This excursion brings us to West Crete and our first stop in Chania, the most ravishing city of Crete. It was an
important Minoan city and the “mother of the Cretan cities”, according to ancient writers.
The city is divided in the Old City, with the gorgeous harbor and the New City, beyond its Venetian
fortifications. The Old City is one of the most beautiful cities in the Mediterranean and it’s called “Venice of the East”.
We can admire samples of all the civilizations that have passed from here: archaeological Minoan sites, Turkish minarets and mosques, Muslim neighborhoods, Venetian fortresses, dockyards, fountains, squares, arches, mansions, Loggia and the Lighthouse.
Leaving this extraordinary city, we arrive at the quaint Kournas Lake, a beautiful habitat with natural
freshwater, one of a kind on Crete. Lush greenery, steep cavities between hills, rare species of fish and birds, like eels, moorhens and two-color turtles, make Kournas the ideal place to enjoy a swim before our lunch or an early afternoon walk. The whole area of Kournas is protected under Natura 2000, as it has been a designated wetland.
Going back, we stop in Rethymno, the third biggest town on Crete, where monuments of the archaeological,
Ottoman and Venetian eras coexist, in an extremely interesting way. Have a stroll in the alleys of the old town, visit the Turkish minarets and the Venetian fortresses or just enjoy your coffee in the magnificent harbor.
This tour is operated by Tour Line
Ammoudara, Analipsi, Anissaras, Gournes, Gouves, Heraklion City, Hersonissos, Kokkini Hani, Koutouloufari, Malia, Piskopiano, Stalis, Sissi, Agia Pelagia
Sissi only on: Tuesday
Agia Pelagia only on: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
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.
Return to the resorts
Pickup and return from meeting point close to your hotel.
Pickup time and details will be send to your email within 24 hours after your booking.
Cancel up to 48 hours in advance to receive a full refund
