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From Heraklion : Full-Day Bus Trip to Chania city , Kournas lake & Rethymno city

3.9 (69 reviews) 10 hours Free cancellation
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From Heraklion : Full-Day Bus Trip to Chania city , Kournas lake & Rethymno city

About this activity

This excursion brings us to West Crete and our first stop in Chania, the most ravishing city of Crete. It was an important Minoan city and the “mother of the Cretan cities”, according to ancient writers. The city is divided in the Old City, with the gorgeous harbor and the New City, beyond its Venetian fortifications.

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At a glance

Duration
10 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 50 people
People per booking
1–30
Guide
German, English, French
Operated by
PLATANOS TOURS

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Professional and Multilingual speaking Guide English , German and French(Friday)
  • Included: Transportation by bus
  • Included: Hotel pick-up Malia,Stalis,Hersoniso,Anisaras,Analypsi,Gouves,Heraklio,Amoudara,Agia Pelagia,Fodele
  • Included: TUE&FRI:EN-DE-FR THU:EN-PL

Not included

  • Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

  1. Chania Town

    2 hours

    This excursion brings us to West Crete and our first stop in Chania, the most ravishing city of Crete. It was an important Minoan city and the “mother of the Cretan cities”, according to ancient writers. The city is divided in the Old City, with the gorgeous harbor and the New City, beyond its Venetian fortifications. The Old City is one of the most beautiful cities in the Mediterranean and is called “Venice of the East”. We can admire samples of all the civilizations that have passed from here: archaeological Minoan sites, Turkish minarets and mosques, Muslim neighborhoods, Venetian fortresses, dockyards, fountains, squares, arches, mansions, Loggia and the Lighthouse of Chania, Chania 731 32.

  2. Rethymnon Old Town

    2 hours

    Going back, we stop in Rethimnon, the third biggest town on Crete, where monuments of the archaeological, Ottoman and Venetian eras coexist, in an extremely interesting way. Have a stroll in the alleys of the old town, visit the Turkish minarets like Neratze Mosque and the Venetian fortresses or just enjoy your coffee in the magnificent harbor.

  3. Lake Kournas

    one hour

    Leaving this extraordinary city, we arrive at the quaint Lake Kournas, a beautiful habitat with natural freshwater, one of a kind on Crete. Lush greenery, steep cavities between hills, rare species of fish and birds, like eels, moorhens and two-color turtles, make Kournas the ideal place to enjoy a swim before our lunch or an early afternoon walk. The whole area of Kournas is protected under Natura 2000, as it has been a designated wetland.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Galini Apartments
  • Pela
  • Ida Village
  • Hotel Kallia
  • Windmill Apartments
  • Andys Plaza
  • Lili Hotel
  • Miramare Hotel
  • MariRena Hotel
  • Angelos Village
  • El Greco Hotel
  • Kassavetis Center - Hotel Studios & Apartments

and 357 more pickup points

Hotel pick-up and drop off (in Malia, Stalis, Hersonisos, Anissaras, Analypsi, Gouves, Gournes,Heraklio, Ammoudara, Agia Pelagia/Lygaria, Fodele).

Using your ticket

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

  • from Bali area

    from Bali area

    Pickup included

  • from Malia,Stalis,Analipsi

    Pickup included

  • from Ag.Pelagia,Lygaria,Fodele

    Pickup included

  • from Herakleion,Ammoudara

    Pickup included

Traveller ratings

3.9 out of 5 · 69 reviews
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From Heraklion : Full-Day Bus Trip to Chania city , Kournas lake & Rethymno city

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