From Chania: Private Tour with Raki Tasting & Hotel Pickup｜Greece

Begin your private full-day tour with a pickup from your hotel, villa, or accommodation in the wider Chania area. Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned private vehicle with an English-speaking local driver and tour host.

Head to Kournas Lake, Crete’s only natural freshwater lake. Surrounded by green hills and the White Mountains, the lake offers a peaceful setting for walking, photography, and relaxation. Enjoy approximately 60 minutes of free time to enjoy the lakeside, have a coffee, or optionally rent a pedal boat and explore the calm water.

Continue to Ancient Lappa and the traditional village of Argyroupoli. Built over the remains of the ancient city of Lappa, the village preserves traces of Roman and Venetian history among its stone houses, narrow lanes, and historic pathways. Walk through the village, discover archaeological remains, and learn about the importance of the settlement in western Crete.

Nearby, the natural springs and waterfalls of Argyroupoli create one of the greenest and most refreshing landscapes in the region. Water flows beneath old stone buildings and through shaded areas filled with trees and traditional tavernas. Explore the springs, take photographs, and optionally enjoy lunch at a local family-run restaurant beside the flowing water (not included).

Next, head to Georgioupoli, a relaxed seaside village with a long sandy beach, a small harbor, and views across the northern coast of Crete. Walk along the waterfront and see the famous white Chapel of Agios Nikolaos, located at the end of a rocky causeway extending into the sea. There is also free time for coffee, refreshments, or a short walk beside the beach.

Finish your tour with a visit to a traditional Cretan raki distillery. During an approximately 40-minute guided tour, learn how tsikoudia, commonly known as raki, is produced and discover the role it plays in Cretan hospitality and local culture. The visit concludes with a tasting of locally produced raki and selected distillery products.