CHANIA · DAY TRIPS
The ones worth setting an alarm for.
The 6 most-booked chania day trips, all done in a single day and back by evening. Each one comes with the pickup point, how long you are away, what it costs and the company that runs it.
Chania day trip to Elafonissi pink sand, 4 hours on the beach, and a stop in Elos Village for Cretan lunch. $37, 10 hours.
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Balos Lagoon swim and Gramvousa Venetian fortress in one packed day from Chania. Includes AC bus, ferry tickets, and guided logistics.
“Great fun. Amazing to see the lagoon and be able to swim/snorkel and then to be able to walk up to the fortress at Garamvousa. The guides were great. The coaches were a bit tired - but we weren't on them for too long and they didn't take away from a fab day”
Elafonisi’s pink sand and turquoise lagoons with 4 hours on the beach, plus an Elos village stop for traditional Cretan food on a 10-hour trip.
Roundtrip coach from Chania to Elafonisi’s pink-sand beach, plus an Elos village lunch stop and guided history on the drive.
“I liked it.It was well organized the guide was knowledgable the tour was informative and you had enough time both in Elafonisi and in Elos.”
Guided Samaria Gorge hike from Chania/Kalyves with transfers, ferry ride, and time to swim at Agia Roumeli. Add-on fees apply.
“Fabulous trip, booked via GYG and delivered locally with Io Tours. Our guide Pari was exceptional, really knew her stuff and organised us all with ease. Reasonable challenging hike - pole(s) a very good idea, can be bought at the cafe stop 5 mins before the gorge entrance. Stunning scenery - early October and very…”
Chania to Santorini in one day: 2.5h catamaran, bus tour to Oia, 2h in Fira, optional volcano boat (€20).
“L' organizzazione è stata perfetta tutto molto curato nei particolari e attenzione verso le singole esigenze. Ovviamente se il prezzo fosse meno caro e la guida parlasse anche un po' in italiano sarebbe il top”
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