Western Crete full-day tour with monastery and Chania visits
Excursions & day trips

Western Crete full-day tour with monastery and Chania visits

4.3/5
Excellent
Based on 105 reviews
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£47.00
Free cancellation
Language: German
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll visit the Venetian-era Agia Triada Monastery and stroll through its courtyards
  • There's a guided tour of Chania harbour, with its Venetian shipyard, and old town
  • Chania's old market is perfect for shopping for typical local products and crafts
  • You'll spend the afternoon relaxing by Lake Kournas in the White Mountains
  • Your expert local guide will share their unrivalled knowledge of Chania and its hinterland
What to expect

Western Crete offers a mix of rugged scenery and Venetian romance – and this day trip combines both. Katerina, one of our local guides, says, ‘As well as Chania's Venetian harbour, you'll visit Lake Kournas and the Venizelos graves.' Plus, there's also a visit to Agia Triada Monastery to look forward to.

The fun kicks off in style, dropping into the Venetian-era Agia Triada Monastery. Perched on a rock in the foothills of the Akrotiri peninsula, it's one of the most important monastic complexes of its time. Wander around the salmon-pink courtyards and gilded chapels, before heading to Prophet Ilias Hill to see the graves of a Cretan father and son duo who became prime ministers of Crete. The site boasts panoramic views of Chania and the coastline.

Our next port of call is Chania, which many say is Crete's most beautiful city. It's set around an atmospheric harbour – the Venetian shipyard is still standing – and threaded with cobbled lanes. After a guided tour, you can do a spot of souvenir hunting. Check out the famous ‘Leather Lane' and pick up some local crafts at the market, contributing directly to local businesses. Rounding off the day is some free time at the wildlife-rich Lake Kournas. Katerina loves it here. She says, ‘It's Crete's only freshwater lake, surrounded by the White Mountains. Simply beautiful.' You'll learn about local flora and fauna and the lake's ecosystem before the tour ends.

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What's included
  • check Transport
  • check Guide
  • check Admission fees
  • check Mobile app with city map and audiovisual cultural content and other points of interest
What to remember
  • Dress appropriately – no shoulders or knees showing – when visiting religious buildings
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Provider
TUI Hellas Travel, Tourism and Airlines SA, with Tax Number 094469778 and Travel License Number 0261Ε60000126100
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.3/5

Based on 105 reviews from verified customers

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  • Meike

    From Germany - June 2025

    Travelled with a group of friends

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Es war alles super organisiert. Busfahrer und Reiseführerin waren beide Mega sympathisch und kompetent.

  • Pepi

    From United States of America - June 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Führerin Ioanna war sehr kompetent.

  • Susanne kloss

    From United States of America - May 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Die Tour war sehr schön und informativ die Reiseführerin hat uns viele tolle Informationen über alles gegeben leider war die Zeit am süsswasser See se ...

  • Georg

    From United States of America - May 2025

    Solo traveller

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    3/5

    Wine tasting, wann und wo? Den Ausflug zum See hätte man sich sparen können. Die Ausstattung mit Ohrhörern ist nur sinnvoll, wenn sie einwandfrei funk ...

  • Nicola

    From Germany - May 2025

    Travelled with a group of friends

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Wir hatten eine sehr nette Reiseleiterin, die uns wertvolle Tipps bezüglich unseren Aufenthalts gegeben hat. Allgemein haben wir uns sehr wohl gefühlt ...

  • Andrea

    From Germany - May 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Es war ein gelungenen Ausflug, der Guide war herausragend. Keine Frage blieb unbeantwortet und die Dame wusste zu allem etwas zu erzählen. Einfach k ...

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