Private Tour

Shore Explore Chania: City Charm, Beach, Monastery & Winetasting

Overview

Available languages

Russian

English

6 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Experience Crete's diverse beauty on a private shore excursion from the Chania area, exploring Chania Town, Agia Triada Monastery, and Marathi Beach. Stroll through the charming streets of Chania Town, rich in history and culture. Visit the serene Agia Triada Monastery, a haven of peace and spirituality, where you will have the opportunity for wine tasting of three wines made by the monastery, along with traditional rusks and olive oil, also produced by the monastery. End your day relaxing at the picturesque Marathi Beach. This tour is perfect for cruise ship passengers or visitors seeking a tailored experience, blending urban exploration with historical insights and coastal relaxation.

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Informational support from CHERRY TRAVEL throughout your stay in Crete

Holy Trinity Monastery Entrance

Bottled water

Infant seats and child booster seats are provided upon request, totally free of charge

Air conditioned vehicle with USB sockets

The guide will provide local recommendations for the best restaurants and attractions in Crete

Highly skilled professional guide

Winetasting (3 kinds of wine, traditional rusks, extra virgin olive oil)

Dinner

What To Expect

Chania Town

Your excursion starts with a journey into the enchanting Chania Town. As you explore its streets, your guide enriches the experience with engaging stories and historical insights. Stroll through the picturesque Old Town, admiring its Venetian harbor, iconic lighthouse, and a kaleidoscope of historical buildings. Visit landmarks like the Archaeological Museum or the Maritime Museum to delve deeper into the town's rich past. Immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of the local markets, where you can sample Cretan delicacies and shop for artisanal crafts. This exploration of Chania Town beautifully blends cultural richness with historical depth

2 hours•Admission Not Applicable

Holy Trinity Monastery (Agia Triada)

After the vibrant streets of Chania, visit the tranquil Agia Triada Monastery. Nestled amidst olive groves and vineyards, this 17th-century monastery is a testament to Cretan religious heritage. Marvel at the beautiful architecture, explore the peaceful courtyards, and discover the monastery's rich collection of religious artifacts and icons. The monastery is also known for producing organic olive oil and wine. During your visit, you'll have the opportunity to taste three wines made by the monastery, along with traditional rusks and olive oil also produced on-site. This visit provides a serene and reflective end to your excursion, combining the tranquility of spiritual heritage with the beauty of Cretan nature.

2 hours•Admission Included

Options

3-seater vehicle

Pickup included

8-seater vehicle

Minivan
Pickup included

15-seater minibus

Mercedes Sprinter
Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

11 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Highly recommended tour
Wendy R,
Jul 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Elena was awesome. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Van was very comfortable for my party of 5 with good a/c The walking in the little downtown shopping area has a lot of history and they did a good job with very old and modern construction. Monastery was beautiful and you can buy wine and some treats as the Baklava. Beach was crowded but still find place for your towels, we didn’t have enough time to eat as the restaurant takes long time to take your order so do it with time. Overall, Elena did a great job explaining the history of the city. Highly recommend this tour!
Wonderful tour of Chania
Susanne F,
Jun 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Wonderful Chania tour with Victor at Cherry Tours! Incredibly knowledgeable and professional! Added so much to our knowledge & experience of Crete. Thank you!
Excellent tour and highly recommended!
Andy S,
Jun 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Elena is an amazing tour guide. She provided great information about everything, The van was very comfortable and Cherry Travel staff responded promptly to all my queries. Thank you very much Elena & Cherry Travel.
Very informative tour, we...
ingareznik,
Dec 29, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Very informative tour, we learned a lot about the history of Crete and Chania, visited a beautiful monastery, had a lovely time at the winery tasting wines and sampling delicious home cooked dishes, and had an extensive tour of Chania. Our guide was very friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating, great experience overall.
A wonderful private tour for cruise ship passengers
Bonnie C,
Jul 19, 2024
- Viator
5.00
We are passengers from Sun Princess and It was a pleasure to have Helen as our tour guide and made our Chania port stay a memorable one. She showed us the beautiful Chania old town and navigate the narrow paths with great photo spots. In the beach stop, she lent us a beach umbrella which is a life saver as all the umbrellas with beach chairs were all rent out by 2 pm. We manage to rent a beach chair and use her umbrella to survive the heat in the afternoon. The beach stop although was shorter than we would like, but the water is very nice and we had a Lovely swim. The restaurant she recommended was very good with delicious food and priced reasonably. We highly recommend to any cruise passengers to book this private tour if they want to see a lot in a couple of hours.