Top 10 Cultural Tours in Chania Town, 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.

An alternative walking tour in the Old Town exploring Chania's cultural identity ; a great introduction to this beautiful town with a local insider guide and definitely one of the best things to do in Chania on your first day, ideal also for those visiting Chania on a cruise for just a day.  During this 3-hour tour your local guide will help you explore Chania's cultural identity through story-telling and by strolling through colourful alleys covered with mesmerizing aromas of food, sounds and music of Chania neighborhoods.

Inclusions: Local guide, Raki and cheese tasting, Greek coffee, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks, unless specified

Chania is the most beautiful city of Crete with rich history and amazing architecture. It's deeply connected with Greek, Venetian and Turkish heritage. We invite you to see it's most famous places as well as a couple hidden gems that will show you real Crete.

Inclusions: Pick-up at your hotel, Luxury Vehicle with a professional driver, Wi-fi on board and Water from the springs of the White Mountains “Samaria”, in bottles, Accompaniment by a professional guide, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Personal expenses, drinks, lunch / dinner, Entrance fees to museums, archaeological sites, Customary tips to your drivers, guides and escorts

Chania City - Falassarna Beach The City of Chania is the first destination of our trip. You will have 3hrs of free time to explore the city. Chania is famous for its diverse cultural heritage, archeological ruins, classical buildings and fascinating history. The Old Town is the heart of Chania. It is perfectly formed by narrow labyrinth like alleyways and buildings dating back to various ancient periods of time. Don’t hesitate to wander around the streets of the Old Town, you will discover the magnificent beauty that awaits you.Our next and final destination is Falassarna Beach, which is located on the west coast of Crete. Falassarna beach has been awarded for being the best beach in Crete and one of the top 10 beaches in Europe. It has light pick coloured sand and crystal clear waters with long magical waves coming in from the Mediterranean. Here you will have 3 hrs free time to relax and enjoy the sun. After that we return to Rethymno, where you will be taken back to your hotel .

Inclusions: Hotel pickup

Exclusions:

A unique tour to the ancient Crete!!! The centre of Minoan civilization and capital of Minoan Crete lay 5km south of Heraklion The Minoan palace is the main site of interest at Knossos, an important city in antiquity, which was inhabited continuously from the Neolithic period until the 5th c. AD. The palace was built on the Kephala hill and had easy access to the sea and the Cretan interior. According to tradition, it was the seat of the wise king Minos. The Palace of Knossos is connected with thrilling legends, such as the myth of the Labyrinth, with the Minotaur, and the story of Daidalos and Ikaros.Knossos flourished for approximately two thousand years. It had large palace buildings, extensive workshop installations and luxurious rock-cut cave and tholos tombs. As a major centre of trade and the economy, Knossos maintained ties with the majority of cities in the Eastern Mediterranean. Let us know if you need a guide and we will be more than happy to provide you the best!!!

Inclusions: Professional driver Pick up/Drop off FREE WiFi Fuel & Botled water/refreshments

Exclusions: Lunch, Proffecional Guide

The first references of wine and olive oil in Crete date back to 5000BC during the Minoan civilization. 7000 years later, Cretans produce wine, beer and olive oil on the same land, with the only changes the enhancement of production through technology and the optimization of crops! In this tour we will visit a winery, a beer and an olive oil factory. All three have high standards of production, marrying the old traditions with modern technology and processing. In each location we will spend around one hour touring the facilities and tasting! We can be flexible and eat in a local restaurant, visit a 5.000 year old olive tree, nearby monastery, Maleme airfield and the WW2 military cemetery! Tour times in each location can be modified depending on the travelers' starting time and the date. Before confirming each tour, we have to double check that the tours will be available. Each location has 3-4 time slots available.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Guiding Services

Exclusions: 20 euro for lunch per person in a local restaurant (optional), 10 euro for each Tour and Tour Tasting per person. 30 euro total. , Snacks

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

In one day you have a chance to see two most beautiful cities of West Crete and have fun on the natural lake! During this tour you will visit one of the most diverse cultural centers of Greece, the city of Chania, walk in the picturesque Rethymno town, swim in clean waters of the lake Kournas. Our professional guides will give you all the historical information during your bus ride and will advise you about the best activities and must-see spots. It is up to you, how to spend your time at each destination: to have a lunch, visit a museum, do some shopping, or just walk with a guide and listen to some more interesting stories. One and a half hour to enjoy each unforgettable stop and full freedom of choose how to spend this time! Book now and discover West Crete with Status MLB! * Pick-up (from the specific bus stops outside of your hotel) is arranged after booking. From villages of the North Heraklion region (Agia Pelagia, Gouves, Hersonissos,etc). For other areas, contact us.

Inclusions: Information about the island and the route during the bus ride, Pick-up from your hotel (at the specific tourist bus stop, outside of the hotel), Transfer with air-conditioned bus

Exclusions: Provided free time to have a lunch/coffee on your own., Entrance fees to museums/sights, individual expenses.

We are a company with a privately-owned mini bus. We are authorized by the GREEK TOURISTIC ORGANISATION to be able to legally offer daily transfers as well as organized excursions. We love our work and this shows in the service we provide and in our fully equipped bus which has a refrigerator, TV monitor, individual lighting, air conditioning, Wi-FI internet, multimedia sound system, and Bluetooth. We love to help our visitors discover the nature, history and traditions of Crete, and will be delighted to share with you the beauties, the history, and the flavors and aromas of our land. The benefits on our bus, are for us, our philosophy of politeness and service. It would give us great joy to escort you on our excursions; we have excursions for all visitors, and accommodate wheelchair and mobility scooter users, their friends and family. We can accommodate 2 wheelchairs or 1 mobility scooter users; inform us at time of booking

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Private transportation, Transfer by special Mini Bus acommodating up to two wheelchairs or one scooter

Exclusions: Personal expences, Lunch, Entrance fees (16 euro pp) for access to the Palace of Knossos and Archeological Museum., Guide inside the historical monuments

This walking-tour is organised exclusively for you, your family or friends, with no other participants. You will get to know Chania intimately and at your own pace, accompanied by a tourist guide, who will tell you anything you need know.

Inclusions: Guide

Exclusions: Museum tickets (4 eur. p/p), Transportation to the tour's starting point