no, not possible.

I don't know but it's reasonably easy to drive to, free parking and well documented when you get there. Well worth a visit if you like history and amazing views

Yes - I think a lead is required

Yes there are opening times. 10 til 4 I think. The amphitheatre is now really good. However as the previous person says..... not too reliable. Not sure about the Monday thing.

Of course you can get a tour there from Chania, though it'd be quite expensive and not that comfortable. On the other hand, you'll have a guide and no risk of getting there when the sight is closed... TripAdvisor doesn't allow links in answers, but you may google for "platanias-taxivan ancient aptera tour" and find one of the appropriate websites yourself.

Hi Abbs, I know my answer to your question is well overdue but it might help some other visitors to the ancient city of Aptera. Greek Orthodox Easter is a very important celebration for the Greek people and all the archaeological areas and museums in Greece are closed on the Easter Sunday.

Sorry it took me so long to answer. These ruins are so so easy a drive from chania. So close and easy. YES rent a car. We used Rental Center Crete for our rental car. We loved it. NO hassle. And we arrived at the airport to find them in the lobby with our name on a placard/paper waiting for us. The car was right outside. No waiting in the line for Hertz, budget etc. That was a very long line.

Penso di sì ma non ne sono sicura, io ci sono andata in macchina!

From the harbor to the Ruins, probably a 30 minute drive. We rented a car the whole time we were in Chania. We have traveled over lots of Europe over the years. Some places are simply public transport is the way to go. And other places, not so much. Chania and Crete is one of those places. We did not really look into public transportation because all of our friends who have went before us, rented a car. And that we found was paramount in getting around this island. We used Rental Center Crete and it was a very good experience.

From the center of Chania to the Ruins, probably a 30 minute drive, and it is an easy drive. We rented a car the whole time we were in Chania. We have traveled over lots of Europe over the years. Some places are simply public transport is the way to go. And other places, not so much. Chania and Crete is one of those latter places. We did not really look into public transportation because all of our friends who have went before us, rented a car. And that we found was paramount in getting around this island. We used Rental Center Crete and it was a very good experience.