On this tour you will discover the beautiful Old City of Chania, and explore the Old Venetian Port. You will visit the Splantzia area which was the Turkish district of Chania – the central gathering place for the Turkish population and the exterior of the east Venetian walls, Kum Kapi area (a village of poor North African slaves used to live there in the old days) .

This region was called in Turkish Kum Kapisi (Gate of the Sand) from the Venetian gate which is still preserved in our days. Today “Kum Kapi” is a developed district of the city which gathers thousands of visitors every summer who come to enjoy the view to the sea and the numerous cafeterias and restaurants.Historical information will be also available through the audio guide system.

The monuments you will see are: The Municipal Market of Chania, The Temple of Aghioi Anargyroi, The Temple of Aghia Ekaterini, The Dominican Temple of Aghios Nikolaos – Hiougkar Tzamisi (the Mosque of ‘Igemonas’), Splantzia, The Gate and Rampart Sabbionara, Koum Kapi,The Venetian Walls,The Venetian “Neoria”, The Grand Arsenal,The Byzantine Wall,Giali Tzamisi,The Jewish Synagogue,The Egyptian Lighthouse, The Navy Museum, The “Firka” Fortress.

Explore the varied attractions and highlights of the peninsula of Akrotiri

• • Get acquainted with the history of Crete at the Venizelos graves
  • Witness the spectacular scenery of Seitan Limania bay from a prime viewing spot
  • Let your local destination angel enrich your adventure with insights and stories about the Cretan lifestyle
  • Soak up the tranquil beauty of the monastery of Agia Triada, meet the monks & taste the olive oil and wine they produce
  • Swim in the turquoise waters of the famous Zorba beach at Stavros
  • Savour delicious Cretan recipes in a seafront taverna

• Wonders of Crete: Elafonisi Beach, Chrisoskalitissa Monastery and Cretan Mountain Cuisine

Embark on an idyllic escape to the south west of the island (Long Day but an incredible experience)

• • Enjoy exclusive sunbed and umbrella service arranged by your private destination angel
  • Soak up the beauty of Elafonisi’ famous pale pink sands while swimming in azure waters 
  • Visit the storied monastery of Chrisoskalitissa 
  • Savour authentic Cretan tastes at a taverna located in a unique mountain settlement

• Cretan Taste Safari: Chania Town and White Mountain Villages (Can add a cooking class)

• • Taste the best street food in Chania Old Town on a private gastronomic journey
  • Wander the lanes of the historic quarter and Venetian port with your destination angel and hear illuminating insights and stories 
  • Learn about local eating habits and how Chania’s multicultural gastronomy has evolved through the centuries
  • Enjoy an authentic adventure to the White Mountains
  • Visit an off the beaten path taverna and taste delicious Cretan recipes amid panoramic views