Top Chania Half-day Tours

The whole family will enjoy this fun snorkeling activity, which is both relaxing and adventurous. With a small group of no more than ten travelers you'll be taken on a boat ride to two different snorkeling spots. Experience the difference at the open ocean and sheltered spots, both with an abundance of sea life. Snorkeling gear will be provided so you don't need to bring your own.

Maximize time in Crete with a half-day private tour of Chania. Get picked up at your hotel or the location of your choosing 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.

Getting to know the real Chania is difficult without a guide to show you behind the tourist sights. This small-group tour delivers: introducing you to its foods, customs, people, and wines in ways only a local can. Stroll around Chania’s lanes, churches, and monuments; meet townsfolk, visit authentic spots, and sample staples such as sesame bread, cheese, and Cretan honey before a wine-tasting. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

This day trip from Crete packs a lot into one tour. Visit an Ottoman fortress, a local folklore museum, a cheese factory and more. Learn about and taste raki, an aperitif flavored with anise. Have lunch in a kafeneio (traditional Greek coffeehouse) where you can hang with the locals and experience the real Crete.

Go off-roading in the rugged landscapes of Crete's northern coast on a ATV adventure from Rethymno. Splash through streams, wind along ancient gorges, and look for island wildlife from behind the wheel of a personal quad vehicle that can access tucked-away reaches surrounding Maroulas Mountain. Get a taste of Cretan history and culture during several stops along the way, including a traditional Greek coffeehouse and medieval villages that date to the 11th century.

The local drivers - escorts will pick you up from your hotel/villa and will drive you through rough roads to the authentic part of Crete. Just a few minutes from Chania city you will begin to get a sense of the Cretan landscape and to enjoy yourselves close to olive, lemon, orange and avocado grooves. Feel the warmth and the friendly environment of the most popular mountain refuge in White Mountains, named " Kallergis Refuge". Let your look, sail South from Samaria gorge to the Libyan Sea and North to the Aegean Sea. Take photos at Samaria National Park entrance, enjoy Cretan snacks accompanied with a cup of local mountain tea with honey, or a cup of coffee. Your delicious lunch will consist of a traditional Cretan flavor with Season salad, wine and dessert. At Anoskeli's winery you will taste local olive oil and 5 different wine.

Transfer from Chania  airport to your hotel in Chania City area. From 1 to 4 clients , transport is with a taxi/private car . Transfer is a transportation service which meets and brings you exactly where you asked: our driver meets you at the airport (as close to the Arrivals as possible), at the hotel reception or at the exactly given address, helps you with your luggage and brings you fast- track to your destination. You can pre-order inexpensive taxi transfer to the city center or to the airport, comfortable car transfer for the family with children, Economy minivan for a tourist group or a Luxury transfer. The transfer cost from Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is fixed at the time of pre-order and never rises: either when the driver is waiting for the passenger, when the stop is necessary, or because of traffic jams.

Elafonissi Beach frequently appears on lists of the world’s most beautiful beaches because of its stunning pink colored sand and aquamarine water. Avoid the hassle of figuring out local public transport schedules and travel on with ease on an air-conditioned bus. Along the way, see pretty traditional villages—such as Elos and have plenty of time to relax and unwind at the beach.

Explore the Cretan coastline from a standup paddleboard on this guided tour around beautiful Marathi Bay. After a short instruction and safety lesson, head out into the bay, exploring smaller islets, diving spots, and a small cave system along the way. Stop from time to time to swim with the marine life or catch your breath on the beach. This tour is good for all ages and experience levels, a great way to enjoy time with friends and family on the water.

Live a unique experience on a Semi Private tour, up to 6 guests/vehicle-guide. Only local guides, driving 7 seater Luxury 4wd, full A/C, vehicles , will allow you to explore on really comfortable conditions a part from the mainland of Crete which compatible vehicles, buses or mini buses, can’t offer. It's not just a tour for tastings, driving you from one to another winery/olive mill, but it is an adventurous Semi Private exploring tour, with lunch time and not only snacks and beverages. At Anoskeli's olive mill and winery the Sommeliers and Wine-Olive Oil producers, as more professional in their sector, will inform you about the wine and olive oil when they serve you 2 olive oils and 5 wine. Driving on rough roads you will enjoy the view from Deliana or Topolia gorge, depending from which from the restaurants will be open at the time, for your lunch time. During the tour the guest's privacy is in priority and you have information about the culture and the local history.

Transfer from Chania  airport to your hotel in Chania City area or vise versa. From 1 to 4 clients  or 4 to 7 , transport is with a taxi/private car/mini van luxury  . Transfer is a transportation service which meets and brings you exactly where you asked: our driver meets you at the airport (as close to the Arrivals as possible), at the hotel reception or at the exactly given address, helps you with your luggage and brings you fast- track to your destination. You can pre-order inexpensive taxi transfer to the city center or to the airport, comfortable car transfer for the family with children, Economy minivan for a tourist group or a Luxury transfer. The transfer cost from Heraklion Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is fixed at the time of pre-order and never rises: either when the driver is waiting for the passenger, when the stop is necessary, or because of traffic jams.

Live a unique experience on a Semi Private tour, up to 6 guests/vehicle-guide. It's not just a tour for tastings, driving you from one to another winery/olive mill, but it is an adventurous Semi Private exploring tour, with lunch time and not only snacks and beverages. Will allow you to explore on really comfortable conditions a part from the mainland of Crete which compatible vehicles, buses or mini buses, can’t offer. At Anoskeli's olive mill and winery the Sommeliers and Wine-Olive Oil producers, as more professional in their sector, will inform you about the wine and olive oil when they serve you. You will visit the Milia Mounain Retreat,one of the top 50 worldwide choices of National Geographic magazine, concerning eco-tourism and agro-tourism. The food at Milia's restaurant reach our company's specifications. During the tour the guest's privacy is in priority. The local drivers/guides will give you basic culture and historical information. Join us, be a traveller!

Jump on the Sacred Path to explore all that Greece has to offer. On this tour you'll see the magic of wine, monasteries, chapels and villages on one all inclusive tour. Start at the Holy trinity Monastery to see beautiful Byzantine architecture and sample wines that are made locally while being guided by winery staff. Then transition to the Manousakis Winery where a full mezze lunch is avaliable on request.

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.

A fantastic way to see Chania through the lens of a local & beer lover. This is your gateway into the budding craft beer culture of Crete & Greece. Learn about beer history, ingredients & tasting techniques. Taste more beer styles than you could ask for! Get your taste buds spinning with fantastic local foods. It might blow your mind how food pairings can change beer flavours. You won't leave the tour hungry! It’s a great way to understand Chania’s Old Town; hidden streets & gems that only locals know. Enjoy a relaxing Sunset in the Venetian Port, with cool facts & cool beers. By the end you'll feel like you've gained a little buzz, a lot of knowledge & new friends. Don’t skip this tour whether you love beer or just enjoy good company, food & views. ✔ 8 Greek craft beers (samples or full) ✔ 4 tasting locations (iconic restaurant, Venetian Port & street-food pub) ✔ Food pairings, Cretan specialties ✔ Tasting charts ✔ Tangible brewing ingredients ✔ Souvenirs ✚ 2.5-3kms Cheers!

Set sail and explore the beauty of Crete and its nearby islands with this private boat trip. Starting in Chania, head towards Balos in a private vessel with experienced skippers to take care of driving the boat, so you can focus on the sightseeing. Along the way, pass by Gramvousa Fortress, Balos Lagoon, and one of Crete's most beautiful beaches. Conveniently, snacks and alcoholic drinks are included.

Get your Crete vacation off to the perfect start as you discover the town of Chania and Cretans’ favorite activity, eating, with a private guide. Sample signatures including Greek coffee, local cheese, raki, Crete’s answer to grappa, and bougatsa, a custard pie with phyllo pastry, then enjoy lunch. You’ll also tour the city highlights, including the lighthouse, the mosque and the Old Venetian Harbor.

The ancient city of Chania is a popular tour spot, but you don’t need to tie yourself to a large and inflexible tour group in order to explore it. On this full day tour around Chania, join a small group and walk around some of the city’s highlights tucked away in the narrow Venetian alleys. Afterward, break away from your group and explore the city at your own pace – grab lunch at a local restaurant, walk around the harbor or do some shopping at Old Chania Market.

Unlock aromatic secrets with this herb and wine tour in Chania. Start in the herbal section of the local botanic garden. Here your private guide will introduce you to Greek herbs and their various scents and properties. This is followed up by a Cretan meal prepared using ingredients from the park. These delicacies are paired with two exclusive wines. Your final stop is the Manousakis Winery for a tasting.

Get to know Chania without crowded tour buses or rowdy tour groups on this private sightseeing tour. Walk through the historic buildings and charming streets of the city’s Old Town, immerse yourself in the hustle and bustle of the Municipal Market, and take advantage of some grand photo opportunities at the Holy Trinity Monastery and Akrotiri’s Gouverneto Monastery. With a full day available to you, take your time at each stop and explore at your own pace.

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Exploring off-road in Crete means hiring a 4WD and doing your own navigating. This half-day tour from Georgioupolis, Rethymnon, and other resorts does everything for you, with a guide to unlock a range of rural and culinary experiences on top. Focus on the scenery as your 4WD roams beaches, forests, and mountain tracks; view historical ruins; taste olive oils and cheeses; and savor a meal with a local family.

Santorini is home to some truly unique wines, not only because of its volcanic soil and dry climate, but because the island's vineyards never suffered the phylloxera blight that transformed European wine making. Stroll vineyards, visit a wine museum, and discover these unique varietals over three tutored tastings at different wineries, with nibbles and cheese. This is a private tour, just for your group, direct from your hotel.

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