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Rethymno City, Chania City, Kournas Lake Tour from Heraklion

Hersonissos, Greece

Embark on a scenic journey to the west side of Crete, where history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes await.

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Duration 13 hours

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Language

English

Group size

1–30 travelers

Full description

This excursion takes you to the west side of the island. It includes a visit to the towns of Rethymnon and Chania, as well as to the well – known Lake of Kournas. Going west on the northern axis of Crete, first we will pass the Ida range that includes the highest mountain of Crete, Psiloritis, then our tour will take us to the beautiful town of Rethymno. Have a stroll in the alleys of the old town, visit the Turkish minarets and the Venetian fortresses or just enjoy your coffee in the magnificent harbor.

Chania, the most ravishing city of Crete. It was an important Minoan city and the “mother of the Cretan cities”, according to ancient writers.
Kournas Lake, a beautiful habitat with natural freshwater. 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.

Itinerary

A graphic Cretan town, so characteristic and unique, that nothing similar is met anywhere else on the island of Crete. We will have time to relax at the beautiful scenery at the old port of Rethymnon. We will have time to relax at the beautiful scenery at the old port of Rethymnon.

Our next stop Chania is the capital city of the prefecture of Chania, which comes second in size on the island and is the sixth biggest city in Greece having approximately 65.000 residents. Its Venetian walls and harbor, narrow streets, and old buildings from the Venetian and Turkish period are mostly intact and take you directly to the past. The old harbor, where the small fishing boats can moor, is a perfect place to enjoy a coffee and observe the liveliness of the city. Here you can see the cross – shaped closed Marketplace and the leather – Market Street.

Next stop and last is the lake of Kournas, the only natural sweet water Lake close to Chania, where you will have your lunch. For those who want, there is a possibility to make a tour in the lake on pedals, or just walk around the lake and swim before we take the way back to Heraklion.

What’s included

Included

  • Guide
  • Meals: 1
  • Transfer
  • Hotel Pick up/Drop off
  • Guide
  • Lunch box included: croissant, toast, juice, water

Important information

Meeting point

Hersonissos, Greece

Don’t forget

Not wheelchair accessible Not stroller accessible Not suitable for pets No public transportation nearby Infant seats unavailable The remaining hours is for travel time from each place to another You will receive the voucher with pick up details (pick up time & pick up point) ne day before your tour.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation if cancelled more than 24 hours before start. 100% charge if cancelled within 24 hours of start.

Your host

VE

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With GetExperience since 2026

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