Full-Day Crete Sightseeing Natural Landscape Tour with Pick Up
Overview
On this trip we want to show you a bit of everything: traditional villages, churches, mountains, gorges and beaches. The first stop is at Kournas, the only fresh water lake on Crete. A drive through the country side takes us to the village Argyroupoli where a short round walk will take you through various periods of Cretan history to end up in the present again while enjoying a coffee or a juice. During the drive that follows you will notice changes in the scenery as we are approaching the south coast. Just before we catch the first glimpse of the Libyan Sea we stop in the Kotsifou Gorge to visit a beautiful stone church. Our largest break will be in the bay of Plakias where you can spend time at the beach, have a meal or stroll through the village. On the way back to Rethymno we drive through the Kourtaliotis Gorge where we stop so you can take pictures of this amazing and wild landscape.
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- Entry/Admission - Lake Kournas
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Lake Kournas, Kournas, Apokoronas, Crete 730 07 Greece
The first stop is at Kournas, the only fresh water lake on Crete. Kournas lake is a beautiful habitat with natural freshwater, one of a kind in Crete. The whole area of Kournas is protected under 'Natura 2000', as it's a designated wetland. Vast greenery, steep cavities between hills, rare species of fish and birds, make Kournas the ideal place to enjoy walk. The lake is like a bowl, surrounded by mountains from all sides. This is the natural freshwater lake of the island, its waters are replenished by two springs. With some luck you may see turtles swimming around.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Argyroupolis, Argyroupolis, Rethymnon Prefecture, Crete
A drive through the country side takes us to the village Argyroupoli where a short round walk will take you through various periods of Cretan history to end up in the present again while enjoying a coffee or a juice.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Plakias, Plakias, Agios Vasileios Municipality, Rethymnon Prefecture, Crete
During the drive that follows you will notice changes in the scenery as we are approaching the south coast. Just before we catch the first glimpse of the Libyan Sea we stop in the Kotsifou Gorge to visit a beautiful stone church. Our largest break will be in the bay of Plakias where you can spend time at the beach, have a meal or stroll through the village.
Duration: 4 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Lake Kournas, Kournas, Apokoronas, Crete 730 07 Greece
The first stop is at Kournas, the only fresh water lake on Crete. Kournas lake is a beautiful habitat with natural freshwater, one of a kind in Crete. The whole area of Kournas is protected under 'Natura 2000', as it's a designated wetland. Vast greenery, steep cavities between hills, rare species of fish and birds, make Kournas the ideal place to enjoy walk. The lake is like a bowl, surrounded by mountains from all sides. This is the natural freshwater lake of the island, its waters are replenished by two springs. With some luck you may see turtles swimming around.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Argyroupolis, Argyroupolis, Rethymnon Prefecture, Crete
A drive through the country side takes us to the village Argyroupoli where a short round walk will take you through various periods of Cretan history to end up in the present again while enjoying a coffee or a juice.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Plakias, Plakias, Agios Vasileios Municipality, Rethymnon Prefecture, Crete
During the drive that follows you will notice changes in the scenery as we are approaching the south coast. Just before we catch the first glimpse of the Libyan Sea we stop in the Kotsifou Gorge to visit a beautiful stone church. Our largest break will be in the bay of Plakias where you can spend time at the beach, have a meal or stroll through the village.
Duration: 4 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Erica S
October 2023
The communicate was terrible. They changed the time of pick up till 9.25pm and did not inform us we waited for an hour. Did not receive the voucher till the day after. Asked for a refund. REFUSED.
The communicate was terrible. They changed the time of pick up till 9.25pm and did not inform us we waited for an hour. Did not receive the voucher till the day after. Asked for a refund. REFUSED.