Meet your driver at the cruise port for a comfortable private transfer to Chania’s Old Town, where your official guide awaits.

Begin at the iconic harbor, exploring its fortifications, shipyards, and waterfront architecture. Your guide explains how Venetian rule shaped the city’s maritime power.

Ottoman Quarter & Turkish Landmarks (30 min) Walk through narrow alleys filled with Ottoman-era buildings, old hammams, and traditional neighborhoods that reveal Chania’s multicultural past. Byzantine Treasures (30 min) Visit hidden churches and ruins that highlight the city’s early Christian and Byzantine heritage, learning how these sites survived through centuries of conflict.

Enjoy a hosted tasting featuring Cretan cheeses, olive oil, and Greek coffee while your guide shares insights into local culinary traditions. Guests may stay longer to shop, dine, or explore independently before returning to the port by private transfer.

Visit the Etz Hayyim Synagogue and learn about Chania’s Jewish community through a guided cultural and historical presentation.

Your private driver brings you back to the port comfortably and on time for your cruise departure.