Western Crete, Chania

from £2,350

1 -7 September 2019

Dates to be confirmed for 2020

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Reviews 1 Review

5/5
Holiday Style Holiday Type
- Europe
Authentic Greek Tours
Activity Level Fairly Easy
2/8
Group Size Medium Group
10

Western Crete, Chania

1 -7 September 2019 (8 day tour)

Chania is not just a city – it is a painting!

This tour is ideal if you want to mix up urban exploration and sightseeing with lounging by the sea. The Lefka Ori (mountain) provides a dramatic backdrop to the city’s stunning Venetian architecture and bustling market. There is much to explore and photograph in the old town with the Venetian harbour, iconic lighthouse (one of the oldest in Europe), and the cobbled alleyways, courtyards, cafés and tavernas. The Ottoman influences are captured in the Mosque by the port and the two minarets which will add spice to your pictures.

Cretan food is one of Greece’s most distinctive regional cuisines. Excellent local produce and healthy ingredients lift its fame to the first ranks among the healthiest diets in the world.

Please enquire about dates and bookings for this trip: info@chryssiesgreece.com

The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance

What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.

Bed and breakfast
Daily experiences
All transportation including; taxis and coaches
Tour guide for entire tour.

Whats not included in this tour.Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.

Flights
Travel insurance
Lunch
Dinner.

Day 1 Sunset Stroll

Arrive in Chania around 1 pm, check into our hotel and relax while getting to know the group.

Dinner will be down in the Old Port followed by a sunset stroll at the lighthouse.
Day 2 Meet the locals

A walk up to the old tannery and abandoned leather production district of town for a spot of urban decay exploration. There are supposed to be ghosts there too, so make sure you get your cameras set in ’undead’ mode.

Lunch at Oxo Nou, a dance and creative art space and café, overlooking the beach and the tanneries.

After lunch we will have a relaxed afternoon with the option to go swimming and get ready for the golden hour in the old buildings.

Dinner will be in one of the fantastic tavernas after which we head back to the hotel.
Day 3 Sunrise

Experience the sunrise at the lighthouse in the old port, coffees down at the harbour, then back to the hotel for breakfast and a time to recover from the early start.

Lunch will be taken at the old covered market where you will get the chance to try and buy some of the delicious local delicacies produced here.

Then a relaxing stroll down on the coast at Nea Chora to soak up the beach vibe, late afternoon sun and fishing boats.

Dinner will be in one of the tavernas followed by a drink in the local bars.
Day 4 Mountain Villages

A drive up into the mountain villages to explore and experience traditional village life.

Lunch will be in a traditional mountain style restaurant.

The afternoon will be spent taking in the stunning mountain scenery which will culminate in watching the sunset.
Day 5 Drive to Elafonisi

Drive to Elafonisi, lots to photograph and explore from beaches to monasteries, this beautiful and rugged area is an absolute bounty for adventure seekers.
Day 6 Street Market

Today we will head to Chania’s street market then up to Malaxiana to meet Katerina and Dminitris and their amazing space for our cooking experience and to unwind with good people and good food.
Day 7 Trip to Akrotiri

Trip to Akrotiri to see the monastic wine production and religious architecture.

Sunset at at the top of Halepa will finish off our last day with our last night spent in Chania.
Day 8 Time to Fly

Say your goodbyes before getting flights home.

Octopus hanging to dry

Chania Old Port

Palazzo Duca

This property is 9 minutes walk from the beach. Near the Venetian harbour in the old city of Chania, Palazzo Duca features elegant studios and apartments with air conditioning and free Wi-Fi throughout. Taverns, café-bars and the central market are within a short stroll.

Fitted with Cocomat mattresses, the accommodation offers a kitchenette, fridge, LCD satellite TV and safe. Free toiletries are also included, while some have a spa bath or seating area. Most units open out to a balcony with views of the old city.

Nea Chora beach is just 900 yards from Palazzo Duca. Other popular beaches, such as Chrissi Akti and Agii Apostoli, are located less than 1.9 miles away. Chania International Airport is at a distance of 7.5 miles.

This is our guests’ favourite part of Chania Town, according to independent reviews.

Palazzo DucaHome comforts

Crete accommodation

There will be a fair amount of easy hiking and you will need to be able to get up hills, flights of stairs, and be OK with a certain level of heat. If you are carrying a camera bag full of equipment you will need to be OK with having this on your back for several hours at a time.

A camera is the obvious one, but also a tripod is a must. Having spare batteries and memory cards is also strongly advised.

No, you have to make your own way to the destination, but wherever possible we will meet you at the airport in Greece.

Yes. We always ensure you will be staying at the best accommodation possible in the area. This means it will be clean and well presented, although in the more remote locations may not be as fancy as in the cities.

All levels are welcome, from the novice to the seasoned professional.

Overall Rating

5/5

Agnes Martin

Reviewed On 26/01/2017

5/5

The two photography trips I have taken with Chryssie, to Lemnos and Crete, were both wonderful. Chryssie guided us to beauty spots beyond the tourist trail and has an impressive network of local contacts (guides, tavernas, hostels) ensuring an all-round authentic experience. Professional photographer Matt Widgery is generous with his time and knowledge and has helped me improve my photography beyond my expectations. The photos I took on each trip are treasured mementos of fun-filled holidays.