Chorafakia Trip Overview
Make the most out of your stay in sun-soaked Crete and let your local driver show you around in a fully customizable tour!
Your tour will start from Therisos a small Cretan village, situated 16 km from Chania town. This village has a remarkable history about the independence of the Cretan people. The beautiful Thériso Gorge with its dramatic scenery can be seen from the road as it runs along the gorge for 6 km.
Then, you will head to Zourvas, located in the hinterland of Crete, 24 km away from the town of Chania. From there, a tarred but steep road leads to the border of Lefka Ori.
The next stop is Meskla, a small and quiet traditional village, situated in the Keritis Valley and has the traditional stone houses. Through the valley runs a river, and you can see the White Mountains on the horizon. The village of Meskla was destroyed during the Venetian period and also during the Turkish period.
At the end of the tour, your driver will drop you off at your hotel.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Chorafakia, Greece
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Chorafakia, Chania Prefecture, Greece
Make the most out of your stay in sun-soaked Crete and let your local driver show you around in a fully customizable tour!
Your tour will start from Therisos a small Cretan village, situated 16 km from Chania town. This village has a remarkable history about the independence of the Cretan people. The beautiful Thériso Gorge with its dramatic scenery can be seen from the road as it runs along the gorge for 6 km.
Then, you will head to Zourvas, located in the hinterland of Crete, 24 km away from the town of Chania. From there, a tarred but steep road leads to the border of Lefka Ori.
The next stop is Meskla, a small and quiet traditional village, situated in the Keritis Valley and has the traditional stone houses. Through the valley runs a river, and you can see the White Mountains on the horizon. The village of Meskla was destroyed during the Venetian period and also during the Turkish period.
At the end of the tour, your driver will drop you off at your hotel.
Itinerary
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Pass By: Chania Town, Chania Town, Chania Prefecture, Crete
Chania is a city on the northwest coast of the Greek island of Crete. It’s known for its 14th-century Venetian harbor, and it’s 16th-century lighthouse with Venetian, Egyptian and Ottoman influences.
Stop At: Theriso 731 00, Greece
Therisos is a small village built on the foot of the White Mountains at an altitude of 580 meters, 16 km south of Chania town.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Zourva 730 05, Greece
Zourva village, near Chania in Crete, is a mountainous village on the footsteps of white mountains.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Meskla, Meskla, Chania Prefecture, Crete
Meskla is a village located 21 km from Chania. It is built at an altitude of 200 meters in the hills in the valley of the river Keritis and behind it towering the White Mountains.
Duration: 30 minutes
