Western Crete full-day tour with monastery and Chania visits
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Western Crete full-day tour with monastery and Chania visits

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Språk: German
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Längd: från 4 timmar till 8 timmar
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  • You'll visit the Venetian-era Agia Triada Monastery and stroll through its courtyards
  • There's a guided tour of Chania harbour, with its Venetian shipyard, and old town
  • Chania's old market is perfect for shopping for typical local products and crafts
  • You'll spend the afternoon relaxing by Lake Kournas in the White Mountains
  • Your expert local guide will share their unrivalled knowledge of Chania and its hinterland
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Western Crete offers a mix of rugged scenery and Venetian romance – and this day trip combines both. Katerina, one of our local guides, says, ‘As well as Chania's Venetian harbour, you'll visit Lake Kournas and the Venizelos graves.' Plus, there's also a visit to Agia Triada Monastery to look forward to.

The fun kicks off in style, dropping into the Venetian-era Agia Triada Monastery. Perched on a rock in the foothills of the Akrotiri peninsula, it's one of the most important monastic complexes of its time. Wander around the salmon-pink courtyards and gilded chapels, before heading to Prophet Ilias Hill to see the graves of a Cretan father and son duo who became prime ministers of Crete. The site boasts panoramic views of Chania and the coastline.

Our next port of call is Chania, which many say is Crete's most beautiful city. It's set around an atmospheric harbour – the Venetian shipyard is still standing – and threaded with cobbled lanes. After a guided tour, you can do a spot of souvenir hunting. Check out the famous ‘Leather Lane' and pick up some local crafts at the market, contributing directly to local businesses. Rounding off the day is some free time at the wildlife-rich Lake Kournas. Katerina loves it here. She says, ‘It's Crete's only freshwater lake, surrounded by the White Mountains. Simply beautiful.' You'll learn about local flora and fauna and the lake's ecosystem before the tour ends.

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  • Dress appropriately – no shoulders or knees showing – when visiting religious buildings
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  • M

    Martina

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    4.2

    1 november 2025

    Rest som par


    Die Tour war gut organisiert. Busfahrer und Reiseleiterin waren sehr gut. Der Bus allerdings schwer in die Jahre gekommen. Leider gab es keine Weinprobe. Alles in allem aber ein guter informativer Ausflug.

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    Lodda

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    3.8

    25 oktober 2025

    Rest ensam


    Das Kloster aus dem 17. Jh. war nur begrenzt interessant. Unsere Fremdenführerin hat aber das Beste daraus gemacht, zumal sie uns auf dem Weg dahin viel über frühere und heutige Agrartätigkeiten, Fauna und Flora und das Leben der Einwohner, auch in Spätherbst und Winter erzählt hat. Die Architektur mit venezianischen und osmanischen Einflüssen in Chania wurde von ihr informativ dargestellt.

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    Eve

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    3.8

    25 oktober 2025

    Rest ensam


    Die Reiseleiterin war klasse, aber es gab kein Wein tasting, und die Zeit in Chania hätte auch etwas kürzer sein können. Ansonsten sehr informativ und es hat Spaß gemacht.

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    Wiebke

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    3.8

    25 oktober 2025

    Rest med familjen


    Die Zeit in der Stadt Chania war für uns mit 3 Stunden zu kurz. Es wäre evtl besser den Kournas See extra anzubieten, da man sich hier ohnehin nur für 45 Min aufhält. Heimische Anbieter haben nur Touren nach Chania mit 5 Stunden Aufenthalt, was sicher weniger stressig ist, da man sich in den 3 Stunden auch noch Verpflegen muss. Die Reiseführerin Katharina hat uns mit vielen Infos über Kreta versorgt und einen tollen Job gemacht. Uns hat es gut gefallen.

  • S

    Stefan

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    4.6

    6 oktober 2025

    Rest som par


    Bus war über 15min zu spät

  • E

    Eva

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    5

    4 oktober 2025

    Rest ensam


    Wine tasting war nicht dabei?! Fremdenführerin sehr, sehr gut. Bus sauber. Zu empfehlen!

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