CHANIA · CRETE
The standouts on this list.
The 10 standout Lunch Experiences on offer in Chania — what each one actually involves, who runs it, and what it costs.
4x4 Land Rover safari from Rethymno to Preveli palm beach, gorges, and villages, with lunch and unlimited wine included.
“Guide was very experienced and funny. The views were gorgeous. Lunch was delicious with red, white wine and of course Raki. Our team was the best. You should definitely take this safari. No regrets!”
Jeep up to Balos viewpoints and down to Falassarna’s reserved sunbeds, with lunch and pickup from Chania.
“Amazing excursion. You will see many beautiful sights. Be ready for the crowds. It is an unforgettable excursion”
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…”
Chania wine and olive oil safari by 4WD: St John’s Cave, Vouves olive tree, Anoskeli tastings, and a gorge-view Cretan lunch.
“Enjoyed the beautiful views, food, and experience. Yiannas was a terrific guide and kept us entertained with history, culture, and facts about Greece. Would definitely recommend,”
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!”
Private walking tour in Chania with hotel pickup, hillside coffee, four Cretan wine tastings, and a big lunch in Old Town.
“Nasos provided us with a great experience getting to sample Cretan wine and food while touring the beautiful old town of Chania. I would highly recommend this tour.”
Small-group Jeep tour from Chania to ancient olive trees, olive oil and wine tastings, and lunch at Milia Mountain Retreat.
Cruise from Kolymvari to Agioi Theodoroi on a premium catamaran with swims, snorkeling, SUP, and a lunch plus all-inclusive drinks.
“It was amazing! It was my first time on this type of tour. The food was amazing. The captain was very kind and chef was very informative. This deck crew is the best.”
Small-group Chania wine and olive oil day trip with tastings, a 1,200m lunch near Samaria Gorge, and White Mountains views.
“Our tour guide, I believe his name was Nikolai, was so kind to my wife and the other couple. He was knowledgeable about the area and was so friendly in general. Would highly recommend this tour.”
White Mountains 4x4 safari from Chania with Mitato shepherd hut, photo stops, and a filling Cretan lunch on the way back through Therisso Gorge.
“Promised a local guide but ended up with an American who knew very little about Crete history, flora and fauna, environmental challenges. We learnt very little. We tried to ask him questions but he was polite but not at all friendly. The second guide was English and equally had no passion about Crete.”
