The 10 Best Bus Tours in Chania Prefecture, Crete

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.

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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There is no better way to experience the real side of Crete, than to traverse the island's unspoiled soil, swim in its crystal waters and stroll down its traditional villages. This hiking tour of the Samaria Gorge will give you the opportunity to do all 3 and at your own pace. Early in the morning, you will be picked up from designated spots around Chania via a luxurious bus and reach the starting point of your tour in Omalos Plateau around 7 am. Shadowed by the adjacent White Mountains and with plenty of drinking water to be found along the way in many natural springs, this self-paced hike will create unique memories for every traveler. Behind your group, there will always be a hiking escort to ensure everyone's safety and provide assistance if needed. At around 17:00 you will start your trip back to the place where you were picked up from.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, English Speaking guide

Exclusions: Admission to Samaria (5 € per adult, children free of charge), Boat ticket (11 € per adult, 5.50 € per child 5-12 years old), Personal expenses, extra beverages or meals

The Imbros Gorge is located in the province of Sfakia and is the second-largest gorge in Crete after Samaria. The picturesque scenery, in combination with the low difficulty of traversing it, make the descent of Imbros ideal for families wanting to expose children to the beauty of nature. There you will have some free time to take pictures or have some breakfast before you begin your hike. In a leisurely pace, the gorge can be traversed in about 2.5 hours. Behind your group, there will always be a hiking escort to ensure everyone's safety and provide assistance if needed. The gorge ends at Komitades village, from where you will depart for Sfakia, one of the most traditional Cretan villages. There you will have around 3 hours to divide between swimming in the warm Mediterranean waters and enjoying a Cretan meal in one of the local taverns. Early in the evening you will board the bus back to your original pick up points.

Inclusions: Pickup/Drop-off with air-conditioned luxury bus from select spots in Chania, English Speaking guide, All taxes, VAT (value-added tax) inclusive

Exclusions: Admission to Imbros (2.5 € per person, free of charge for children under 14), Personal expenses, extra beverages or meals, Customary tips to your driver and escort

By far one of the most beautiful beaches on the island, Elafonissi is situated on the south west coast. A tropical effect is created by its white and pink coral sands. Head to the right for shallow water in a small enclosed lagoon ideal for the children. A walk through the lagoon to the islet is most worthwhile as you will discover this unique coastline.

Inclusions: Transportation with A/C bus, Local tour leader

Exclusions: Food and drinks

After we pick you up in the morning from various locations around Chania, we will follow the green north coast just before Kastelli and finally reach the rock chapel of Agia Sophia through the village of Topolia. After a short visit to this incredibly interesting site, we will proceed to the main attraction of the tour! Elafonisi is located on the southwestern most point of Crete and being an oblong gives the impression of being a separate island as it seems to be divided into two parts by water. On the eastern side of the beach, in front of the lagoon, you will find umbrellas, showers, lifeguards, snack bars and changing rooms. In Elafonisi, you will have plenty of time to explore the area and swim in the crystal clear waters!

Inclusions: Pick up and Drop off with air-conditioned luxury bus from select spots in Chania, Visit to the cave of Saint Sophia, Visit to Elafonisi, Visit to local village (subject to conditions), English Speaking guide, Swedish speaking guide available every Wednesday

Exclusions: Personal expenses, extra beverages or meals, Customary tips to your driver and escort

Wine tour to a gorgeous family winery & the traditional-historical museum of Apokoronas. Taste the the famous Cretan cheese and enjoy a meal like the locals do!!

Inclusions: English speaking, local driver/guide and wine specialist, Wine & Food tasting, Cheese Tasting, Traditional Cretan lunch, Transport by air-conditioned minivan.minibus, Bottled water per person

Exclusions: Gratuities, Additional food and drinks

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

Wine tour to family wineries, olive oil factory and magnificent places to admire the nature’ s miracle…

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Wine and food tasting, Olive oil tasting, English speaking driver/escort and wine specialists, Transport by air-conditioned minibus/minivan, Bottled water per person

Exclusions: Gratuities, Additional food and drinks