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The 7 Villages of Apokoronas Tour Explore East Chania Mainland

8 Hours Round trip from Chania Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the villages of Apokoronas in eastern Chania
  • 02 Experience authentic Cretan village life and local culture
  • 03 Taste regional delicacies during included tastings
  • 04 Learn about Cretan history, traditions, and everyday life
  • 05 Enjoy a small-group tour with driver/guide
  • 06 Lunch and air-conditioned minivan transport included

Discover the authentic side of Crete on a full-day journey through the villages of Apokoronas in eastern Chania. This small-group experience invites you to explore the Cretan mainland beyond the coast, with time to enjoy traditional village life, local culture, regional flavors, and the character of the island’s countryside.

Along the way, you’ll meet locals, taste regional delicacies, and gain insight into Cretan history, customs, and everyday traditions. With lunch, tastings, and transport included, this tour offers a relaxed and immersive way to experience rural Crete.

Along the way, you’ll meet locals, taste regional delicacies, and gain insight into Cretan history, customs, and everyday traditions.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Heraklion, Chania, Rethimnon, Lasithi, Crete
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

The 7 Villages of Apokoronas Tour – Explore East Chania Mainland

• Schedule: All year - Every Monday - Thursday - Saturday 

• Location: Chania, Crete 

• Duration: Approximately 8 hours 

• Minimum participation: 1pax  

• Maximum participation: 20pax 

• Tour type: Small group tour  

*Note: There is availability for private tours upon request  

• Available languages: English 

• Pick-up times: 07:40-09:15 

• Tour starts: 09:15 am 

Pick up points: 

• 07:20 – Hotels of Maleme, Tavronitis (West area of Chania)

• 07:35 – Hotels of Platanias, Gerani, (West area of Chania)

• 07:45 – Hotels of Kalamaki, Stalos, Agia Marina, (West area of Chania)

• 07:50 – Loca Cafe (for hotels around the Golden beach and Agioi Apostoloi) 

• 08:05 – Kriti hotel (For hotels around: Koum Kapi neighborhood, East old town and Chania city center)

• 08:10 – Quick Film (For hotels around: East and Central old town/harbor, Chania city center)

• 08:15 –SanSal Boutique Hotel (For hotels around: West old town and harbor, East Nea Chora)

• 08:20 – Sunny Rent Car (For hotels in Nea Chora)

• 08:40 – Kalives bus stop (For hotels in Kalives area)

Important note for your pick-up

This tour is including hotel pick up – drop off for accessible by car hotels only (many streets of the old town and the harbor of Chania are having limited vehicle access) in the region of Chania. Clients that staying in the old town and the Venetian harbor have to meet us in the suitable meeting points (3-5 minutes average walking distance from most of the hotels). The meeting times scheduled according to the hotels’ locations. The pick-up will be from the clients’ hotel (if accessible) at this specific time. For small-group and private tours, pick-ups from Rethimnon, Heraklion, and Lasithi regions are NOT included. In the case of a private tour, there are extra transportation fees according to the requested pick up point.  

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Chania 5 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Lunch
  • All the tastings
  • Driver/guide
  • Pick-up & drop-off from from selected hotels/ meeting points
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Know before you go

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Pick up - drop off is only for Chania region, Not Rethimnon, Heraklion and Lasithi. If someone staying in the other regions of Crete and wants to participate in this tour has to drive with his own car or bus to meet us in Chania city center and start the tour
  • Please check the pick up areas before you book this tour.
  • Dress code is smart casual Pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Chania, GR
Tour start
Chania, GR
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Chania.

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