From Chania: Rethymno City & Lake Kournas Private Day Tour
ID: GYG410610-744866
Category:
Country: Greece
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a half-day private tour to the historical city of Rethymno and the famous Lake of Kournas, including a multilingual guide, round-trip transportation from Chania, snacks, and drinks.
Explore two of the most picture-perfect destinations on Crete during this half-day private tour that visits Rethymno and the Lake of Kournas. Take off directly from your accommodation in Chania via an air-conditioned vehicle fully equipped with Wi-Fi and USB ports.
After pickup, start your journey in Rethymno, a romantic city with a variety of picturesque routes to follow and numerous historical monuments to visit.
Marvel at the large Venetian castle Fortezza, the old lighthouse, and countless churches, mosques, and arches. Walk along cobbled paths leading to other hidden spots of the old city.
The next stop is the famous Lake of Kournas, the only freshwater lake in Crete. This place is ideal for relaxation and walking.
Take in the one-of-a-kind view of the White Mountains reflected in the waters while drinking a cup of traditional Greek coffee. Choose to rent a pedal boat to spend some time in the water looking for the turtles that live in the lake.
In between your trip, sit down and enjoy a snack break including a meal box with sandwiches and Cretan kalitsounia (Cretan sweet cheese pastry). Cold soft drinks, beer, wine, and bottled water will also be available.
Highlights
- Savor a meal made up of Cretan cuisine, including a cheese pastry
- Walk through the historic center of Rethymno and spot popular sights
- Follow your guide along cobbled streets to picturesque hidden corners
- Enjoy the turquoise blue waters and fresh air at the scenic Lake Kournas
- Rent a pedal boat at Lake Kournas and keep an eye out for local turtles
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Please wait outside your hotel or villa 5 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Drivers will wait no longer than 15 minutes after the scheduled pickup time.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.