Unveiling West Crete: Heraklion's Ultimate Full-Day Escape
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• The city of Chania is one of the cultural centers of Greece, located at the foot of the majestic White Mountains. The former capital of the island and the second largest city of Crete, it attracts tourists from all over the world with its unique combination of Venetian, Ottoman, Byzantine and Greek cultures. • The old town is more like an open-air museum: the splendor of medieval architecture, the beauty of Venetian-style churches, Ottoman mosques and ancient fountains. • Picturesque Rethymno impresses every tourist with its beautiful old harbor. You can enjoy delicious local cuisine right on the waterfront, buy the best local products and explore the narrow streets of the old town. • The final and enjoyable part of the trip will be swimming in Lake Kourna. • This is the island's natural freshwater lake, its waters are replenished by two springs. The lake looks like a bowl, surrounded on all sides by mountains. If you're lucky, you might see waterfowl turtles.
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Adriana_G, 10/12/2025 7:58:41 AM
Both towns were great to visit. Wish the time at the lake was a lot shorter and more time Was given to enjoy Rethymano.
Curious581629, 10/5/2025 6:54:04 AM
Good knowledge from the guide but having to speak in two languages made it a bit lengthy. Pick up and drop offs were a bit chaotic. But overall a good trip with time to see everything.
Marlene_M, 9/24/2025 9:31:26 AM
A lot of bus time like others said. Nice to see other cities however other than waterfront and fortress just more restaurants and shops. The one hour at the lake was a waste of time. Helena provides good info about the area. In order to ensure people don’t get lost returning back to the bus coordinates or a street name or something should be provided, and our van driver did not identify himself for pick up so he was just sitting there and we were just standing there and not realizing if there was a sign in the windshield it was covered by the wipers. It might be helpful if he got out and asked those waiting there or have some kind of a shirt identifying himself.
Dora_D, 9/13/2025 2:24:34 AM
The tour was advertised as an English Tour, the guide translated in other languages. I forgot what she said because of the distraction of other languages. They only took us to their favored restaurant for lunch and didn't mention others and discouraging us from eating in Chania altogether. The tour was only to go and drop us off in shopping districts. They should advertise as a shopping tour. We didn't see many good sites for photographs. In fact, a trip I took the least photos. The bus was large and not properly air conditioned. The seat in front of me was broken and it was almost on my lap.
Marcelo_H, 7/15/2025 11:16:23 AM
This is not a tour for those who want to deeply know each place, but works as a sample. Gives a nice taste and leaves you wanting more. which I guess is the intention. The time on each place feels short compared to the time in the bus, but I can't see an alternative considering the size of the island. I do appreciate the freedom to do whatever we want instead of running around without options. My only complaint is the multilingual approach. I do appreciate that they try to acommodate multiple languages and what is said is very interesting, but the amount of time it takes to go through all three languages feels awkward.
Susan_S, 5/30/2025 8:01:10 AM
Way too big a group, used a double decker bus. Took forever entering and exiting. No clear instructions for each stop. Would not recommend.
Terrence_M, 5/26/2025 3:38:08 PM
Exceedingly long day. 14 hrs!!!! 5 hours at the sites, 9 hours on bus! Too many stops collecting and dropping off fellow travellers. Lake not worth visiting!
Donna_S, 4/23/2025 11:38:55 AM
Although a bit confusing on pickup, the tour was very good. Unfortunately at the lake it was rainy and cold but you can’t choose the weather. With lunch at the lake there is not much time to see the lake anyway. If you are someone who wants to actually get out in the lake and swim or paddle around, I would suggest getting a quick bite to eat in Chania and you are at the Lake for just 1.5 hours. But it was a great day and great tour
Giby_V, 4/15/2025 9:09:08 PM
Good coach driver and tour guides. Good information from tour guides. Good time plans for each place. Enjoyed the trip.
Alison_T, 11/2/2024 1:17:19 PM
Very interesting and just the right amount of information - thank you so much for a wonderful guided tour of Chania, Rethymno and the lake.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If an infant does not sit on lap in the bus, It is necessary to pay a child ticket.
- Pick-up from the specific bus stops next to the hotels. From Area 1: all the villages between Fodele, Agia Pelagia, Xeropotamos(West Heraklion), Area 2: Heraklion Center and East, Carteros, Kokkini Hani, Gouves, Gournes, Hersonissos, Stalida, Malia, Sissi.
- After booking we will contact you to arrange the pick-up. Please, note, if you do not provide your pick-up details up to 24 hours before the tour, we do not guarantee the pick-up. For pick-up from different location, please, contact us.
- Tuesday: English, German, French
- Wednesday: English, German, French
- Thursday: English, German, French
- Friday: English, German, French
- Saturday: English, German, French
- Sunday: Russian
No exclusions available
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Redemption
After clarifying the pick-up point, we will send you an additional voucher that assigns a place in a bus for you. This additional voucher (mobile or printed) will be checked at time of bus entrance.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund