Greece · Archaeology

Explore Chania Town, Venetian Harbor, and Ancient Aptera.

5 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Chania. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the Archaeological Site of Ancient Aptera
  • 02 Explore Roman cisterns, the monastery, church, and ancient theatre
  • 03 Enjoy panoramic views over Souda Bay from the Fortress of Koules
  • 04 Walk through Chania Old Town and the Old Venetian Harbor
  • 05 Discover neighborhoods shaped by Minoan, Venetian, Ottoman, and Cretan history
  • 06 Travel with private transport, hotel pickup and drop-off included
  • 07 Learn from a professional guide in English or Russian

Discover Chania through layers of history on a private journey that combines the archaeological site of Ancient Aptera with the character-filled streets of the Old Town and Venetian Harbor. Travel comfortably through the Chania region, explore Roman cisterns, a monastery, a picturesque church, an ancient theatre, and the Fortress of Koules, then take in sweeping views over Souda Bay.

Back in Chania, wander through neighborhoods, monuments, and stone-paved streets shaped by Minoan, Hellenistic, Venetian, Ottoman, and Cretan heritage. Along the way, learn about local history, mythology, traditions, and architecture while experiencing the city from a local perspective.

Discover Chania through layers of history on a private journey that combines the archaeological site of Ancient Aptera with the character-filled streets of the Old Town and Venetian Harbor.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Chania
Languages English, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Archaeological Site of Ancient Aptera

Learn about the ancient city of Aptera.

Our first stop after an interesting drive up will be the ‘’Ancient site of Ap-tera’’ and ‘’fortress of Koules’’. Explore the Roman cisterns, the monastery, the picturesque church, and the absolutely beautiful ancient theatre that still remains.

At the archaeological site of Aptera, you will be able to admire findings of all periods of inhabitation of this City-State. The walls of the ancient city, which is 3.480 meters long, dating back to its acne period, of the 4th century BC.

Afterward, we have time to take magnificent photos of the view to Souda Bay from the Fortress of Koules. The view from there is absolutely breathtaking!

Time spending there is about 1h30m.

Old Venetian Harbor

Minoan neighborhoods, Ottoman bathhouses, Hellenistic walls, Latin inscriptions, a church with the symbols of two religions, boot-makers shops, imposing Venetian bastions, knife-makers shops, underground cisterns, a Venetian harbour and an African village are just a part of the multicultural mosaic of the town’s past and of its architectural treasures.

Chania Old Town

Immerse yourself in an engaging historical tour at Chania Old Town, where five millennia of history and prehistory will unravel before your eyes.

We will visit streets, buildings, high spots, neighborhoods, and monuments that only we, locals, know. We will walk together on the stone paths where the Venetians, the Ottomans, and the old Cretans used to live and work.

We will admire the incredible flower-decorated neighbourhoods, learn about Cretan history, Cretan mythology, and traditions, meet the locals, and eat like locals.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Chania. 1 city · 5 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick up/drop off at your hotel.
  • Comfortable Vehicle with a professional driver.
  • Wi-fi on board and Water from the springs of the White Mountains “Samaria”, in bottles.
  • Accompaniment by a professional guide.
  • Entrance tickets Archaeological Site of Ancient Aptera.
  • All Fees and Taxes

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses, drinks, lunch / dinner.
  • Customary tips to your drivers, guides and escorts.

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Important to have: Comfortable shoes, Comfortable clothes, Sunglasses, and Hat Money for souvenirs, drinks, lunch/dinner.
  • 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.
  • Health Insurance: Moysidis Travel is covered by Professional Liability Insurance. Each participant is advised to take out health/travel insurance before travelling to Crete.
  • 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. Pick up from Rethymno & Heraklion and other cities on Crete upon request.
  • 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.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Chania.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Chania.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Chania..

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