Chania, Kournas Lake & Rethymno Day Trip

Explore West Crete on this excursion to Chania, Kournas Lake & Rethymno from Heraklion. Discover two of the most beautiful spots on the island and its stunning natural landscapes.

Chania, Kournas Lake & Rethymno Day Trip

At 7:30 am on the morning of the tour, we'll gather at the arranged meeting point in Heraklion. From there, we'll head west along the coast of Crete until we reach Chania, the first stop of the day.

We'll immerse ourselves in the streets of Chania and discover this important Minoan city. Passing through the Old Town, we'll come across the beautiful harbor, the Venetian fortress, and the Turkish mosques. We will also explore the modern part of the city, offering opportunities to taste local gastronomy.

After exploring Chania, you'll have free time to refuel at a local restaurant and continue exploring the city at your leisure. Once recharged, we'll return to the minibus and drive to Kournas Lake, where you'll appreciate the extensive vegetation and large freshwater habitat.

We'll tour the area and discover the great variety of flora and fauna in Kournas, including eels and two-color turtles. You'll also have time to relax and enjoy a swim in this lagoon.

For our last stop, we'll travel to Rethymno for a guided tour. In this town, you'll visit the 16th-century Venetian fortress, the Rimondi Fountain, the Loggia, and various mosques.

At the end of the activity, you will be driven back to the previous meeting point in Heraklion, arriving around 7:30 pm.