Rethymno & Kournas Lake: Scenic Private Tour from Chania
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Rethymnon
Explore the charming city of Rethymno and the stunning Lake of Kournas on this scenic private tour from Chania. Discover historical monuments, hidden spots, and enjoy the breathtaking views of the White Mountains.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Rethymnon Old Town - Rethymno is situated at the northern coast of Crete about in the middle between the two large cities Chania (58 km West) and Heraklion (79 km East). It is the only town on the island, which is built on a cape. There are two sides of Rethymno offering two styles of visit: the endless big beach and the old town with its mix of architecture and history. The large Venetian castle “Fortezza”, which dominates the city, countless orthodox and catholic churches, mosques, the old lighthouse, majestic mansions of Venetian architecture, arches and cobbled paths, which create a magical atmosphere, have inspired thousands of visitors to pause and take a picture.
  • Lake Kournas - Kournas Lake is the only physical freshwater lake in Crete. It is relatively large, with a perimeter of 3.5 km. According to a legend, it has no bottom, which is not true and was based on its dark color. There are also theories about strange electromagnetic fields near the lake, making some people uneasy while others feel a very good energy. Its unique beauty preserves until today the legend about the nymph who lives into the lake of Kournas. Lake Kournas is an important wetland area with a variety of flora and fauna, and so it is included in the Natura 2000 protection program.
What's Included
  • On-board WiFi and USB charging ports
  • Local bilingual tour leader (English/German)
  • Private air-conditioned transportation
  • Gourmet snack box featuring sandwiches and Cretan kalitsounia
  • Complimentary beverages including beer, wine, and soft drinks
  • Travel insurance included
  • Cultural insights with an audiovisual presentation of Cretan customs
What's Not Included
  • Guided tour in Rethymno city
Additional Information

On this half-day excursion, we’ll escort you to Rethymno, a well-structured city offering a myriad of scenic trails and a wealth of historical landmarks. The grand Venetian fortification Fortezza, innumerable churches and mosques, the ancient lighthouse, archways, stone-paved lanes, and numerous other charming secluded places of the old city will leave you spellbound. Our journey continues with a visit to the renowned Kournas Lake, Crete’s sole freshwater lake. This spot is perfect for unwinding and a stroll, where the splendid view of the White Mountains reflected on the lake’s surface while sipping traditional Greek coffee can be savoured.

Location
Rethymnon Old Town
Cancellation Policy

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

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182kaylinl
Mar 16, 2024
Multigenerational must! - Our favorite tour thus far on our Mediterranean cruise! We are a multigenerational family group traveling on a cruise that was rerouted to Crete. I read the reviews and selected this tour which far exceeded our expectations. Comfortable vehicle with every detail thought of! They even provided boosters for my kids and charging cables for our phones. Anything we expressed interest in or asked questions about was responded to! The kids, parents, and grandparents all enjoyed our experience! Christine and Thanos were so very hospitable and enjoyable to be with. Thank you! We hope to return to Crete and try another of their tours!
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Costa_p
Aug 28, 2023
Excellent snapshot - We had an excellent trip to Kournas Lake and Rethymno. A great snapshot of the area. Christina and Thanisis were perfect tour guides on a perfect day. Bravo sas 😎
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Vivnen
Jun 29, 2023
Excellent well orginized trip with extremely nice & friendly tour guides! - Our experience on this tour was well beyond our expectations. First we visited the beautiful lake Kournas, the drive there from Platanias where we were picked up took maybe a bit under an hour, which went very nicely and quickly when the lovely tour guide Christine told us things about Crete, Cretans and showed us interesting photos & videos from the screen on the minivan. (very nice & comfy minivan by the way! ) She also made sure all the time that we were fine, I was travelling with my grandparents, she certainly made sure that they were okay at all times and told us that there was no hurry whatsoever, which was very nice and brought a very nice & relaxing atmosphere, just what you'd like to have on a holiday! The drive from the lake to the city of Rethymno went very well while enjoying the great lunch we were offered. We all had our own lunchboxes with delicious sandwiches and other great local delicacies. Also we had drinks, ice cold water, soft drinks etc.. All included in the price! Overall this was an excellent experience, if you want to have a private tour at a reasonable price, and really nice and friendly people, you should definitely choose Seabybus! You could see how greatful they were to us for choosing them, and we certainly will again when we return to Crete next year! They have tours to other interesting places too. Thank you for the nice day we got to spend with you!
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Sharon
May 16, 2023
A wonderful day trip - We thoroughly enjoyed our tour, guided by friendly and informative Christina. Everything was so well organized. Drinks and lovely lunch boxes were packed for us to enjoy, when we reached the beach at Plakias. Rethymno was beautiful to wander around the narrow streets and check out the sights. Our final stop was at Kournas lake, which was beautiful. I can highly recommend this tour.
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Sjonisa
Aug 21, 2021
Awesome half day trip - Our tour guide was extremely sweet and well oriented just like our bus driver. We really enjoyed ourselves and we have to admit it was a well planned trip. Our lunch and drinks were also packed for us and given in small cooling bags. We would 100% opt for SeaByBus again!
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