West Crete: Tour to Chania, Rethymno Town & Kournas Lake

Join our tour to the West Side of Crete. Experience the charming town of Chania which attracts many tourists every year, walk around its picturesque streets and admire the unique Venetian old harbor of this town.

Enjoy a visit to the Lake of Kournas, and relax in this beautiful landscape of Cretan nature. Lastly, visit the town of Rethymnon, walk through its streets along the port to the old town.

Highlights

  • Walk through the streets of Venetian Rethymno
  • Explore the vibrant town of Chania and its famous old harbor and admire the Veenetian architecture.
  • Enjoy the view of a natural landscape at Kournas Lake
  • Admire the clear blue waters and get some fresh air at the Lake

Included

  • Transportation in Air-Conditioned bus
  • Professional Driver
  • Tour Guide
  • All the legal taxes
  • Liability insurance coverage by  ALLIANZ

Not Included

  • Hire of pedal boat at Lake Kournas
  • Museum Entrances
  • Food/Drinks

What to bring

  • Hat / Sunglasses / Sunscreen
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Swimsuit / Beachtowel
  • Water

Know before you go

  • We offer pick-up from various points such us hotels and bus stops. As soon as you complete the booking we will contact you in order to let you know the exact place and time of the Pick-up which is closer to your place of staying.
  • Passengers are required to bring and wear face masks in indoor places and while travelling by bus, as long as it is requested by the government covid regulation

Timetable Information

Total Duration of the tour: 11-12 hours

Start at: 7:30

Ends at: 18:30

Full Description

Morning Pick up

We will start collecting participants from pick-up points in the morning. 

Depending on the place of your hotel/apartment the bus drive will differ.

Bus Drive: 3 hours

1st stop: Chania Town – 2 hours 30 minutes

Our groups will enjoy their time to wander around the beautiful Venetian streets and neighborhoods of this picturesque town of Greece. Walk through its roads full of little shops, markets and local restaurants around theirfamous old port.

Bus Drive: 1 hour

2nd stop: The lake of Kournas – 1 hour 20 minutes

The largest natural lake of Crete reflecting the White Mountains gives you the sense of an Alpine landscape. Grab the opportunity to hire a pedal boat for a lovely ride around the lake, swimming and enjoying a meal in one of the little tavernas (not included).

Bus Drive:20 minutes

3rd stop:Rethymno – 1 hour 30 minutes

Visit Rethymno and its picturesque venetian town. Enjoy your free time to walk along the old port and beautiful oriental beach road.

End of the tour – Return to resorts:

Embarkation in the buses and drive back to the hotels where we gathered participants in the morning.

Depending on traffic and on the pick-up places of each one, the time of journey back to the hotel will differ.

Bus Drive: 2 hours