Full-Day West Crete Tour: Chania & Rethymnon Old Town and Kournas Lake

4.0
(36 reviews)

11 to 12 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 2 more

Join us on a combined tour to the West Side of Crete! You will enjoy a visit to two beautiful and traditional old towns, those of Chania and Rethymnon as well as a visit to the Lake of Kournas! Experience the charming town of Chania which attracts many tourists every year, walk around its picturesque streets and admire the unique old harbor of this town. Enjoy a visit to the Lake of Kournas and relax in this beautiful landscape of Cretan nature. Lastly, visit the town of Rethymnon and walk through its streets along the port to the old town.

What's Included

Liability Insurance Coverage by ALLIANZ for our tour participants
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional Driver
Tour Guide
Breakfast
Lunch
Pedal Boat Hire (at Kournas Lake)
Museum Entrances

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We pick up travellers from specific points in the areas of Sisi, Malia, Stalis, Hersonissos, Anissaras, Agkisaras, Gouves, Gournes, Kokkini Hani, Karteros, Amoudara, Agia Pelagia and from two centrally located points in Heraklion town. As soon as you make the booking we will contact you in order to let you know the exact place and time of the Pick-up which is closer to your place of hotel, please check your email.

Itinerary

Duration: 11 to 12 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Heraklion

    We will start collecting participants from pick-up points in the morning. Depending on the place of your hotel/apartment the bus drive will differ. Approximately, the bus trip to Chania will take 3 hours.

    3 hours Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Our groups will have 2.5 hours to wander around the beautiful Venetian streets and neighbourhoods of this picturesque town of Greece. Walk through its roads full of little shops, markets and local restaurants around the picturesque old port.

    2 hours 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Bur Drive from Chania to the Lake: 1 hour We will visit the lake of Kournas for 1 hour and 20 minutes. The largest natural lake of Crete reflecting the White Mountains gives you the sense of an Alpine landscape. Grab the opportunity to hire a pedal boat for a lovely ride around the lake, swimming and enjoying a meal in one of the little tavernas (not included)

    2 hours 20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Bur Drive to Rethymnon will take 20 minutes. Visit Rethymno and its picturesque venetian town. Enjoy 1.5 hours to walk along the old port and beautiful oriental beach road of the town.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Heraklion

    Bus Drive back to Heraklion: 2 hours Embarkation in the buses and drive back to the hotels where we gathered participants in the morning. Depending on traffic and on the pick-up places of each one, the time of journey back to the hotel will differ .

    2 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Cretan Odyssey

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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
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Cancellation Policy

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

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