From Temples to Turquoise: Full-Day Escape to Menies & Choironisia

From Temples to Turquoise: Full-Day Escape to Menies & Choironisia

Chania Old Port, Chania, Greece

4.8

57 REVIEWS

PEOPLE

6h00

DURATION

With skipper

You will be accompanied by a skipper speaking English, Greek

Super Owner

ADAM is an experienced boat renter with excellent reviews and is committed to providing quality services

What's included

Crew

Drinks

Drinking Water

Towels

Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP)

Snorkeling Equipment

Wine

Fuel

Lunch

About the experience

Would you like to explore the hidden wild beauty of Crete?
Would you like to spend a relaxing day on a private beach?
Then this is the destination you are looking for!

The journey starts from the Old Venetian Harbor, making your way west to the Rodopou peninsula. Its natural beauty is combined with the diversity and rarity of plants and animals, a unique minority only found in this small part of the world. The peninsula consists of sea cliffs and rocks as well as private bays with crystalline turquoise water which will definitely impress you.

At the northern end of the peninsula is the biggest bay, «Menies». There you will have the opportunity to visit the ancient city of «Diktynna» and the temple of Vritomartis, the Minoan goddess and daughter of the God Zeus, who was worshiped on Crete during the Hellenistic and Roman times.

As we cruise south along the peninsula, we'll visit an impressive sea cave followed by a stop at Choironisia Bay, an incredible private cove where you can enjoy swimming and snorkeling or just lounging in a unique landscape.

This is an ideal excursion for those looking for a truly unique experience which combines adventure and relaxation!

What is included:
• Crew of two: Skipper and host
• Fruit platter
• Drinks: 1 bottle of wine (per 4 persons), beers, soft drinks, water.
• Towels
• Professional snorkeling equipment (masks, fins, snorkels)
• 1 paddle board
• Taxes & insurance

What is NOT included:
• Fuel fee of 350€ (to be paid on board on the day of the tour)
• Meal option (7€ per individual salad from our salad menu, to be paid on board on the day of the tour)

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Itinerary

Starting location:: Chania Old Port, Chania, Greece
Rhodope Peninsula: Natural beauty combined with the diversity and rarity of plants and animals, a unique minority only found in this small part of the world.
Menies Bay: There you will have the opportunity to visit the ancient city of «Diktynna» and the temple of Vritomartis, the Minoan goddess and daughter of the God Zeus, who was worshiped on Crete during the Hellenistic and Roman times.
Sea cave: Exploration of mother natures beautiful sea cave.
Choironisia Bay: an incredible private cove where you can enjoy swimming and snorkeling or just lounging in a unique landscape.
Arrive back at:: Chania Old Port, Chania, Greece

4.8/5 · 57 reviews

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Arek

Date of the rental 9/6/24 · Date of the review 10/4/25

Great experience and friendly crew!
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Milo

Date of the rental 8/15/25 · Date of the review 8/16/25

Translated from Spanish

An unforgettable excursion. We truly loved everything about it, and the crew was super friendly and helpful. The boat was awesome and super comfortable. The excursion and the places were incredible. Adam was super friendly and had everything planned and was always attentive. I highly recommend it and will definitely be back. Thank you so much.

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Jose

Date of the rental 7/15/25 · Date of the review 7/22/25

Captain Adam and his crew were great! They made us feel welcomed…took to amazing spots! My boys and wife said this was the highlight of our 17 day vacation… If I’m ever in Crete, I’m hiring Captain Adam!!

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Valentina

Date of the rental 7/20/24 · Date of the review 7/22/24

Great experience!!!