Highlights
- Visit Chania and see the Venetian Lighthouse
- Explore the Rethymnon Old Town
- Swim or walk around Lake Kournas, the only freshwater lake on the island
- Explore the Old Port in Chania and take memorable photos
- See how Ottoman, Greek and Venetian civilizations coexist
Description
After pickup from your hotel, drive to Chania in the west of Crete. According to ancient writers, it was the “mother of the Cretan cities”, and an important Minoan city. Explore the Old City and see elements from all the civilizations that flourished here in the past: archaeological Minoan sites, Turkish minarets and mosques, Muslim neighborhoods, and Venetian fortresses.
See dockyards, fountains, squares, arches, mansions, and the Lighthouse. You can enjoy lunch at the picturesque harbor or visit the famous Agora, a market hall that is home to small traditional shops and taverns.
Next, the bus will take you to the quaint Lake Kournas, the only freshwater lake on the island. Admire the area's lush vegetation, steep hills, and rare species of fish and birds, like eels, moorhens, and two-color turtles. Here you can enjoy a swim in the lake, or take a leisurely afternoon walk.
Continue to Rethymno, the third biggest town in Crete, where monuments of the ancient Greek, Ottoman, and Venetian eras coexist. Explore the small alleys in the old town, see the Turkish minarets, and visit the Venetian fortresses. Alternatively, just relax and enjoy a Greek coffee at the vibrant old port. You will then board the bus for the return journey back to your hotel.
Includes
Hotel pickup and drop-off from Malia, Stalis, Hersonisos, Anissaras, Analypsi, Gouves, Gournes, Heraklion, Ammoudara, Agia Pelagia / Lygaria, Fodele
Professional multilingual guide in English, German, and French on Tuesdays and Fridays
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Transfers with air-conditioned luxurious buses
Excludes
Lunch
Important Information
- At the time of booking please mention your hotel name and location. You will be notified by email about the pickup point and time
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
