Day trip to Rethymno, Chania & Kournas lake
Overview
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9 hours
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Get to know the west side of the island in a tour, enjoying a morning bus trip towards the cosmopolitan town of Rethymno, followed by a visit to Chania, the little “Venice” of Crete. Complete your day trip to the picturesque lake of Kournas, Crete’s only freshwater lake.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Transport by air-conditioned coach or minivan
Guide
Pickup and Drop off from hotels and designated meeting points
Food & Drink
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Rethymnon Old Town
Rethymno is the third biggest town in Crete west of Heraklion on the north coast of Crete. Here monuments of the archaeological, Ottoman, and Venetian eras co-exist. A stroll in the alleys of the old town, a visit to the Turkish minarets and the Venetian fortresses, or a coffee at the magnificent harbor are some of what you can do while you visit.
Lighthouse of Chania
Chania is considered by many as the "little Venice" of Crete. Chania is the second largest town of Crete on the north coast west of Rethymno. The city of Chania is divided into 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 is called “Venice of the East”. You can find Turkish minarets and mosques, Muslim neighborhoods, Venetian fortresses, dockyards, fountains, squares, arches, mansions, and the lighthouse. Visit the famous Agora (market), which houses traditional little shops and taverns. Here you can buy souvenirs or leather goods for very good prices.
Options
From Malia,Stalida,Hersonissos
Duration: 12 hours
Pickup included
From Heraklion, Ammoudara
Duration: 10 hours
Pickup included
From Analipsi, Gouves, Gournes
Duration: 11 hours
Pickup included
From Agios Nikolaos, Elounda
Duration: 13 hours
Pickup included
Reviews
42 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tour was exactly what was...
Raju D,
Oct 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Tour was exactly what was advertised. Sufficient time at each destination. Guide Michael was very informative. Tour bus was comfortable ride.
Crete’s longest bus journey to Starbucks
Reiss S,
Sep 25, 2025
- Viator
2.00This “excursion” managed to turn a 1hr 20min trip into a 2hr 30min endurance test of hotel pick-ups. The bus was too small for the amount of passengers, so people were stressed about not sitting next to each other and kept playing musical chairs — and Michael, our guide, could not have given less of a s**te. I told him I was carsick and someone had taken my seat near the front, and his words of comfort were basically: “When you’re about to throw up, come sit at the front.” Inspiring stuff. 👍🏻 The actual stops? Pretty meh. Highlight was sitting in Starbucks for 40 minutes — Then there was the toilet incident. Someone unleashed what can only be described as biological warfare, leaving a stench so bad it should’ve come with a health warning. I sat outside for fresh air, but unfortunately was instead treated to the recurring aroma of someone’s a***hole every 10 seconds. Biggest issue was we spent more time on the bus than we did on the tour itself.
All in all a successful trip with nice guide Michael.
Angela J,
Sep 12, 2025
- Viator
4.00The day is very long, that is what you should prepare for. Time in Rethymnon was a bit tight.Perhaps you should leave the lake out.
Recommended
Peter K,
Jul 7, 2025
- Viator
4.00These day trips are never to be forgotten, you see the places you want to go in 1 day. Amazing!!
Great Trip, well recommended
Grant W,
Jul 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Fantastic trip, well organised with a great guide Michael and driver David. Well recommended - a must see !
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