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10 Best Chania Experiences

The standouts on this list.

The most popular 10 experiences in Chania. Balos cruises, Samaria Gorge walks, Old Town food tours, Elafonisi beach days — the picks travellers come back for.

10 Best Chania Experiences

From Kissamos Port: Boat Cruise to Balos Lagoon & Gramvousa

From Kissamos Port: Boat Cruise to Balos Lagoon & Gramvousa - Gramvousa Island: Shipwreck Beach, a Church Stop, and the Castle Climb

1.From Kissamos Port: Boat Cruise to Balos Lagoon & Gramvousa

Most Popular★ 4.2

7-hour cruise from Kissamos to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa for swims, a Venetian castle hike, and big-views Cretan coast time.

“Great trip, easy and scenic boat ride with reasonable food options (snacks and meals) (including espresso) and plenty of seating inside or outside. Family of 5 with kids ages 10, 10, and 14. We pre-ordered lunch which wasn’t necessary. With big kids it’s better to just see what they are in the mood for. I…”

6,755 reviews7 hoursFrom $47by CRETAN DAILY CRUISES

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From Chania: Full-Day Samaria Gorge Trek Excursion & Guide

From Chania: Full-Day Samaria Gorge Trek Excursion & Guide - The Samaria Gorge walk: rocks, river crossings, and rare plants

2.From Chania: Full-Day Samaria Gorge Trek Excursion & Guide

★ 4.6

Guided Samaria Gorge trek from Chania with mountain views, then ferry from Agia Roumeli to Sougia. Challenging hike.

“Our guide Sara was amazing and went above and beyond, so did our driver Niko. It was an amazing hike,it can be challenging at times,even to a seasoned hiker,I strongly recommend the hiking poles. It starts at 1230 ft elevation and it's a long, rocky path with water crossing over rocks,loved the time at the…”

3,191 reviews9 - 12 hoursFrom $41by PLATANOS TOURS

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Cretan Safari – 4×4 Adventure to Preveli Beach with Lunch

Cretan Safari – 4x4 Adventure to Preveli Beach with Lunch - Pickup and getting settled around Rethymno

3.Cretan Safari – 4×4 Adventure to Preveli Beach with Lunch

★ 5.0

4x4 Land Rover safari from Rethymno to Preveli palm beach, gorges, and villages, with lunch and unlimited wine included.

“Best tour we took in Crete. Our host Dyonis was outstanding. Knew the Mountain people and helped serve the food at the wonderful restaurant stop on the way back. From Mountains, Olive Groves, Shepherds and small villages, sampling food and Raki to the beauty of Preveli Beach. The vistas are breath taking and this tour…”

780 reviews7 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $113.67by Cretan Safari Land Rover Experience

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Elafonissi Beach Day Trip from Chania -Stop in Elos Village

Elafonissi Beach Day Trip from Chania -Stop in Elos Village - Don’t skip the basics: the beach walk and what to wear

From Chania: Samaria Gorge with Professional Hiking Guide

From Chania: Samaria Gorge with Professional Hiking Guide - Coach to Omalos: The Morning Buffer You’ll Be Glad You Have

5.From Chania: Samaria Gorge with Professional Hiking Guide

★ 4.6

Guided Samaria Gorge hike from Chania with a pro guide, Kri-Kri spotting, then swim at Agia Roumeli and boat back along Crete’s south coast.

“All was perfectly executed from start to finish, the explanations were clear with a touch of humour to keep you focused (Ingrid knows how to communicate very well, she should teach !) We started at 6am, had a 30 min break on the way for breakfast and started our descent at around 8.30 am. We…”

720 reviews14 hoursFrom $37by TourMaster

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Chania/Almyrida: Balos Gramvousa Day Trip with Boat Ticket

Chania/Almyrida: Balos Gramvousa Day Trip with Boat Ticket - Kissamos port: where the waiting happens (and how to handle it)

Stand -Up Paddleboard and Multi-Surprise Elements Tour in Crete

Stand -Up Paddleboard and Multi-Surprise Elements Tour in Crete - The 2-hour flow: from meeting point to the jetty

Chania: Elafonisi Bus Trip with Free Time and Stop in Elos

Chania: Elafonisi Bus Trip with Free Time and Stop in Elos - Pickup and Timing: The Part That Makes or Breaks Your Day

8.Chania: Elafonisi Bus Trip with Free Time and Stop in Elos

★ 4.4

Air-conditioned bus day trip from Chania to pink-sand Elafonisi with 4 hours to swim and explore, plus a stop in Elos.

“Our guide was the highlight of the trip. The beach/sand was great, the little stop in the local town was nice. But our guide, she was humorous, kind and informative. Definitely book with this service.”

512 reviewsFrom $31.62by Quality Travel

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Half-Day Rethymno Quad Safari

Half-Day Rethymno Quad Safari - Price and value: what you get for about $72.56

9.Half-Day Rethymno Quad Safari

★ 5.0

Four hours on a quad through Crete’s north-coast back roads, with a dam lake cafe, Prassano Gorge, and views over Rethymno.

“We rocked up with no expectations. We left with smiles on our face and dust in our hair. We had a blast with good views and amazing riding”

494 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $72.56by Discovery Safaris

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From Chania: Olive Oil, Wine, Cheese & Honey Tasting Tour

From Chania: Olive Oil, Wine, Cheese & Honey Tasting Tour - Pickup Time, Coach Comfort, and How to Not Lose the Day

10.From Chania: Olive Oil, Wine, Cheese & Honey Tasting Tour

★ 4.6

A 7-hour Chania day trip of ancient olives, family bakery bites, award-winning cheese, honey and olive oil, then big Cretan wine tasting.

“We enjoyed the entire tour. The Olive oil mill was especially enlightening! Our guide Linda was especially pleasant and very knowledgeable about the tour and provided insights on the entire island of Crete...”

490 reviews7 hoursFrom $49by TourMaster

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