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Chania Private Tour: Seitan Limania, Zorbas Beach & Monasteries

By Crete Wanderer
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 1,619 per traveller* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

The Peninsula That Makes Guests Forget the Entire Rest of Crete

Akrotiri is Chania's best-kept secret. Tucked just 20 minutes from the Old Town, this dramatic peninsula packs medieval monasteries, hidden gorges, a cinematic beach, and a wild turquoise cove into a single half-day — without a single tour bus in sight.

On this fully private, bespoke experience, your dedicated driver-guide takes you beyond the postcard stops. You'll discover the exact locations most tours only vaguely mention, move entirely at your own pace, and capture photographs that the Instagram crowd consistently misses.

Why This Tour?
Because Akrotiri has no equal within a 30-minute drive of Chania — and the difference between visiting with a private guide and a group bus is the difference between experiencing it and merely passing through it.

Activity location

  • Seitan Limania Beach
    • Art of wood gift shop sells drinks to take away
    • Akrotiri, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Chrisostomos
    • και Ikarou
    • 731 32, Chania, Greece

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Private 9-Seater VAN

  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English

We can pick you up from:: Chania/Souda Cruise Port or your hotel in Chania Region, Stalos, Galatas, Agia Marina, Platanias, Maleme, Kolimbari, Kissamos
Private Custom Tour
Duration: 7 hours: Up to 7 hours
Mercedes-Benz Vito or Similar
Pickup included

Price details
RM 2,080.97 x 1 TravellerRM 2,080.97
Total
Price is RM 2,080.97

Private SUV Tour

  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English

We can pick you up from:: Chania/Souda Cruise Port or your hotel in Chania Region, Stalos, Galatas, Agia Marina, Platanias, Maleme, Kolimbari, Kissamos
Private Custom Tour
Duration: 7 hours: Up to 7 hours
SUV
Pickup included

Price details
RM 1,618.54 x 1 TravellerRM 1,618.54
Total
Price is RM 1,618.54

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Scenic Freedom: Unlimited photo stops at the most breathtaking viewpoints.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Onboard Comforts: Chilled bottled water, USB charging, Bluetooth access & child seats on request.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bespoke Itinerary: 100% customizable schedule tailored to your pace and interests.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private Luxury Transport: Modern AC vehicle with professional driver-guide & flexible pickup.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Cretan Tasting Experience: Complimentary local olive oil, honey, and raki (where available).
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance fees to attractions or sites (if applicable)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food & drinks at restaurants or tavernas (optional lunch stop)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Beach amenities (sunbeds, umbrellas, water sports equipment)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Seitan Limania Beach

  • 1h
This is the ultimate photo op. Seitan Limania is a hidden, narrow cove carved into rugged cliffs. As a private tour, you have the choice: Enjoy the jaw-dropping view from the cliffs above to snap the perfect photo, or—if you have proper footwear and high physical fitness—take the steep, rocky hike down to the beach for a quick, adventurous swim.

Holy Trinity Tzagaróli Monastery

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Step into the majestic Agia Triada, one of the wealthiest and most beautiful monasteries in Crete. Admire its impressive Renaissance architecture, vibrant gardens, and serene courtyards. Bonus Local Experience: You can visit the monks' cellars to taste and purchase their award-winning local wines and organic olive oil directly from the source.

Gouverneto Monastery

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Drive into the rugged, lunar-like landscape of the Akrotiri peninsula to reach the fortress-style Gouverneto Monastery. For the adventurous, this stop offers much more: follow the historic stone-paved path down the gorge to discover the Cave of St. John the Hermit and the awe-inspiring Katholiko Monastery—built directly into the cliffs with its massive stone bridge. If you're feeling energetic, you can continue all the way down to the small, rocky fjord for a dip in the most secluded waters of Chania. Bespoke Choice: Since this is a private tour, you decide how far to go—stay at the serene main monastery or embark on a 1-hour scenic hike.

Stavros Beach

  • 1h
Contrast the wildness of Seitan Limania with the ultimate relaxation of Stavros. Nestled under a camel-shaped mountain, this wind-protected, sandy bay is perfect for a leisurely swim, making it highly family-friendly. It’s also the ideal, flexible stop to enjoy an optional premium seafood lunch at a seaside taverna before heading back.

Venizelos Graves

  • 1h
Stand at one of the most famous and romantic viewpoints in Crete. Surrounded by lush pine trees, the graves of the prominent Venizelos family offer an uninterrupted, panoramic view of the entire city of Chania and the White Mountains. It’s the perfect spot for spectacular photos and a quick coffee while your guide shares a brief modern history of the island. The Local Secret: After a brief walk through the historic gardens, we’ll stop at a beloved local café. You can enjoy your coffee with a view of the sunset and try the legendary, decadent "Sokolatopita" (chocolate pie)—widely considered the best in Chania. It’s the ultimate way to soak in the atmosphere like a local.

Location

Activity location

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    Seitan Limania Beach
    • Art of wood gift shop sells drinks to take away
    • Akrotiri, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Chrisostomos
    • και Ikarou
    • 731 32, Chania, Greece
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Port of Souda
    • 731 34, Souda, Greece
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Platia Markopoulou
    • Platia Markopoulou
    • Chania, Greece
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    Talos Square
    • 63 Theotokopoulou
    • 731 31, Chania, Greece

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