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Rethymno, Chania and Lake Kournas Day Trip

Crete, GreeceAbout 11 hoursGuided in English

See Crete's two loveliest Venetian towns and its only freshwater lake on one guided coach day. Good for a first taste of the west of the island.

About 11 hoursExplore at your own pace
Coach groupKeeps the experience personal
EnglishLive guide or host
CancellationNon-refundable: tickets are issued for your chosen date and time

Highlights

  • Rethymno's Venetian old town
  • Lake Kournas, Crete's only freshwater lake
  • Chania's harbour and lighthouse
  • A guide on the coach
  • Free time to explore

Full description

This guided day trip from the Heraklion and north-coast resorts heads west along the island. In Rethymno you walk the old lanes beneath the Venetian Fortezza and see the little lighthouse harbour.

Next comes Lake Kournas, a calm green lake where you can rent a pedal boat or just sit at a lakeside taverna. The day ends in Chania, with free time to wander the Venetian harbour, the lighthouse breakwater and the old town’s craft shops.

Itinerary

  1. Pickup

    Morning pickup from hotels in the Heraklion area.

  2. Rethymno

    Guided walk and free time in the old town.

  3. Lake Kournas

    Stop by the lake for a break.

  4. Chania

    Free time in the old harbour before returning.

Included

  • Return coach transport
  • Guide on board and in Rethymno
  • Pickup from selected north-coast hotels

Not included

  • Lunch and drinks
  • Pedal-boat rental at the lake
  • Entry tickets to museums or the Fortezza

Meeting point

Pickup from your hotel or a nearby point in the Heraklion / north-coast area (confirmed with booking).The exact spot and your host's details arrive with your confirmation.

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Know before you go

  • Pickup times vary by hotel; confirm the night before.
  • Wear comfortable shoes for the old towns.
  • Bring cash for lunch and small purchases.

Frequently asked questions

Can I join from Rethymno?

Ask in your enquiry; pickups from Rethymno or Chania resorts may be arranged.

Is there time for lunch?

Yes, there is free time in Chania for a meal.

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