Chania tours, things to do and tickets

Experience a safari adventure in a Land Rover Defender accompanied by a qualified driver and guide. Discover all the hidden and inaccessible sides of the Rethymno region in approximately 8 hours. Pass through the Gorge of Prasses and the beautiful dam. Spend some time in traditional villages such as Karines and Spili. Preveli, the famous palm forest and its exotic beach, will be your oasis on a hot day. Free time to relax and swim in the Libyan sea. Enjoy a meal in a traditional tavern. Visit the Kourtaliotiko Gorge and finish this unique trip with an unforgettable panoramic view on the city of Rethymno. Hotel pickup and drop-off and lunch is included. This mild 4x4 experience is suitable for all ages.

We are a small family business with a great heart for the outdoor activities.
This tour is personal for us, we have designed it after many many years of being in different sectors of the tourism industry, after many many kilometers of paddling our seas and after many many hours of paddle and safety and rescue courses around the world. It is our only intent to offer a memorable, fun, easy, safe and innovative summer activity that will be the highlight of your holidays in Chania!

Europe's Oldest Civilization. Europe's Newest 3D Gallery & 9D Cinema. Where History Meets Entertainment!

Overview

Experience the Minoan History like never before!

 Europe’s oldest civilization meets Europe’s first 3D Museum and 9D Cinema! We are a unique combination of a 3D Museum (non archaeological) with life-like statues made out of silicon and mesmerizing 3D art that comes to life through your phone's camera, and a 9D cinema which will take you back in time with fully immersive special effects such as air blasts, rain, snow, bubbles and smoke. Our epic movie has both a historical and mythological perspective. 

Available Languages for our 9D Movie:

• English
• German
• Danish
• Finnish
• Greek
• Polish
• Swedish
• Dutch
• Norwegian
• Russian
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using this code: MINOANSONLINE2020

Head up to the mountains and into the wild Cretan nature on this half-day quad safari. You will travel through shallow waters and through impressive gorges featuring amazing archaeological formations. You will encounter some incredible wildlife and visit some traditional 11th and 12th century Cretan villages that are not spotted on the map. Make several stops on the route, including a stop at a traditional kafeneion (traditional Greek coffeehouse). Travel with peace of mind with hotel pickup and drop-off included within certain limits (30km) arround Rethymnon.

Live a unique experience on a Semi Private tour, up to 6 guests/vehicle-guide. Only local guides, driving 7 seater Luxury 4wd, full A/C, vehicles , will allow you to explore on really comfortable conditions a part from the mainland of Crete which compatible vehicles, buses or mini buses, can’t offer.
It's not just a tour for tastings, driving you from one to another winery/olive mill, but it is an adventurous Semi Private exploring tour, with lunch time and not only snacks and beverages.
At Anoskeli's olive mill and winery the Sommeliers and Wine-Olive Oil producers, as more professional in their sector, will inform you about the wine and olive oil when they serve you 2 olive oils and 5 wine.
Driving on rough roads you will enjoy the view from Deliana or Topolia gorge, depending from which from the restaurants will be open at the time, for your lunch time.
During the tour the guest's privacy is in priority and you have information about the culture and the local history.

There is no better way to experience the real side of Crete, than to traverse the island's unspoiled soil, swim in its crystal waters and stroll down its traditional villages.

This hiking tour of the Samaria Gorge will give you the opportunity to do all 3 and at your own pace.

Early in the morning, you will be picked up from designated spots around Chania via a luxurious bus and reach the starting point of your tour in Omalos Plateau around 7 am.

Shadowed by the adjacent White Mountains and with plenty of drinking water to be found along the way in many natural springs, this self-paced hike will create unique memories for every traveler. Behind your group, there will always be a hiking escort to ensure everyone's safety and provide assistance if needed. At around 17:00 you will start your trip back to the place where you were picked up from.

Wine tour to family wineries, olive oil factory and magnificent places to admire the nature’ s miracle…

Live a unique experience on a Semi Private tour, up to 6 guests/vehicle-guide.
It's not just a tour for tastings, driving you from one to another winery/olive mill, but it is an adventurous Semi Private exploring tour, with lunch time and not only snacks and beverages.
Will allow you to explore on really comfortable conditions a part from the mainland of Crete which compatible vehicles, buses or mini buses, can’t offer.
At Anoskeli's olive mill and winery the Sommeliers and Wine-Olive Oil producers, as more professional in their sector, will inform you about the wine and olive oil when they serve you.
You will visit the Milia Mounain Retreat,one of the top 50 worldwide choices of National Geographic magazine, concerning eco-tourism and agro-tourism. The food at Milia's restaurant reach our company's specifications.
During the tour the guest's privacy is in priority. The local drivers/guides will give you basic culture and historical information.
Join us, be a traveller!

Visit the White Mountains and Kallergi refuge

Semi private safari tour up to 6 or 8 persons per vehicle

Enjoy the best panoramic view of Samaria Gorge from above 

Savor coffee or tea or juice in a traditional coffee shop

Lunch with traditional Cretan platters and a glass of wine

**Please note that during winter (December-March) the Kallergi refuge may be inaccessible due to dense snow. In that case, we reach Xiloskalo (the entrance of Samaria Gorge) and then we follow alternative off-road routes through mountains and villages.

**Please note that from December to March we travel with snow in the mountains and the route may be altered according to weather conditions

Live a unique experience on a Semi Private tour, up to 6 guests/vehicle-guide. Only local guides, driving 7 seater 4wd, full A/C, vehicles ,will allow you to relish the 18km (12 miles) rough road route from Kaliviani village to Balos parking area, which buses or minibuses can’t offer.
Enjoy the magnificent view of Balos from high above and take memorable photos of this magnificent view.
Last stop the Falassarna beach. A 3 hours relaxing stop, where you can enjoy the bright sun on one of the longest sandy beaches on Crete, swim in the crystal clear waters and sunbathe on the reserved - just for you - sunbeds really comfortable with pillows, at the 1st row of the umbrella's. The restaurant and the beach bar is carefully selected and reach our company's specifications.
During the tour the guest's privacy is in priority. The local drivers/guides will give you basic culture and historical information.
Join us, be a traveller!

Are you ready to explore Chania Old Town Little Secrets and live as a local for 5 hours in a small group with a local guide/host?
Join us, taste traditional Cretan products, talk with local people and have the chance of Cretan wine tasting.
This is not a tour with a guide giving you lots of historical information. Instead, it is an escorted privileged tour and the main objective is to visit a few authentic spots in Chania Old Town, to talk with local people, taste traditional cretan products as "koulouri", “kalitsounia”, “graviera”, “mizithra”, “Cretan salad”, “local olives”, “boureki”, “pastitsio”, fresh tomatoes, local Cretan honey and wine.
We will help you to see, how the locals life is and to feel as a local for a few hours.
We will guide you along the picturesque narrow streets with a tour escort who will take you to special spots to take some spectacular photos and presents the most famous sights and monuments to you.

We understand that your time is valuable and limited. If you do not have the Luxury of “Time”, but you wish to seize the opportunity to see what this island has to offer in the shortest period and then utilize your spare time to relax, then look no further.
In just 5 Hours you will visit the must see sights, take amazing pictures and most importantly create memories that you will cherish for ever.

After we pick you up in the morning from various locations around Chania, we will follow the green north coast just before Kastelli and finally reach the rock chapel of Agia Sophia through the village of Topolia. After a short visit to this incredibly interesting site, we will proceed to the main attraction of the tour! Elafonisi is located on the southwestern most point of Crete and being an oblong gives the impression of being a separate island as it seems to be divided into two parts by water. On the eastern side of the beach, in front of the lagoon, you will find umbrellas, showers, lifeguards, snack bars and changing rooms. In Elafonisi, you will have plenty of time to explore the area and swim in the crystal clear waters!

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.

Enjoy nearly 5 hours of leisure time swimming and sunbathing by the sea. Visit the 2 most popular beaches of Greece, Falasarna and Elafonisi, in one day. Our trip starts from Elafonisi, the most breathtaking destination of the day. Swim in shallow turquoise waters, explore the fine pink sand and the exotic small lagoons, ideal for children.The tour goes on west to Falasarna, a white sandy beach famous for the clear turquoise blue sea, the locals' favourite beach. Our final stop, Vouves, is the place, where we visit the oldest olive tree in the world and the Olive Tree Museum. There we will have the opportunity to taste greek coffee and cretan olive oil!
SMALL GROUP up to 15 people!!!
Limited seats!

By far one of the most beautiful beaches on the island, Elafonissi is situated on the south west coast. A tropical effect is created by its white and pink coral sands. Head to the right for shallow water in a small enclosed lagoon ideal for the children. A walk through the lagoon to the islet is most worthwhile as you will discover this unique coastline.

After we pick you up from various locations around Chania we will drive through West Crete until we reach the Kissamos port.
After approximately 1 hour, the boat arrives at the port of Gramvousa. On top of a steep rock on the highest point of the island, lays the Venetian castle built during the late 16th century.
You will have plenty of time to explore the island and swim in its coast before we board the boat that will take us to the Balos lagoon. Fantastic azure waters fill the lagoon creating an rare amalgamation of serenity and ild natural beauty.
At around 16:30 we will board the boat back to the port of Kissamos and eventually return by bus to the designated spots you were picked up from.

Be transported to a magical world of wine, monasteries, chapels, and scenic villages. Take the Sacred Path to wonder!

The tour’s first stop is the historic winery of the Monastery of Tzagarolon, this beautiful monastery is set in the picturesque Akrotiri peninsula of Chania. The temple features admirable Byzantine architecture, a folklore museum, and an ancient library of rarities.

Taste 4 select wines and one type of olive oil from the monastery’s production while admiring and learning about the wine equipment of the past on display.

After a wonderful and guided stroll through Vinolio's vineyards, we enjoy a picturesque drive to the family owned Manousakis Winery to learn about their wines, history, and philosophy. Taste 5 wines paired with olive oil, Cretan bread, and sea salt under their beautiful pergolas.

Mezze lunch option and food pairing experience available upon request for an additional charge of €19.

The Exotic Side Of Crete

The magnificent scenery you will see from the wild island of Gramvousa will be a vivid memory for all your life. The waters, sand, the cluster of islands will remind you of the Caribbean but believe me, this is BALOS. Checkincreta travel agency has prepared the schedule for you, departure from your hotel, arrival to Kasteli, departure by boat and return back to your hotel. You just have fun…

In a distance about 2 hours of Rethymno, we will arrive at Kasteli, where we will take the ship to go to Gramvousa firstly and then at the beach of Balos. Don’t forget to bring your gym shoes so that you can climb easily at the top of the island and make the tour of the Castle just to enjoy the unique view watching the endless blue of Cretan sea.

Discover Crete and its surrounding islands. Experience the Mediterranean sea, just like us Greeks! We are a group of experienced skippers who joined together in a mission of introducing travellers to the world of Greek seas and hospitality.

The duration depends on the choice of trip you will make from 4 to 7 hours.
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