Cultural Tour of Chania: Old Town, Agia Triada, and More

4 hours 30 minutes Free CancellationPickup availableInstant confirmationPrivate tourGuided Operated by MOYSIDIS TRAVEL 4.7 from 35 reviews

Why we love it?

The Chania tour offers a 4.5-hour exploration of the historic city and its surrounding sites, making it ideal for history enthusiasts and those seeking a cultural experience. Participants will visit the picturesque Old Town of Chania, the Holy Trinity Monastery at Agia Triada, and the scenic Hill of Prophet Elias, all while enjoying insights from a professional guide. The tour includes comfortable transportation with hotel pick-up and drop-off, complimentary water from the White Mountains, and entrance tickets to the monastery, ensuring a convenient and enriching experience. This tour stands out for its blend of historical significance and natural beauty, providing a comprehensive glimpse into the rich heritage of Chania.

Inclusions

  • Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel.
  • Comfortable 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.
  • Entrance tickets to the Monastery of the Holy Trinity
  • All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions

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

Itinerary

Holy Trinity Monastery Agia Triada

The Holy Trinity (Agia Triada) Monastery is probably the most impressive monastic complex of the final period of Venetian rule on Crete, due to both its scale and architectural form.

The monastery Agia Triada lies surrounded by large fields planted with olive groves, vineyards, and cypress trees in the northeast area of the Akrotiri peninsula.

Holy Prophet Elias

We’ll start our walk from Hill of Prophet Elias. There’s a great view over the city from one side and blue waves and White Mountains on the other.

Chania Old Town

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.

Old Chania Market

Oldest market of Chania

We’ll walk to Old Market, which is considered one of the best in Europe. Local produce, honey, tea and coffee, seafood and fish. Find something unique here to take home as a memory or as a gift.

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Important to have: Comfortable shoes, Comfortable clothes, Sunglasses, and Hat Money for souvenirs, drinks, lunch/dinner.
  • To visit the Monastery, you must wear modest clothes: for women – skirt/dress under your knees and covered shoulders, for a man – trousers, T-shirt with long sleeves.
  • Health issues: If any participant suffers from any severe allergy (e.g. to bee stings, food allergies/intolerances) or has medical/health issues we need to be aware of, it is important to let us know in advance. This is clearly a safety measure, personal information is by no means violated, and we exercise all discretion.
  • HealthInsurance: Moysidis Travel is covered by Professional Liability Insurance. Each participant is advised to take out health/travel insurance before traveling to Crete. Private pick-up and drop-off from your hotel, villa, cruise, or any other point in the region of Chania. Pick-up time is flexible and upon your final confirmation. End of tour & drop-off: The tour ends at the same location as the meeting point, at approximately 13:30–14:00.

Know Before You Go

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats available

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start