• Municipal Market of Chania - The Agora will be viewed from the outside as it is currently undergoing reconstruction.
• Church of Agios Nikolaos - The church will be visited, and there will be discussions on local Christian customs and beliefs.
• Byzantine Walls Of Chania - The history of the walls, some of which date back to the 6th century, will be explored.
• Minoan Excavations - Discussions will cover ancient Kydonia, and its remains, dating back to 3500 BC, will be observed.
• Μεγάλο Αρσενάλι - The Venetian shipyards (arsenali) and the significance of Crete and Chania for Venice will be discussed.
• Kucuk Hasan Mosque - The unique style and symbolism of the mosque will be explored.
• Kondilaki - A walk through the Jewish Quarter will provide insights into the island’s Jewish community and its tragic history.
• Firka Venetian Fortress | Ενετικό φρούριο Φιρκά - The fortress will be visited to learn about its history and significance.
• Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption - The church will be visited, with discussions on the differences in rite and style compared to Orthodox practices.
• Splantzia Square - Once the main square of the Muslim Quarter, its historical appearance and events will be discussed.
• Katre 4 - The Ottoman baths (hamam) and their role as a social hub for local Muslims will be discussed.
• Konaki/Seragio - A walk through “the balcony of the city” will offer great views of the port and insights into the administration buildings from the Venetian and Ottoman periods.
• Etz Hayyim Synagogue - A visit to the Synagogue (if open) will provide more information about the Jewish community of Crete.
• Temple Gift Shop - This former church/catacombs/mosque, now a gift shop, will be visited to see its varied historical uses.
• Cortile di Renier - A walk through this Venetian mansion will offer insights into the Venetian nobles of Chania.
• Trimartiri, Chania’s Cathedral Church - The Orthodox cathedral will be visited to learn about the Greek Orthodox Church and its differences from other Christian denominations.
• Μαχαιροποιίο Ο Αρμένης - Παχτίκος Μιχαήλ - A visit to a knifemaker’s workshop will provide insights into this renowned tool that has become a decorative item.
• Chania Town - A walk from the meeting point to and between all the mentioned locations.

• Bottled water
• Tea and coffee

• Lunch
• Private transportation

Chania is a great introduction to Cretan history and all the island has to offer! Its monuments span over 5,000 years, from Minoan houses and streets dating back to 3,500 BC to the Byzantine, Arab, and Venetian walls, impressive arsenali (shipyards), mansions and cisterns of the Renaissance, Ottoman mosques and hamams of the early modern era, as well as modern structures such as the Agora, a covered market inaugurated in 1913. During this tour through the old city of Chania, you will see and learn a lot about its monuments, explore the “hidden corners” of its old neighborhoods, Christian, Muslim, and Jewish, and get a deeper understanding of historic events as well as valuable context from social life, traditions, religion, and other local elements you might be interested in.

• Total tour duration includes walking and visiting each mentioned sights

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