Full-day guided tour to Chania and Rethymnon
Excursions & day trips

Full-day guided tour to Chania and Rethymnon

4.2/5
Excellent
Based on 127 reviews
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$73.00
Free cancellation
Language: German
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll visit two of western Crete's most appealing and historic towns in one day
  • There's a guided tour of Chania old town included, as well as free time to wander around
  • You'll take another guided tour of Rethymnon, before checking it out at your own pace
  • You can dine, shop, go for a stroll, or simply soak up the views in a harbourside café
  • Your expert local guide will tell you all about Chania and Rethymnon's history
What to expect

Steeped in history and both blessed with fine harbours, Crete's second and third cities are treasure troves. On this double-destination tour, you'll explore Chania – known as ‘Little Venice' – in the morning and Rethymnon in the afternoon. Yiannis, our expert local guide, says, ‘Most Cretans still think of Chania as the capital of the island, even though Heraklion has been the official capital since the 70s. It has more soul and historical significance, and among Crete's large towns it is, in my opinion, the prettiest.'

The fun begins in Chania, the island's second-largest city. The imprint of Venice can be found all over the old town. Nowhere more so than at the colourful, curving harbour. Here, Venetian dockyards blend into terraced cafés. Enjoy a guided tour of the old town, visiting the market and the famous ‘Leather Lane', before enjoying some free time. Yannis adds, ‘If you like football, check out the Greek National Football Museum in Chania. The name might sound grandiose for what looks like a shop – but it's got a quirky collection of memorabilia.'

Next, make the hour-long journey east to Rethymnon. It's smaller and quieter than Chania, but has a similar abundance of charm. Here, a maze of narrow alleys links the old harbour to the Fortezza citadel. Everything in between dates from the Venetian and Ottoman eras. On your guided tour, you'll encounter churches of all styles and mosques. You'll also have free time to find a nice taverna for lunch.

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What to remember
  • Lunch not included
  • Bring a hat and sunblock
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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

4.2/5

Based on 127 reviews from verified customers

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  • Udo

    From Germany - May 2025

    Traveled as a couple

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Sehr guter Guide mit extrem viel Issen, sehr gute Busfahrerin, wir haben sehr viel über Kreta und die Einwohner ect ect erfahren. Leider etwas zu weni ...

  • Sigi

    From United States of America - May 2025

    Traveled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Stadtplan für die Städte wäre hilfreich gewesen

  • Anna

    From Germany - May 2025

    Traveled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    3/5

    Rethymnon und Chania sind auf jeden Fall einen Besuch wert! Leider war die Anreise sehr lang, da ein ganzer Reisebus an verschiedenen Hotels gefüllt ...

  • Valett

    From United States of America - May 2025

    Traveled with a group of friends

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Average

    Overall rated

    3/5

    Es fing schon bei der Abholung an die nicht gut organisiert war es wurde nicht mitgeteilt das mit einem Taxi abgeholt wird. Dazu kam es dann auch ne h ...

  • Bernd Fenske

    From Germany - May 2025

    Traveled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Average

    Overall rated

    3/5

    DAS POSITIVE: Der Reisebus holte uns überpünktlich ab. Die Reiseleitung war sehr gut zu verstehen und übermittelte umfangreiche Informationen über die ...

  • anonym

    From Germany - May 2025

    Solo traveler

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Bad

    Overall rated

    1/5

    - 13 Stunden Tour mit 3,5 Stunden Programm - Morgens 3 Stunden für Pick-Up bevor die Fahrt eigentlich anfängt und Abends das gleiche umgekehrt - Kompl ...

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