Uncover the highlights of Chania's Old Town, Jewish district, and Ottoman district on this guided walking tour. Take your taste buds on an adventure as you sample a variety of Cretan products.
Meet your guide at the Old Venetian Port of Chania and set-off thorugh the charming streets of the Old Town. Take in its unique Venetian and Ottoman monuments, such as the Firkas Fortress, the Fransiscan Monastery of San Salvador, and the Venetian church of Ag Rockos.
Stroll by the Venetian Grand Arsenal and the Venetian shipyards before venturing into the Gialli Tzamissi district and the Ottoman district of Splanzia.
Stop along the way to try local delicacies, pastries, and sweets, such as the famous “bougatsa” cheese pie, and “kalitsounia” sweet pastries. Savour Cretan extra virgin olive oil , a variety of artisans cheeses with local “raki” alcohol, Cretan olives, thyme honey, and homemade Cretan wine.
Sip on a hot cup of Greek coffee or herbal mountain tea. Explore the Jewish district to see the famed Etz Hayyim synagogue, the only surviving and functioning synagogue in Crete. End your tour at the open-air leather market where you can purchase some fine goods.