Chania Old Town and Cretan Countryside Private Tour
5.0
(27)
Free cancellation
Go off the beaten path and get a glimpse of Chania that most first-time visitors miss on a private tour of Crete’s countryside and Chania’s Old Town. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to tweak your itinerary as you travel between top attractions—including the Old Venetian Harbor, Firkas Fortress, and Chania Old Town—in air-conditioned comfort, without having to navigate.
Languages:
English
📍Keramion, Νεροκούρος 731 00, Greece
🏢Operated by Niriis Tours
Highlights
- ✓Explore Chanian Old Town and the Cretan countryside at your own pace on a private tour
- ✓An easy way to get your bearings on the large Greek island
- ✓Letting someone else drive means you can soak up the Cretan scenery
- ✓Feast on local cuisine such as lamb, olives, and feta during lunch
What you'll see & do
- ✓Will drop you off at Talos square on the west side of Chania old town, which is more authentic and unspoiled. You will have around an hour available to walk around on your own in the picturesque alleys, explore the town or shop.
- ✓Chania lighthouse is the oldest working light house in the Mediterranean, built in 1864. The lighthouse is the main landmark of Chania. We cannot enter but can see it from the port.
- ✓The fortress of Firkas on the northwest side of the port of Chania was constructed between 1610 and 1645 to protect the Venetian harbour entrance from raiders. After the fall of the city of Chania in the hands of the Turks in 1645it was renamed “Firka”, which in Turkish means “barrack”. On the northern side of the Firka fortress were six consecutive domes, that sheltered the large cannons, so that they would face the entrance of the harbor and face any possible attacker. The Firka Fortress was used as a prison since then and up to the Greek civil war of the 20th century. During the Ottoman rule, the Firka Fortress constituted the seat of the military governor of the city. It is the place where the Greek flag was raised, in 1913, the year of the reunion of Crete with Greece. Today, at the entrance of the Fortress is situated the Maritime Museum.
- ✓Will visit the archaeological site at Kasteli hill. You can see the foundations of buildings, streets and sewage networks.
- ✓You could do a tasting of olive oil, honey, pistachio and other delicacies for free at a shop we cooperate. They sell locally produced, organic and premium products.
- ✓Theriso gorge is located near the city of Chania. The main gorge is six kilometers long and we will go through it by our minivan. The vertical cliffs are impressive and the lush vegetation along with its wildlife is truly a site to see.
- ✓On the way back we will enjoy the panoramic view of Chania and Souda port from Malaxa mountain
- ✓Will visit the Commonwealth Cemetery where mainly British, New Zealanders and Australians are buried. The Battle of Crete lasted from 20th May to 1st of June 1941 and was the first airborne only operation in history. The cemetery has panoramic views of Souda bay and the White Mountains (Lefka Ori)
- ✓Venizelos graves is actually a park, boasting panoramic views of Chania and the old port.
- ✓Optionally do a wine tasting for 45 minutes. It can take place only on weekdays, depending availability. Tasting is 25 euro per person.
- ✓Will stop and see the Byzantine wall in Chania old town, dating from the 6th century AD. If travellers wish, they could visit the small Byzantine collection, during weekdays.
- ✓Dounias restaurant is at Drakona Village on the foot of the White Mountains of Chania. The owner Stelios Trilirakis uses ingredients from his farm and and cooks on wood fire. Its a farm to table, slow food experience. It takes 45-minutes to drive to the restaurant through the scenic Cretan countryside. The restaurant has nice views. Lunch is paid separately by travellers, its around 25 euro per person. Restaurant is closed on Tuesday, in which case we will choose another lunch option.
What's included
- ✓Private transportation
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
- ✓Guiding Services
What's not included
- ✓Lunch in the mountain restaurant
- ✓Etz Hayyim Synagogue
- ✓Archaeological museum of Chania
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You must be able to get in and get out of the car. Some places in Chania's Old Town are not wheelchair accessible and we have to follow different route
In case of traveller's serious health problems or other medical concerns please notify us
Pick up and drop off at Souda port, your accommodation or any other convenient location, 10km or 6 miles around Chania old town and 20km along the west coast up to Platanias. Please contact us regarding your pick up place for further information
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Free cancellation
🔒 Secure checkout
from
€ 557.00
Chania Old Town and Cretan Countryside Private Tour
5.0
(27)
Free cancellation
Go off the beaten path and get a glimpse of Chania that most first-time visitors miss on a private tour of Crete’s countryside and Chania’s Old Town. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to tweak your itinerary as you travel between top attractions—including the Old Venetian Harbor, Firkas Fortress, and Chania Old Town—in air-conditioned comfort, without having to navigate.
Languages:
English
📍Keramion, Νεροκούρος 731 00, Greece
🏢Operated by Niriis Tours
Highlights
- ✓Explore Chanian Old Town and the Cretan countryside at your own pace on a private tour
- ✓An easy way to get your bearings on the large Greek island
- ✓Letting someone else drive means you can soak up the Cretan scenery
- ✓Feast on local cuisine such as lamb, olives, and feta during lunch
What you'll see & do
- ✓Will drop you off at Talos square on the west side of Chania old town, which is more authentic and unspoiled. You will have around an hour available to walk around on your own in the picturesque alleys, explore the town or shop.
- ✓Chania lighthouse is the oldest working light house in the Mediterranean, built in 1864. The lighthouse is the main landmark of Chania. We cannot enter but can see it from the port.
- ✓The fortress of Firkas on the northwest side of the port of Chania was constructed between 1610 and 1645 to protect the Venetian harbour entrance from raiders. After the fall of the city of Chania in the hands of the Turks in 1645it was renamed “Firka”, which in Turkish means “barrack”. On the northern side of the Firka fortress were six consecutive domes, that sheltered the large cannons, so that they would face the entrance of the harbor and face any possible attacker. The Firka Fortress was used as a prison since then and up to the Greek civil war of the 20th century. During the Ottoman rule, the Firka Fortress constituted the seat of the military governor of the city. It is the place where the Greek flag was raised, in 1913, the year of the reunion of Crete with Greece. Today, at the entrance of the Fortress is situated the Maritime Museum.
- ✓Will visit the archaeological site at Kasteli hill. You can see the foundations of buildings, streets and sewage networks.
- ✓You could do a tasting of olive oil, honey, pistachio and other delicacies for free at a shop we cooperate. They sell locally produced, organic and premium products.
- ✓Theriso gorge is located near the city of Chania. The main gorge is six kilometers long and we will go through it by our minivan. The vertical cliffs are impressive and the lush vegetation along with its wildlife is truly a site to see.
- ✓On the way back we will enjoy the panoramic view of Chania and Souda port from Malaxa mountain
- ✓Will visit the Commonwealth Cemetery where mainly British, New Zealanders and Australians are buried. The Battle of Crete lasted from 20th May to 1st of June 1941 and was the first airborne only operation in history. The cemetery has panoramic views of Souda bay and the White Mountains (Lefka Ori)
- ✓Venizelos graves is actually a park, boasting panoramic views of Chania and the old port.
- ✓Optionally do a wine tasting for 45 minutes. It can take place only on weekdays, depending availability. Tasting is 25 euro per person.
- ✓Will stop and see the Byzantine wall in Chania old town, dating from the 6th century AD. If travellers wish, they could visit the small Byzantine collection, during weekdays.
- ✓Dounias restaurant is at Drakona Village on the foot of the White Mountains of Chania. The owner Stelios Trilirakis uses ingredients from his farm and and cooks on wood fire. Its a farm to table, slow food experience. It takes 45-minutes to drive to the restaurant through the scenic Cretan countryside. The restaurant has nice views. Lunch is paid separately by travellers, its around 25 euro per person. Restaurant is closed on Tuesday, in which case we will choose another lunch option.
What's included
- ✓Private transportation
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
- ✓Guiding Services
What's not included
- ✓Lunch in the mountain restaurant
- ✓Etz Hayyim Synagogue
- ✓Archaeological museum of Chania
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You must be able to get in and get out of the car. Some places in Chania's Old Town are not wheelchair accessible and we have to follow different route
In case of traveller's serious health problems or other medical concerns please notify us
Pick up and drop off at Souda port, your accommodation or any other convenient location, 10km or 6 miles around Chania old town and 20km along the west coast up to Platanias. Please contact us regarding your pick up place for further information
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Free cancellation
🔒 Secure checkout
from
€ 557.00