• Exclusive Shipwreck & Blue caves Tour : Up to 10 guests

    Exclusive Shipwreck & Blue caves Tour : Up to 10 guests

    Join our semi-private tour for an exclusive experience! Enjoy personalized attention while exploring stunning destinations with a small group of up to 10 guests on a speedboat and up to 10 guests on the bus. The tour includes mineral water, WiFi, towels, drone content, and pick-up and drop-off service to your hotel or the airport.…

  • Assos, Fiscardo, and Myrtos Beach Swim Stop

    Assos, Fiscardo, and Myrtos Beach Swim Stop

    Start your day with a visit to Myrtos Beach, one of the most famous and beautiful beaches in Greece. Myrtos beach is a long stretch of white pebbles and turquoise waters, surrounded by towering cliffs and lush greenery. You will have time to swim, sunbathe, and relax in this natural paradise. After enjoying Myrtos beach,…

  • Explore Kefalonia Semi Private Tour

    Explore Kefalonia Semi Private Tour

    Embark on a captivating tour that takes you on a journey through the enchanting landscapes and cultural treasures of Kefalonia. Your adventure begins at the renowned Robola Winery, where you’ll savor the exquisite flavors of their exceptional Robola wines while surrounded by the stunning hills of Kefalonia. Next, you’ll delve deep into the earth’s wonders…

  • Exclusive Small Group Tour – Assos & Fiscardo

    Exclusive Small Group Tour – Assos & Fiscardo

    Wind through traditional villages that survived the 1953 earthquake, rich in history and untouched charm. Enjoy stunning views of the Ionian Sea and neighboring Ithaca along the way Pause for refreshments at an authentic village café, immersing yourself in the slow-paced local lifestyle while savoring Greek coffee or refreshments. Explore the Enchanting Village of Fiscardo.…

  • Kefalonia Panorama Private Full Day Tour

    Kefalonia Panorama Private Full Day Tour

    This tour experience is going to make you fall in love with our beautiful island. In this tour you will know about our past and our present, you will witness the old and the new. You will see from fully green mountains to the light blue sea . From our capital city to our graphical…

  • ZakynthosVIP Small Group tour Shipwreck-Blue Caves-Viewpoint

    ZakynthosVIP Small Group tour Shipwreck-Blue Caves-Viewpoint

    Dali Tours offers you a specially designed, luxury land and sea tour to enjoy incomparable services, characterized by flexibility, reliability, and individual care for you We will explore beaches steeped in history, mainland, and rugged coasts alike, countless beaches famous for the purity of their waters and their morphological diversity, inspiring the visitor with the…

  • Exclusive Escape to Assos, Fiscardo & the Melissani Lake

    Exclusive Escape to Assos, Fiscardo & the Melissani Lake

    Your journey begins at the stunning Melissani Lake, where you’ll marvel at the ethereal beauty of this underground cave with crystal-clear waters illuminated by sunlight.

  • Private Customizable Zakynthos Tour

    Private Customizable Zakynthos Tour

    The biggest advantage of this tour is that you get to choose what you would like to see and do on the island (sightseeing, snorkeling, wine tasting, etc.). We know all the best spots on the island to fulfill all of your wishes. Share with us your favorite locations, tastes, and interests, creating an itinerary…

  • Full-Day Private Tour in Kefalonia

    Full-Day Private Tour in Kefalonia

    Discover beautiful Kefalonia. This is a private tour and can be tailored to suit your needs. Our Tour guide will take you around the highlights of Kefalonia. Enjoy the comfort of your own private luxury transport. The pleasant driver will happily take drone photos for you. Creating special images, that you will treasure forever!

  • Shore Excursion Kefalonia, Lake Melissani, Myrtos Beach, Fiskardo

    Shore Excursion Kefalonia, Lake Melissani, Myrtos Beach, Fiskardo

    The tour is absolutely private, exclusively for you, with no other travelers, no waiting in lines, and the best rates guaranteed! This private shore excursion takes you to the stunning Ionian Sea complex, specifically Kefalonia, famous from the movie ‘Captain Corelli’s Mandolin’ starring Nicolas Cage and Penelope Cruz. Explore the unique beauty of Lake Melissani,…

  • Explore the Medieval city of Rhodes on scooters – 2 hours

    Explore the Medieval city of Rhodes on scooters – 2 hours

    Explore the city of Rhodes with all its ancient and medieval treasures. Enjoy riding your Trikke through Mandraki Harbor and pass through the medieval town with your personal guide. Take an express tour of Rhodes old town by Trikke and cover more sights than you could do on foot. The 3-wheeled electric scooter makes it…

  • Explore the new town and the medieval town of Rhodes on scooters – 3 hours

    Explore the new town and the medieval town of Rhodes on scooters – 3 hours

    Explore the city of Rhodes with all its ancient and medieval treasures. Enjoy riding your Trikke through Mandraki Harbor and pass through the medieval town with your personal guide. Take an express tour of Rhodes old town by Trikke and cover more sights than you could do on foot. The 3-wheeled electric scooter makes it…

  • Half-Day Tailor-made Private Catamaran Cruise in Santorini

    Half-Day Tailor-made Private Catamaran Cruise in Santorini

    The traditional marine of Vlychada is the starting point of our fascinating cruise. We recommend a standard route but the tour can be altered according to your personal preferences. Indicative Route: Our sailing experience starts from the traditional marine of Vlychada, cruising along the White beach, enjoying a refreshing swim at the Red beach. Admire…

  • Best of Santorini Full Day Private Trip From Mykonos

    Best of Santorini Full Day Private Trip From Mykonos

    Santorini is truly a paradise on earth and, therefore, most travelers wish to soak in as much as possible during their visit. With this in mind, we have designed the full day private tour. Join this remarkable journey and delve into all the magic and allure of the island: scenic villages with traditional houses, blue-roofed…

  • Half-Day Best of Paros Highlights Tour with Transportation

    Half-Day Best of Paros Highlights Tour with Transportation

    Enjoy a comprehensive introduction to the stunning Paros by joining a Paros Highlights Tour. Visit the most famous, picturesque, and extraordinary regions of the island in only 4 hours, and see for yourself what the fuss surrounding this example of Cycladic excellence is about. Alongside your local tour guide, you will get to discover the…

  • Day trip to Rethymno, Chania & Kournas lake

    Day trip to Rethymno, Chania & Kournas lake

    Get to know the west side of the island in a tour, enjoying a morning bus trip towards the cosmopolitan town of Rethymno, followed by a visit to Chania, the little “Venice” of Crete. Complete your day trip to the picturesque lake of Kournas, Crete’s only freshwater lake.

  • Day Cruise to Gramvousa & Balos

    Day Cruise to Gramvousa & Balos

    Find yourself on a bus tour towards the west edge of Crete, where your sailing trip begins to the “Pirates Island”, Gramvousa. Swim in the lagoon of Balos and enjoy a relaxing nevertheless unique experience of a natural beauty point of interest.

  • Private Nafplio Tour and Wine Tasting from Athens with Pick Up and Drop Off

    Private Nafplio Tour and Wine Tasting from Athens with Pick Up and Drop Off

    If you have your heart set on visiting some of the best wineries in Greece, Nafplio is the perfect destination. This city is home to more than 50 wineries and a wide variety of tours and activities available for visitors. A wine tour in Nafplio will take you to some of the most picturesque vineyards…

  • Heraklion City Tour-Market-Creta Aquarium

    Heraklion City Tour-Market-Creta Aquarium

    A different excursion for those who want to experience the island’s everyday life.After our visit in Heraklion, we will visit the biggest open-air Market in Pateles where dozens of peddlers offer their merchandise in very good prices.

  • Rethymno Barbarossa Pirate Ship Cruise

    Rethymno Barbarossa Pirate Ship Cruise

    Embarking from Rethymno Marina, our voyage unfolds towards the west, offering a captivating panorama of the Fortezza, an emblem of the city’s rich history. Continuing our journey, we traverse the picturesque bay of Gerani before reaching the tranquil shores of Kefalas Bay, where an hour of leisure beckons. Here, indulge in the delights of swimming…


Lined with colorful homes and bustling tavernas, with its old wall capped by a 70-foot (21-meter) lighthouse, Chania’s Old Venetian Harbor is a lovely spot for a wander. Many historic buildings have been thoughtfully repurposed: Firkas Fortress now houses the Maritime Museum of Crete, while the Venetian Grand Arsenal and the Ottoman mosque host events and exhibitions.

Like much of Chania Old Town, the harbor is pedestrianized. If walking tours aren’t for you, explore by Segway, bicycle, or three-wheel powered scooter. Some Chania food tours include a waterfront stroll.

Things to know before you go

  • While both yachts and fishing boats still moor in the Old Venetian Harbor, ferries and cruise ships dock at the Port of Souda, about a 4-mile (7-kilometer) drive southeast of the harbor.
  • The harbor is stroller-friendly, and restaurants generally welcome kids with open arms.
  • The harbor has a flat, paved promenade, with steps up to the lighthouse. Outdoor seats at restaurants are usually step-free, and there’s a wheelchair-accessible public restroom on Zampeliou Street.

How to get there

The Old Venetian Harbor is in Chania, roughly a 9-mile (14-kilometer) drive southwest of the airport, which has international charter flights in summer and local flights year-round. Ferries run regularly between Souda and Athens’ Piraeus port.

When to get there

The shoulder seasons (May–June and September–October) are great times to visit Greece, with nice weather but fewer crowds. Enjoy the beauty of the Old Venetian Harbor at sunset, perhaps over a waterfront drink. If the Maritime Museum is on your agenda, get there in the afternoon.

Crete’s Best Venetian Ruins

History buffs find Crete fascinating not only for its ancient sites (such as Knossos, legendary home of the Minotaur), but also for its remnants of the Venetian Empire (like the lion, a symbol of St. Mark). Highlights include Heraklion’s Venetian walls, vast fortifications constructed during the 15th century; Gramvousa Fortress, perched atop a rocky island off a beautiful beach; and Rethymno’s Venetian Fortezza, with sweeping city views.