Chania Old Town & Top Sights | From Heraklion, Rethymno & Chania
Overview
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Explore Chania Old Town with scenic stops
Enjoy a relaxed private day as your local Driver-Host shares stories of Crete’s history, culture and landscapes while taking care of every detail.
Along the westbound route you may include 1-2 stops:
• Rethymno Old Town – Venetian harbor and colorful alleys
• Melidoni Cave – a cavern tied to Crete’s dramatic past
• Lake Kournas – the island’s only freshwater lake
• Holy Trinity Monastery – 17th-century monastery & local tasting
• Olive Mill Visit – local production and tasting of Cretan olive oil
• Chania Archaeological Museum – highlights of western Crete
• Aptera Ancient City – panoramic views over Souda Bay
• Seitan Limania - A unique beach
• Argyroupoli Springs -A lush village setting with flowing springs
In Chania:
•Guided easy-pace walk through the Old Venetian Harbor & Old Town with local insight
•Panoramic view from the Venizelos Tombs viewpoint
•Optional seaside restaurant reservation
Heraklion to Chania Day Trip • Private Tour
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Your Driver-Host provides historical background, local context, and logistics throughout the day outside archaeological sites. Greek law requires a Licensed Guide for tours inside sites and museums; these can be arranged upon request for an in-depth visit.
Travelers from cruise ships should take the earliest possible option
We can accommodate big groups. For groups of 9 or more, please contact us directly.
What To Expect
Chania Town
Chania’s Old Town is a postcard come alive — colorful streets, hidden courtyards, and the famous Venetian Harbor, all waiting to be explored.
Old Venetian Harbor
A stunning waterfront lined with cafés, historic buildings, and gentle sea views. Stroll along the promenade and, if you wish, enjoy a delicious lunch right by the water.
Options
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Once Pickup included
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Pick-Up Areas: from Heraklion: Hersonissos and Westwards to Rethymno & Chania (Souda) Port Pickup included
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Fuel, Tolls, Taxes, & Fees
Onboard Wi-Fi & Fast Charger
Planning & Organization of your Personalized Tour
Liability Insurance
knowledgeable Local Driver-Host Fluent in English
Private Transportation in a Comfortable Van
Hygiene Amenities & First Aid Kit
Hotel, Harbor, or Meeting Point Pickup & Drop-Off
Pick-ups outside the designated area: Available upon request, and may incur an additional fee.
Entrance fees for optional sites (museums, monasteries, caves, wineries, olive mills)
Lunch at the Venetian Harbor is an Optional Experience
Personal Expenses, Tips & Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
21 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very enjoyable time and highly recommend this SunSud tour hosted by George.
WendyUniversityPlace,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I spent a lovely and memorable day on a tour hosted by George of SunSud Tours. This was a private tour. George met us promptly at our hotel in Rethymno, and we set off on our journey to Chania with several interesting stops along the way. The drive along the bay was beautiful, and George shared the history of the region in an engaging and informative manner. One of our first stops was the Palladian Olive Mill. Unfortunately, there was a power outage, so we were unable to see the olive oil machinery in operation. However, George provided an excellent explanation of the process, and we also met Vassilis, who guided us through a tasting of several olive oils. We had never tasted olive oil of such exceptional quality and came away with a completely new understanding of what to look for when purchasing olive oil in the future. One of our favorite stops was the Holy Trinity Monastery of Tzagarolon. The grounds were beautiful, and as we toured the monastery, George shared fascinating stories about its history. My husband especially enjoyed a special wine tasting with Nektarios, the monastery’s sommelier. Later, we strolled through the picturesque harbor of Chania and explored the charming Old Town, filled with unique shops and inviting restaurants. We also enjoyed driving through the historic streets of Rethymno and learning more about the city. We felt our time was very well spent and thoroughly enjoyed our day with George and SunSud Tours. George is friendly and very knowledgeable and we learned so much about Crete, its history and culture. We highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to experience the history, culture, and beauty of western Crete.
Great trip to Chania
H162ZGerikm,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I did a 1 day tour from Heraklion to Chania with George. George is an amazing person, extremely knowledgeable, respectful and respectable, humble and has a great sense of humor. George gave us our choice of sites to go to on the way to Chania, picked the best places to eat and walk, and got to know us very quickly. I have studied Greek history since I was very young and George was still able to teach me a lot about the history of Crete. George knew when and where to be to make the experience the best possible one for us. You will not regret booking with George and if we end up in Crete again, not only would I want to book with him again, I would love to just say hello in person as a friend.
Great tour
B6152TTdavidg,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a great tour with George. The archaeological sites and towns were wonderful. George was very knowledgeable and focused on providing the best experience, accommodating for places of particular interest to me. It was a very special day.
Wonderful Tour of Crete and the Chania Region
Gregory C,May 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00George provided an excellent tour of Chania and the surrounding area on the island of Crete. We had the opportunity to visit the city of Chania and the nearby harbor district. There were several wonderful cafes, great shopping opportunities and the beautiful harbor itself. George took us to an olive oil factory and we were able to sample many types of olive oil and have the process of producing olive oil explained. It was amazing. We then visited a Famous Monestary in the area known for vast olive tree orchards and vineyards. We had a tasting at a wine producer located on the Monestary grounds. Again, that tasting was excellent. We also visited a graveyard where prominent people of Crete are buried and learned the contributions of those people to Crete and Greece. The tour was excellent. George provided the history of Crete from several centuries ago through present day. We highly recommend this tour with George! 5 stars!
A day trip to Hania
GoFly123,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Crete is a big island and we only had 3 days so decided to stay in Heraklion. You cannot visit Greece without seeing Hania and the best way to do this is on George’s well curated and wonderfully executed day trip. He is extremely knowledgeable about the history, culture and sites of the island and we made many relevant stops before actually reaching Hania. I could not recommend this journey more warmly
Heraklion to Chania with George
karen g,May 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our driver George was both knowledgeable and enthusiastic, and willing to answer any questions. Very accommodating about making an extra stop to the oldest oil tree in Chania! Highly recommend George a d this excursion!
Best excursion
Raveena P,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Georgios was our amazing tour guide for our excursion in Chania. We had a small group of four and it was perfect. He took us to wonderful places with amazing scenery and we got to learn a lot about his hometown. This was one of our favorite excursions. The olive tasting and wine tasting at the monastery were a highlight! We would highly recommend this tour.
Great experience touring with George!
X5839IXjuliay,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience touring with George! He is very knowledgeable about the places we visited and is very helpful and responsive even at planning stage. Will definitely recommend to anyone visiting the island of Crete for the first time!
An experience not to be missed!
JULIA Y,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It’s been a great experience traveling with George! He is very knowledgeable about the history of places we visit and provided very good advice on the itinerary. At planning stage, George has already been very helpful and responsive to enquiries. Absolutely recommend if you need an expert to take you around!!!
Well worth the trip!
Jennifer G,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Unfortunately we had the worst weather day for this tour but we made the most of it. George came prepared with 2 umbrellas for us which was awesome or else we would have been soaked. George was very knowledgeable and nice. It was a long drive but well worth it to see Chania and Rethymnon because we know when we come back we are definitely staying in that area versus Herculion. I would highly recommend this tour to see a whole new area and have a great tour guide with George.
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