Chania Full-Day Experience: Explore Crete's Charming Capital

Embark on a full-day adventure to Chania, the charming capital of Crete. Explore historic neighborhoods, churches, and museums, and take a romantic walk through the idyllic old town. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the beautiful Venetian Port for shopping and a cup of Greek coffee.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Chania Town - Chania is one of the most beautiful cities of Greece, featuring an exotic blend of different periods of history and their corresponding architectural styles. This trip offers you a straight transfer from your hotel to the city center where you can spend 5 hours of free time. You can explore the Venetian harbor, roam through the old…
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off included for convenience
  • Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
  • Multilingual guide (English, German, French)
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • • No pickup from remote hotels such as Grand Rimondi (pick up is from Creta star bus stop)
Additional Information

The journey from Rethymno to Chania, the jewel of Crete, commences approximately at 09:00. Chania, rich in history and established over 4,000 years ago, stands as one of the oldest European cities. During this day-long trip, you’ll have a five-hour window to discover Chania, perfectly suited for a serene stroll through its charming old town. Embark on…

Location
Chania Town
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Oxana_r
Jul 26, 2025
Not to be missed! - A great transfer Air-conditioned, punctual and very comfortable bus. It is not a guided tour, but given the price it is normal. EN any case you have all the necessary information and advice to freely visit this charming city I strongly advise this transfer It’s definitely worth going
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Simon
Jul 19, 2025
Enjoyable day - Really nice courier who gave some good background on Chania. Plenty of time in the city to explore. Back at a reasonable time.
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Tiffany_s
May 22, 2025
Day trip - Transfer to Chania - quaint little area with gorgeous sights. Nice day trip from Rethymno to see different area
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Passenger58306686442
Jul 3, 2024
Wonderful tour - Wonderful trip to a beautiful city. Although 5 hours sounds like a lot, we wish we could have stayed longer. The bus was clean, with good a/c. Very nice guide and bus driver. I had a good lunch, great shopping. The restaurants in the side streets behind the fort offer better value for your money.
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Hannah
Sep 13, 2023
Great day - Great amount of time given, driver and guide were very friendly. We looked around the chania old town and arrived and departed on good time
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E7255qlsusanw
Jul 19, 2023
Fabulous! - Had a wonderful day in Chania, so many shops bars and restaurants, we went to the Port area for lunch to a Fish restaurant, a little expensive, make sure you know the price before ordering a Fish Platter, we payed over 200 euros Yikes! ( just for 2 of us) Otherwise a wonderful day, worth a visit for sure
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285helenej
Sep 22, 2023
Unexpected 5 hour walk - Beautiful photos of the lighthouse, however on our return the guide "dumbed" us along the road to a bus stop....
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Nomad62909005528
Jun 7, 2025
Convenient Transport to Chania, but Limited Tour Experience - We opted for this full-day trip to Chania from Rethymno primarily to avoid the hassle of driving ourselves. While the coach provided a straightforward means of transportation, the overall experience felt more like a shuttle service than a guided tour. Upon boarding, our guide handed out maps and briefly highlighted areas of interest before we disembarked in Chania. There was minimal interaction thereafter, and we were left to explore the city on our own. For travelers seeking in-depth insights or engaging commentary, this might fall short of expectations. The coach itself was a double-decker, which was spacious in terms of seating. However, the ceiling height was quite low. At 5'4", I found my head nearly touching the ceiling, and my 6' tall partner had to stoop while moving through the aisles. Chania is undeniably charming, and we're glad we visited. However, an unexpected encounter with a swift bird left me with a souvenir I hadn't anticipated. In summary, if you're looking for convenient transportation to Chania without the need to drive, this trip serves that purpose. But if you're hoping for a comprehensive guided experience with engaging commentary, you might want to explore other options.
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Scott
Sep 24, 2023
Return Bus Ticket but Great Day - Pick up was drama free and bus modern and comfortable. With the exception of a map provided and small speech from a very knowledgable and at times funny George, this was very much a return bus ticket as opposed to a guided tour. This was exactly what we wanted so was more than happy with the arrangement and had a great day. Felt like we could have had more time on the day so maybe an earlier and later pick up/departure time would be possible.
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Rochelle_w
Sep 21, 2023
Exactly as advertised purely a transfer - This trip was exactly as advertised basically a transfer from Rethymno to Chania. Guide and driver were good. However the legroom on the coach was minimal hence just 3*
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).