Western Crete tour with Agia Triada Monastery and Chania

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Western Crete tour with Agia Triada Monastery and Chania

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Langue(s): Anglais, Polonais

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Durée: Plus de 8 heures

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You'll catch a glimpse of Cretan heritage at the historic Agia Triada Monastery
The Hill of Prophet Elias, known as Profitis Ilias, is the perfect spot for snapping photos
There's a guided tour of Chania included, as well as free time to stroll through the town
You'll stop by Lake Kournas where you can take a dip, go for a wander, or just soak up the views
Your expert local guide knows the area like the back of their hand and will share their insight with you

Ce qui vous attend

This tour takes in the historic Agia Triada Monastery, a guided tour of Chania and time to unwind at Crete's only natural lake. Angeliki, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘Agia Triada offers a glimpse into Crete's rich cultural heritage. It was built during the Venetian period and boasts an impressive array of frescoes and religious artefacts. The monastery is an oasis of tranquillity, surrounded by olive groves and vineyards.'

After exploring the monastery, you'll head up to the Hill of Prophet Elias, also known as Profitis Ilias, to soak up the insta-worthy views here. Then, you'll continue to Chania, one of Crete's most appealing port towns. Steeped in history and renowned for its atmospheric Venetian harbour, you'll explore its narrow streets on a guided tour. You'll also have the chance to shop along the famous ‘Leather Lane' and enjoy some free time to stroll around the harbour or delve further into the old town.

To round off the tour, we'll visit Lake Kournas, a jewel of a freshwater lake surrounded by hills. The lake is home to a wide range of wildlife, including turtles and a variety of bird species. You'll have free time to explore, take a swim in the limpid waters, or enjoy a walk around the lake. Angeliki says, ‘Local myths claim that the lake is bottomless, but science has intervened and in fact it's only 22.5 metres deep.'

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Transport
Guide
Monastery entry fee
Mobile app with city map, audiovisual cultural content and other points of interest

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Not suitable for younger children

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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

4,2 /5

Basé sur 109 évaluations de voyageurs vérifiés

Toutes les évaluations (109)

5 étoiles (44)

40%

4 étoiles (47)

43%

3 étoiles (15)

14%

2 étoiles (1)

1%

1 étoile (2)

2%

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Sabine en Eric
Verified booking
2.2
8 octobre 2025
A voyagé en couple
De gids vertelde de ganse dag op een eentonige en saaie manier de ganse geschiedenis van Kreta, beginnend van 900 v.C.!!!! Bij bezoek aan het klooster wist hij blijkbaar niet dat hij ons moest gidsen en heeft met ons nog niet de helft bezocht! Aan het meer mochten we de bus uit voor 45min en waren we vrij, maar daar was eigenlijk niks te zien! In Chania weer geschiedenis les en eindelijk 2 uur vrije tijd zodat we eindelijk iets konden eten en drinken!! Geen aangename ervaring!!!
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M en P
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3.4
8 octobre 2025
A voyagé en couple
We hadden een leuke gids die veel vertelde. Het klooster mooi en interessant om te zien. We hadden 2 uren vrije tijd in Chania wat eigenlijk veel te weinig was om te zien, ook omdat je ook in deze tijd moet eten. Daarna naar het meer van Kournas, dit was een aanfluiting. Het meer zelf is prachtig maar alles er omheen haalt zijn schoonheid naar beneden. Waterfietsen en afval wat overal ligt, veel te toeristisch. De reisleidster en de chauffeur hadden vanaf begin Hebel wat wel sfeer bepalend was.
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Krzysio
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4.6
6 octobre 2025
A voyagé en couple
Nie podobalo sie to, ze w naszym przypadku wycieczka byla w sobote, a w niedziele juz wyjezdzalismy
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Marjon
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3
3 octobre 2025
A voyagé en couple
Informatie over Kreta en geschiedenis tijdens busreis saai en moeilijk te volgen .Was alsof je op school zat bij een geschiedenis les. Te weinig tijd bij klooster om zelf rond te lopen en bij het meer idem. Chania was goed.
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Sue C
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4.2
30 septembre 2025
A voyagé avec des amis
The guide Katerina was excellent. She cared for all the customers and was so knowledgeable. The driver was excellent too.
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Bernadette
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5
29 septembre 2025
A voyagé en couple
We enjoyed the trip, it was very well organized, the trip was also interesting and especially our Guide Katarina is very expert in what she explains, which made it a delightful experience , I want to recommend Katarina and thank her.

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