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CHANIA CRUISES<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Start planning your cruise and book your excursions from Chania<\/h3>\n
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Chania, on the Greek island of Crete, boasts a mountainous backdrop, a maze of old town alleys, and a 14th-century Venetian harbour. Beyond Chania, an\u00a0MSC Mediterranean Cruises<\/strong>\u00a0destination, there are many sights to discover.
\nExplore archaeological wonders including the Minoan Palace of Knossos and the 16th-century Arkadi Monastery. Further afield, discover Cretan treasures including rural artisan wineries.<\/p>\n

MSC Cruises excursions<\/strong>\u00a0offer plenty of exciting things to see including:<\/p>\n

\u2022 The Renaissance Agia Triada Monastery
\n\u2022 Arkadi Monastery and Rethymno Town
\n\u2022 Knossos Palace\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you value amazing architecture and spiritual reflection, book an\u00a0MSC Cruises excursion<\/strong>\u00a0to the\u00a0Agia Triada Monastery<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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This\u00a0Byzantine beauty\u00a0<\/strong>dates back to the 17th-century and is a glorious Greek Orthodox icon. Located on the green peninsula of\u00a0Akrotiri<\/strong>, this quiet retreat rewards visitors with true peace of mind. Admire the beauty of the inner courtyard, which is fastidiously cared for. Afterwards, shop raki, wine, olive oil, and honey which is produced onsite by the monks. Then, return to beautiful Chania to see the Venetian harbour and admire the waterfront restaurants.<\/p>\n

Enrich your holiday with an unforgettable\u00a0MSC Cruises excursion<\/strong>\u00a0to the\u00a0Arkadi Monastery and Rethymno<\/strong>. Constructed during the Venetian period, Arkadi\u2019s fortress-like walls house a majestic church, influenced by the Renaissance era. Journey through scenic landscapes to Rethymno, a port town noted for its Venetian harbour, lively taverns, historical lighthouse, and fine-grain beaches. Wander the old quarters and use some free time to enjoy shopping, dining, and drinking.<\/p>\n

Be captivated by the\u00a0Minoan Palace<\/strong>, an archaeological site, in the historical city of\u00a0Knossos<\/strong>. Dating back to the late Bronze Age, it\u2019s the setting for \u2018Ariadne, Theseus, and the Minotaur\u2019, the mythological Cretan story. Wander the palace\u2019s ancient structure and discover a maze of 800 rooms. Then, journey to the harbour city of Heraklion where you\u2019ll enjoy shopping, drinking, and tasty\u00a0Greek food<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

CRUISES FROM \/ TO CHANIA (CRETE)<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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