The 4 Full-Day Tours in Chania That Earn Their Price

1.Full-Day Samaria Gorge Trek Excursion & Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,191 reviews · 9 - 12 hours · from $41Our pick

Full-day guided hike from Chania through Samaria Gorge, ending at Agia Roumeli for a ferry to Sougia, with White Mountains views.

“Sara was an excellent host and very thoroughly explained everything we needed to know prior to arriving at the gorge. The bus does stop at a cafe before entering the gorge so you will have an opportunity to get a sando or snack bars. Sara’s instructions were very clear and easy to follow & she was extremely knowledgeable. She gave us recommended times to hit each major checkpoint to ensure everyone kept pace within a manageable timeframe. The hike is almost entirely downhill and there are some extremely steep and slippery slopes. It is manageable if you are prepared.m: you absolutely need hiking boots w ankle support or sneakers with…”

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2.Knossos Palace and Heraklion Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 153 reviews · 12 hours · from $56

Full-day guided trip from Chania to Knossos Palace, Heraklion, and Rethymno, with museum time, headsets, and Minoan mythology.

“We had a lovely knowledgeable tour guide who was happy to answer all our questions. I personally would have like more free time in Knossos palace.”

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3.Full-Day Trip to Santorini

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 97 reviews · 13 hours · from $282

A 13-hour Santorini day trip from Chania with a high-speed catamaran, guided bus tour, Oia and Fira stops, plus an optional volcano boat.

“L' organizzazione è stata perfetta tutto molto curato nei particolari e attenzione verso le singole esigenze. Ovviamente se il prezzo fosse meno caro e la guida parlasse anche un po' in italiano sarebbe il top”

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4.Full-Day to Elafonissi Beach Direct with No Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 58 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $84

Pink sand, crystal-clear water, and a Natura 2000 beach day trip from Chania, with time to swim and walk to the island.

“Absolutely the best day I’ve had in Europe. I loved everything about it!!! Will definitely recommend to others. Our Guide was the best. Even took us to a local restaurant where we had the best food and were treated like locals.”

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