so you’ll travel between Knossos Palace, the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, and Heraklion town in comfort. Your guide will arrange all the logistics, so you just need to enjoy the tour.

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.

Explore Crete’s mountains and countryside by Polaris ATV (all-terrain vehicle) on a 4-hour buggy expedition from Rethymno. Traveling on- and off-road, rumble up mountains and through gorges and shallow rivers to experience the island’s wild side. Pause for photos, visit medieval villages, look for wildlife, and stop for snacks, including coffee at a lakeside coffee house. Choose a morning or afternoon departure, with equipment, instructions, and central Rethymno or Rethymno hotel pickup included.

Go off the beaten path and get a glimpse of Chania that most first-time visitors miss on a private tour of Crete’s countryside and Chania’s Old Town. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to tweak your itinerary as you travel between top attractions—including the Old Venetian Harbor, Firkas Fortress, and Chania Old Town—in air-conditioned comfort, without having to navigate.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The bus will pick you up promptly from your assigned location and take you to Sfakia which is located in southern Chania. From there you will enter the boat that will take you to Glyka Nera. Glyka Nera it's one the most beautiful beaches in Crete. Its name stems from the fresh water spring that bubbles up amongst the pebbles. It is a spectacular beach with crystal clear turquoise water and rugger cliffs. Here you will have 2 hours free time. You then board the boat which will take you to Loutro. Loutro is amphitheatrically built above the bay where you can soak up the beautiful surroundings. Here you will have 3 hours of free time to eat in one of the many exceptional restaurants or take a swim and relax along the beachside. Our bus will be waiting to take you back to Rethymno.