Chania Marvels Day Tour: A Symphony of Flavor, Heritage, and Serenity

Embark on the Chania Marvels Day Tour, a curated journey combining authentic Cretan flavours, rich heritage, and serene landscapes of this enchanting region of Crete, in the comfort of luxury cars with professional drivers.

From the ancient tales of the Melisakis Olive Experience to the timeless echoes of Saint George Monastery and the natural tranquillity of Lake Kournas, each stop composes an unforgettable note in your Chania adventure.

At the Melisakis Olive Mill, this immersive olive oil tasting tour begins with a stroll through the historic Old Olive Mill — the “fabrika” — where millstones, a wooden press, and the Millennial Olive Tree, believed to be over 1500 years old, paint a vivid picture of the mill’s heritage. A guided tour of the modern centrifugal unit reveals contemporary olive oil production and extraction methods, followed by an educational session on label understanding and a tasting of olive oil paired with local delights.

The Saint George Monastery in Karydi, Apokoronas province, situated 2km east of Vamos, underwent restoration in 1996 and stands as a landmark of folk architecture in Chania. Adorned with 12 arches, its ancient olive oil mill echoes the site’s history as a hub of significant oil production in Crete, shaped by Venetian, Ottoman, and monastic influences.

Conclude at Lake Kournas, the largest natural lake in Crete, nestled between the western slopes of the White Mountains and the plain of Georgioupolis. Part of the Natura 2000 protection network, the lake hosts rare aquatic plants, moorhens, ducks, herons, cormorants, and eel populations. A summer walk around the turquoise lake covers 3.5 km, with charming cafes and small sandy beaches alongside.

Chania Marvels Day Tour: Flavors, Heritage and Serenity

• Chania Heritage: Explore Chania’s extraordinary heritage — from the ancient Venetian harbour to the Ottoman Mosque of the Janissaries — with expert historical commentary
• Flavour Experiences: Taste Chania’s finest food products at carefully selected stops — olive oil, cheese, wine, and traditional Cretan specialties
• Serenity: Discover the peaceful, less-visited corners of Chania and its surroundings where the true serenity of western Crete reveals itself