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3 days · Chania itinerary

Chania in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in Chania cover the town, beaches and gorge. Here is how to spend three perfect days — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: old town
  2. 2Day 2: Balos cruise
  3. 3Day 3: Samaria Gorge
  4. 4Elafonisi

Day 1: the town

The old town and a food tour.

Day 2: the beaches

A Balos and Gramvousa cruise.

Day 3: the gorge

The Samaria Gorge hike.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Chania — prices per person.

Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Island Private Boat Trip
Crete
Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Island Private Boat Trip
5.0(40)·4 hours
from$675/ person
via Viator
Rock Climbing with a Guide in Chania Therisos Gorge
Crete
Rock Climbing with a Guide in Chania Therisos Gorge
5.0(53)·6 hours
from$143/ person
via Viator
Chania: Elafonisi & Falasarna Private Tour w/olive oil tasting
Chania
Chania: Elafonisi & Falasarna Private Tour w/olive oil tasting
5.0(54)·10 hours
from$572/ person
via Viator
Private half day cruise The Blue Lagoon with Paros Sail
Paros
Private half day cruise The Blue Lagoon with Paros Sail
5.0(39)·3h 30min
from$1,367/ person
via Viator
Private Roundtrip Transfer from Chania to Samaria Gorge Park
Chania
Private Roundtrip Transfer from Chania to Samaria Gorge Park
5.0(29)·14 hours
from$82/ person
via Viator
Private Van Tour to Falassarna Beach from Chania
Chania
Private Van Tour to Falassarna Beach from Chania
5.0(23)·6 hours
from$69/ person
via Viator
Luxury Catamaran Cruise All-Inclusive & OnBoard Chef | Top Rated!
Crete
Luxury Catamaran Cruise All-Inclusive & OnBoard Chef | Top Rated!
5.0(236)·5h 30min
from$149/ person
via Viator
PRIVATE Hiking Walking GORGE nearby Hersonissos CRETE
Crete
PRIVATE Hiking Walking GORGE nearby Hersonissos CRETE
5.0(14)·4 hours
from$125/ person
via Viator

Chania in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Chania?
Three days lets you explore the old town, cruise to Balos, and hike the Samaria Gorge, with time for Elafonisi.
What are the best day trips from Chania?
Balos and Gramvousa, Elafonisi, the Samaria Gorge and the White Mountain villages are the top trips.
How do I plan a 3-day Chania itinerary?
Spend day one in town, day two on the beaches, and day three in the gorge.

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