At this journey you will discover the nature of the only lake with sweet water in Crete, wander the enchanting alleys of the old town and marvel at the 16th-century Venetian fortress at Rethymnon town, explore the cosmopolitan town, tasting great food and shopping gifts and unique products.
- Drive along the north-west coast of Crete and get panoramic views of the sea
- Visit Kournas, the natural sweet water lake of Crete and have the chance ride a pedalo boat.
- Stroll the historic alleys and explore the cosmopolitan town of Rethymno
- Browse for gift & Specialty Shops in Rethymnon
- Enjoy your lunch in the pretty harbor of Rethymnon (not included)
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| Duration | 8 Hours |
| Participants | Tour takes place for 1 to 18 participants |
Further information
This tour starts with your pick up from your hotel at Chania and drive east by vehile to the stunning Kournas Lake along the north-west coast of Crete geting panoramic views of the sea. At Lake Kournas get back to nature in the lush green hills. Keep a look out for rare birds and marine life, including eels and turtles. Go for a swim, or take a walk in the protected wetlands, or ride a pedalo boat at Lake Kournas, or take a coffee or breakfast at the local restaurants. Leaving Kournas, drive towards the city of Rethymno the third biggest town in Crete east of Chania on the north coast of Crete.Here, archeological monuments of the Ottoman and Venetian eras co-exist. Enjoy a stroll in the alleys of the old town, a visit to the Turkish minarets and the Venetian fortresses, or a lunch at the magnificent harbor. You will have free time to explore the Rethymnon Old Town, browse for gift and unique products.
