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Chania Crete Tours

Xania Chania, Balos Lagoon is an untouched paradise on the north-western tip of the island...

Chania Crete Tours - explore this wide, rugged land in the west of Crete, with its intriguing Venetian capital of the same name, also written Chania or Xania or Χανιά.

Offering so much diversity and culture, landscapes, history and adventure, not to mention the sparkling sea and the divine beaches, that you won't want to leave.

Home of some of the most famous sights on the island, here you will find tours for

gourmet tours in Chania Old Town
town history and culture tours
the stunning Balos Lagoon
the famous Gorge of Samaria
Elafonisi Beach
the rugged White Mountains
inland villages and Cretan cuisine

Here is a land of endless history, stories and mythologies embedded in the stunning mountainous landscape.

The international Chania Airport CHQ is only 14 km from Chania town and port where ferries dock from all over Greece. See more information below on how to get here.

From gourmet wine-tasting to beach swimming at Balos Lagoon, walking through rugged gorges or tasting Cretan cuisine, get out and see Chania today.

Chania Crete - Tours in Town

Chania Hania Χανιά is a thriving busy modern capital town with plenty of colour and vibrancy, beautiful architecture and corners to explore. We suggest staying within the walls of the Old Town, sitting by the Venetian harbour and soaking up the ambience in the narrow lane ways.

To get the guidance of a local, choose your town tour below.

Crete Food Tour of the Old Town of Chania

Chania - a Walking Tour of the Old Town with Street Food - visit the local food markets and walk for 4 hours through the gastronomic highlights of this fascinating historic town, visit the old Jewish and Ottoman quarters and taste the local white spirit or raki. Enjoy mezedes which are little appetisers, part of the Cretan diet which is one of the healthiest in the world. Find out why.

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Hania Crete - Sunset Wine and Dinner Tour

Chania Wine Food and Sunset Tour with 3 course Dinner - a 4 hour tour of the picturesque Venetian town with a local. Watch the sunset over a beautiful view from a secret spot that only locals know about. Participate in a unique wine tasting event by a talented sommelier and enjoy a 3-course gourmet organic dinner.

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The Miracle of Wine & Olive Oil - a fabulous day touring family wineries and an olive oil factory on this trip from Chania. Sit a while among the fragrant olive trees and then dive deep into nature’s miracle as you taste award-winning local wines of the Kissamos region. 6 hours.

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Chania Crete Tours
Beaches

There are many thousands of beautiful beaches and pristine coastlines in Hania Crete, a true paradise in Greece.

Two of the most spectacular can be reached by a guided tour from the capital, taking all the stress away and leaving you with the job of enjoying yourself!

A Day Tour to Balos Lagoon - this helps with logistics of coach ride - boat ride and return coach ride. Make a full day of visiting paradise, this is a 14 hour tour, depending on your pickup and drop off point. This tour includes a visit to the castle at Gramvousa islet and swimming at Balos Lagoon.

Take a day tour to Elafonisi Beach - because sometimes you just want to relax. Visit this pristine, undeveloped beach. This 12 hour experience includes a visit to Topolia Gorge, the historic Chrissoskalitissa nunnery and lunch with a view at Amygdalokefali.

Chania Crete Tours
Samaria Gorge

Small Group Hiking Trip to Samaria Gorge - this is a 14 hour day to enjoy the walk without the hassle of transport and logistics. Walk 16 km from north to south and arrive at the coastal village of Agia Roumeli. Then take your ferry and a coach back to your hotel. Easy.

Accommodation in Chania Crete

Accommodation in the old town - our specially chosen guesthouses and pensions
Beach accommodation - just walking distance to the beach
Rural guesthouses - fresh air, local produce - peace and quiet...
Spa accommodation - luxury and pampering

Getting Here

Take a 1 hour flight from Athens to Heraklion with Aegean Airlines or Olympic Air, with many flights available per day.

Or take a 9.5 hour overnight ferry from Pireaus port of Athens to Heraklion port.

Hania Crete Old Town

Staying within the walls of the Old Town will give you the chance to encounter and experience all the interwoven historical fabrics of Cretan history.

See the Ottoman, Venetian and Greek architecture, see the ancient sites and then stroll by the pretty little harbour. Sit for coffee or enjoy a seaside dinner.

Hania Crete Old Harbour at dusk.

Dine with a view over the Venetian harbour and lighthouse in Chania.

Walk along the Venetian walls of the Old Harbour and look back towards the old Ottoman and Venetian structure beside the limani or harbour.

One of the main churches in Chania is the Trimartiri Orthodox Cathedral 1860, located on the main square on Chalidon Street.

One of the main churches in Chania is the Trimartiri Orthodox Cathedral 1860 (above), located on the main square on Chalidon Street.

Get to know the history of the town and the region at Fort Firca and the Maritime Museum on the western side of the harbour.

The limani is surrounded by interesting cafes, restaurants and museums, the ochre building is the Maritime Museum (image by Palazio)

The limani is surrounded by interesting cafes, restaurants and museums, the ochre building is the Maritime Museum. Resorted Venetian family homes have been converted into beautiful hotels by the water.

We trust you have enjoyed these tips from the We Love Crete team. Evíva!

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