Our Monasteries of Chania private tour takes you to the old monasteries of the Akrotiri peninsula and of Kolymbari, with pickup from your hotel and a driver who waits for you.
The Akrotiri peninsula east of Chania holds some of the most beautiful monasteries of Crete. Agia Triada of the Tzagarolon, a fine example of Cretan Renaissance architecture, has a small museum with old icons and manuscripts. Higher up, Gouverneto looks like a fortress with its four corner towers.
From Gouverneto a stone path leads down a gorge to the ruined monastery of Katholiko, past the Arkoudospilios (Bear Cave) and the cave where Saint John the Hermit lived. Closer to us, the Monastery of Odigitria in Gonia, Kolymbari, was built from 1618 and has a museum of icons. In the far southwest, the Monastery of Chrysoskalitissa stands on a rock above the sea near Elafonisi.
Monasteries of Chania private tour by taxi
A private tour means the car is only for you and your group. You choose the pickup time, how long you stay and where you stop on the way, and your driver takes you back to your hotel at the end. There is no fixed timetable and no crowded coach.
We pick you up from your hotel or address in Kolymbari, Chania, Platanias or anywhere in western Crete. A taxi takes 1 to 4 passengers and a mini bus 5 to 8; for bigger groups, up to 20 people, we send more than one vehicle. Every vehicle has air conditioning and satellite GPS tracking, and our drivers are professional, certified taxi drivers who know the roads of Crete well.
Plan your day
Tell us which monasteries of Chania you would like to see and we plan the route: the Akrotiri monasteries and the path down to Katholiko make a half day, while the Monastery of Odigitria in Kolymbari is a few minutes from our base. Wear comfortable shoes for the walk down to Katholiko and bring water.
Good to know
- Monasteries ask for modest dress: covered shoulders and knees.
- Opening hours are limited around midday: tell us which ones you want to see and we plan the route.
Questions about the Monasteries of Chania tour
Where do you pick us up?
From your hotel or address. Tell us where when you book.
How many people can join?
A taxi takes 1 to 4 passengers and a mini bus 5 to 8. For groups of up to 20 people we send more than one vehicle.
Can we stop on the way?
Yes. It is your private tour, so tell the driver where you would like to stop, for a photo, a coffee or a swim.
Can we combine it with another tour?
Yes. Many places in Crete combine well in one day. Tell us what you would like to see and we suggest a route that fits the time you have.
Can you take us to the airport at the end of the day?
Yes. If you fly out the same day, we can end the tour at Chania Airport or Heraklion Airport. Tell us your flight time when you book.
Do you drive at weekends and on holidays?
Yes, we work 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Book the Monasteries of Chania tour
Send us a booking request with the date, the pickup point and the number of passengers, and choose this tour in our booking form. We get back to you with the price for the day and confirm the details. You can also call us on +30 28240 84575 or email info@taxi-kolymbari.gr. Prices are per vehicle, not per person: see the indicative transfer prices on our price table.
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