Western Crete tour with Agia Triada Monastery and Chania
Excursions & day trips

Western Crete tour with Agia Triada Monastery and Chania

4.2/5
Excellent
Based on 88 reviews
from
£47.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Polish
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll catch a glimpse of Cretan heritage at the historic Agia Triada Monastery
  • The Hill of Prophet Elias, known as Profitis Ilias, is the perfect spot for snapping photos
  • There's a guided tour of Chania included, as well as free time to stroll through the town
  • You'll stop by Lake Kournas where you can take a dip, go for a wander, or just soak up the views
  • Your expert local guide knows the area like the back of their hand and will share their insight with you
What to expect

This tour takes in the historic Agia Triada Monastery, a guided tour of Chania and time to unwind at Crete's only natural lake. Angeliki, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘Agia Triada offers a glimpse into Crete's rich cultural heritage. It was built during the Venetian period and boasts an impressive array of frescoes and religious artefacts. The monastery is an oasis of tranquillity, surrounded by olive groves and vineyards.'

After exploring the monastery, you'll head up to the Hill of Prophet Elias, also known as Profitis Ilias, to soak up the insta-worthy views here. Then, you'll continue to Chania, one of Crete's most appealing port towns. Steeped in history and renowned for its atmospheric Venetian harbour, you'll explore its narrow streets on a guided tour. You'll also have the chance to shop along the famous ‘Leather Lane' and enjoy some free time to stroll around the harbour or delve further into the old town.

To round off the tour, we'll visit Lake Kournas, a jewel of a freshwater lake surrounded by hills. The lake is home to a wide range of wildlife, including turtles and a variety of bird species. You'll have free time to explore, take a swim in the limpid waters, or enjoy a walk around the lake. Angeliki says, ‘Local myths claim that the lake is bottomless, but science has intervened and in fact it's only 22.5 metres deep.'

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What's included
  • check Transport
  • check Guide
  • check Monastery entry fee
  • check Mobile app with city map, audiovisual cultural content and other points of interest
What to remember
  • Not suitable for younger children
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Provider
TUI Hellas Travel, Tourism and Airlines SA, with Tax Number 094469778 and Travel License Number 0261Ε60000126100
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.2/5

Based on 88 reviews from verified customers

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  • floris

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

  • Ilse

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    De excursie was afwisselend. Een bezoek aan het klooster, een tussenstop waar we een mooi panorama over de stad hadden, het vrij zijn in de stad zelf ...

  • Een tevreden klant

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Heel comfortabele bus, zeer gedreven, vriendelijke en enthousiaste gidsen die héél veel informatie verstrekten, leuke plekken gezien/ontdekt.

  • Beata

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Fajna wycieczka, piekne widoki, przewodnik Pani Malgosia wspaniala kobieta o bardzo duzej wiedzy. Troche za malo czasu przy jeziorze, zeby wypozyczyc ...

  • H

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled with a group of friends

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    3/5

    För lite tid på klostret och sjön. Upplevdes stressigt, fina och interessanta platser dock, men hade varit bättre med färre och mer tid. Lite otydlig ...

  • Przepiekna Chania

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Wycieczka super, p,Malgosia przewodnik rewelacja, jedynie czas spedzony nad jeziorem zbyt krótki za malo czasu by skorzystac z jakiejkolwiek atrakcji

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