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Chania
5.3
4.8
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Elafonissi Beach
4.8
4.4
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30 Review
Beaches and shores
Old Venetian Port of Chania
4.6
4.7
/5
13 Review
Balos Lagoon
4.1
5.0
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10 Review
Beaches and shores
Seitan Limania Beach
4.0
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4.0
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Falassarna Beach
3.9
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Beaches and shores
Botanical Garden of Crete
3.6
5.0
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3.5
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Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Chania, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Samaria Hotel
4.8
/5
127 Review
JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa
4.6
/5
27 Review
Domes Noruz Chania, Autograph Collection
4.7
/5
102 Review
Myrion Beach Resort & Spa - Adults Only
4.5
/5
77 Review
Hilton Chania Old Town Resort & Spa
4.3
/5
43 Review
Cretan Dream Royal
4.5
/5
111 Review
Galini Beach Hotel
4.5
/5
27 Review
Hyperion City Hotel & Spa
4.6
/5
107 Review
Civitel Akali Hotel
4.4
/5
51 Review
Avra City Boutique Hotel
4.7
/5
77 Review
Vignette Collection THE CHANIA HOTEL CRETE by IHG
4.6
/5
72 Review
Chania Flair Boutique Hotel Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.6
/5
72 Review
What to eat
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Tamam Restaurant
5.0
/5
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Western cuisine
Avg. SAR38/person
Piato Restaurant
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Western cuisine
Avg. SAR43/person
Nostos Restaurant
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Western cuisine
Avg. SAR69/person
Nireas Beach bar restaurant
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Sea view
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Coffee shop
Avg. SAR46/person
Horizon Seaview Restaurant
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Western cuisine
Avg. SAR35/person
Proimos Snack Bar
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Barbecue
Avg. SAR25/person
La Plaza Pizza
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Western cuisine
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Menta Seaside Bar -Restaurant.
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Bars/bistros
Avg. SAR34/person
Restaurant Orexi
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Western cuisine
Avg. SAR48/person
Salis
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Western cuisine
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Basil'Honey Restaurant
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Western cuisine
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Heraklion Archaeological Museum
4.7
/5
44 Review
Red beach
4.1
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271 Review
Beaches and shores
Akrotiri Archaeological Site
3.7
/5
37 Review
Historic landmark
Oia
4.6
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647 Review
Night view
Three Bells of Fira
4.5
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304 Review
Night view
Imerovigli Town
4.4
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119 Review
Santorini caldera
4.2
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51 Review
Mountain climbing
Santorini
4.7
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613 Review
Boat tour
Night view
Kamari beach
4.2
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243 Review
Beaches and shores
Night view
Archaeological Site of Sounion
4.5
/5
40 Review
Beaches and shores
Temple of Poseidon
4.0
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94 Review
Historic landmark
Paradise Beach
4.2
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112 Review
Beaches and shores
Popular Luxury Hotels Near Chania
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Amanzoe
9.0
/5
32 Review
One&Only Kéa Island
9.4
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31 Review
Cali Mykonos
9.8
/5
53 Review
Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino
9.6
/5
46 Review
Acro Wellness Suites - Adults Only
9.6
/5
65 Review
White Pebble Suites
9.2
/5
39 Review
Phos the Boutique
9.5
/5
26 Review
Andronis Arcadia Hotel
9.2
/5
107 Review
Canaves Oia Suites - Small Luxury Hotels of the World
9.7
/5
42 Review
Mystique, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Santorini
9.5
/5
52 Review
The Saint Hotel
9.5
/5
87 Review
Grace Hotel, Auberge Collection
9.6
/5
55 Review
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Stella Palace Aqua Park Resort
9.2
/5
64 Review
Lyttos Beach
8.6
/5
105 Review
Nana Golden Beach All Inclusive Resort & Spa
9.7
/5
67 Review
Grecotel Marine Palace & Aqua Park
8.8
/5
54 Review
Fodele Beach Water Park Resort
8.9
/5
71 Review
Arina Beach Resort
9.3
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70 Review
Creta Maris Resort
9.1
/5
102 Review
Star Beach Village & Water Park
8.4
/5
44 Review
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Georgioupolis Beach Hotel
9.8
/5
40 Review
Macaris Suites & Spa
8.9
/5
47 Review
Dyo Suites
9.4
/5
53 Review
Aegean Pearl
8.8
/5
47 Review
Grecotel Creta Palace
8.7
/5
42 Review
Grecotel LUXME White
8.9
/5
53 Review
Creta Star Hotel - Adults Only
8.3
/5
49 Review
Creta Royal - Adults Only
9.1
/5
52 Review
The Royal Senses Resort Crete, Curio Collection by Hilton
9.1
/5
62 Review
The Royal Blue a Luxury Beach Resort
8.9
/5
41 Review
Grecotel Marine Palace & Aqua Park
8.8
/5
54 Review
Fodele Beach Water Park Resort
8.9
/5
71 Review
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House in the Castle
9.6
/5
9 Review
Oia Mare Villas
9.1
/5
104 Review
Marizan Caves & Villas
9.6
/5
45 Review
Hector Cave House
9.6
/5
6 Review
Virginia's Cave Villas
9.5
/5
63 Review
Morfi Cave House
9.3
/5
1 Review
Cave Suite Oia
9.9
/5
9 Review
Aqua & Terra Traditional Cave Houses
9.6
/5
10 Review
Pezoules of Oia
9.7
/5
44 Review
Andronis Boutique Hotel
9.9
/5
76 Review
Andronis Luxury Suites
9.7
/5
77 Review
Santorini Secret Suites & Spa, Small Luxury Hotels of the World
9.5
/5
66 Review
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Grand Ambassador Santorini Hotel
9.1
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45 Review
Aspaki by Art Maisons
9.5
/5
46 Review
Canaves Ena - Small Luxury Hotels of the World
9.8
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77 Review
Aigialos Luxury Traditional Settlement
9.6
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87 Review
Honeymoon Petra Villas
9.7
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60 Review
Kapari Natural Resort
8.9
/5
54 Review
Katikies Garden Santorini - the Leading Hotels of the World
9.2
/5
67 Review
Santa Marina, a Luxury Collection Resort, Mykonos
8.9
/5
49 Review
Azur Hotel
8.9
/5
88 Review
Adama Mykonos Boutique Hotel
9.6
/5
48 Review
Ftelia Bay Boutique Hotel
8.7
/5
29 Review
Niche Hotel Athens
9.3
/5
134 Review
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DeLight Boutique Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World
9.7
/5
50 Review
Plakias Suites Coco-Mat Full Experience
9.1
/5
4 Review
Olia Villas & Suites
9.0
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Elounda Eleon Villas
9.3
/5
16 Review
Kymo Luxury Suites Paros
9.8
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48 Review
Cyano Suites
9.5
/5
50 Review
Nectar Luxury Apartments
10.0
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4 Review
Kinglin Luxury Living
9.4
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15 Review
47 Luxury Suites
8.8
/5
97 Review
Popular Gourmet Hotels Near Chania
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Esperas
9.4
/5
105 Review
Andronis Luxury Suites
9.7
/5
77 Review
Villa Bordeaux
9.4
/5
56 Review
Radisson Blu Zaffron Resort, Santorini
9.5
/5
102 Review
Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens
9.5
/5
68 Review
Divani Palace Acropolis
8.8
/5
69 Review
AthensWas Design Hotel
8.6
/5
121 Review
Electra Palace Athens
9.1
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69 Review
Electra Metropolis
9.3
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143 Review
Ergon House Athens
9.3
/5
113 Review
Hotel Grande Bretagne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens
9.5
/5
110 Review
The Zillers Boutique Hotel
9.1
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62 Review
Popular Hotels with Villas Near Chania
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Amirandes, A Grecotel Resort to Live
9.1
/5
63 Review
Nana Princess Suites Villas & Spa
9.8
/5
77 Review
Elies Resorts
9.1
/5
18 Review
Virginia's Cave Villas
9.5
/5
63 Review
Vedema, a Luxury Collection Resort, Santorini
9.0
/5
52 Review
Andronis Concept
9.4
/5
54 Review
Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection
9.2
/5
47 Review
Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass
9.3
/5
73 Review
Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World
9.1
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45 Review
Daios Cove
9.1
/5
40 Review
Cape Sounio, A Grecotel Resort to Live
9.2
/5
98 Review
Saint John Hotel Villas & Spa
9.2
/5
107 Review
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Pilot Beach Resort
9.1
/5
49 Review
Anemos Luxury Grand Resort
9.4
/5
61 Review
Eliros Mare Beachfront Poem Hotel
9.2
/5
48 Review
Kimpton la Mer Crete by IHG
9.2
/5
68 Review
Kyma Suites Beach Hotel
8.6
/5
28 Review
Kriti Beach Hotel
8.8
/5
53 Review
Aquila Porto Rethymno
8.8
/5
78 Review
Minos Ambassador Suites & Spa - Adults Only
8.9
/5
16 Review
Ikones Seafront Luxury Suites
9.2
/5
43 Review
Aegean Pearl
8.8
/5
47 Review
Nautilux Rethymno by Mage Hotels
9.5
/5
105 Review
Grecotel Creta Palace
8.7
/5
42 Review
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Popular Types of Attractions in Chania
Nature and wildlife
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Natural scenery
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Mountain climbing
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Historical attractions
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Sightseeing tours
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Boat tour
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Night view
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Cultural institutions
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Museums
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Themed exhibition halls
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Exhibitions & events
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Performances
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Concerts
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Outdoor activities
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Leisure activities
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Farms and pastures
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Spa/massage
Popular Attractions in Chania
Historical Archive Of Crete
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Omega Divers - Diving Center, Shop, Meeting Point
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Allied War Cemetery Souda Bay
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Sculpture Garden
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Cretan Daily Cruises - Souda Bay
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Komolithi
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Orthi Ammos
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Municipal Art Gallery
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Archaeological Site of Falassarna | Αρχαιολογικός Χώρος Φαλάσαρνας
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Almirida beach
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Church of Evangelistria
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Ippikos Athlitikos Omilos Chanion-Horse Riding Club of Chania
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Botanical Garden of Crete
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Vaulted Tomb of Maleme
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Iguana Beach
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Square El. Venizelos
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Polichroni Polichronidi Park (Pefkakia)
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Museum Vlatos Kissamos
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The Cretan Runner Museum
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Honi beaches
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Chania Irish Pub Conor Pass
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Olive oil museum
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Frangokastello Fortress
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Statue of Spyros Kayales
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Gerani Beach
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Vlatos Jazz
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Loutraki Beach
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Ieros Naos tis Agias Magdalinis
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Saint Kyriaki Church
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Votana Sfakion
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Piato Restaurant
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Nostos Restaurant
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Nireas Beach bar restaurant
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AGARATHOS HOMES
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Horizon Seaview Restaurant
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Proimos Snack Bar
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La Plaza Pizza
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Menta Seaside Bar -Restaurant.
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Restaurant Orexi
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Salis
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Basil'Honey Restaurant
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Divino Cafe Restaurant Bar
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"Mitsos" Seaside Restaurant Bar
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Pikantiko
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Molos Beach Restaurant Bar
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Talos Restaurant
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tavern Spiliaraki topolia
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Arhontiko Taverna - Restaurant
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Taverna Vigles
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BOURAKIS RESTAURANT
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Kokkinomageiremata
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NektaR cold pressed juices
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Bird Away Beach Bar Restaurant
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Galaxy Restaurant
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Horiatiko
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Mama's Dinner Restaurant
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Chalara restaurant Spilia Village
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Arismari, Cretan Creative Cuisine
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Milia Mountain Retreat
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Ramblers Restaurant Taverna & Bar
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Elafonissi Beach Trip from Chania
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From Kissamos Port: Boat Cruise to Balos Lagoon
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Chania: Elafonissi Beach Tour, Elos, Honey & Wine Tasting
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From Chania: Guided Tour to Loutro (Boat tickets Included)
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Chania: Balos Lagoon Off-road 4x4 Jeep Safari from Kissamos
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Arriving by cruise ship at Chania - Port of Souda
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Sea Kayak & Snorkel tours in West Crete
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Boat Trip to Seitan Limania creek for up to 5-11 people 4hrs!
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Quad/Buggy Safari from Platanias of Chania
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Santorini Catamaran Red Cruise [Including Meals/Aspronisi/Red Beach/Oia]
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Chania Archaeological Museum + Byzantine Church Collection + Chania Old Town + Old Venetian Harbor Lighthouse
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From Heraklion: Samaria Gorge Guided Hike with pickup
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Agia Marina: Discover Samaria, the longest gorge in Europe!
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From Chania: Lake Kournas & Argiroupoli Springs Guided Tour
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Crete: Balos and Gramvousa Cruise
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Half-Day Rethymno Quad Safari
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From Chania: Samaria Gorge Hiking Tour Easy Way
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Stavros : Balos Beach and Gramvousa island boat trip
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From Chania: Full-Day Knossos & Museum Guided Tour
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The Delicious Chania Street Food Tour
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Balos Beach Off-Road Bus – Daily Departure from Kissamos
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Kissamos: Small Group Speedboat Cruise to Balos & Gramvousa
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Small Groups: Balos Gramvousa Sailing Cruise with Lunch
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Chania: Stand-up Paddleboard Tour to Lazareta Island