Day trip to Rethymno, Chania & Kournas lake

3.9 (58 reviews) 9 hours Free cancellation

out of 5

58 reviews

3.9

Day trip to Rethymno, Chania & Kournas lake — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Day trip to Rethymno, Chania & Kournas lake, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Get to know the west side of the island in a tour, enjoying a morning bus trip towards the cosmopolitan town of Rethymno, followed by a visit to Chania, the little “Venice” of Crete. Complete your day trip to the picturesque lake of Kournas, Crete’s only freshwater lake.

Full-day Tours Bus Tours Private and Luxury Cultural Tours Historical Tours Best Conversion Top Product Low Supplier Cancellation Rate

At a glance

Duration: 9 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: Altino Travel Services

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–12 years) · Adults (13–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Transport by air-conditioned coach or minivan
Included: Pickup and Drop off
Included: Guide

Not included

Not included: Food & Drink

Itinerary

Rethymnon Old Town

1 h 15 min

Rethymno is the third biggest town in Crete west of Heraklion on the north coast of Crete. Here monuments of the archaeological, Ottoman, and Venetian eras co-exist. 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 are some of what you can do while you visit.
Lighthouse of Chania

2 hours

Chania is considered by many as the "little Venice" of Crete.

Chania is the second largest town of Crete on the north coast west of Rethymno. The city of Chania is divided into 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”. You can find Turkish minarets and mosques, Muslim neighborhoods, Venetian fortresses, dockyards, fountains, squares, arches, mansions, and the lighthouse. Visit the famous Agora (market), which houses traditional little shops and taverns. Here you can buy souvenirs or leather goods for very good prices.
Lake Kournas

50 min

Kournas lake a beautiful habitat with natural freshwater, one of a kind in Crete. The whole area of Kournas is protected under 'Natura 2000', as it's a designated wetland. Vast greenery, steep cavities between hills, rare species of fish and birds, make Kournas the ideal place to enjoy an early afternoon walk.

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
Miramare Hotel
El Greco Hotel
Kassavetis Center - Hotel Studios & Apartments
Castello City Hotel
Irini Hotel
Hersonissos Maris Hotel
Metropole Urban Hotel
Sofia Hotel
Arina Beach Resort

and 486 more pickup points

Pickup and Drop off provided from the areas of Sissi, Malia, Stalida, Hersonissos, Anissaras, Analipsi, Gouves, Gournes, Kokkini Hani, Karteros, Heraklion, Amoudara.

Pickup time depends on the location of the accommodation hotel. The exact pickup time and location will be sent via email.