Crete - Chania Ultimate trip
This package is completely customizable to suit your preferences.
Crete - Chania Ultimate trip
- 8 days, 7 Nights
- Double Occupancy
- 1 April - 30 Oct
- Greece
Details
Delve into the beauty of Crete with this 8-days journey. From charming walking tours and food tastings to adventurous safaris and stunning beaches, this trip offers an immersive experience of Crete’s rich history, culture, and natural wonders.
$2300
Payment Terms
- 200$ deposit is required to secure your trip!
- Set up up to 10 installments plan!
- 2 months before the trip, the total cost of the trip, a copy of all participants’ passports & your flight tickets are required.
What's Included in the trips?
Included
- 7 nights accommodation in 5* Luxury resort, in Crete
- Daily breakfast
- Airport Transfers
- Chania Highlights Walking Tour
- The Unique Tour of Samaria Gorge in a small group
- The Ultimate Food Tour Of Chania Villages
- Premium Safari Tour – The Secrets of Cretan Wine and Olive Oil
- The Exotic Tour Of Elafonissi Beach
- Private transportation for scheduled activities
- All experiences are private with English speaking professional guides on your activities
- Dedicated staff to ensure you have an incredible experience
Not Included
- Any applicable visas
- International flight
- Anything not mentioned
- Accommodation Tax (payable upon check out)
Optional Extra Activities:
- Add Extra nights,
- Add all Inclusive resorts,
- Cooking Class,
- Scuba Diving,
- Dance Lessons
Single Occupancy
All prices are based on double occupancy – this means you will be sharing a room with a friend, partner, or family member.
If you are traveling solo or if you require a single room please reach out and we will send adjusted price quotes.
Sample Itinerary
Please note this is a sample itinerary.
Your actual itinerary may vary based on your preferences and feedback.
1. Welcome to Greece
You will arrive at Chania International Airport and private transportation will take you to your hotel. Enjoy your hotel and relax before the next day full of adventure.
2. Chania Walking Tour
f your visit to Chania has thus far centered on the renowned landmarks within the Old Town and the Venetian Harbor, this tour promises an entirely different and exclusive experience. Departing from the typical tourist route, we invite you to delve into the hidden gems known only to the locals — streets, buildings, hip spots, and neighborhoods that carry the echoes of Venetian, Ottoman, and ancient Cretan lives. Our distinctive tour offers more than a mere stroll through familiar monuments. Immerse yourself in the charm of flower-adorned neighborhoods, where Cretan history, mythology, and traditions come alive. Engage with locals, savoring authentic culinary delights that mirror the true essence of the region.
3. The Ultimate Food Tour of Chania Villages
In the Morning: This will be an unforgettable tasting day for you and your friends exploring the mainland of Chania and discovering the non-touristic locations of Apokoronas province. In a few hours, you’ll have the chance to meet the local producers and taste the pure and authentic delicacies of Crete.
The tour will start from a local olive mill where you will observe the olive oil production and learn the secrets of the finest quality of olive oil, the extra virgin one. Analytic descriptions will make you understand everything about olive oil from harvesting to your palate — exquisite tastes and flavours. Then, leaving the olive mill, you will get in touch with “Tsikoudia” or “Raki” production, the most famous Cretan spirit, by visiting a local distillery in a traditional village. The old conventional distillery tour and the new professional one will give you an idea about “holy water’s” production, and a tasting will follow.
Through a fantastic route passing by villages of the province, you will arrive in the White mountains’ foothills. In the village of Embrosneros, you will first stop in a bakery to taste the local bread, cookies & biscuits and then to a traditional cheese factory. The secrets of “Graviera”, “Anthotiro” and “Mizithra” cheese will be revealed in front of your eyes. After explaining each cheese’s production, you will taste them combined with local honey and rusk (dry bread) and more…
4. The Exotic Tour of Elafonisi Beach
We will discover one of the most beautiful and famous beaches in Greece in the southwestern part of the island on this tour. Elafonisi is a small island, so close to the beach that one can walk there. The crystal clear turquoise shallow waters combined with the thin white and coral-red sand create a landscape of exceptional beauty!
The route to Elafonisi won’t leave you disappointed. The pick up is from your hotel’s lobby. Driving through small traditional villages and crossing the Topolian gorge longwise, we reach our first stop. The cave of Agia Sofia, a beautiful natural monument with stalactites, stalagmites and a small chapel at its entrance, will take your breath away.
The next destination is Elafonisi! After reaching the beach, you are free to relax and enjoy the lovely scenery surrounding you. You can stay at the beach for three hours. On the way back, there will be an optional stop at the village Elos, where you get the chance to dine in the traditional tavern and taste delicious Cretan dishes. Finally, heading back to your hotel, the trip has come to its end, leaving you completely surprised and satisfied!
5. The Unique Tour of Samaria Gorge
The gorge of Samaria is the gem of the White Mountains! Hidden in the south part of the Chania district, it is the biggest gorge in Europe, covering an area of 18 kilometres in length. The nature park of Samaria was added to the World Network of Biosphere Reserves by UNESCO in 1981, with the aim to give prominence to and to protect valuable habitats for man and the rest of the biosphere.
The gorge of Samaria is counted among the top destinations of the Chania district, and a journey to Chania can never be considered complete unless you visit the gorge. You should therefore attempt a visit there, and its beauty will definitely not disappoint you.
The gorge’s path starts at Xyloskalo (Omalos plateau, 1,227 meters altitude), and after following the river bed, it ends up at the littoral village of Agia Roumeli. The trail of Samaria is the most visited trail in the country. It is perfectly equipped with signals and signs which eliminate the danger of getting lost, it is comfortable and very well cared for, mostly with stones and soil. It is not considered a challenging hike, vivid proof that hundreds of people cross it daily from the opening (in May) till the closing of its visiting season (in October). It is an enjoyable hike, not a strenuous one, with many landscape alternations and a multifaceted environment.
However, one should always keep in mind that though the trail as a whole is not tricky, one should be more careful during some parts of the trek.
6. Free Day
Today you are free to relax or explore the island on your own terms!
6. Premium Safari Tour – The Secrets of Cretan Wine and Olive Oil
Discover the most valuable and hidden treasures of the Cretan mainland and learn everything about the local wine, olives and an immense diversity of Cretan tastes in a premium small-group safari tour.
Your tour escorts will introduce you to the elements of Cretan culture, lifestyle and everyday life now and through the centuries. With this tour, you will pass through many traditional Cretan villages and explore the mainland like never before.
Our safari starts with a morning pick up from your hotel or a near meeting point and heading towards Terra Creta olive mill. There, the local experts will guide you through the mill’s facilities and let you taste the extra virgin olive oil they produce. After the olive mill’s informative and tasty tour, we will visit one of the best local wineries for a mouthwatering tasting experience. We first tour around the winery and learn much exciting information about Crete’s viniculture and wine-making traditions. As soon as you finish the tour and tasting, be ready for time travel.
At the village of Ano Vouves lies a 3000 years old olive tree. It’s considered the world’s most ancient one. You will have the chance to admire the enormous tree and learn its history by visiting the museum nearby. The off-road adventure begins. We will drive towards Sebronas village, and we cross a gorge with a charming river nestled amongst blooming vegetation and panoramic views.
There, we will have plenty of time and chances to get photos of scenic chapels, local animals like sheep, goats, bees, and stunning vineyards, olive groves & meadows on our way through the gorge. After our adventurous route, we arrive at a small village called Nea Roumata. There you will be introduced to Cretan gastronomy with plenty of local food and let you feel the very essence of the famous Cretan hospitality.
6. Check out and goodbyes
Snap some last pictures of your beautiful vacation in Greece.
Say your goodbyes & await your private transfer back to the airport to take you home.
Travel Plan & Logistics
Accommodations
We will provide you with a list of accommodation options based on your budget and any preferences you provide to us once your trip is confirmed – this gives you the opportunity to select the hotel that best suites you taste.
Dates of travel
The best time to visit Greece for summer vacations is from 1st of April to the end of Oct with temperature between 75-95Fh!
Flights
Flights are not included. However we do provide assistance with finding the right flights for your dates.
Please email us at ‘info@jovacations.com, with your preferred dates and state of departure and we will send over some options.
Why Visit Crete?
Crete is a perfect blend of history, nature, and adventure. Begin with a Chania Walking Tour, where you’ll explore hidden gems, local traditions, and the flower-lined streets of this Venetian-Ottoman influenced city. For a true taste of Crete, embark on an Ultimate Food Tour to sample local olive oil, raki, and cheeses in the picturesque Cretan villages.
Relax on the famous Elafonisi Beach, with its crystal-clear waters and coral-red sand, or challenge yourself with a trek through the breathtaking Samaria Gorge, one of Europe’s largest and most famous gorges.
Top off your experience with a Premium Safari Tour to uncover the secrets of Cretan wine and olive oil production, while visiting ancient villages, wineries, and olive groves. You’ll have the chance to immerse yourself in Cretan hospitality and sample authentic local flavors.
2 months before the trip starts
- The total cost must be paid by all the participants.
- Sign the waiver
- Send us a copy of all participants’ passport
- Send us your flight tickets payment deposits
Need Help?
- +30 697 0228949
- info@jovacations.com
Cancellation Policy
Payments and Refunds
All deposits and payments are non-refundable but can be transferred as credit toward a future trip within one year. Full payment is due before the trip start date; late payments may result in cancellation and additional fees.
Cancellations by Client
Trips canceled within 30-60 days of the departure date incur a 50% cancellation fee on payments (excluding the deposit), with the remaining balance available as credit. Cancellations made less than 30 days before departure are non-refundable.
Amendments and Transfers
Clients may transfer payments to a future trip or another participant before the payment due date, but this involves administrative fees. Amendments or cancellations made less than 60 days prior are subject to additional conditions.
Travel Insurance and Unused Services
Clients are responsible for obtaining travel insurance to cover cancellations, trip interruptions, or other unforeseen events. Missed or unused services are not refundable.
For full details, please visit the Terms and Conditions page.
