This tour takes you to one of the most desolate villages of Chania, near the region of Apokoronas in Chania, Crete: Want to discover life in Crete in its purest form? This tour is for you!
We start our journey from our starting point and bypassing many romantic villages, valleys and dizzy roads we start to head to mainland Chania, and off-the-beaten-path areas. We make our first break at an elevated spot, to understand our island’s scale, and learn about Crete’s past while taking unforgettable photo memories. Later we stop in a traditional village of Extreme Beauty with rivers passing through it, and we make a stop to enjoy traditional organic sheep yoghurt with Cretan Honey by the riverside.
We continue our journey heading to more authentic Cretan villages, where we stop at a Medieval Castle, a Chateau dating back to the Ottoman Empire, where we learn about the Ottoman Rule in Crete, the good things that we took from the Ottomans, and the bad things that held us back from the European Developments.
We progress and head inland, where the scenery drastically changes and becomes desolate – almost like a desert, due to the White Mountains of Crete! This is an excellent opportunity to talk about the climate of Crete, and take some breathtaking photos too!
Finally, we reach the original villages, where we make a stop to admire, possibly the oldest olive tree on the planet (!), as we start ascending to lands of impeccable beauty and villages that no tourism has touched.
We continue our tour to pass through a gorge, heading to Therisso village, a village that played a vital role for Crete. Our professional historian tour guide will explain why this village and the astonishing gorge played a role, as we progress looking at scenic views, sheep, goats and authentic people. A Coffee break to a traditional “kafeneion” is mandatory for the full experience!
As we are heading home, we stop at local bakeries in order to get supplied with Traditional Cretan Rusks (Sweet or Plain) for a perfect Souvenir from Chania!
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Located in Chania Town, 600 metres from Nea Chora Beach and 1.8 km from Koum Kapi Beach, Superior Central Studio offers free WiFi, a terrace and air conditioning. It is situated 2.6 km from Kladissos Beach and provides a lift.
The apartment comes with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with garden views.
Popular points of interest near the apartment include Municipal Art Gallery of Chania, Mitropoleos Square and Folklore Museum of Chania. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 13 km from Superior Central Studio.
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€75
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Strat’s City Loft has a balcony and is located in Chania Town, within just 500 metres of Nea Chora Beach and 1.1 km of Kladissos Beach. It features city views and free WiFithroughout the property.
The air-conditioned apartment consists of 5 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a coffee machine, and 3 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and slippers. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment.
A a baby safety gate is also available for guests at the apartment.
Popular points of interest near Strat’s City Loft include Municipal Art Gallery of Chania, Mitropoleos Square and Folklore Museum of Chania. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 14 km from the accommodation.
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€316
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Ruby Luxury Suites features city views, free WiFi and free private parking, set in Chania Town, 800 metres from Nea Chora Beach.
Fitted with a balcony, the units offer air conditioning and feature a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower and bathrobes. A fridge is also featured, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle.
The aparthotel provides a housekeeping service, as well as business facilities like fax and photocopying.
Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at Ruby Luxury Suites, while cycling can be enjoyed nearby.
Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Kladissos Beach, Koum Kapi Beach and Municipal Art Gallery of Chania. The nearest airport is Chania International, 14 km from Ruby Luxury Suites, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Situated in Chania Town, 400 metres from Nea Chora Beach, Balance Hotel features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is close to Mitropoleos Square, Folklore Museum of Chania and Firkas Fortress. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking hotel has a hot tub.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. At Balance Hotel the rooms come with bed linen and towels.
Breakfast is available each morning, and includes continental, vegetarian and vegan options.
The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at the accommodation.
Popular points of interest near Balance Hotel include Kladissos Beach, Koum Kapi Beach and Municipal Art Gallery of Chania. The nearest airport is Chania International, 14 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
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