West Crete Tour from Heraklion: Rethymno-Chania-Kurnas

• 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.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Lighthouse of Chania, Old Market near Prince Bank,, Chania Town, Crete 731 32 Greece

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: 2 hours

Stop At: Rethymnon Old Town, Rethymnon, Crete Greece

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 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Lake Kournas, Kournas, Apokoronas, Crete 730 07 Greece

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.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Infant seats available"
"Most travelers can participate"
"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."
"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"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 150 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Horário de Início:
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
Pick-up Area 2
4/15/2024 - 11/15/2024

Tuesday :

07:00 AM - 09:00 AM

Wednesday :

07:00 AM - 09:00 AM

Friday :

07:00 AM - 09:00 AM

Saturday :

07:00 AM - 09:00 AM

Pick-up Area 1
4/15/2024 - 11/15/2024

Tuesday :

07:00 AM - 09:00 AM

Wednesday :

07:00 AM - 09:00 AM

Friday :

07:00 AM - 09:00 AM

Saturday :

07:00 AM - 09:00 AM

Duração: 9 To 12 Hours
Ponto de partida: Traveler pickup is offered
• 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.

Ports

• Heraklion Port, Pl. Kountourioti, Iraklio 712 02, Greece

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluído

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

Não Incluído

• Lunch - Provided free time to have a lunch/coffee on your own.
• Entrance fees to museums/sights, individual expenses.

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