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

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Chania View of the port — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Rethymnon Town — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 11–12 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 50 people
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: German, English, Polish, French
Operated by: Cretan Odyssey

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Liability Insurance Coverage by ALLIANZ for our tour participants
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Professional Driver
Included: Tour Guide

Not included

Not included: Breakfast
Not included: Lunch
Not included: Pedal Boat Hire (at Kournas Lake)
Not included: Museum Entrances

Itinerary

Heraklion

3 hours

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.
Chania Town

2 h 30 min

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.
Lake Kournas

2 h 20 min

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)
Rethymnon Old Town

2 hours

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.
Heraklion

2 hours

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 .

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Pela
Anastasia Star Beach Hotel & Spa
Hotel Kallia
Andys Plaza
Lili Hotel
Miramare Hotel
MariRena Hotel
El Greco Hotel
Kassavetis Center - Hotel Studios & Apartments
Castello City Hotel
Karteros Hotel
Irini Hotel

and 421 more pickup points

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.

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

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

Options

French: Heraklion area

Pick-up from specific points: : Heraklion, Amoudara & Kokini Hani

Pickup included
German: Anisaras, Gouves area

Pick-up from specific points:: Anisaras, Analipsi, Gouves

Pickup included
German: Agia Pelagia area

Pick-up from specific points:: Agia Pelagia, Lygaria

Pickup included
French: Agia Pelagia area

Pick-up from specific points:: Agia Pelagia, Lygaria

Pickup included
French: Hersonissos, Malia

Pick-up from specific points: : Stalis, Malia, Hersonisos, Piskopiano and Sisi

Pickup included
French: Anisaras, Gouves area

Pick-up from specific points:: Anisaras, Analipsi, Gouves

Pickup included
English: Heraklion area

Pick-up from specific points: : Heraklion, Amoudara & Kokini Hani

Pickup included
German: Hersonissos, Malia

Pick-up from specific points: : Stalis, Malia, Hersonisos, Piskopiano and Sisi

Pickup included
English: Hersonissos, Malia

Pick-up from specific points: : Stalis, Malia, Hersonisos, Piskopiano and Sisi

Pickup included
English: Agia Pelagia area

Pick-up from specific points:: Agia Pelagia, Lygaria

Pickup included
English: Anisaras, Gouves area

Pick-up from specific points:: Anisaras, Analipsi, Gouves

Pickup included
German: Heraklion area

Pick-up from specific points: : Heraklion, Amoudara & Kokini Hani

Pickup included