Tourists are not limited to a temporary framework can independently organize a tour of the notable corners of Chania. Walking through the old town will bring a lot of pleasure. Yes, and feeling the first signs of fatigue, travelers will be able to sit at any time for a table in a faithful tavern. In a cozy atmosphere, a cup of Greek coffee can not only relax, but also discuss the further route.
Sightseeing tour on a two-story bus
Those who wish to explore the main attractions of the city in one fell swoop and comfortable can buy a ticket for a bright two-storey bus open top. Such an excursion has its advantages. First, tourists can admire the remarkable places of Chania not only through the window of the bus, but also with the open area of the second floor. Secondly, travelers at any time can suspend the trip for more detailed acquaintance with the attractions that interest them, going on one of the twelve stops. Having arrived and making a sufficient number of images, the inquisitive guests of the city can continue the journey on the next bus. Moreover, to continue the excursion there is no need to acquire a new ticket, it is enough to prevent the driver already existing. A pleasant trove is also the fact that the excursion is accompanied by comments and explanations in Russian. In addition, before the start of the trip, all tourists are issued information booklets and a route map that will continue to refresh the memories of a trip to the Greek city with Venetian buildings.
The excursion bus starts from the city center, or rather, from the tourist company building at Kidonias, 84. This place is located directly opposite the city bus station. During a sightseeing excursion, tourists will have the opportunity to take a closer look at such attractions as the Grave of Venizelos, Taulos Square, the city's city market, Area 1866, Saint Magdalena temple and seven more architectural monuments.
You can buy tickets for the bus tour of the special kiosk near the market or on the area 1866 (1866 Square), as well as directly from the bus driver. A ticket for an adult, which allows you to join the excursion throughout the day costs 17 euros. For small tourists, children's tickets for 8 euros are sold. The excursion starts at 10:00 and lasts about 80-85 minutes. Day ticket is valid until 19:30. Tourists who have come down from the bus near one of the attractions you need to know that the next two-storey bus will arrive at the same stop in 40 minutes.
If you are planning a tour of the interesting places of Chania after lunch, then you will fit the city's bus tour in the afternoon for 10 euros for an adult and 5 euros for a child. Hydled tours start at 14:30 with a gap in the same 40 minutes. As for me, they are suitable for tourists with children. Little fidgets acquaintance with remarkable sites of the city does not have time to be tired, and adults are quite enough time for inspection of everything interesting.
On a two-story bus, you can make not only a day excursion, but also admire the romantic side of Chania during the evening tour, which is called "Chania under the moon" . It begins at 21:00 and lasts one and a half hours. A ticket for an evening excursion costs 25 euros.
Take advantage of the excursion on a two-story bus can be possible only during the tourist season. To be accurate, then sightseeing trips are made from May to the end of October.
Tribute old or modern excursion?
You can see Hanu from an unusual side not only from the topmost area of the buse two-storey, but also during Trips with an excrement center in a chic antique wagon According to the labyrinths of vintage streets. Such pleasure will cost a traveler in 30 euros. You can find a romantic vehicle in the area of the old port, on the waterfront and near the Yanychar mosque. Typically, the cabrs offer tourists a standard route around the sights of the Old Town, but you can always make changes and ride only to those historical buildings that interest you.
A sightseeing tour of Chania is not limited to bus and wagon. Local tourist firms keep up with the times and offer tourists quite Non-standard excursion (I was convinced of this personal experience). The acting of the excursion is that the inspection of historical monuments and beautiful corners of Chania occurs on the segue (two-wheeled electric scooter). Mostly young tourists and adolescents are solved for such a tour. I was persuading the eldest son on a breathtaking and cheerful trip to significant sites of the city. There is such a tour from 39 euros per person. True, for tourists who have decided to take advantage of the entire family, small discounts are made. Lost a trip to the coming hour. Pre-tourists 10-15 minutes are trained to use a non-standard scooter. After that, the ride begins at the main historical points. Inspection of the temples, the Venetian and the Byzantine wall, the market and the Catholic Church is accompanied by comments of the audio guide. As a result, it turns out a fun and informative acquaintance with the history of Chania.
A ticket for such an excursion can be bought from representatives of Segway Tours in the port area or in the office of the company at the address: Episkopou Chrisanthou, 25.
After examining all the interesting corners of Chania, you can go to Excursion for its surroundings . The most popular are tours to Lake Kurn and in the Samaria Gorge. However, travelers should consider that the gorge on the gorge is very tedious. It lasts about eight hours, and the entire excursion with the expensive from Chania to the National Reserve takes the whole day.
Such a trip is not suitable for small tourists. But adult lovers of natural beauty from the excursion on the gorge of Samara will be delighted. On average, the cost of the tour is 60 euros.