Overview
Join us on a combined tour to the West Side of Crete! You will enjoy a visit to two beautiful and traditional old towns, those of Chania and Rethymnon as well as a visit to the Lake of Kournas! Experience the charming town of Chania which attracts many tourists every year, walk around its picturesque streets and admire the unique 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 and walk through its streets along the port to the old town.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Liability Insurance Coverage by ALLIANZ for our tour participants
In-vehicle air conditioning
Professional Driver
Tour Guide
All fees and/or taxes
Breakfast
Lunch
Pedal Boat Hire (at Kournas Lake)
Museum Entrances
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What to expect
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Heraklion
3 hours
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.
Approximately, the bus trip to Chania will take 3 hours. -
Chania Town
2 hours 30 min
Our groups will have 2.5 hours to wander around the beautiful Venetian streets and neighbourhoods of this picturesque town of Greece. Walk through its roads full of little shops, markets and local restaurants around the picturesque old port.
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Lake Kournas
2 hours 20 min
Bur Drive from Chania to the Lake: 1 hour
We will visit the lake of Kournas for 1 hour and 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) -
Rethymnon Old Town
2 hours
Bur Drive to Rethymnon will take 20 minutes.
Visit Rethymno and its picturesque venetian town. Enjoy 1.5 hours to walk along the old port and beautiful oriental beach road of the town. -
Heraklion
2 hours
Bus Drive back to Heraklion: 2 hours
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 .
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Athens).
Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Full-Day West Crete Tour: Chania & Rethymnon Old Town and Kournas Lake
Can I cancel Full-Day West Crete Tour: Chania & Rethymnon Old Town and Kournas Lake for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 11–12 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Liability Insurance Coverage by ALLIANZ for our tour participants
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional Driver
- Tour Guide
What's not included?
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Pedal Boat Hire (at Kournas Lake)
- Museum Entrances
Which places does it visit?
It visits Chania Town, Lake Kournas, Rethymnon Old Town.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, English, Polish, French.
What fitness level is needed?
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Cretan Odyssey
