Explore Chania Town, Venetian Harbor, and Ancient Aptera.
Overview
Join us in a unique tour through the ages and explore the other side of the city. We will visit neighbourhoods like Topanas, Splantzia, Kolombo, and Kasteli, high spots to admire the panoramic view of the harbour, traditional Cretan taverns, and magnificent buildings.
Also, we will visit the ancient ruins of the greatest Minoan city, Kydonia, and the high walls of the Venetian moats, called “Tafros”. The most important thing that you will learn from our tour is that in two hours you will tour and learn about five old civilizations, see their architecture, know about their culture, and hear the ancient spirit's history and tales!
• Get around the city with ease: private transport provided for the tour.
• Convenient round-trip transfer from your hotel in Chania region.
• Great for shore excursions: port pick-up is available in Chania.
• Get your photos online fast: Wi-Fi is available onboard your private vehicle.
What's Included
- Wi-fi on board and Water from the springs of the White Mountains “Samaria”, in bottles.
- All Fees and Taxes
- Pick up/drop off at your hotel.
- Comfortable Vehicle with a professional driver.
- Entrance tickets Archaeological Site of Ancient Aptera.
- Accompaniment by a professional guide.
- Personal expenses, drinks, lunch / dinner.
- Customary tips to your drivers, guides and escorts.
Meeting and Pickup
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.
What To Expect
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Archaeological Site Of Aptera
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Ottoman Fortress
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Old Venetian Harbor
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Chania Old Town
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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.
- Health Insurance: Moysidis Travel is covered by Professional Liability Insurance. Each participant is advised to take out health/travel insurance before travelling 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 .Pick up from Rethymno & Heraklion and other cities on Crete upon request.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Important to have: Comfortable shoes, Comfortable clothes, Sunglasses, and Hat Money for souvenirs, drinks, lunch/dinner.
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-120185P35
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- Wi-fi on board and Water from the springs of the White Mountains “Samaria”, in bottles.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Pick up/drop off at your hotel.
- Comfortable Vehicle with a professional driver.
- Entrance tickets Archaeological Site of Ancient Aptera.
- Accompaniment by a professional guide.
- Personal expenses, drinks, lunch / dinner.
- Customary tips to your drivers, guides and escorts.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Explore Chania Town, Venetian Harbor, and Ancient Aptera. is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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.
- Health Insurance: Moysidis Travel is covered by Professional Liability Insurance. Each participant is advised to take out health/travel insurance before travelling 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 .Pick up from Rethymno & Heraklion and other cities on Crete upon request.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Explore Chania Town, Venetian Harbor, and Ancient Aptera. will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Wi-fi on board and Water from the springs of the White Mountains “Samaria”, in bottles.
- All Fees and Taxes
- Pick up/drop off at your hotel.
- Comfortable Vehicle with a professional driver.
- Entrance tickets Archaeological Site of Ancient Aptera.
- Accompaniment by a professional guide.
- Personal expenses, drinks, lunch / dinner.
- Customary tips to your drivers, guides and escorts.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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.
- Health Insurance: Moysidis Travel is covered by Professional Liability Insurance. Each participant is advised to take out health/travel insurance before travelling 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 .Pick up from Rethymno & Heraklion and other cities on Crete upon request.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Important to have: Comfortable shoes, Comfortable clothes, Sunglasses, and Hat Money for souvenirs, drinks, lunch/dinner.
