Explore Rethymnon, Chania, and Lake Kournas in a full-day tour. Discover Ottoman and Venetian history, stunning architecture, and Crete’s unique freshwater lake.
- Rethymnon - We will arrive in the city of Rethymno 1 hour 30 minutes after our pick up.
- Rethymnon Old Town - This excursion takes you to the west side of the island. It includes a visit to the towns of Rethymnon and Chania, as well as to the well–known Lake of Kournas. Going west on the northern axis of Crete, first, we will pass the Ida range that includes the highest mountain of Crete, Psiloritis (2453m high), then our tour will take us to the beautiful town of Rethymno.
A graphic Cretan town, so characteristic and unique, that nothing similar is met anywhere else on the island of Crete. We will have time to relax at the beautiful scenery at the old port of Rethymnon. We will have time to relax at the beautiful scenery at the old port of Rethymnon.
- Chania Town - Our next stop after 1 one-hour route Chania is the capital city of the prefecture of Chania, which comes second in size on the island and is the sixth biggest city in Greece having approximately 65.000 residents. Its Venetian walls and harbor, narrow streets, and old buildings from the Venetian and Turkish periods are mostly intact and take you directly to the past. The old harbor, where the small fishing boats can moor, is a perfect place to enjoy a coffee and observe the liveliness of the city. Here you can see the cross–shaped closed Marketplace and the leather – Market Street.
- Lake Kournas - The next stop and last is the lake of Kournas, the only natural sweet water Lake close to Chania, where you will have your lunch. For those who want, there is a possibility to make a tour of the lake on pedals, or just walk around the lake and swim before we take the way back to Heraklion (2 hours)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Gratuities
The first stop is the town of Rethimno. Here, archeological monuments of the Ottoman and Venetian eras co-exist. Enjoy a stroll in the alleys of the old town, a visit to the Turkish minarets and the Venetian fortresses, or a coffee at the magnificent harbor The next stop is Chania town. The Old City is one of the most beautiful cities in the Mediterranean and is called “Venice of the East”. You can find Turkish minarets and mosques, Muslim neighborhoods, Venetian fortresses, dockyards, fountains, squares, arches, mansions, Loggia and the Lighthouse.
The last stop of the day is Kournas lake, a beautiful habitat with natural freshwater, one of a kind in Crete.
- Total duration includes the travel time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.