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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Langue(s): Allemand

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Durée: De 4 heures à 8 heures

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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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TUI Hellas Travel, Tourism and Airlines SA, with Tax Number 094469778 and Travel License Number 0261Ε60000126100

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Conditions d'annulation

Recevez un remboursement de 100% si vous annulez jusqu'à 1 jour avant le début de l'activité.

Ce que les internautes disent de cette expérience

Excellent

4,4 /5

Basé sur 131 évaluations de voyageurs vérifiés

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Sécurité

4,6/5

Service

4,6/5

Personnel

4,6/5

Rapport qualité-prix

4,4/5

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5 étoiles (63)

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3 étoiles (9)

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Stefan
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4.6
6 octobre 2025
A voyagé en couple
Bus war über 15min zu spät
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Eva
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5
4 octobre 2025
A voyagé seul
Wine tasting war nicht dabei?! Fremdenführerin sehr, sehr gut. Bus sauber. Zu empfehlen!
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Tinemaya
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4.2
2 octobre 2025
A voyagé en couple
Der Guide könnte etwas langsamer laufen, damit die Funkverbindung der Kopfhörer nicht immer abbricht. Chania war zu voll, so dass es unmöglich war hinterher zu kommen. Ansonsten waren die Infos sehr interessant.
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Manfred & Gabi
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4.2
29 septembre 2025
A voyagé en couple
Wir haben am Samstag den 27. September die Tour gemacht. Unsere Reisebegleiterin hat die Fahrten zu den einzelnen Ausflugsorten mit vielen, interessanten Informationen verkürzt. Nicht nur über die Insel, sondern auch über Persönlichkeiten und Besonderheiten, die man sonst nicht einfach so erfährt, hat sie auf eine erquickende Art und in sehr gutem Deutsch informiert und erzählt. Der Süsswassersee war enttäuschend, da er durch die Tretboote etc. eher "zugemüllt" wirkt. Schade! Manfred & Gabi
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Karin/Herbert
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1
28 septembre 2025
A voyagé en couple
Das Erlebnis haben wir leider nicht miterlebt??
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Andrea und Nanti
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4.2
28 septembre 2025
A voyagé en famille
Die Reiseleitung Frau Katharina hat es wirklich super gemacht. Sehr viel sehr interessantes über Kreta erzählt und war sehr sehr freundlich und bemüht. Sie war stets darum bemüht das alle zufrieden sind. Den Besuch des Sees hätte man sich sparen können. Von diesem waren wir sehr enttäuscht. Finde ich ist keinen Ausflug wert. Aber das ist Ansichtssache. Die Stadt Chania hat eine schöne Ledergasse in der man schön shoppen kann.

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