Full-Day Tour : Rethymno-Chania- Lake Kournas ( West Crete Tour )
Overview
This excursion takes you to the west side& includes visits at the Towns of Rethymno & Chania , as well as to the Lake of Kournas . Going west on the northern axis of Crete ,our tour will take us to the beautyful town of Rethymno .
A grafic Cretan Town , so characteristic and unique . We will have time to relax at the beautyful scenery at the old harbour of Rethymnon .
Our next stop Chania is the capital city of the prefecture of Chania . It's Venetian walls and harbor , narrow streets , and old buildings from the Venetian and Ottoman period are mostly intact and take you directly to the past . Here you can also see the Croos-Shaped closed Market of the city and the Leather-Market street .
Next and last stop will be the Lake of Kournas , where you can have your lunch . For those who want there is a possibility to exlore the lake by a petal-boat (Available for Rent) or just walk around the lake and swim before we take the road back to Heraklion .
What's Included
- Snacks A breakfast Lunch Box : A bottle of water , an orange juice , a praline croissant and a square toast with cheese and turkey .(Vegetarian Option Available upon request).)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup is available from main roads , partly from exits of hotels and predesignated pick-up points from Malia, Stalis, Hersonissos, Analipsi, Anissaras, Gouves, Gournes, Kokkini Chani, Karteros, Heraklion, Ammoudara – Heraklion** Partly from Agia Pelagia , Fodele and Bali** . The activity provider will contact you within 24 hours after booking the excursion with a detailed description of your pickup point (with a link of the exact location attached ) and time. If you don’t receive the mail, please check your spam/junk folders. Or sent us a message (0030)6942023122.
Heraklion 712 02
Greece
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Rethymnon (pass by)
Rethymnon Old Town
1 hour 35 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Chania Town
2 hours 25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Lake Kournas
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Total duration includes the travel time.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-451524P7
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Snacks. A breakfast Lunch Box : A bottle of water , an orange juice , a praline croissant and a square toast with cheese and turkey .(Vegetarian Option Available upon request).).
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Full-Day Tour : Rethymno-Chania- Lake Kournas ( West Crete Tour ) is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Full-Day Tour : Rethymno-Chania- Lake Kournas ( West Crete Tour ) will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- SnacksA breakfast Lunch Box : A bottle of water , an orange juice , a praline croissant and a square toast with cheese and turkey .(Vegetarian Option Available upon request).)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Total duration includes the travel time.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
- Operated by a business
