Top Activities on the Ground in Chania

Combine hiking, sightseeing, and more during this excursion into Samaria Gorge from Chania. Get picked up at your hotel and travel by bus to the starting point for the hike. Set out on an outdoor adventure into Samaria Gorge National Park for a hike at your own pace. Go swimming, explore traditional villages, and hike in the shadow of the White Mountains during this full-day tour.

Crete’s 5-mile (8-kilometer) Imbros Gorge makes a scenic yet not too challenging hike—ideal for older travelers and families (under-14s go free). With no direct public bus connections from Chania, this affordable tour makes sense. A hiking escort keeps an eye on everyone, while you enjoy a seamless transfer to picturesque Sfakia for swimming and perhaps a taverna meal. Pay as you go for all expenses except guiding and transfers.

The Samaria Gorge is well known for its precipitous cliffs, ancient forests and spectacular views of the White Mountains, but it can be a challenging hike – especially for people who haven’t visited the Gorge before. Don’t let that stand in your way with this guided walk through the Gorge. Tackle this full-day trek in a small group with your tour guide bringing up the rear, giving you the opportunity to ramble through the Gorge at your own pace, rather than the group’s pace.

The Samaria Gorge is one of Europe’s longest gorges. Traverse it in safety with a professional mountain guide on this small-group door-to-door tour. Your hike begins in Omalos, as you follow the path of an ancient river through rugged mountain landscapes. Finish in Agia Roumeli then board a boat to Sfakia, where the bus will return you home. Please note: Boat tickets and gorge admission are at your own expense.

Explore Samaria Gorge on this full-day sightseeing adventure tour if you search for a unique hiking experience with a local tour guide. Hiking the 16km-long Samaria Gorge, one of Europe's longest canyons, is high on the list of must-dos for many visitors to Crete. There’s an undeniable raw beauty to the canyon, with its soaring cliffs and needlenose passageways.

The local drivers - escorts will pick you up from your hotel/villa and will drive you through rough roads to the authentic part of Crete. Just a few minutes from Chania city you will begin to get a sense of the Cretan landscape and to enjoy yourselves close to olive, lemon, orange and avocado grooves. Feel the warmth and the friendly environment of the most popular mountain refuge in White Mountains, named " Kallergis Refuge". Let your look, sail South from Samaria gorge to the Libyan Sea and North to the Aegean Sea. Take photos at Samaria National Park entrance, enjoy Cretan snacks accompanied with a cup of local mountain tea with honey, or a cup of coffee. Your delicious lunch will consist of a traditional Cretan flavor with Season salad, wine and dessert. At Anoskeli's winery you will taste local olive oil and 5 different wine.

Getting to know the real Chania is difficult without a guide to show you behind the tourist sights. This small-group tour delivers: introducing you to its foods, customs, people, and wines in ways only a local can. Stroll around Chania’s lanes, churches, and monuments; meet townsfolk, visit authentic spots, and taste traditional cretan products as "koulouri", “kalitsounia”, “graviera”, “mizithra”, “Cretan salad”, “local olives”, “boureki”, “pastitsio”, fresh tomatoes, local Cretan honey and wine.. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included. Your Lunch time/food tasting, will take place at a restaurant.

Western Crete's rugged landscapes yield extraordinary produce, yet they're tough for ordinary vehicles to access. Get off the beaten track on this intimate 4WD safari experience, with a maximum of six guests per vehicle. Taste extra virgin olive oil and five different wines at the Anoskeli Winery Olive Mill; touch an ancient olive tree; and enjoy a Cretan lunch with a round of drinks and dessert.

Explore the Cretan coastline from a standup paddleboard on this guided tour around beautiful Marathi Bay. After a short instruction and safety lesson, head out into the bay, exploring smaller islets, diving spots, and a small cave system along the way. Stop from time to time to swim with the marine life or catch your breath on the beach. This tour is good for all ages and experience levels, a great way to enjoy time with friends and family on the water.

The whole family will enjoy this fun snorkeling activity, which is both relaxing and adventurous. With a small group of no more than ten travelers you'll be taken on a boat ride to two different snorkeling spots. Experience the difference at the open ocean and sheltered spots, both with an abundance of sea life. Snorkeling gear will be provided so you don't need to bring your own.

Streamline your arrival in or departure from Chania with an easy private transfer for up to four people. This one-way service will make sure your trip starts or ends in a stress-free way. Choose your own hotel or other destination for drop-off or pick-up and sit back and enjoy the views en route.

Western Crete is a foodie haven but many of the roads need 4-wheel drive to access. Explore with a local driver/guide in a group no larger than six on this intimate full-day food-centered adventure from the Chania area. Visit the Olive Tree Museum of Vouves; sample wines and olive oils at Anoskeli Winery Olive Mill; savor lunch with dessert at the Milia Mountain Retreat; and view the Topolia Gorge.

Taxi and rideshare prices can change on the day, but a prebooked transfer always costs the same, regardless of traffic. Ensure a stress-free, cost-controlled transfer from Chania airport on Souda Bay to your hotel or precise address in the Chania city area by booking this private service. There’s space for up to four travelers.

This day trip from Crete packs a lot into one tour. Visit an Ottoman fortress, a local folklore museum, a cheese factory and more. Learn about and taste raki, an aperitif flavored with anise. Have lunch in a kafeneio (traditional Greek coffeehouse) where you can hang with the locals and experience the real Crete.

Elafonissi Beach frequently appears on lists of the world’s most beautiful beaches because of its stunning pink colored sand and aquamarine water. Avoid the hassle of figuring out local public transport schedules and travel on with ease on an air-conditioned bus. Along the way, see pretty traditional villages—such as Elos and have plenty of time to relax and unwind at the beach.

Treat your senses to the ancient flavors of Crete on a full-day wine tour from Chania. Travel through the mountains of the Kisamos region and traditional Cretan villages to reach two family-run wineries, where you’ll taste award-winning regional wines and stroll through the vineyards. Sample another prized Cretan product at an olive oil factory, and stand before one of the world’s oldest olive trees on this relaxed culinary tour of northwestern Crete.

Hike Samaria Gorge from Omalos to Agia Roumeli on this full-day hiking tour from Rethymno that includes round-trip transfers by climate-controlled bus. To do the 8-mile (13-kilometer), one-way hike through Samaria Gorge, you need to coordinate transportation by land and sea. By providing round-trip transport from Rethymno, this full-day tour takes the hassle out of planning while leaving you free to hike at your own pace.

At just 4.5 miles (7 kilometers) long, the Imbros Gorge makes a great alternative to the Samaria Gorge—and is almost equally scenic. But unless you fancy walking back up the gorge to your own vehicle, an organized tour is much the best way to experience it. This one includes a guide and a stop at a beautiful beach with tavernas: the small entrance fee is at your expense.

Volcanic soils and vines that survived the 19th-century phylloxera wine disaster make Santorini’s wines unique in today’s world. Discover them on this small-group foodie experience with a tasting of eight different local wines at two separate winemakers. After that, head to a beachfront taverna to sample Greek dishes, Cyclades Islands cheeses, and other local specialties. Your package includes transfers from hotels, ports, and the airport—villa transfers available for larger bookings.

Explore the great outdoors in Greece with an exciting hiking excursion to Samaria National Park. Embark on a scenic and strenuous 16-kilometer hike starting at the top of the gorge and winding your way down towards the sea. Along the way, you can take in stunning views of the surrounding mountains and sea, and you might even be able to spot rare kri-kri goats and other wildlife within the park. After the tour, enjoy a boat ride from the village of Agia Roumeli to Chora Sfakia, where you'll meet your bus to return.

Spend a day hiking the Samaria Gorge with a professional guide. Choose a longer hike (6.5–7 hours) or the slightly easier way (4.5–5 hours). Either route provides great views of the gorge, which is one of the longest in Europe. After the hike, enjoy a swim in the Libyan Sea and lunch at a local taverna.

Crete is a true El Dorado for cyclists. Discover fantastic scenery from your bike, a great activity for the whole family. You will experience a fantastic feeling of being satisfied and in harmony when you cycle downhill, a real nature experience. We pass small farms with different kinds of animals along the way, enjoying the picturesque countryside of Crete. Cross down the hill through olive groves and orange trees, you reach the north coast at Tavronitis, from here a minivan will take you back to where you started your day.

If you have only one day to check out Imbros Gorge during your stay in Chania, then this tour to the southeast part of Crete is for you. Imbros Gorge is part of the E4 European long distance path, during your hike check out the rare flora and the beautiful landscape. Enjoy the breathtaking views of the gorge while your guide provides engaging commentary along the way.

The gorge of Imbros is the second most popular gorge for walkers in Crete after the gorge of Samaria. It is much easier to walk than Samaria: walking distance is 8 km, total descent is around 600m and the average walking time is about 2.5 hours. The path is generally easier underfoot.This is the sort of walk that you could easily walk with children. It also would not need to take a whole long day. After the hike we will be stopping for lunch at a local restaurant with a majestic view. Our next stop is Fragokastelo, a 14th century castle in front of the beach that will mesmerise you! Finishing the day we will stop by Iligas beach near Sfakia harbor with some drinks in a cave bar in front of light blue waters! Approximate time 8-9 hours. It's a highly recommended tour if you are visiting Greece or also if you want to have a special day spend around nature.