CHANIA · LEFKA ORI
The standouts on this list.
The 6 standout White Mountains Tours on offer in Chania — what each one actually involves, who runs it, and what it costs.
A small-group 4x4 day trip from Chania into Crete’s White Mountains, with village stops, Graviera culture, and lunch in Therisso.
“Being on the mountain, seeing all the sheep, seeing Crete from above. John was very good at bringing the adventure to life.”
Jeep into Crete’s White Mountains for a Mitato shepherd hut, Chania panoramas, village stops, and a filling Cretan lunch.
“Great drive in the mountains, huge lunch, and very friendly gyide/driver!”
Small-group Chania wine and olive oil day trip with tastings, a 1,200m lunch near Samaria Gorge, and White Mountains views.
“Amazing experience, our guide Nik was great and gave us a lot of great information. The weather was not on our side so we didn't see the great views but we still had an amazing experience. Good oil, good wine, great food!”
White Mountains 4x4 safari from Chania with Mitato shepherd hut, photo stops, and a filling Cretan lunch on the way back through Therisso Gorge.
“We were two couples and we had a great time! Our driver, Nik, was very informative, entertaining and a great driver - we felt safe the entire time. The views we were treated to were spectacular! We especially enjoyed the wine tasting. The wines were of really good quality and we ended up purchasing 4…”
Private White Mountains tour from Chania with Theriso and Samaria Gorge views, Lefka Ori lookouts to 1600 m, plus shepherd tavern lunch.
“The sights were incredible from the entrance to the Samaria Gorge. Lunch was amazingly delicious and our tour guide was very knowledgeable!!!!!”
Private Chania White Mountains tour from sea to 1400m, with gorge scenery, war-museum stops, organic fruit picking, and a free Cretan lunch.
“We had a fabulous day with Apostolis. He is a fantastic guide, who is extremely knowledgeable about his island. He ensures every detail is accounted for and his lunch recommendation was delicious. Some of my favorite food from the entire cruise! We highly recommend him as an alternative to a large cruise excursion. The personalized…”
