Discover West Crete! Chania, Kournas & Rethymno! From Heraklion
Description
Discover the highlights of West Crete on a full-day tour. Begin in the charming town of Chania, where you'll explore the picturesque Old Town, Venetian Harbor, narrow alleys, historic monuments, the famous Market, and enjoy free time for shopping or a coffee. Continue to Lake Kournas, the island's only natural freshwater lake. Surrounded by beautiful scenery and protected by Natura 2000, it's the perfect place for a swim, a relaxing walk, or lunch by the water. On the return journey, stop in Rethymno, where Venetian and Ottoman influences blend beautifully. Wander through the charming Old Town, admire the historic harbor, and soak up the unique atmosphere before heading back.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Stop at a local coffee shop.
Admire samples of different civilizations: archaeological Minoan sites, Turkish minarets and mosques, Muslim neighborhoods, Venetian fortresses, dockyards, fountains, squares, arches, mansions, Loggia and the Lighthouse. Enjoy a lunch at the picturesque harbor or visit the famous Agora (Market), which houses traditional little shops and taverns.
Enjoy a relaxing swim before the lunch or an early afternoon walk.
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.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
At the time of booking please mention your hotel name and address. You will be notified by e-mail about the pickup point and time (mainly from hotels at Ammoudara, Analipsi, Bali, Anissaras, Chersonissos, Fodele, Gournes, Gouves, Heraklion city center, Karteros, Kokkini Hani, Lygaria, Malia, Stalis is provided. If pick up from your hotel is not possible you will be picked up from the closest pick up point).
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(7)
Such a full Crete experience! Your guide was very knowledgeable! Had plenty of time at each stop and good was amazing!
During the trips, the Guide gave relevant and interesting explanations about the 3 destinations, as well as Crete in general. I learned a lot. She was proficient in both languages. The time allotted for visits seemed appropriate. The bus was comfortable. Please Rating that it is possible to swim in front of Pension Sansal, in particular, in Chania.
Had 8 fantastic days in Crete (Agia Pelagia). Our apartment just about right by the sea ..lots of nice restaurants etc . Everything within walking distance vd supermarket etc
Very good, but a bit too close to really see the cities..we booked the tour in German, she (very nice) but spoke only English and French
Bus transportation with bilingual guide (English and Greek) Very interesting. Stop at 3 beautiful places, without a guide, and sufficient time to visit at our own pace or eat. It's a very good way to visit the west of the island.
We stayed in Heraklion and we wanted to check out Chania, Rethymnon, and Lake Kournas without spending a fortune on Taxis. This "excursion" is perfect for that. It gets you to visit all these places. Do not expect much from the guides--are not terribly helpful or charismastic. You have maximum 1 hour an 45 min to each place and you are on foot so don't expect to explore in depth. They drop you off at the water side of each place which is all we wanted/expected. Did shopping, ate/drank at cafes and enjoyed the views. It takes an entire day--longer if tour-mates are late--because the time to drive to these places on your own would take 60-90 min. Theres a lot of time spent sitting around on the bus taking naps which was good for us because we stayed out way too late the night before.
Dear Visitors, thank you for your kind review! We take your opinion very much in account and the guides will be informed about it. There Job is to be helpful in any way they can. We hope that your next experience with us will be perfect! Kind Regards Travel ID Team
