Crete to Chania

Combine two stunning destinations of Chania in a day cruise on your own convenience. Visit Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa island departing from Kissamos Port with a private speedboat and swim to the magical waters of Balos Lagoon. You may also spend time in Gramvousa island and visit the Venetian Castle which stands at a height of 137m with a breathtaking view. Fresh cold drinks are included and snacks.

Combine the best of a guided tour with independent travel on this full-day tour to Chania, Lake Kournas, and Rethymnon from the northeastern coast of Crete. Learn more about Chania and Rethymnon on a guided tour, then enjoy time to explore on your own. At Lake Kournas, enjoy included lunch items and a walk around the lake to take in the scenic views.

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.

Journey through the authentic soul of Crete in one seamless day — from the legendary Arkadi Monastery, a symbol of Cretan resistance, to hands-on encounters with local artisans in Margarites. Taste extra virgin olive oil fresh from the field at a family-run mill, enjoy a genuine gyros pita at a local grill house the way Greeks really eat, and finish with a guided tasting of six distinctive wines at Klados Winery. History, craftsmanship, honest food, and fine wine — perfectly paced and wonderfully personal. Book your Cretan adventure today!

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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.

Visit three places in one day on this private tour which explores Knossos Palace, the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, and Rethymno city. This is a private tour for you and your group, so no need to stick to a rigid schedule. You’ll have lunch and cold drinks provided, so you don’t need to bring these yourself. Just enjoy your day out with return transfers to Chania.

Experience the best of Crete’s flavors, culture, and history on this half-day shore excursion designed for cruise passengers. Begin at a traditional olive oil mill where you’ll learn how extra virgin olive oil is produced and enjoy a guided tasting of award-winning local oils. Continue to a family-run winery set in the scenic Cretan hills, where you’ll tour the estate and sample a selection of regional wines. End your journey in Chania’s Old Town, strolling through its charming narrow streets, boutique shops, and cafés. Take in the stunning Venetian Harbor and its iconic lighthouse while soaking up the atmosphere of one of Crete’s most beautiful coastal towns. With comfortable transport and knowledgeable local guides throughout, this tour offers a perfect blend of taste, tradition, and sightseeing—all carefully timed for your cruise schedule.

Avoid the hassle of arranging transport and planning multiple stops across Crete’s Akrotiri Peninsula on your own. This private half-day tour with hotel pickup makes it easy to experience the region’s highlights in one smooth journey from Chania. Visit the historic Agia Triada Monastery surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, relax at Stavros Beach’s calm waters, and take in sweeping views over Chania Bay from the Venizelos Graves. With onboard Wi-Fi, refreshments, and a snack included, everything is taken care of for a relaxed, scenic escape.

Enrich your knowledge about olive oil production and beekeeping in Crete. During this trip you will also have the chance to discover the secrets of wine in Crete by visiting a wine museum with a long tradition. In ultramodern facilities, passion, experience and culture meet technology in order to create products of high quality. In the next stop, you will visit Ano Vouves village to admire one of the oldest olive trees in the world. An interesting fact about this olive tree is that its exact age is not yet determined; scientists have estimated it to be 4000 years old but it still produces olives today! This excursion ends in a Cretan restaurant where you can taste the Cretan cuisine with a panoramic view.

Imbros gorge is the second most popular gorge in Crete.Its an easy hiking experience and the ideal tour to enjoy nature .The picturesque gorge has many parts such as "Stenada" and "Mesofarango" which are of unique beauty and the rock formations are incredible . The walk takes mostly 3 hours during which you enjoy the flora and fauna of this place . Its narrowest point is only 1.60m, where it is easy to touch both sides of the walls which rise to 300m.The hike ends almost at the Libyan see where you will also enjoy free time for a swim in the crystal clear waters or lunch in typical tavernas.

Embark on a luxury semi-private bus tour(17 seaters) to Elafonissi Beach with pickup from your accommodation. Explore the breathtaking landscapes of Crete as we take you on a scenic drive through charming traditional villages, surrounded by endless olive and orange trees. Along the way, we'll make a delightful 20-minute stop at the historic Marathokefala Cave in Spilia. As we approach the clean turquoise waters of the Libyan Sea, prepare to be amazed by the towering cliffs and the breathtaking Topoliano Gorge. Around 10:00, before the crowds arrive, we will reach the stunning Elafonissi Beach! Take in the mesmerizing views and the unique pink sand as you enjoy a wonderful 4-hour stay. As our journey draws to a close, we can't miss the chance to visit the picturesque Topolia village before heading back. In the village, with traditional tavernas and small alleys let us take a look at the cretan cuisine and the traditionall cretan lifestyle. We will be back around 18:00!

Our day begins at the central meeting points in the city of Chania. After approximately one hour of driving through the beautiful landscapes of the Cretan countryside, we will arrive at Margarites, a picturesque and traditional village well-known throughout Greece for its long-standing pottery tradition. Next, we’ll head to the famous Arkadi Monastery, one of Crete’s most important historical and religious landmarks. There, we will tour the monastery grounds, learn about its moving and heroic Our trip continues to the city of Rethymno, where we will have approximately three hours of free time. You can explore the well-preserved historic center, wander through Venetian alleyways, visit the Fortezza fortress, or simply relax and enjoy a coffee or meal at one of the many traditional or modern cafes and tavernas by the Venetian harbor. After a day full of rich experiences, we will begin our return journey, carrying with us unforgettable memories of Cretan history.

Discover the magic of Elafonisi Beach on a guided day trip! Enjoy pickup from select hotels in Kolimbari and travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned coach. Relax on the journey through lush landscapes, impressive gorges, and traditional villages. Our guide will provide you with insights about Crete and the stunning Elafonisi Beach. Upon arrival, walk along the pink and white sand, swim in crystal-clear waters, or unwind by the turquoise sea. Explore the sand dunes that are home to the protected caretta-caretta turtles. After 4 hours of relaxation, savor authentic Cretan cuisine in the charming village of Elos. Your return is scheduled around 17:30, to the pickup point. A day filled with breathtaking views, delicious flavors, and unforgettable experiences!Enjoy a unique trip to Elafonisi!

Discover the magic of Elafonisi Beach on a guided day trip! Enjoy pickup from select hotels in Kolimbari and travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned coach. Relax on the journey through lush landscapes, impressive gorges, and traditional villages. Our guide will provide you with insights about Crete and the stunning Elafonisi Beach. Upon arrival, walk along the pink and white sand, swim in crystal-clear waters, or unwind by the turquoise sea. Explore the sand dunes that are home to the protected caretta-caretta turtles. After 4 hours of relaxation, savor authentic Cretan cuisine in the charming village of Elos. Your return is scheduled around 17:30, to the pickup point. A day filled with breathtaking views, delicious flavors, and unforgettable experiences!Enjoy a unique trip to Elafonisi!

We start our tour driving to our first stop Margarites, a small traditional village located in the prefecture of Rethymno and known for its unique pottery tradition, its picturesque alleys, and its well-preserved architecture.Afterwards we reach the Arkadi Monastery, which constitutes a landmark of architecture and civilization considering the magnificent facade of the church, the highly developed spiritual tradition as well as the flourishing development of fine arts. However, the holocaust, which took place in 1866, gave the monastery an eminent place in history, elevating it to an eternal symbol of freedom and heroism, recognized worldwide. We will visit the picturesque old town of Rethymno and have lunch (optional). At the end we will visit the Venetian stronghold of Fortezza which is built on top of a low hill above Rethymno Town. This huge fortress, with its turbulent history, was built between 1540 and 1570 by the Venetian maritime power as a bulwark against Turkish pirates

We start our tour driving to the city of Souda, port of Chania, to visit the Venizelos Graves at the historical location of Profitis Ilias in Akrotiri where the tomb of Eleftherios Venizelos lays. We continue to the city of Chania where we will visit all the main highlights of the city, historic neighborhoods, churches and museums and take a walk to the beautiful Venetian Port with the Lighthouse Faros. During your tour of the picturesque alleys of the old town, you will come acrosss unique monuments such as the Rimodi Fountain, the Neradze Mosque (or Gazi Hussein) with its high minaret, churches and squares. Have lunch (optional) and free time for shopping. At the way back we will stop at the resort city of Georgioupolis, popular for its fine beaches, for a relaxing stroll and a coffee break.

Escape the typical group tour and experience Elafonisi your way. This is a fully private day, designed around you. We head straight to Elafonisi early, so you can enjoy the pink sand and turquoise lagoons before the crowds build up. You’ll have relaxed free time to swim, walk the shallow sandbar, and simply enjoy the open space. After the beach, the day becomes yours. Choose between the cliff-top Monastery of Chrysoskalitissa, a traditional village, a honey tasting, or a visit to a family winery. No fixed schedule. No rush. Accessible options are available. The beach offers pathways, and our vehicle can accommodate a wheelchair upon request. This is not just transport. It’s a private, flexible, locally hosted experience in Crete.

Embark on a voyage through time with this full-day olive oil, wine, and beer private tour. Follow in the footsteps of Cretan generations, uncovering their ancient traditions and modern production techniques. Explore three unique sites: visit an olive oil factory, take part in wine tastings and beer samplings during your winery tour, and savor an exquisite local lunch. Your journey will be completed by visiting either the 13th-century Monastery or Maleme Airfield from World War II before returning home.

Discover a serene side of Crete with a full-day private tour to Elafonisi. Get picked up at your hotel or the location of your choosing in Chania and set out on a scenic tour. During the journey to Elafonisi Beach, we will make a stopover at the Cave of Agia Sofia for about 30 minutes to see the stalagmites and the small church in the cave, our second stopover will be at Chrysoskalitissa Monastery for about 30 minutes. Finaly, we will arrive at Elafonissi beach, we will spend about 3 hours on the beach, after that your private car will pick you up and leads you back to your hotel.

Spend a day exploring Chania's wineries with a sommelier as your guide on this fun and informative Crete wine tour. Learn about viticulture in an organic vineyard, then taste wines, olive oil, and tsikoudia brandy along with a full meze lunch in a cellar that dates back to the time of Venetian rule. Next, taste specially selected wines with olives and rusks at the Karavitakis Winery.

We leave from Kolymbari port at 10:00 and go directly to Gramvousa island where you can enjoy the turquoise waters and if you wish, walk up to the castle for a beautiful panoramic view. We then move onto Balos lagoon where you have free time for swimming and relaxing. Our aim is to arrive at each place before the larger ferry boats from Kissamos, giving you the opportunity to enjoy them as less crowded as possible. We then move onto Menies beach and Choironissia for another swim and we arrive back at the port of Kolymbari around 18:00

This full day trip gives you the opportunity to visit the most known and beautiful beaches on the West part of Crete!From Chania we are heading west and south to start our day by visiting Elafonissi with its stunning turquoise water and unearthly pink sand. Οur next stop is the beach of Falasarna,this vast expanse of golden sand is perfect for sunbathing, water sports, or simply enjoying the serene beauty of the Cretan coastline. The we are visiting Balos where you can enjoy the clear blue water and the nice view of the mountains surrounding the Lagoon. Our last stop is the island of Gramvoussa where you can enjoy the turquoise waters and if you wish, walk up to the castle for a beautiful panoramic view.

We set off with our skipper in the morning towards Elafonissi and enjoy a long swim in the crystal clear waters.Our next stop is the unique Kedrodasos beach where the endemic juniper trees can be found at the back of the beach and the water is just too blue to be true! Lunchtime finds us in Paleochora where we taste the delicacies that this little town has to offer. During the afternoon, we make our way back and we also make a stop at the secluded creek of Lissos, where the Temple of Asclepius hides a beautiful mosaic floor. On our way back to Sfakia we will make some more stops in some well-known bays such as Domata, Agia Roumeli, Agios Pavlos, Marmara. An afternoon coffee break in Loutro is a must, before we head back to Sfakia.