CHANIA · APOKORONAS
The standouts on this list.
The 10 standout Apokoronas & Village Tours on offer in Chania — what each one actually involves, who runs it, and what it costs.
Elafonissi pink-sand beach day trip from Chania with four hours to swim and explore, plus an Elos Village stop for optional Cretan lunch.
Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa in one packed day from Chania, with a boat ticket and guided ferry logistics—swim, hike, and photos included.
Air-conditioned bus day trip from Chania to pink-sand Elafonisi with 4 hours to swim and explore, plus a stop in Elos.
“Great and inexpensive way to see Elafonisi beach. The tour was very well organized and Agnes, the guide, provided lots of wonderful information about Crete on the drive through the mountains to the beach. Our bus was running early so we got to the beach around 1030 and there were plenty of beach chairs available…”
Pink-sand Elafonisi with a guided day trip from Chania, plus a stop in Elos for local food and a smooth hotel transfer.
“The coach came on time and was clean. My driver was a professional and my guide Δημήτρηως was so knowledgeable, I loved to hear him speak. Elafonisi beach was beautiful as expected then the stop at Elos was at a family run traditional Greek restaurant.”
Chania 4WD wine and olive oil tour: 3000-year olive tree, Anoskeli tastings, gorge views, and lunch at Milia Mountain Retreat.
“This was an unforgettable tour and experience. Our guide, Manos (spelling?) was so knowledgeable and fun throughout the tour - time went so fast. Manos was excellent - thank you for a fantastic day, you were just off the charts! Great tour company, cannot say enough about the ease of reserving, the excellent communication with…”
Explore east Chania’s Apokoronas villages with hotel pickup, coffee stops, cheese tastings, olive oil treats, and lunch included in a small group.
“This tour exceeded my expectations. Our driver and tour guide was a character! He had a great sense of humour and had everyone laughing. We saw some sights, learned some history and ate wonderful food. I'll remember this tour and the lovely people i met”
Elafonissi Beach day trip from Chania with hotel pickup, a possible Agia Sofia cave stop, and a visit to Elos chestnut village.
“I was picked up on time. Our driver and guide were great, I think their names were Marcos and Elena. We first stopped at a shop near Kissamos where they sell local products like honey and olive oil. In the morning and almost the entire bus ride it was raining but by the time we…”
Guided Samaria Gorge hike from Chania with transfers, Agia Roumeli beach time, and a ferry back to Sougia.
“Fabulous trip, booked via GYG and delivered locally with Io Tours. Our guide Pari was exceptional, really knew her stuff and organised us all with ease. Reasonable challenging hike - pole(s) a very good idea, can be bought at the cafe stop 5 mins before the gorge entrance. Stunning scenery - early October and very…”
Jeep tour from Chania to Elafonisi and Milia Mountain Retreat, with reserved beach loungers, Cretan lunch, and small-group comfort.
“One of the most beautiful places we’ve seen. Dimitris was full of very interesting knowledge, fun, and so very friendly. Can’t wait to go on another adventure with this company. Perfect beach. Perfect day!”
Small-group Jeep tour from Chania to ancient olive trees, olive oil and wine tastings, and lunch at Milia Mountain Retreat.
