• Chania Old Town - We will walk around Chania old town for about 2 hours at the Jewish, Christian, Muslim sections of the city. Will explore the sights of different eras on the city and their history.
• Lighthouse of Chania - Chania lighthouse is the oldest light house in the Mediterranean, built in 1864. The lighthouse is the main landmark of Chania. The tower is 21m high and is built on a stone base, located at the end of the old harbour’s pier opposite to the fortress of Firkas. Visitors are not allowed to enter the lighthouse. Chania lighthouse was first constructed by the Venetians around 1600, destroyed in the siege of Chania and it took its final form, in the shape of a minaret, during the Egyptian occupation. It was restored in 1996.
• Firkas Fortress - The fortress of Firkas on the northwest side of the port of Chania was constructed between 1610 and 1645 to protect the Venetian harbour entrance from raiders. The fall of the city of Chania in the hands of the Turks in 1645, meant automatically that the fortress belonged to the new conquerors. That is when it got its current name, because “Firka” in Turkish means “barrack”. On the northern side of the Firka fortress were six consecutive domes, that sheltered the large cannons, so that they would face the entrance of the harbor and face any possible attacker. The Firka Fortress was used as a prison since then and up to the Greek civil war of the 20th century. During the Ottoman rule, the Firka Fortress constituted the seat of the military governor of the city. It is the place where the Greek flag was raised, in 1913, the year of the reunion of Crete with Greece. Today, at the entrance of the Fortress is situated the Maritime Museum.
• Cathedral of Eisodion tis Theotokou - The Orthodox Cathedral of Chania or church of Trimartiri is situated in Halidon street. The present temple was built on the place of an older church of Virgin Mary which dated back to the 14th century. In 1645, during the Ottoman occupation, the temple was converted into a soap factory , owned by the Turkish official Moustafa Pasha Giritli. The reconstruction of the church was completed in 1860 in the style of a three aisle Basilica, and was donated by the local pasha to the local community. On the northeast side of the temple there is the high bell-tower. The church features three aisles with the central one dedicated to the Virgin Mary (celebrated on November 21st), the north aisle one dedicated to Saint Nicholas and the southern one to the Three Hierarchs.
• Etz Hayyim Synagogue - 3 euro entrance fee per person. Etz Hayyim was converted into a Synagogue in the 17th century, when the Jewish community of Chania purchased the Church of St. Catherine, an empty 15th-century Venetian church. The synagogue, which suffered serious bombardment, was abandoned after the end of World War with the perishing of the Jewish community and reopened in 1999, with the support of the World Monument Fund (WMF), in co-operation with the Central Israeli Council of Greece. Nowdays the Etz Hayyim Synagogue is the only active synagogue that has survived on the island.
• Minoan Excavations - Chania is the oldest continuously inhabited city in Europe. The Minoan civilisation dates before 3000BC and it somehow violently ended in 1250BC when there was a destructive earthquake and Tsunami. Many researches believe that the Minoan civilisation was destroyed after the eruption of Santorini volcano. At Kasteli hill archaeological excavations the foundations of buildings, streets and sewage networks can be seen. The excavations are ongoing. Kydonia was the name of Chania during the Minoan era.
• Gorges of Theriso - Drive for one hour through Therisso gorge and make stops inside, at a church and some panoramic viewpoints.
• Ntounias - Eat at an amazing restaurant for 2 hours. Lunch around 20 euro per person, not included. Optionally walk around the farm.
• Malaxa - Return to Chania or Souda in an hour through a road with panoramic view.

• Private transportation
• Guided tour

• Lunch
• Alcoholic Beverages

This is an exclusive tour designed for a maximum of 6 guests in a 7-seater van (the price covers all 6 individuals). Chania, since the earliest times, has been a hub for the convergence of various civilizations and cultures. Each invader and new resident has left their indelible impressions on its history, architectural design, and cultural trends. Chania boasts of being the oldest city in Europe with consistent habitation, tracing its roots back to the Minoan Civilization around 5000BC.

The tour involves exploring points of interest along the waterfront, navigating alleyways, taking in views from fortifications, and observing historical landmarks. After a 2-hour walk around the city, the tour continues with a scenic drive through the lush Therisso Gorge, leading to a charming mountain village that is home to an extraordinary restaurant. Here, every dish is fire-cooked, offering a unique dining experience. The cost of lunch, around 20 euros per person, is not included in the tour cost. Following lunch, we will return via a route offering panoramic views of Chania, Souda Bay, and the Northern coast. The tour includes occasional stops for photo opportunities amidst nature, during which I will share captivating stories about revolutions, myths, traditions, and the essence of Cretan culture.

• Total duration time varies in the travel time.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.