 |
|
|
 |
|
| |
Elite Car Rental Crete - Chania Sightseeing Road Trips, Tour Routes, Attractions in Chania Crete Greece |
| |
|
| |
| Suggested Chania Sightseeing |
|
| |
 |
| |
Do you dream of spending your holidays where you can experience everything that is genuinely Cretan, travelling through villages that have been untouched by tourism and modern life, lying on beaches with pristine sand and visiting priceless archaeological sites? Then come to Chania, Crete, where Elite Chania Crete Rent a Car is eager to help you make your dream come true! Select the car of your choice from the Elite Chania Crete Car Rental fleet, and start your exploration of Chania, a one of a kind holiday destination.
By filling in the Crete car rental reservation form, you should also mention the point of delivery and collection of your Chania car rental vehicle. It will be delivered according to your request, either at Chania Airport, Chania Port in Souda, or any other location specified.
Sightseeing in Chania (Hania) Crete, Greece
Some of the most exciting sightseeing in Crete is located in the prefecture of Chania, the westernmost region of the island. Sightseeing in Chania offers visitors a glimpse of the great history and tradition of Crete. To fully appreciate this beautiful prefecture, we suggest setting out on a road trip or tour in a reliable and comfortable Chania Crete car rental vehicle.
Archaeological Sites
During your tour of Chania, we suggest visiting several marvelous archaeological sites, such as the grand Ancient Cities in Anopolis, Polyrinia, Falasarna, and Elyros, as well as the Ancient Settlements of Aptera in Souda, of Lissos in Souyia and of Amfimalla in Georgoupolis. The Greco-Roman Ruins in Kastelli-Kissamos are also very impressive. Plan your touring schedule and off you go in your Chania Crete car rental.
Useful information and phone numbers for archaeological sites and attractions in Chania Crete:
- Ancient Aptera: Tel. +30 28210 44418 / Open: Tuesday – Sunday 08:30 – 15:00. Monday: Closed
- Ancient Lissos: Tel. +30 28210 44418 or +30 28210 94487 / Open: all year round and at all times
- Ancient Anopolis: Tel. +30 28210 44418
- Ancient Polyrinia: Tel. +30 28210 44418 or +30 28210 94487
- Ancient Elyros: Tel. +30 28210 44418 / Open: all year round and at all times
- Ancient Falasarna: Tel. +30 28210 44418 or +30 28210 94487/ Open: all year round and at all times
- Greco-Roman Ruins in Kastelli-Kissamos: Tel. +30 28210 44418 / Open: all year round and at all times
Historical Monuments
The Venetian Rule had a great influence on the architecture of Chania, mainly in Chania Town, where you can visit the Venetian Port, the Venetian Lighthouse, the Firkas Fortress and several other monuments from the Venetian Era. In your Chania car rental you can travel to see the Frangolkastelo Fortress, built in the 14th century, which is one of the finest sites in the Chania Prefecture, located near the lovely Frangokastelo Beach. The Venetian Manor in Kastelli-Kissamos and the Fortress on Gramvoussa Island are superb examples of the architecture of the era. In Chania Town, you should also pay a visit to the Mosque of Kioutsouk Hassan and the other Turkish buildings in the area. Finally, take an evening stroll in the town, just to soak up its amazing aura. There are dozens of other picturesque villages that are also wonderful places to visit.
Religious Sites
The Chania Prefecture offers a number of monasteries and churches that are interesting from both a religious and historical aspect. The most impressive religious sites are the many monasteries and their museums in Akrotiri, and the churches in the Splantzia quarters in Chania Town, the Agia Triada Tzagarolon Monastery in Akrotiri, the Monastery of Odigitria in Kolymbari and the Byzantine Church of Agios Nikolaos in Stylos.
Useful information and phone numbers for religious monuments in Chania Crete:
- Odigitria Monastery: Tel. +30 28240 22313 or +30 28240 22227
- Agia Triada Tzagarolon Monastery: Tel. +30 28210 63310
Natural Sites
Like the rest of Crete, Chania possesses magnificent natural beauty. If you are a bit active and adventurous, we suggest hiking in the world famous Samaria Gorge - which is the longest gorge in Europe -, as well as the Gorges of Imbros, Therissos, Topolia and Aradenas. You may also try some trekking on the ranges of the White Mountains. Kournas Lake and Cave are striking, as is the “ Water Cave” in Agia Marina. A trip to the islands of Elafonissi and Gavdos, where you can walk through the cedar forests and swim in turquoise waters, is a must.
Museums
It is only natural that a place with such history as Chania (Hania), would have splendid museums. Begin with a visit to the Archaeological, Folklore, Byzantine, Maritime and War Museums, and Historical Archive Collection in Chania Town. If you are interested in ecclesiastical art, go to the village of Akrotiri to see the museums of its monasteries. Therissos offers a museum dedicated to the revolt of 1905 and Eleftherios Venizelos, who later became Prime Minister of Greece, while the Museum of Natural History in Samaria Gorge is unique
Useful information and phone numbers for religious monuments in Chania Crete:
- Archaeological Museum in Chania Town: Tel. +30 28210 90334 / Open: April 1 – October 31, Monday 13:00 – 19:30 and Tuesday – Sunday 08:00 – 19:30
- Byzantine Collection in Chania Town: Tel. +30 28210 96046 / Open: Tuesday – Sunday 08:30 – 15:00
- Historical Archives of Crete in Chania Town: Tel. +30 28210 52606
- Folklore Museum in Chania Town: Tel. +30 28210 90816
- Maritime Museum in Chania Town: Tel. +30 28210 91875
- War Museum in Chania Town: Tel. +30 28210 44156
|
|
|
