Explore the peninsula of Akrotiri and Chania’s Old town
First, we’ll visit the 17th-century Agia Triada Monastery, featuring Byzantine-style architecture, lush gardens, and a museum with religious icons and codices. Here, you can taste locally-made wine and olive oil in the catacombs as your guide explains the production process.Next, we’ll head to Stavros Beach, perfect for swimming and family-friendly, where you’ll have free time to relax. Finally, we’ll explore Chania’s Old Town with your guide, uncovering hidden spots, local stories, and, if time allows, enjoying traditional Cretan dishes or shopping in the lively market.
duration:
6 hours
book this excursion:
up to 2 days in advance
departures from Souda port:
daily upon request
place of departure:
the exit of the Cruise Terminal
suggested pick-up time:
8.30am - flexible time ,fully adapted to the schedule of the cruise ship
services included:
services not included:
prices (VAT included)
This is a private, tailor-made tour.
Prices vary depending on group size.
Contact us to receive a personalized quote.
cancellation policy
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Meet your insider local guide in front of the exit of the Cruise Terminal. Your guide will be holding an ‘’Alma de Creta’’ sign. Enjoy a personal pick up and head to explore the peninsula of Akrotiri.
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We will be first visiting the beautiful monastery of Agia Triada ("Holy Trinity"). The monastery was built in the 17th century with Byzantine-style architecture on the orders of a Venetian family. It has wonderful gardens and a museum where you can admire important religious icons and a rich collection of codices.
The monastery is still functioning today. Its monks are engaged in the production of wine and olive oil which you can taste in the monastery catacombs while your local guide talks you through the production process.
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Going through local fields with plantations we will next reach the beach where you will have time according to your schedule to enjoy a swim. Stavros beach offers sunbeds and umbrella amenities and it is generally sheltered from the wind therefore making it perfect for swimming and especially safe for children.
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Next, we shall be visiting the Old town of Chania. Your guide will walk around with you, introduce you to Chania's cultural identity through story-telling, explore the secret spots and find the hidden treasures of the Old Town. Prehistoric ruins lie just a few steps away from Byzantine and Renaissance fortification walls, old monasteries, Turkish Hamams, fortresses as well as Christian, Jewish and Muslim places of worship. Every house and narrow street in the old town hides a different story or legend, about rulers, wealthy people, and slaves. You will stop by all the main attractions of the old town, walk along the waterfront and see the important works and public buildings and how their use changed throughout the years, depending on the needs of each conqueror. At the end of your tour, you will have the best addresses to explore Chania even further if you have enough time, if not, you will be taken back to Souda port.
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PLEASE NOTE: As this is a walking + beach tour, comfortable walking shoes are recommended, please do not forget your swimsuit, towel, sunglasses and sun hat.
