Travel & Accommodation Info

Travel Note

Overview of Chania

Click the "VIEW" button for a detailed overview of the above circled areas in Chania.

Shuttle

Wedding Day Shuttle

June 27, 2025 4:45 pm - 2:00 am

We have organized shuttles for all of our guest from a few different pick-up locations. These will pick you up from a designated pick-up location which has been sent to you directly. Here is the shuttle list so you can see what bus you are on and where pickup will be: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IOBh2lcXt-YXdC1WhoVsnf3fTbbZ4lhnVLlM1pgzpb4/edit?usp=sharing We currently have EVERYONE marked as "yes" for the shuttle and each person must stick to their assigned shuttle. If you will no longer be requiring one, please reach out to us ASAP. Parking is also available at our reception venue (Metohi Istoria) if you wish to drive. You can also taxi directly to the venue (about 15-20 minutes) but reserve ample time as the chapel is hard to find. Evening shuttle service will begin at 12AM with one bus, the next bus will be at 1 AM and then the majority of the busses will leave at 2 AM (at the conclusion of the reception). These shuttles will return guests to Kalyves. If the shuttle timing doesn’t work for you, taxis can be arranged at your own expense—our wedding planners will be available to assist with booking one. DROP OFF END OF NIGHT: https://g.co/kgs/ZQkSnKE

Rental Car

Other Transportation

CAR RENTAL (Our recommendation if you want to explore the island outside Chania propper): We recommend using "Best Cars Rental" and we have a discount voucher for everyone CODE = "R_BLux.Ev" Website: www.bestcars-rental.gr | E-mail: info@bestcars-rental.gr | Tel.: +302831074424 You can also find a rental car using Kayak.com/cars to gauge pricing and then booking directly with the individual companies. On average a small car in Crete costs around $28/day for manual and $45 for automatic. For 5 days including insurance coverage an automatic car is estimated to be $200 Please note: most rental cars are a manual unless requested. An International Driving Permit (IDP) is not required in Greece, but it is recomended. You can obtain an IDP from AAA by mail or in person for $20. More information can be found here: https://www.aaa.com/vacation/idpf.html TAXI'S: Taxi's are available at the airport 24/7. You can catch one upon arrival or schedule ahead. More information can be found here: https://www.chania-airport.com/chania-airport-taxi-chq/ Once in Chania, we have the following 3 Taxi contacts shared by our wedding planners: Here are some taxi contacts provided by our wedding planners. You can typically pre-arrange taxi services: Chania Call Center | Tel. +302821098700 Kalyves Call Center | Tel. +302825033033 Giorgos Tel. | +306944463470 UBER/LYFT/RIDESHARE: There are none on the island of Crete, but you can download the FREENOW app. It acts as an "uber" for taxis.

Flight

Flight Information

You can fly into either Chania or Heraklion Airport, but we recommend Chania because Heraklion Airport is almost 2 hours away from all wedding events. You can look for roundtrip flights to Chania or you can book your roundtrip flight to Athens and get separate flights to Crete which can be a lot cheaper. If coming from LAX, flying through both London and Turkey are routes that allow for just one stop total for the journey (LAX --> Connecting Country --> Chania). There are also ferries available to Crete from Athens, but be aware, they take several hours (9+). https://www.chq-airport.gr/en/ Chania Airport Code: CHQ Athens Airport Code: ATH

House Or Rental

AirBnB

AirBnB is a great place to find accommodations. There are many options across a variety of price points, number of beds, and location. The "VIEW" button will direct you to a guide of 25+ homes we loved and recommend across ALL of Chania. If you are not renting a car, you will want to keep aware of your distance to the town center for ease of access, however all AirBnBs linked below are within 30 minutes of our venue/town center. Separately, this link below is a list of AirBnB's that are all in the same sea village that we are staying in (Kalyves). If you'd like to be near us and the wedding shuttle pick-up/drop-off, we recommend staying in this beautiful location :) https://www.airbnb.com/wishlists/v/1581656956?s=67&unique_share_id=f5804301-99d3-4316-80d9-d8ddf287ac24 We also recommend renting with other wedding attendees!

Hotel

Hotel Suggestions

Here is a list of some hotels in/near Chania: IF YOU WANT TO BE NEAR WHERE WE ARE STAYING - we reco these 2 hotels in Kaylves 1) Hotel Kalyves Beach: https://www.seacretehotels.com/kalyvesbeachhotel/ - Overview: An idyllic sea view hotel in Crete, next to the river "Xydas" in the heart of the traditional Kalyves village in Chania. - Location: 30 mins from CHQ (airport) and 15 mins from the wedding venue - Price: Starts at €156.80 (includes breakfast) optional inclusive plan can be added* 2) Kiana Beach Resort: https://www.kianibeach.com//kianibeachresort/ - Overview: All-inclusive style beach resort with great amenities. Located directly next door to our AirBnB. - Location: 25 mins from CHQ (airport) and 15 mins from the wedding venue - Price: Starts at €232.90 (includes all food) ~~~ CHANIA CITY *both are 15-20 mins from CHQ (airport) and 15 mins from the wedding venue* 1) Casa Leone Hotel: https://casa-leone.com/ - Overview: Central hotel located right on the harbor. Offers full-service spa and rooftop terrace. - Price: Starts at €95 2) Serenissima Boutique Hotel: https://serenissima.gr/ - Overview: Luxury hotel in central location with breakfast included. - Price: Starts at €180 ~~~ NEAR OTHER BEACHES AND OUTSIDE CITY PROPER 1) Isla Brown Chania Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/heribqq-isla-brown-resort-chania/ - Overview: Larger style hotel with full amenities and a beautiful view of Chania. Hotel is removed from the busy part of Chania, however you will likely need to rent a car given distance from things. - Location: 10-15 mins from CHQ (airport) and 30 mins from venue - Price: Starts at €176 2) Cretan Resort & Spa: https://www.cretandreamresort.gr/ - Overview: Luxurious beachfront resort in Chania, Crete. One of the premier luxury beachfront hotels in Chania, with full amenities and views. - Location: 25-30 mins from CHQ (airport) and 12 mins from the wedding venue - Price: Starts at €255

Travel Note

Travel Tips

PASSPORT If you have not traveled internationally recently, please ensure your passport is up to date. Most countries will not permit a traveler to enter their country if their passport is set to expire at least six months after the final day of travel. That means if your passport has less than six months remaining until the expiration date, you should renew it right away. You may renew your passport through the USPS: https://www.usps.com/international/passports.htm#renewbymail And online: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/have-passport/renew-online.html LUGGAGE TRACKING A travel hack we recommend is placing airtags or tracking devices in your suitcases. While it is hopefully unlikely your luggage does not arrive with you, it could be very beneficial to know exactly where your luggage is to track it down. WHAT NUMBER DO I DIAL IN CASE OF EMERGENCY? Police: 100 Ambulance: 166 Fire and Rescue: 199 European Union's universal emergency number: 112 (112 is the equivalent to 911 in the US) OTHER TIPS - Tipping is not expected or required. If you do wish to leave something, you can round up to the nearest Euro (that applies to any service or taxis). - Travel with cards that have no foreign transaction fee. - Travel with a power adapter. Greece uses plug types C and F. Greece operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz. - Make copies of important documents (driver's license, passport, etc.)