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Private Tour West Crete: Chania & Rethymno Town and Kournas Lake

Chaniá, Grèce · 6 h 30 min · 1 à 10 personnes

Se déroule en Anglais Russe

  • Facile
  • Accessible aux poussettes
  • Transports publics à proximité

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Ton guide

Moysidis Travel

Chaniá, Grèce · Agence

I am the founder of Moysidis Travel, a Crete-based travel company specializing in private tours, shore excursions and tailor-made travel experiences throughout Crete and …

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A trip to the West is a trip to the past, which will reveal the beauty and the secrets of ancient Crete. Here you’ll find the only lake on Crete and the most breathtaking views to the White Mountains.

Points forts

  • Explore the Venetian charm and historic landmarks of Chania Old Town.
  • Discover Rethymno’s picturesque streets, Venetian harbour and Old Town.
  • Visit Lake Kournas, Crete’s only natural freshwater lake.
  • Enjoy beautiful coastal scenery and photo stops along the way.
  • Travel comfortably on a private tour with a flexible itinerary.
Full Day Private Tour West Crete: Chania & Rethymno Old Town and Kournas Lake. The West side of Crete is so green with its lush gardens and plantations. Here you’ll find the only lake on Crete and the most breathtaking views to the White Mountains. Trip to the West is a trip to the past which will reveal the beauty and the secrets of ancient Crete. Our tour starts in Chania. It’s an old capital of Crete. Chania city is quite unique because it’s been influenced by many cultures over the centuries. We’ll walk through the narrow streets of Old town, and you’ll see just why Chania is considered to be Cretan most beautiful city. From here we’ll move to Rethymno but first stop at wonderful Kournas lake.

Ce qui est inclus

  • Pick-up & drop-off at your hotel
  • Comfortable Vehicle with a professional driver.
  • Wi-fi on board and Water from the springs of the White Mountains “Samaria”, in bottles
  • Accompaniment by a professional local travel Guide
  • Professional liability insurance / Taxes

Non inclus

  • Personal expenses, drinks, lunch / dinner
  • Entrance fees to museums, archaeological sites
  • Customary tips to your drivers, guides and escorts
  • Cash or credit card for optional lunch, drinks and personal purchases.

À apporter

  • Comfortable walking shoes suitable for cobblestone streets.
  • Camera or smartphone for photos.

À savoir avant de partir

  • Infant seats available
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Important to have: Comfortable shoes, Comfortable clothes, Sunglasses and Hat, Money for souvenirs, drinks, lunch/dinner.
  • Health issues: If any participant suffers from any severe allergy (eg to bee stings, food allergies/intolerances) or has medical/health issues we need to be aware of, it is important to let us know in advance. This is clearly a safety measure, personal information is by no means violated, and we
  • Health Insurance: Moysidis Travel is covered by Professional Liability Insurance. Each participant is advised to take out health/travel insurance before traveling to Crete.
  • Private pick-up and drop-off from your hotel, villa, cruise, or any other point in the region of Chania & Rethymno. Pick-up time is flexible and upon your final confirmation. Heraklion and other cities on Crete upon request* (*additional charges may apply)

Prise en charge : Choisis où ton guide te prend en charge au moment de la réservation.

  1. Chaniá · dans un rayon de 5,0 km · au départ
  2. Kolympári · dans un rayon de 5,0 km
  3. Stalós · dans un rayon de 5,0 km

Complimentary pickup is available from hotels, villas and private accommodations within the designated pickup area, including Chania, Agii Apostoli, Kalamaki, Stalos, Agia Marina and Platanias. Cruise passengers can be collected directly from Souda Cruis

Dépose : Retour au point de prise en charge.

At the end of the tour, you will be comfortably transferred back to your original pickup location, whether it is your hotel, villa, private accommodation or Souda Cruise Port. Alternative drop-off locations within the designated service area may be arran

Politique d'annulation : Gratuit jusqu'à 24 heures avant: Remboursement intégral si tu annules au moins 24 heures avant le début. Ensuite, aucun remboursement.

Annule dans cette période et tu récupères ton acompte en entier. Passé ce délai, tu ne le récupères pas. Si le guide annule, tu le récupères toujours.

Carte de l'itinéraire de cette visite, avec 3 étapes indiquées

Au programme

  1. 1
    Chania Town
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    Chania is a paradise of Greece At the beginning of the sightseeing tour we will make our way towards the west of Crete – the town of Chania. This resort is amazing because of: A variety of landscapes, Favourable climate, Clean, well-furnished beaches, Original architecture. Since the town has a rich historical past and more than once was conquered by various nations, here you can find interweaving of different cultures: Greek, Byzantine, Ottoman and Venetian. Today Chania consists of two parts, old and modern. Most of the attractions are localized in the old part, called the Old Town. Structures erected during different epochs remained substantially untouched in wartime and have reached our days in excellent condition. The Old Town includes 5 well-developed quarters with small cosy houses located close to each other. Narrow streets give a special flavour thus creating a homely atmosphere. The attribute of the town is the Venetian Port.

  2. 2
    Lake Kournas
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    Kournas Lake We will also have a unique opportunity to visit the largest freshwater lake of the island called Kournas. Previously, it was called Korecia (in honour of the ancient Greek goddess, whose temple is located nearby). The lake will win your heart with picturesque mountain landscapes and clear water. The lake is shrouded in numerous legends. According to one of them, the girl turned into a lake when her father came up with the idea of something wrong. Another legend has it that the residents of a nearby village had a wrong lifestyle. The whole settlement was punished. There is an opinion that Kournas has no bottom. In fact, its depth is quite impressive – 25 meters.

  3. 3
    Rethymno Town
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    And finally, we are in Rethymno! It’s more relaxed and less crowded, however, it’s still very vivid and captivating. Here you will find a lot of interesting things: Buildings built in the middle Ages; Majestic cathedrals built in the Venetian style; Temples and mosques; Beautiful fountains; Picturesque rural landscapes. One of the main attractions of the town is the Fortezza Fortress built in the port (XVI century). From here you can see the beautiful views of the entire town. It was built as a defensive construction, so it was made properly and is perfectly preserved to this day. An unforgettable reminder of architecture is the Venetian lighthouse against a background of which you can take original photos. On Platanos Square there is Rimondi Fountain attracting the attention of the visitors. On the pedestal, you can see 3 heads of lions. The fountain was built by the Venetians.

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