10 Cultural Tours in Chania Prefecture That You Shouldn't Miss

Hop on for a bike ride around Chania, discovering the beauty of the city on a 2-hour tour. The Old city & Harbor is full of monuments, beauty and culture. It’s an active way to discover the old city, as you bike explore, with an informative audio guide and a tour leader.

Inclusions: Helmet, Tour Bike rental, Bottle of water, Souvenir Photos, Historical information through the audio guide system available in, EN, ES, FR, DE, IT, NO, RU, GR.

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Come with us and discover the West of Crete!This excursion brings us to West Crete and our first stop in Chania, the most ravishing city of Crete. It was an important Minoan city and the “mother of the Cretan cities”, according to ancient writers. The city is divided in the Old City, with the gorgeous harbor and the New City, beyond its Venetian fortifications. The Old City is one of the most beautiful cities in the Mediterranean and is called “Venice of the East”. We can admire samples of all the civilizations that have passed from here: archaeological Minoan sites, Turkish minarets and mosques, Muslim neighborhoods, Venetian fortresses, dockyards, fountains, squares, arches, mansions, Loggia and the Lighthouse. We can enjoy our lunch at the picturesque harbor or visit the famous Agora (Market), which houses traditional little shops and taverns. Here we can buy souvenirs or leather goods in very good prices.

Inclusions: Professional and Multilingual speaking guide., Transfers with air-conditioned luxurious buses., Free pick up service from any place in Crete.

Exclusions: Tips and Individual expenses.

Chania is the most beautiful city of Crete with rich history and amazing architecture. It's deeply connected with Greek, Venetian and Turkish heritage. We invite you to see it's most famous places as well as a couple hidden gems that will show you real Crete.

Inclusions: Pick-up at your hotel, Luxury Vehicle with a professional driver, Wi-fi on board and Water from the springs of the White Mountains “Samaria”, in bottles, Accompaniment by a professional guide, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Personal expenses, drinks, lunch / dinner, Entrance fees to museums, archaeological sites, Customary tips to your drivers, guides and escorts

Chania City - Falassarna Beach The City of Chania is the first destination of our trip. You will have 3hrs of free time to explore the city. Chania is famous for its diverse cultural heritage, archeological ruins, classical buildings and fascinating history. The Old Town is the heart of Chania. It is perfectly formed by narrow labyrinth like alleyways and buildings dating back to various ancient periods of time. Don’t hesitate to wander around the streets of the Old Town, you will discover the magnificent beauty that awaits you.Our next and final destination is Falassarna Beach, which is located on the west coast of Crete. Falassarna beach has been awarded for being the best beach in Crete and one of the top 10 beaches in Europe. It has light pick coloured sand and crystal clear waters with long magical waves coming in from the Mediterranean. Here you will have 3 hrs free time to relax and enjoy the sun. After that we return to Rethymno, where you will be taken back to your hotel .

Inclusions: Hotel pickup

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Be transported to a magical world of wine, monasteries, chapels and scenic villages. Take the Sacred Paths to wonder! The tour’s first stop is the historic winery of the Monastery of Tzagarolon, this beautiful monastery is set in the picturesque Akrotiri peninsula of Chania. The temple features admirable Byzantine architecture, a folklore museum and an ancient library of rarities. Sample select wines from the monastery’s production while admiring and learning about the wine equipment of the past on display, your tasting will be paired with a small ‘kerasma’ meze offering. Enjoy a picturesque drive to the family-owned Dourakis Winery in Apokoronas to learn about viticulture and the winemaking process and taste their wine. The next stop is to a well-hidden old-style kafeneio, and just across from it is the last ‘sacred’ stop to meet the key holder of a treasured chapel to explore its beautifully painted Byzantine art interiors.

Inclusions: Traditional Greek/Cretan Meze lunch, 8 wines to be tasted, Private Sommelier (Diploma Level) and professional commentary, Visit the monastery of Agia Triada, Visit a local Cretan winery, Visit a beautiful hidden village, Explore Byzantine art at a beautiful small chapel, Complimentary refreshments in the car

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Escape on the most intimate and exclusive of Cretan brunch journey's with your beloved one or a group of friends. At the winery, you'll explore a vineyard, cellar and other production facilities before you dive into a homemade Cretan brunch. The setup is designed to please the eyes! On the menu are fresh eggs form the hencoop, local cheese, fresh tomatoes and cucumbers from the garden, an aunty’s pie, sheep’s yoghurt and honey from The Psiloritis mountains. Cold cuts from a small producer and homemade rusks. Your brunch will be served in hand-made natural ceramic plates and dishes for an elevated experience. This unique pairing of wine for brunch is handcrafted to hearty, healthy and delicious perfection. All pots and plates are handmade with care by a local ceramist from natural clay. Depending on the winery and your location, we will include a short cultural stop to a pottery village, gorge or traditional kafenio (Cretan Café).

Inclusions: 6 wines to taste, Indulge in a Cretan brunch prepared just for you, Visit a cultural site such as the village of Margarites or a hidden Gorge, Professional guide sommelier with a certified diploma level from WSET, Pick-up and drop-off from and to your hotel, Refreshments during the trip, WiFi on board, Explore a winery, it's cellars and gardens

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A unique tour through traditional Cretan villages. The nature landscape and the culture signs will take your breath away...This is a tour of the unique area of Apokoronas, the East province of Chania region. The purpose of this tour is to introduce the visitors of this island to the pure side of the Cretan mainland. Tour around the villages, meet the locals, taste the delicious local products and learn everything about Crete’s history, culture and traditions.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Lunch, Local guide, Driver/guide, Cheese tasting, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Round-trip private transfer, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Gratuities

After we pick you up from various locations around Chania we will drive through West Crete until we reach the Kissamos port. After approximately 1 hour, the boat arrives at the port of Gramvousa. On top of a steep rock on the highest point of the island, lays the Venetian castle built during the late 16th century. You will have plenty of time to explore the island and swim in its coast before we board the boat that will take us to the Balos lagoon. Fantastic azure waters fill the lagoon creating an rare amalgamation of serenity and ild natural beauty. At around 16:30 we will board the boat back to the port of Kissamos and eventually return by bus to the designated spots you were picked up from.

Inclusions: Pick up/Drop off with air-conditioned luxury bus from select spots in Chania, Visit to Gramvousa, Visit to Balos, Boat tickets to Gramvousa and Balos, Pre-recorded guiding on board, English Speaking Guide

Exclusions: Municipality fee (1 euro for adults, free for children), Personal expenses, extra beverages or meals, Customary tips to your driver and escort

Visit one of the most historic monasteries, the holy patriarchal and sacropelic Monastery of Odigitria. The Monastery of Odigitria is located on the mountainous massif of Asterousia Mountains in the south of the prefecture of Heraklion, which constitute the "Mount Athos" of Crete. The monastery includes a multitude of old chapels with remarkable frescoes. After a short drive through the Messara plain you reach Matala. Known for the colony of hippies in the Sixties, where they lived in large holes formed on the mountain.The rocks are holes with a Roman burial. In Matala you will have time for a refreshing dip in the water, eat something or just enjoy a drink on the beach.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board

Exclusions: Entrance fee to the caves of Matala 2 Euro

With a minibus your Eye Travel guide shows you the Spinalonga island and other interesting places. Our first stop is in Agios Nikolaos where we have a fantastic view over the "Bottomless lake". You have some free time for a coffee and a stroll along the most eastern main city of Crete. After passing Elounda it is time for SPINALONGA, the last leper colony of Europe. A typical Cretan fishing boat brings you to the island, this takes no more than 10 minutes. On the island you make a tour. After finishing the trip on Spinalonga, a fishing boat brings you back to the small village of Plaka. Plaka is a tiny harbor, so the unique opportunity to eat fresh fish. After our lunch we are heading to an olive oil factory. You get a guided tour through the factory. All facts about olive oil, the pressing methods and grades of olive oil are explained. At the end of the tour you can taste different olive oils and other local products.

Inclusions: Pick up / drop off (15 km around Hersonissos), Gasoline, Insurance, Driver/guide, Air-conditioned minibus, Boat trip to and from Spinalonga, Guided tour in the olive oil factory

Exclusions: Drinks coffee stop Agios Nikolaos, Entrance Spinalonga (8 euro per person, Reduced admission 4 euro per person), Lunch