Heraklion Region:Rethymno,Chania & Lake Kournas
ID: GYG593922-1000129
Category:
Country: Greece
Duration:
11:30 hours
Description
Discover the charm of Crete, exploring the town of Rethymno , Chania town, and the serene Kournas Lake.Dive into local culture,enjoy a full day tour to the most famous monuments of the Island.
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 (2453m high), then our tour will take us to the beautiful town of Rethymno.
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.
Our next stop , the town of 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. 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 . 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 outside 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.
Highlights
- Walk through the historic center of Rethymno and spot popular sights
- Discover the cobbled streets and the picturesque hidden corners of the old city
- 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
- Shop for delicacies at a bustling local market
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
-The activity provider is not responsible for weather conditions or Traffic .
- Polish language guiding available upon request on specific days .
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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.
