HERAKLION · DESTINATION
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The 10 most popular chania day trips in Heraklion. Here's what each one actually delivers, who runs them, and what they cost.
Cruise to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa from Heraklion, then enjoy Chania’s old town and Venetian harbor, with guided sightseeing included.
Explore Chania’s Venetian harbor, pedal boat at Kournas Lake, and wander Rethymno’s old port on a guided west Crete day tour.
Sunset catamaran in Rethymno with Prosecco, sushi, open bar, SUP and snorkeling, plus a pink flamingo float.
“The cruise was exceptional. Very well organized and the staff was amazing. The sunset was beautiful. I would highly recommend this trip”
A long but smart west-Crete day: Chania’s lighthouse and Old Town, Rethymno’s Ottoman-Venetian alleys, then a swim at Lake Kournas.
“Had a wonderful day !”
Day trip from Heraklion to Rethymno, Chania and Kournas Lake with pickup, a guide, and free time at each stop.
“Places were really nice. Chania had a really nice view. Beautiful colourful buildings! Loved Chania!”
A full-day Knossos and Heraklion tour from Chania with a live English guide, museum time, and smart city free time.
West Crete by bus in one day: Chania and Rethymnon old towns plus Kournas Lake, with pickup, guide, and optional pedal boats.
“It’s a good way to experience the west side of Crete. The tour guide gave us good information about the cities we visited.”
Private west Crete day trip from Heraklion: guided Chania old town, Kournas Lake swim or catamaran, and Rethymno harbor.
“What a great day! Victor came to our hotel to pick the four of us up and we headed out to west Crete.”
Full-day tour from Rethymno to Knossos Palace and Heraklion Museum, guided myths, free city time, and clear ticket extras.
Private one-way transfer from Heraklion or Chania airport/port to Rethymno hotels, with an English driver, A/C van for up to 11, and easy pickup.
“Outstanding. To be recommended highly. Must be complimented arrived in plenty of time. Nikos is gent, very good at English, and extremely helpful towards our future trips”
