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Heraklion Private Tour: Explore Charming Chania, Breathtaking Kournas Lake, and Historical Rethymno
4.8
16 Ratings
Chania Town
Embark on a private tour of Heraklion and discover the enchanting destinations of Chania, Kournas Lake, and Rethymno. Immerse yourself in history, indulge in local cuisine, and create unforgettable memories.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Chania Town - We’ll start by picking you up from your hotel in a comfortable, premium vehicle and taking you (approx. 2h driving from Heraklion area) to explore during 2h the city’s stunning old town, filled with Venetian and Ottoman-era architecture and winding, narrow streets lined with cafes, shops, and boutiques.
Our knowledgeable local guide will lead you through the historic streets, sharing fascinating stories and insights about the city’s rich cultural heritage, including its ancient Minoan and Venetian roots. You’ll see some of Chania’s most famous landmarks, such as the 16th-century Venetian lighthouse, the magnificent Cathedral of the Presentation of the Virgin Mary, and the lively Venetian harbor, where you can watch fishermen bring in their catch of the day.
What's Included
- On-board amenities including water, wi-fi, and USB sockets
- Expert private guide with extensive local knowledge
- Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
- Convenient customized pick-up and drop-off times
What's Not Included
- Dinner
Additional Information
Embark on a private tour to three of Crete’s most enchanting and scenically appealing sites. Discover the captivating city of Chania, known for its striking architecture and rich heritage. Then, travel to the awe-inspiring Kournas Lake, the island’s only freshwater lake, enveloped in verdant vegetation. Lastly, tour the delightful city of Rethymno, notable for its Venetian port and Ottoman period architecture. Accompanied by a private informed guide, plunge into the local traditions, indulge in the tasty cuisine, and craft unforgettable experiences.
Location
Chania Town
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(16 Ratings)
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Yvonne_d
Jun 3, 2024
Great private tour and super flexible to adapt to our needs - We were so happy with this tour. They were very flexible to meet our needs, which included a different drop-off point than the pickup location and adding a stop while removing another stop. It was wonderful. We especially loved Kournas Lake.
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59normaa
May 29, 2024
Great tour with the best guide!! - The tour was delightful and our guide was knowledgeable and charming. Katherina made our day just perfect!! We loved all the knowledge that she shared with us of ancient people of Crete: their culture, their myths, their history! The tavern she took us for dinner in Charnia had great Greek food. We recommend this tour, but even better if you are able to have her as your guide.
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Jennifermc2873xj
May 14, 2024
Fabulous - Cherry is fantastic, very organized, good communications prior to the trip. Driver was extremely prompt, knowledgeable, friendly, and efficient. I would do any tour with this group anytime.
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Roam213613
Apr 19, 2024
Amazing Company & Guide - 10000/10 experience on this tour. Our guide was so knowledgeable of the Island of Crete, the history etc. He made the tour so enjoyable, fun and informative all at once. He acted as our personal photographer for the day as well haha! Cannot recommend this company and their tour guides more.
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Linda_t
Dec 21, 2023
So much history in one place. - Helena was punctual, patient, vehicle was spacious and clean. Extremely knowledgeable w local history from Manoan to current time. Appreciated her Venetian architecture details and her enthusiasm for archeological sites. Left with a desire to learn more about Cretan history. Highly recommend her.
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Niravt2020
Nov 7, 2023
Great tour of Crete history and culture - We took the full day tour as a family with our kids. Our tour guide, Helen, was incredibly knowledgeable about all aspects of Cretan history and culture. We had a great time exploring the cities of Chania and Rethymno. We stopped for a beautiful lunch spot at Lake Kournas. And we made a stop at an Olive oil factory and tasted the freshest greek extra virgin olive oil! The vehicle was very comfortable. It was good to go in November due to lower crowds overall. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone with an interest in Cretan history, architecture and culture.
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Joseph_b
Nov 5, 2023
Plenty of history and architecture. - Eleni was a very knowledgeable guide and provided us with a lot of fascinating historical information about the Venetian and Ottoman architecture in Chania and Rethymno. In Chania, she also took us to see some of the excavations of Minoan sites that take the city's history back to the second millennium BC. It was an eye-opening excursion showing us parts of Crete we had not expected to see. The stop at Korunas Lake was also interesting and lunch at Oneiro tavern was delicious, although the serving staff were not very friendly.
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Dakotam578
Nov 5, 2023
Educational, relaxing and enjoyable tour - Definitely a full 5 stars this was such a fun tour! Our guide was so informative and really made sure we had a good experience. Even took us to see a small factory where they make olive oil which was nice touch!
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X2929vxalinab
Sep 30, 2023
Wonderful way to see Crete in a Day - We had a beautiful day visiting Crete. We were only there for a day as we were on a cruise and Hara personalized the day for us from start to finish.
We also loved her knowledge of the island and the history behind each spot we visited.
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Susan_c
Oct 25, 2023
Enjoy the beauty of Crete - A wonderful way to see the beautiful small towns in Crete. We had a very memorable lunch at the restaurant on the lake - just beautiful.
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