Chania Old Town & Top Sights | From Heraklion, Rethymno & Chania
Overview
Explore Chania Old Town with scenic stops
Enjoy a relaxed private day as your local Driver-Host shares stories of Crete’s history, culture and landscapes while taking care of every detail.
Along the westbound route you may include 1-2 stops:
• Rethymno Old Town – Venetian harbor and colorful alleys
• Melidoni Cave – a cavern tied to Crete’s dramatic past
• Lake Kournas – the island’s only freshwater lake
• Holy Trinity Monastery – 17th-century monastery & local tasting
• Olive Mill Visit – local production and tasting of Cretan olive oil
• Chania Archaeological Museum – highlights of western Crete
• Aptera Ancient City – panoramic views over Souda Bay
• Seitan Limania - A unique beach
• Argyroupoli Springs -A lush village setting with flowing springs
In Chania:
•Escorted easy-pace walk through the Old Venetian Harbor & Old Town with local insight
•Panoramic view from the Venizelos Tombs viewpoint
•Optional seaside restaurant reservation
Heraklion to Chania Day Trip
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Fuel, Tolls, Taxes, & Fees
- Onboard Wi-Fi & Fast Charger
- Planning & Organization of your Personalized Tour
- Liability Insurance
- Knowledgeable Local Driver-Host Fluent in English
- Private Transportation in a Comfortable Van
- Hygiene Amenities & First Aid Kit
- Hotel, Harbor, or Meeting Point Pickup & Drop-Off
- Pick-ups outside the designated area: Available upon request, and may incur an additional fee.
- Entrance fees for optional sites (museums, monasteries, caves, wineries, olive mills)
- Optional lunch at the Venetian Harbor (at your own expense)
- Personal Expenses, Tips & Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pick-Up Point: Outside your hotel reception.Cruise Passengers: Outside the main passenger terminal building at Heraklion Port or Chania (Souda) Port.Pick-ups outside the designated area are available upon request (additional fee may apply).
What To Expect
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Chania Town
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Old Venetian Harbor
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Venizelos Graves
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Crete (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Your Driver-Host provides historical background, local context, and logistics throughout the day outside archaeological sites. Greek law requires a Licensed Guide for tours inside sites and museums; these can be arranged upon request
- Travelers from cruise ships should take the earliest possible option
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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).
- Bottled water.
- Fuel, Tolls, Taxes, & Fees.
- Onboard Wi-Fi & Fast Charger.
- Planning & Organization of your Personalized Tour.
- Liability Insurance.
- knowledgeable Local Driver-Host Fluent in English.
- Private Transportation in a Comfortable Van.
- Hygiene Amenities & First Aid Kit.
- Hotel, Harbor, or Meeting Point Pickup & Drop-Off.
- Pick-ups outside the designated area: Available upon request, and may incur an additional fee.
- Entrance fees for optional sites (museums, monasteries, caves, wineries, olive mills).
- Optional lunch at the Venetian Harbor (at your own expense).
- Personal Expenses, Tips & Gratuities.
There 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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Chania Old Town & Top Sights | From Heraklion, Rethymno & Chania is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Chania Old Town & Top Sights | From Heraklion, Rethymno & Chania 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
- Bottled water
- Fuel, Tolls, Taxes, & Fees
- Onboard Wi-Fi & Fast Charger
- Planning & Organization of your Personalized Tour
- Liability Insurance
- Knowledgeable Local Driver-Host Fluent in English
- Private Transportation in a Comfortable Van
- Hygiene Amenities & First Aid Kit
- Hotel, Harbor, or Meeting Point Pickup & Drop-Off
- Pick-ups outside the designated area: Available upon request, and may incur an additional fee.
- Entrance fees for optional sites (museums, monasteries, caves, wineries, olive mills)
- Optional lunch at the Venetian Harbor (at your own expense)
- Personal Expenses, Tips & Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Your Driver-Host provides historical background, local context, and logistics throughout the day outside archaeological sites. Greek law requires a Licensed Guide for tours inside sites and museums; these can be arranged upon request
- Travelers from cruise ships should take the earliest possible option
