Chania · WHITE MOUNTAINS & VILLAGE DAYS FROM CHANIA
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Behind Chania the Lefka Ori climb fast into stone villages, high plateaus and roads few visitors drive. These day trips take you up into them. Here is what each one visits, how much walking it involves, and what it costs to spend a day in the real interior.
A small-group 4WD wine and olive oil day in Chania: Vouves olive tree, Anoskeli tastings, rugged gorges, and Milia’s rustic mountain lunch.
“Excellent value and great experience. Guide was excellent and small group made it very enjoyable. Wine tasting excellent and the bespoke tour made this special”
Explore East Chania’s Apokoronas villages with a small-group guide, included tastings, coffee, olive oil, cheese, and a village lunch.
“This tour was much better than we thought. We wasn't expecting to go on some lovely walks. Our guide and driver Yanis was very friendly and informative.”
Small-group White Mountains of Crete excursion from Chania: village stops, coffee breaks, an off-road Mitato hut, and lunch.
“Being on the mountain, seeing all the sheep, seeing Crete from above. John was very good at bringing the adventure to life.”
Jeep tour from Chania to Elafonisi Beach with reserved loungers, then Milia Mountain Retreat lunch and a quick Topolia Gorge stop.
“The tour was a perfect blend of what we were looking for on our short trip to Crete. We saw a beautiful beach, traditional culture, and enjoyed delicious food. Nikos was a good communicator; friendly and informative. We feel like we made a friend. I highly recommend this tour!”
Jeep into Crete’s inland mountains for an ancient olive-tree touch, Anoskeli tastings, and Milia retreat lunch near Topolia Gorge.
“Great day, nice to get away from the coast and explore the inland areas. Fun time overall, great tour guide, nice stops, and a day well spent!”
4x4 White Mountains day tour to a Mitato hut at 1350m, with Chania panorama, coffee stop, and filling Cretan platters in 6.5 hours.
“Our trip was great, definitely a trip for those who want to get away from the crowds. Super professional team and drivers - and really nice cars! Views and storytelling were on point”
Small-group Chania wine and olive oil day trip to Vouves, Anoskeli, and the White Mountains with lunch at the Samaria Gorge entrance.
“It was simply amazing! Dimitris was an exceptional guide. He was entertaining and very knowledgeable. The location of lunch was more than we expected. Worth every penny!”
A full-day White Mountains safari from Chania with off-road tracks, village coffee, and a traditional lunch, plus the Mitato shepherd hut.
“Very comfortable land rovers. The driver was also a great guide. We went up on roads you won't find on Google maps”
Half-day Manousakis Winery shuttle from Chania with scenic countryside views, small-group tasting of five wines, plus pickup.
“The transportation to and from the winery was very timely. Then you’re turned over to the staff and they give you a 30 min tour of the grounds. The wine tasting is 5 wines, but if you want food, it’s extra pay. Get the vine leaves if you do, they were delicious. The wines were fine - too acidic and light for my liking. Overall the experience was fine for the cost.”
Private SUV tour from Chania to the Botanical Gardens of Crete—scenic drive, self-guided plant walk, and a café break with local flavors.
“First off, we have to walk outside of the port for our meeting place to find the driver. I don’t understand why we can’t be picked up as we get out the port where other tours are being picked up. On the way back, we have to wait an hour or so for the driver to pick us up. He said, 30 minutes from the time we call. The driver can’t speak English well so we have to improvise.”
Private 4x4 Manousakis Winery tour from Chania with off-road vineyard views, 5-wine tasting, and Cretan meal for up to four.
“Opas/autonkuljettaja oli erinomainen työssään. Hän kertoi innostuneesti matkan aikana kaikesta kiinnostavasta. Viinitilalla henkilökunta palveli yhtä ryhmää niin pitkään, että muiden kierros ja illallinen myöhästyi puoli tuntia. Kierros tilalla oli mielenkiintoinen ja informatiivinen. Viininmaistelu ja illallinen oli hyvä.”
Private Chania tour to the White Mountains and Samaria Gorge entrance, with Theriso and Meskla stops plus a shepherd tavern lunch.
“The sights were incredible from the entrance to the Samaria Gorge. Lunch was amazingly delicious and our tour guide was very knowledgeable!!!!!”
