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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.

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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.