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Check in at Porto Veneziano Hotel
Old Venetian Harbour
Family-friendly harbourfront hotel with a pool, steps from Chania's Venetian lighthouse and old town lanes.
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Overview
Total trip cost
Chania, Crete · 7 days · 6 nights
Estimated
$1,755
Accommodation · 6 nights$840Estimate for your budget
- 1 stay via Booking.comCheck in at Porto Veneziano Hotel$840Book
- 1 ferry via FerryhopperBoat trip to Balos Lagoon and GramvousaSee partnerBook
- 6 transfers via Welcome PickupsAirport to Chania transfer · Drive to Kissamos Port · Drive to Elafonisi Beach · Return drive to Chania · Return drive to Chania · Transfer to Chania Airport$240Book
- 6 activities via GetYourGuideExplore the Venetian Lighthouse and harbour walls · Swim at Nea Chora Beach · Beach time at Balos Lagoon · Wade to Elafonisi islet · Hike the Imbros Gorge · Swim at Frangokastello Beach$270Book
- 3 activities via ViatorSlides and pools at Limnoupolis Water Park · Snorkelling session at Chania municipal beach · Browse the Municipal Market of Chania$135Book
- 6 meals via Google MapsEstimate · Dinner at Tamam · Dinner at Ta Chalkina · Dinner at Thalassino Ageri · Lunch at Panorama Elafonissi · Lunch in Frangokastello village · Farewell dinner at Iordanis Garden$270Book
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01
Arrival at the Venetian Harbour
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afternoontransferWelcome Pickups
Airport to Chania transfer
Chania Airport
Private minivan transfer from Chania International Airport to the old town, roughly 20 minutes with luggage space for four.
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Dinner at Tamam
Old Venetian Harbour
Cosy Cretan-Ottoman taverna in a converted Turkish bathhouse, serving slow-cooked lamb and kid-friendly pastas.
02
Old Town Discovery and First Swim
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morningactivityGetYourGuide
Explore the Venetian Lighthouse and harbour walls
Old Venetian Harbour
Stroll the breakwater to Chania's iconic lighthouse, an easy, stroller-friendly walk with great photo spots for kids.
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afternoonactivityGetYourGuide
Swim at Nea Chora Beach
Nea Chora
Shallow, sandy town beach with sunbeds and tavernas, a 15-minute walk from the old town, ideal for young swimmers.
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eveningrestaurantGoogle Maps
Dinner at Ta Chalkina
Splantzia
Family-run grill house loved by locals for souvlaki and fresh salads at honest prices, near the Splantzia quarter.
03
Balos Lagoon Boat Adventure
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morningtransferWelcome Pickups
Drive to Kissamos Port
Kissamos
45-minute drive west from Chania to Kissamos, gateway port for Balos and Gramvousa boat excursions.
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morningferryFerryhopper
Boat trip to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa
Balos LagoonKissamos Port → Balos Lagoon Beach
Scenic boat cruise to the turquoise shallows of Balos and the pirate-castle island of Gramvousa, a hit with kids.
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afternoonactivityGetYourGuide
Beach time at Balos Lagoon
Balos Lagoon
Wade through warm, waist-deep shallows and white sand dunes framed by dramatic cliffs, perfect for little explorers.
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eveningrestaurantGoogle Maps
Dinner at Thalassino Ageri
Old Venetian Harbour
Seafront fish taverna back in Chania's eastern harbour, known for fresh catch and a relaxed sunset setting.
04
Pink Sands of Elafonisi
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morningtransferWelcome Pickups
Drive to Elafonisi Beach
Elafonisi
Roughly 75-minute scenic drive south through mountain villages to the famous pink-sand lagoon of Elafonisi.
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morningactivityGetYourGuide
Wade to Elafonisi islet
Elafonisi
Cross the ankle-deep channel to the small islet, an easy adventure for kids with calm, shallow water throughout.
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afternoonrestaurantGoogle Maps
Lunch at Panorama Elafonissi
Elafonisi
Simple beachside taverna serving grilled fish and Greek salad with sea views, a short walk from the sand.
4
eveningtransferWelcome Pickups
Return drive to Chania
Old Venetian Harbour
Evening drive back to the old town, with a stop for sunset photos over the Rodopou peninsula.
05
Gorge Hike and Quiet Cove
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morningactivityGetYourGuide
Hike the Imbros Gorge
Imbros
An 8km, family-manageable gorge walk through narrow limestone walls, gentler and shorter than Samaria, great for kids.
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afternoonrestaurantGoogle Maps
Lunch in Frangokastello village
Frangokastello
Taverna beside the 14th-century Venetian fortress, serving grilled meats and homemade pies after the hike.
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afternoonactivityGetYourGuide
Swim at Frangokastello Beach
Frangokastello
Wide, shallow sandy bay below the fortress, calm and uncrowded, ideal for an afternoon splash after walking.
4
eveningtransferWelcome Pickups
Return drive to Chania
Old Venetian Harbour
Roughly 90-minute drive back over the White Mountains foothills to the old town for the evening.
06
Water Park Fun and Farewell Harbour Night
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morningactivityViator
Slides and pools at Limnoupolis Water Park
Varypetro
Crete's biggest water park with slides, lazy river and kiddie pools, a guaranteed hit for a 6 and.
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afternoonactivityViator
Snorkelling session at Chania municipal beach
Nea Chora
Easy, calm-water snorkelling spot close to town with gear rental, a gentle introduction to the Aegean's marine life.
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eveningrestaurantGoogle Maps
Farewell dinner at Iordanis Garden
Old Venetian Harbour
Leafy garden taverna tucked behind the harbour serving traditional Cretan mezedes, a relaxed last-night favourite.
07
Last Market Stroll and Departure
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morningactivityViator
Browse the Municipal Market of Chania
Old Town
Cross-shaped 1913 market hall with spice stalls, honey, olive oil and souvenirs, a fun last morning wander.
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afternoontransferWelcome Pickups
Transfer to Chania Airport
Chania Airport
Private minivan transfer from the old town to Chania International Airport for the flight home.
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