West Crete Tour from Heraklion RethymnoChaniaKurnas

Description

• The city of Chania is one of the cultural centers of Greece, located at the foot of the majestic White Mountains. The former capital of the island and the second largest city of Crete, it attracts tourists from all over the world with its unique combination of Venetian, Ottoman, Byzantine and Greek cultures.
• The old town is more like an open-air museum: the splendor of medieval architecture, the beauty of Venetian-style churches, Ottoman mosques and ancient fountains.
• Picturesque Rethymno impresses every tourist with its beautiful old harbor. You can enjoy delicious local cuisine right on the waterfront, buy the best local products and explore the narrow streets of the old town.
• The final and enjoyable part of the trip will be swimming in Lake Kourna.
• This is the island's natural freshwater lake, its waters are replenished by two springs. The lake looks like a bowl, surrounded on all sides by mountains. If you're lucky, you might see waterfowl turtles.

Details

What's Included

Additional insurance for tour participants
Pick-up from your hotel (at the specific tourist bus stop, outside of the hotel)
Transfer with air-conditioned bus
Information about the island and the route during the bus ride

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
If an infant does not sit on lap in the bus, It is necessary to pay a child ticket.
Pick-up from the specific bus stops next to the hotels. From Area 1: all the villages between Fodele, Agia Pelagia, Xeropotamos(West Heraklion), Area 2: Heraklion Center and East, Carteros, Kokkini Hani, Gouves, Gournes, Hersonissos, Stalida, Malia, Sissi.
After booking we will contact you to arrange the pick-up. Please, note, if you do not provide your pick-up details up to 24 hours before the tour, we do not guarantee the pick-up. For pick-up from different location, please, contact us.
Tuesday: English, German, French
Wednesday: English, German, French
Thursday: English, German, French
Friday: English, German, French
Saturday: English, German, French
Sunday: Russian

Operated by Status MLB Travel Agency

Cancellations

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 1 full days before the experience's start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 1 full days before the experience's start time will not be accepted.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

Meeting point

Return Details

This activity will end right where it started

Pickup Details

Possible departure locations*

Reviews

Schedules

Itinerary

Duration: 2.00 hours

Chania has the most beautiful old town in Crete and is located at the foot of the majestic White Mountains. The former capital of the island and the second largest city of Crete, it attracts tourists from all over the world for its unique blend of Venetian, Ottoman, Byzantine and Greek cultures.

You will be wandering through the maze of the ancient streets, that will fascinate you by the beauty of the colorful houses and feel as if you are travelling through time, with a variety of unforgettable sights. The old town is more like an open-air museum: splendor of the medieval architecture, beauty of churches in the Venetian style, Ottoman mosques and antique fountains.

Duration: 1.50 hours

Picturesque Rethymno impresses every tourist with its beautiful old harbor and famous lighthouse.

You can enjoy the delicious dishes of the local cuisine right on the waterfront, buy the best products of local producers and explore narrow streets and its hidden gems in the old town.

Duration: 1.50 hours

The final and enjoyable part of the trip will be swimming at Lake Kournas. The lake is like a bowl, surrounded by mountains from all sides. This is the natural freshwater lake of the island, its waters are replenished by two springs.

With some luck you may see turtles swimming around.

Pickup Time

After booking, the operator will contact you about pickup time.

Please Note

• After booking we will contact you to arrange the pick-up.
• We pick up from the tourist bus stops, a maximum 800m walk from your hotel.
• For remotely located hotels and Airbnb's, please, contact us to clarify the closest pick-up point or any extra transfer arrangements.
• Please, note, if you do not provide your pick-up details up to 24 hours before the tour, we do not guarantee the pick-up.