Chania Old Town Half Day Private Tour (price per group of 6)
This is a private tour with a 7-seater van for a maximum 6 guests (price is for 6 persons). Chania since the ancient times was a melting pot of civilizations and cultures, each invader and new town resident leaving its mark on history, architecture and culture. Chania is the oldest continuously inhabited city in Europe dating back to Minoan civilization around 5.000BC. In this tour we will try to trace the remains of civilizations, in the buildings and monuments. By doing so we will go through the waterfront, alleyways, fortifications, viewpoints and marks of the past. We will see how Chania has changed over time, the buildings added and destroyed! The city was divided in the Christian, Muslim and Jewish quarters. We will go through them where we will show you historic points of interest not so obvious to the average visitor. Although the tour focuses on history, we will explore the culture and traditions of Chania and how they have merged to form the modern day city of Chania!
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Chania Old Town Tour
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What's included in Chania Old Town Half Day Private Tour (price per group of 6)
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Chania Old Town
We will walk in the narrow alleys of Chania old town and explore the architecture, history and culture.
Lighthouse of Chania
Chania lighthouse is the oldest light house in the Mediterranean, built in 1864. The lighthouse is the main landmark of Chania. The tower is 21m high and is built on a stone base, located at the end of the old harbour's pier opposite to the fortress of Firkas. Visitors are not allowed to enter the lighthouse. Chania lighthouse was first constructed by the Venetians around 1600, destroyed in the siege of Chania and it took its final form, in the shape of a minaret, during the Egyptian occupation. It was restored in 1996.
Etz Hayyim Synagogue
3 euro entrance fee per person. Etz Hayyim was converted into a Synagogue in the 17th century, when the Jewish community of Chania purchased the Church of St. Catherine, an empty 15th-century Venetian church. The synagogue, which suffered serious bombardment, was abandoned after the end of World War with the perishing of the Jewish community and reopened in 1999, with the support of the World Monument Fund (WMF), in co-operation with the Central Israeli Council of Greece. Nowdays the Etz Hayyim Synagogue is the only active synagogue that has survived on the island.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Guiding Services
- Snacks
- Optional lunch for 25 euro in Chania town or at a mountain restaurant
- Optional wine tasting for 12 euro for 30 minutes
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- In case of traveller's serious health problems or other medical concerns please notify us
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Pick up and drop off at Souda port, your accommodation or any other convenient location in the greater Chania area. Please contact us regarding your pick up place for further information
