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The Greek classics.
The 15 most popular chania tours in Greece, with what each one is really like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.
Guided Samaria Gorge trek from Chania to Agia Roumeli, with ferry ride. Challenging 17-km walk, then time to swim.
“The adventure through the gorge and our awesome guide”
4x4 Cretan Safari from Rethymno to Preveli Beach: gorges, villages, and lunch with unlimited wine.
“Enjoyed the experience - very friendly tour guide. Good value for money. I would definitely recommend this company and experience.”
Elafonissi pink-sand beach and Elos village lunch on a 10-hour day trip from Chania, with guided stops and bus pickup.
“Elafonisi Beach is a beautiful location and we enjoyed almost 4 hours there. The outbound journey included a stop where there was a cafe and a sacred cave for those who chose to climb the steps up to it (no charge for the cave). If you have good mobility don't miss out on the cave…”
Guided Samaria Gorge from Chania with a pro hiking guide, tough downhill views, Kri-Kri chances, and a swim in Agia Roumeli.
“Beautiful gorge, its challenging but worth it. would definitely advise hiking boots. only down side is its a long day, pucked up at 5:45am We finished the trek in just over 4 hours and although the beach is lovely, after a short rest, we just wanted to go home. We got to beach b4 1pm.…”
Balos Lagoon swim and Gramvousa Venetian fortress from Chania with an AC bus and boat tickets; Tersanas cave views included.
“It was an amazing experience, Balos and Gramvousa island are breathtaking. Eva was a very good guide, involved in every aspect of the tour, giving us interesting informations and making sure we have good time.”
SUPinCrete in Chania takes you across calm Marathi Bay with easy coaching, wildlife chances, and multi-surprise moments, plus pickup included.
“Excellent communication & organisation! Picked us up from cruise terminal as soon as we docked, then short drive to Paddle-boarding site. Great instruction given & lots of fun - especially the cliff jumping! Would definitely recommend & do again. Thank you 😊”
ATV quad safari from Rethymno with dam and gorge stops, coffee and viewpoints, small groups, and provided safety gear for dusty fun.
“We had a great time. My girlfriend was very nervous of this trip but it turned out to be our most enjoyable activity. It was really varied with a combination of tarmac and sandy roads. We had a few stops for photos and views in the mountains. We also had a coffee stop at a…”
Pink sand and turquoise shallows at Elafonisi, plus an Elos village food stop. Full-day Crete trip from Chania.
“amazing tour and the best beach I have seen so far. just loved it the restaurant we went after the beach is another beautiful surprise. thank you and hopefully see u next year”
Sail from Kolimvari to Agioi Theodoroi for snorkeling and SUP in crystal water, plus a 3-course meal and unlimited drinks.
“Well organised, friendly crew, delicious food, good drinks, wonderful water + activities & nice atmosphere :) thank you for having us! Would definitely recommend :)”
Hike Samaria Gorge from Chania with pickup, an A/C bus, a scenic boat leg, and time to swim at Agia Roumeli.
“The bus ride home was terrible! We both got car sick, the driver was taking turn uncomfortably fast. The hike was EPIC!! Glad we did it”
A guided day trip from Chania to Elafonissi Beach with Agia Sofia Cave, pink sand, a family lagoon, and an easy A/C bus ride.
“Great day ! Driver and guide were fantastic. They organised for my husband to be taken down to the beach by car as he has mobility issues.”
Jeep to Balos lagoon viewpoint and Falassarna’s reserved beach club spot, with lunch and drinks included from Chania.
“We had such a wonderful time with our tour guide Nikolas. He was extremely kind and knowledgeable. Balos was a beautiful viewpoint and made for nice pictures. The beach afterwards so lovely and the lunch provided was even better. I will say that it was a lot of driving for me, and also quite expensive…”
Minoans World 3D Museum & 9D Cinema in Chania: a heat-proof, family-friendly 45-minute mix of 3D photo scenes and 9D films.
“DO NOT GO! SAVE TIME AND MONEY!!! We have expected so much more from a museum of the Minoan World. The whole experience was 30 minutes and not 45 as presented in the presentation on the website when I have booked the tickets. There were 4 movies: one with pictures from Crete, one with a…”
A 2.5-hour walking food tasting in Chania: bougatsa, cheeses, olives, sweets, raki, Greek coffee, and stop-and-shop browsing with Christos.
“We drove into town from our hotel and found several parking lots already full so we were running late for the tour, but our guide was gracious enough to wait for us. We were guided to several stops with delicious and generous portions at each one. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable and took us to…”
Chania glass-bottom boat cruise with swim stops, Goat Island Kri Kri goats, and Lazaretta beach time plus WWII wreck views from the boat.
“Would recommend this trip very much. The swimming and snorkelling at the 2 stops around the islands was just wonderful. Snorkel and masks provided and also floats for non-swimmers. Plus a cold beer all within the price.”
