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Guided Walking Tour Through the Old City...
4 - Hours: Explore the rich history, culture, and unparalleled beauty of Chania with our private walking tour through the old city. Renowned as one of the most beautiful and picturesque cities in Greece, Chania is a paradise for food lovers.
The old town, centered around the Venetian port, showcases a unique architectural blend of Venetian and Turkish influences. Explore remnants of times past, such as the Venetian fortress and an ancient mosque. Don't miss the chance to experience the charm of Chania on this private shore excursion. Book now for the best rates and an amazing tour through history.
Location
- Our licensed tour guide will meet at the meeting point (or at your hotel l at downtown of Chania) to start the wonderful walking tour at the old city of Chania. We will visi the Venetian Lighthouse one of the most recognizable features in Chania. As part of the Venetian fortress, it is also a part of the history.
- During our walking tour at the old city of Chania, we wil lreach at the Turkish district. Here you will see among others Aghii Anargiri church, the only Orthodox church which had the permission to operate during the period of the Venetian and Turkish occupations. We will walk at "Kastelli district" which located at the center of Palea Poli (Old Town) west of Neoria. It is the exalted location of the Byzantine citadel where “palatso” (palace) of the Venetian commander and the lodgings of Pashas of Chania were later built. We continue our tour to the old city lies the Hebrew district or else Ovraika. It reminds us the times when the developing Hebrew community of Chania was obliged by the Venetians to move to a delimitated area called judeca where two synagogues were operating.
- We will see the Folklore Museum of Chania and Aghios Fragkiskos church (14th century) which houses the Archeological Museum of Chania which houses relics from the Neolithic period to the late Roman times, we also will visit the Turkish bath (chamam). Of course, a visit to Chania is not complete unless one tastes the famous local cuisine: eggs with stakas, Cretan kalitsounas, lamb with aromatic wild radishes, dhakos The Cretan delicacies are superbly complemented by the deep red wine of Crete, the marouva, or a frozen tsikoudia!
Highlights
- Venetian Lighthouce
- Old Venetian port
- Walk at the Old Market of the town
- The Turkish district
- The Orthodox church of Aghii Anargiri
- Kasteli districtogue
- Hebrew district or else Ovraika
- Jewish Synagogue & Muslim place
- Folklore Museum of Chania
- Agios Fagkiskos church 914th century)
- Turksh Bath (chamam)
- The famous local cuisine
- Frozen "Tsikoudia"
Inclusions
- Specific Meeting Point
- 1 Bottle of water/person
- Licensed tour guide
- All taxes
Exclusions
- Entrance fees (if nedded)
- Gratuities
Useful Info
In order to take full advantage of your tour in Greece, we strongly suggest you to book your tour with a licensed tour guide in order to get the most out of your tour.
- We are owner of car Rental Company www.premiumrentacar.gr with wide fleet of Cars & Minivans that's why we can keep the cost low
- From 1 to 4 person we provide you Mercedes E class or MPV 7 seats Citroen Picasso or similar type of vehicles
- From 5 to 8 persons we provide you Mini Van type Mercedes Vito/Viano with leather interior, dark glasses, and fully air-conditioned
- From 9 to 17 persons we provide you Mini Bus Mercedes Sprinter 18 seats
When you arrive at the port, our representative driver will be waiting for you with a sign with your name written on it and will accompany you at your car, offering you mineral water & tissues.
24/7 - Free communication, with the travel department, via the WhatsApp application is offered, within the preparation period and during your customized excursions!
Our SHORE EXCURSIONS are absolutely private only for you. You can add or remove everything from our proposed program in order the program to be modified and adjusted by you. We can accommodate from 1 person to 36 persons or more.
Cancellation Policy
- In order to confirm any booking, 30% payment in advance is required, fully refundable in case of any written cancellation received 8 days prior the arrival date.
- For any cancellation OR change within 8 days prior to the start of the tour or non - shows, full cancellation fees apply
- A written notification of any cancellation or change is necessary to be sent to PRIVATE TOURS Greece
