Chania Private Tour: Monastery, Scenic Gorge & Mountain Views

Discover the beauty of Crete with the ‘Chania Private Tour: Monastery, Scenic Gorge & Mountain Views.’ Perfect for those seeking an authentic Cretan experience, the weekday option takes you to a historic monastery, followed by a breathtaking drive through Therisso Gorge, where you’ll soak in stunning mountain views.

For those joining us on weekends, enjoy an all-inclusive version that includes a delicious lunch at a traditional, family-run restaurant in the mountains. Whichever option you choose, this tour offers an unforgettable journey into Crete’s rich history and natural beauty.

Holy Monastery of the Metamorfosis
Our tour will start with a visit to the Holy Monastery of the Transfiguration. Located on a rocky hill below the ruins of a Byzantine fort, it is the perfect place to start discovering the real Crete! While taking in the panoramic views, and surrounded by caves and flourishes of wild herbs, we will enjoy the unique architecture and impressive mosaic floors that the monastery offers. There is also the opportunity to visit some of the caves!

Our next stop is the historical village of Therisso, but to get there we must first drive through the beautiful and imposing Therisso Gorge! There will be several stops along the way to enjoy the natural scenery, the impressive, towering cliffs and if we’re lucky, we may even meet a few flocks of goats and sheep!

Inside the gorge we can stop for photographs.

At the end of the gorge lay Therisso village. Vital to the Cretan revolution, we will discovery its charming stone square sat under the shade of the trees, the beautiful old church and the monument of “Eleutherios Venizelos”.

The village is a very popular gastronomic destination to locals and visitors who love traditional food of high quality.

On the way back, we stop by the beautiful Meskla village, which has one of the smallest, but also impressive gorges in Crete. (optional – in this case, the tour starts at 9:00am)

After Therisso, we will travel through small, picturesque villages to a traditional family-run taverna. As authentic as it gets and surrounded by stunning sea and mountains views, we will enjoy a delicious lunch cooked by the grandmother of the family, using time-honoured and very tasty recipes!

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

• Weekend Tour with lunch
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  Traditional Lunch : On weekends, enjoy an all-inclusive adventure with a delicious lunch at a traditional, family-run mountain restaurant!
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• Chania Private Tour: Monastery, Scenic Gorge & Mountain Views
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  Duration: 4 hours
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• Refreshments, bottled water and snacks throughout the day
• Professional English speaking driver
• Cretan snacks

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• This Tour is Provided by Private tours – IMable Travel.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Athens.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 11 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 8 Travelers is accepted for booking.