Chania & Kournas Lake From Rethymno: Explore Venetian Ruins and Taste Traditional Cuisine

Discover the ancient Venetian city of Chania, savor the local dishes in quaint taverns and cozy cafes in the old harbor, sense the allure of the Venetian ruins, and have fun exploring the market hall.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Chania Town - A walk through its picturesque alleys, filled with beautiful local shops, showcases the different cultures that have left their mark on the island over time. Stretching behind the old Venetian harbor of Chania, offering a phenomenal spot for romantic walks and dinners to both visitors and locals, Chania’s Old Town still holds the Venetian aura and aesthetic.
  • Lake Kournas - Once there, explore the lake or tuck into a delicious meal at a local taverna. Enjoy the relaxing views beneath looming mountains. Look out too for the local wildlife - moorhens, eels, and turtles are among the permanent residents of this friendly wetland.
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch
Location
Chania Town
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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129beverleyd
Jul 4, 2022
Chania city & Kournas Lake - It is a stunning city, I of the most beautiful I have seen in the Mediterranean in all the countries I have been, the market is very large but sell fruits, veg, spices, herbs etc not tacky clothes etc & the people on the stalls are generous, helpful & chatty eg we bought & paid for the 3 fruits we wanted and they called us back & gave us 2 other fruits for free, we visited the harbour & old town, which was bigger than we thought & the famous lighthouse. The whole town is tidy & the water crystal clear. As regards Kournas Lake, it’s a bit of a steep walk down & back but a cafe if you want to sit & look at the view for a while
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Navigate16713951680
Jul 10, 2019
Day out to Chania - Had a great day out wandering around the alleys and streets of Chania. It gets very busy around the harbour area and the bars/restaurants charge slightly more due to their prime location. there are some lovely places up the side alleys with typical Greek food
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Ri
Jul 7, 2019
Definitely worth the visit - Beautiful old downtown. We enjoyed walking around and checking out all the shops. Specially the leather shops. Bought couple of items :)
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Dale
Jul 3, 2019
A very busy city - Lots of things are happening in Chania, pronounced "can ya" in Greek. The walk around the waterfront is very scenic. People everywhere, shops everywhere. Traffic is heavy and not for the faint-of heart. Parking? Good luck. If you prefer city life, this is your place.
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Mihaelamika
May 7, 2019
Cute old city - Compared with other places in Greece, Chania looks trapped in the 80’s or 90’s, only few buildings are renovated, the streets need a lot of improvment, but they have looots of good coffee shops and restaurants. Not so many things to visit (sightseeing)... but overall... a cute, relaxing city, where nobody is in a hurry, enjoys life, a good coffee and some good tzatzichi :)
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