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Day trip to 7 Traditional Cretan Villages from Chania

4.7/5
6 reviews

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the captivating region of Apokoronas, located in the eastern province of Chania. Explore villages, engage with locals, savour local products, and delve into the island’s deep-rooted history, traditions, and customs.

As you travel through scenic countryside and traditional Cretan villages, your first stop will be at a quaint village coffee shop for a delightful Greek coffee. Afterward, continue to the village of Vrises, a perfect spot for capturing beautiful photos.

Your adventure then leads to the Mikis Theodorakis Theatre and the hidden gem of St. Antony's Church, carved into the rock. Next, discover Cretan cheese-making with a visit to a local cheese factory, where you can sample traditional varieties such as 'Graviera,' 'Mizithra,' and 'Anthotiros.' You’ll also taste freshly baked bread with olive oil, along with cookies and biscuits from a local bakery.

The tour culminates in the village of Fres, where you’ll enjoy a traditional lunch at a local 'kafeneio,' engaging in lively conversations with locals and gaining insight into the rural Cretan way of life.

As you experience Apokoronas, you'll be surrounded by the region’s natural beauty and authentic charm, uncovering the hidden treasures of one of Crete’s most historically significant areas. Get ready to immerse yourself into this remarkable province and uncover its secrets.

Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Chania
Duration: up to 7 hours
Language:English
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Instant confirmation
Guided Tour
Local touch
Meal Included
e-Voucher
Private group
Hotel pick up

Why you’ll love this…

  • Explore the villages of Apokoronas through unique nature routes
  • Drink Greek coffee at a traditional local coffee shop
  • Savour the local bread and cookies in a traditional bakery
  • Visit a cheese factory and taste the local dairy products
  • Eat lunch at a traditional 'meze' restaurant

Important to know

Remember to bring:

  • Your camera so you can capture the best moments of the activity
  • Weather-appropriate, comfy shoes and clothing

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.


What’s included

  • Drinks
  • Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Food tasting
  • Driver

What’s not included

  • Additional food and drinks

Booking fee

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


Location

Meeting point:

Pick up from your hotels in Chania city centre. Please indicate your pick-up location at checkout and confirm your pickup time and location directly with the local operator. You will find the contact details on the voucher after booking.

Provider

Greeking.me


What people say about this experience

4.7/5

All reviews are verified

Based on 6 reviews


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    Nikki

    Traveled as a couple


    May 17, 2025
    5

    United States of America

    Tour guide Alex was friendly and informative. All the villages were beautiful, the locals were inviting. Great to try different Greek food, would recommend thus trip.

  • T

    TUI Musement Traveler

    August 20, 2025
    5

    United Kingdom

    The whole trip from pick-up to drop off was wonderful! Yanis knew so much about the island, was a great driver, funny, and just a great people person! The trip around the villages was wonderful as well, along with beautiful landscapes and lovely locals. Perfect!

  • A

    Annika

    Traveled as a couple


    June 4, 2024
    5

    United States of America

    Rundum perfekt! In unserer kleinen Gruppe (6 Personen) kam jeder auf seine Kosten! Wir erfuhren viel über kretnische Tradition und Geschichte! Keine Frage blieb unbeantwortet Das essen war fantastisch und die Führungen sehr interessant! Unser liebster Ausflug

  • M

    Marjorie

    Traveled with a group of friends


    June 4, 2024
    5

    United States of America

    L'excursion était vraiment chouette, très intéressante et le guide était super. Par contre à refaire on ne passerait absolument pas par tui et on ne recommande à personne de passer par tui pour cela pour les raisons suivantes : Tui garanti le prix le moins cher, or ils prennent une marge de presque 40 euros par personne sur cette excursion par rapport au prix du site, réserver via l'application est compliqué et entraîne des erreurs, tui nous fournit la mauvaise heure de RDV !!!

  • H

    Hanne

    Traveled as a couple


    August 6, 2022
    3

    Norway

    Turen var grei, men svarte ikke helt til forventningene. Vi fikk god mat og ikke noe direkte galt med turen, men den var annerledes enn det vi trodde. Vi forventet å kunne oppleve landsbyene mer, ikke bare kjøre gjennom. Vi fikk besøkt bedrifter i ulike landsbyer, men ikke sett selve byene. Gaiden hoppet også over to av aktivitene/plassene som stod i programmet uten å informere om det. Litt dumt når man har betalt for hele turen.

  • T

    TUI Musement Traveler

    August 15, 2021
    5

    Sweden

    Bra totalupplevelse. Bra hotell. Sköna sängar, fungerande luftkonditionering, fantastisk frukostbuffé, fungerande wifi och fantastiskt service-minded personal. Bra strand, gott om solstolar, rent vatten. Bra läge nära staden Chania, full av mysiga smågator och fantastiska restauranger. Tack!

Need a hand?

Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.

Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET

Phone number: +1 208-744-6464