CRETE · DESTINATION
Crete’s best days out.
The 15 most popular chania tours on Crete — what each day actually involves, what it costs, and the operator running it.
Sail from Kissamos to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa for swimming, a Venetian castle hike, and wild Cretan scenery in about 7 hours.
Most Popular“Water was so nice, ride was smooth. Wkuld totally recommend”
Trek Europe’s longest gorge from Chania, guided and well-paced, then unwind in Agia Roumeli with ferry views back to Sougia.
“Sara was an excellent host and very thoroughly explained everything we needed to know prior to arriving at the gorge. The bus does stop at a cafe before entering the gorge so you will have an opportunity to get a sando or snack bars. Sara’s instructions were very clear and easy to follow & she…”
4x4 safari from the Rethymno area to Preveli’s palm beach, gorges, villages, and Spili fountain, with lunch and unlimited wine.
“We had a great time with Leif as our Tourguide. He showed us the amazing landscape of crete and we also learned a lot. It was real fun and the highlight of our vacation.”
Elafonissi pink-sand beach day trip from Chania with guided pickup and a stop in Elos Village for optional Cretan lunch.
“Ingrid’s voice is so calming and she made the trip very relaxing. Dimitri is the BEST DRIVER in Crete.”
Guided Samaria Gorge hike from Chania with hotel-area pickup, expert guide, then swim at Agia Roumeli and return by boat to Sougia.
“This hike was fantastic – amazing views all the way and we had great weather. The route is well-equipped with WC facilities and water fill stations throughout, which makes it more comfortable. As mentioned before, it is a challenging hike, so I’d definitely recommend wearing proper hiking boots with good ankle support. Overall, a rewarding…”
Cruise from Chania to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa, with air-conditioned transport, ferry tickets, swims, and a climb to a Venetian fortress.
“very well organised! Viky was pretty nice and there for us all the way! 👏”
Paddle Crete’s calm Marathi Bay on a guided SUP tour with small groups, safety gear, sea-life spotting, and fun surprise stops.
“Great team and a wonderful trip. Really loved the surprises they had for us and the guide was friendly and knowledgeable and made it fum”
Ride from Chania to Elafonisi by air-conditioned bus, explore pink-sand shores with free time, then stop in Elos for a meal.
“This was such a lovely way to spend the day, the bus picked us up right on time, it was very comfortable on board, our guide was very friendly and did a great job telling us about Crete as we were travelling through the mountains, the beach was lovely and had lots available to purchase…”
Half-day ATV quad safari from Rethymno with helmet, pickup, dusty off-road riding, and stops at Potami Dam, Prassano Gorge, and views.
“It's quite hard core! It was exhilarating and fun, and you get to see beautiful country and mountains, as well as the big reservoir. You need to pay close attention at all times because sometimes you are going quite fast near big drops. If you lose concentration you could have a very serious accident.”
Sail from Kolimvari to Agioi Theodoroi for swimming, snorkeling, and SUP, plus unlimited drinks and a hearty Mediterranean meal.
“We had the most amazing sailing sunset cruise. The food was incredible, and a lot of consideration for the weather conditions, and our family. The boat fits 12 people, but we where so lucky (with eleven people) to have it all to ourselves. Once we arrived at this amazing island, there was fantastic snorkeling gear,…”
Hike Samaria Gorge from Chania with an escort, then sail to Agia Roumeli for a sea swim. Early start, big descent, real value.
“Not sure if it’s really fair to give a 1 Star review as I’m just upset we did not get to do the hike but just a warning to others out there. Be sure to contact the tour company directly to get your pickup location. I messaged with the company through Viator and never got…”
Chania to Elafonissi pink-sand beach by A/C bus, with Agia Sofia Cave and a refuel stop in Elos—good value for a long day.
“The trip is great. Everything is on schedule and super on time. Amazing informative guides and quite interesting stops”
Jeep tour from Chania to Balos viewpoint and Falassarna Beach, with reserved loungers, Cretan lunch, and smooth hotel pickup.
“Small amount of easy walking over semi rough ground beach and food very good. Tour guide Yiannis was excellent providing great hospitality as well as imparting knowledge about the island. Fantastic all round.”
Minoans World in Chania blends a photo-friendly 3D museum with an English 9D cinema show, great for families and a quick indoor break.
“DO NOT GO! SAVE TIME AND MONEY!!! We have expected so much more from a museum of the Minoan World. The whole experience was 30 minutes and not 45 as presented in the presentation on the website when I have booked the tickets. There were 4 movies: one with pictures from Crete, one with a…”
Day trip from Chania to pink-sand Elafonisi plus an Elos stop for food, with roundtrip hotel transfer and guided commentary.
“I liked it.It was well organized the guide was knowledgable the tour was informative and you had enough time both in Elafonisi and in Elos.”
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