Chania: Old Town, Public Market, Hill of Prophet Elias, Agia Triada

Overview

Explore the captivating charm of Chania with our half-day private excursion, meticulously crafted to unveil the essence of this enchanting destination. Embark on a journey through time and culture as you discover the following highlights:

Old Town of Chania: Step back in time as you wander through the cobblestone streets and labyrinthine alleys of Chania's Old Town. Immerse yourself in the ambiance, where Venetian, Ottoman, and Greek influences converge to create a captivating tapestry of architecture, history, and culture.

Public Market: Indulge your senses at the bustling Public Market, where locals gather to buy and sell an array of fresh produce, herbs, spices, and local delicacies.

Hill of Prophet Elias: Ascend to the Hill of Prophet Elias and behold panoramic vistas of Chania and its surroundings.

Agia Triada Monastery: Discover the serenity of the Agia Triada Monastery, an architectural masterpiece nestled amidst olive groves and vineyards on the Akrotiri peninsula.

Itinerary

1. Venizelos Graves

   We’ll start our walk from Hill of Prophet Elias. There’s a great view over the city from one side and blue waves and White Mountains on the other.

   20 minutes

2. The Holy Trinity (Agia Triada) Monastery is probably the most impressive monastic complex of the final period of Venetian rule on Crete, due to both its scale and architectural form.
   
   The monastery Agia Triada lies surrounded by large fields planted with olive groves, vineyards, and cypress trees in the northeast area of the Akrotiri peninsula.

   1 hour · Admission included

3. We’ll walk to Old Market, which is considered one of the best in Europe. The saying “Greece has everything” turns out to be true here. Local produce, honey, tea and coffee, seafood and fish. Find something unique here to take home as a memory or as a gift.

   30 minutes
4. Chania Town

   Chania is the most beautiful city of Crete with rich history and amazing architecture. It's deeply connected with Greek, Venetian, and Turkish heritage. We invite you to see it's most famous places as well as a couple of hidden gems that will show you real Crete.

   1 hour 30 minutes

Meeting and pickup

Private pick-up and drop-off from your hotel, villa, cruise, or any other point in the region of Chania. Pick-up time is flexible and upon your final confirmation. End of tour & drop-off: The tour ends at the same location as the meeting point, at approximately 13:30–14:00.

Good to know

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Important to have: Comfortable shoes, Comfortable clothes, Sunglasses, and Hat Money for souvenirs, drinks, lunch/dinner.
• To visit the Monastery, you must wear modest clothes: for women – skirt/dress under your knees and covered shoulders, for a man – trousers, T-shirt with long sleeves.
• Health issues: If any participant suffers from any severe allergy (e.g. to bee stings, food allergies/intolerances) or has medical/health issues we need to be aware of, it is important to let us know in advance. This is clearly a safety measure, personal information is by no means violated, and we exercise all discretion.
• HealthInsurance: Moysidis Travel is covered by Professional Liability Insurance. Each participant is advised to take out health/travel insurance before traveling to Crete.

Cancellation policy

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