Excursions & day trips

Western Crete Tour with Agia Triada Monastery and Chania

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£45.00

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Language: English, Polish

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Duration: more than 8 hours

Entrance fees included

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Do this because

Discover Agia Triada Monastery, a serene historic monument
Stop for photos at the Hill of Prophet Elias
Explore Chania on a guided tour then enjoy some free time
Visit Lake Kournas for a swim, a walk or to soak up the views
Expert local guide with an unrivalled knowledge of Crete

What to expect

This tour takes in the historic Agia Triada Monastery, a guided tour of Chania and time to unwind at Crete's only natural lake. Angeliki, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘Agia Triada offers a glimpse into Crete's rich cultural heritage. It was built during the Venetian period and boasts an impressive array of frescoes and religious artefacts. The monastery is an oasis of tranquillity, surrounded by olive groves and vineyards.'

After exploring the monastery, you'll head up to the Hill of Prophet Elias, also known as Profitis Ilias, to soak up the insta-worthy views here. Then, you'll continue to Chania, one of Crete's most appealing port towns. Steeped in history and renowned for its atmospheric Venetian harbour, you'll explore its narrow streets on a guided tour. You'll also have the chance to shop along the famous ‘Leather Lane' and enjoy some free time to stroll around the harbour or delve further into the old town.

To round off the tour, we'll visit Lake Kournas, a jewel of a freshwater lake surrounded by hills. The lake is home to a wide range of wildlife, including turtles and a variety of bird species. You'll have free time to explore, take a swim in the limpid waters, or enjoy a walk around the lake. Angeliki says, ‘Local myths claim that the lake is bottomless, but science has intervened and in fact it's only 22.5 metres deep.'

What's included

Transport
Guide
Monastery entry fee

What to remember

Not suitable for younger children

Provider

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Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Jacqueline G
From United States of America - October 2024

Travelled with a group of friends

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Had a great time, spent the right amount of time at each location. The interpretor was knowledgeable and kept us all well informed. I'm not a big d ...
Sarah Paminats
From United States of America - September 2023

Travelled as a couple

18 - 24 years old

Average
Overall rated
3/5

Firstly the driver was very rude when starting the tour at the pick up points. Once the Guide go on things were better. She was very helpful in explai ...
Laura Taylor
From United Kingdom - July 2023

Travelled with family

25 - 34 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5

The tour guide was excellent, very knowledgeable and friendly. I enjoyed the monastery especially, although I would have like more free time there as ...
Margaretha
From United States of America - July 2022

Travelled as a couple

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5

Jammer dat het niet in het Nederlands was, je kunt het wel volgen maar je verliest je concentratie.
Djay1971
From United Kingdom - June 2022

Travelled with family

25 - 34 years old

Average
Overall rated
3/5

The tour was more of a history of the island visiting additional stops that weren’t advertised on the description . Like the allied cemetery, the grav ...
Anonymous
From United Kingdom - September 2021

Average
Overall rated
3/5

Coach barely half full and some not really interested in the Souda war cemetery, the monastery and the ottoman Fort. Not nearly enough time to lunch a ...

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Western Crete Tour with Agia Triada Monastery and Chania

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