8 days in Chania Town Itinerary

The place where Cretan and Venetian cultures merged in the 13th century, Chania Town attracts throngs of tourists with its well-preserved medieval harbor.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Chania Town: Reptisland (in Melidoni), Lake Kournas (in Kournas) and Rethymnon (Rethymnon Old Town, Monastery of Arkadi, &more). Spend the 6th (Tue) exploring nature at Samaria Gorge National Park. The adventure continues: take in the waterfront activity at Old Venetian Harbor, enjoy the sand and surf at Elafonissi Beach, make a trip to Lighthouse, and stroll the grounds of Souda Bay War Cemetery.

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If you are flying in from Saudi Arabia, the closest major aiports are Chania International Airport, Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport and Santorini Airport. In April, daytime highs in Chania Town are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 14°C.