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 110 reviews
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$64.00
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

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  • Kreta25

    From Germany - July 2025

    Traveled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Die Reiseleiterin war super. In einer sehr angenehmen und interessanten Weise hat sie uns viel wissenswertes über die Historie aber auch über die jetz ...

  • Die Hochzeiter

    From Germany - July 2025

    Traveled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Der saubere, moderne Bus war pünktlich da, gut temperiert und der Busfahrer ist gemütlich und vorausschauend gefahren. Die Reiseleiterin war sehr komp ...

  • Nora

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Traveled with family

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Ines

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Traveled with family

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Die Tour an sich war sehr schön, unser Guide (Ioanna) sehr freundlich und hat viel Wissenswertes während der Busfahrt und auch in Chania mit den Gäste ...

  • Jonas

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Solo traveler

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

  • Meike

    From Germany - June 2025

    Traveled 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.

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