Heraklion to Chania: Private day trip

Chania, Crete’s second-largest city, is also its most enchanting. It can trace its history back to the Neolithic era, but it was the Venetians and Ottomans who shaped the Old Town into the . The city’s multicultural heritage is on proud display in the old harbor, where you can see Venetian shipyards (which now house an excellent maritime museum), a 17th century Ottoman mosque, and a 9th century Egyptian lighthouse. Step back from the water into the Old Town’s warren of narrow streets and alleys, you’ll find the colorful houses punctuated by Byzantine and Minoan ruins, Renaissance churches, Venetian fortified walls, Turkish baths, and a centuries-old municipal market. Add in some fascinating museums and excellent eateries, and it’s easy to see why Chania has become Crete’s top destination.