In this excursion you will travel to the west side of Crete, exploring the cities of Chania and Rethymno. The guide will provide you some great information about them and as you will walk in both places, you will meet the history along their beauty in every step. Historical buildings and a variety of shops, coffee stores and restaurants combine wonderful scenery of these locations.
The Municipal Market, the Old Venetian Port, with its famous Lighthouse, are some of the worth – visiting places of Chania, while in Rethymno you can explore its Old Town, which is developed beneath the castle of Fortezza that stands at the entrance of the city.
On the way, you will also visit Crete's unique natural lake, the lake of Kournas. It is situated in a magnificent location, just 4km away from Georgioupolis Chania. It is a rather small lake, known from antiquity with the name Korisia. Lake Kournas is a remarkable destination for an afternoon walk or a day trip. The relaxing and beautiful landscape is ideal for nature lovers.
The lake is surrounded by a greenery environment with rare plants and trees. The dark color of the lake is caused from the seaweeds coming from the depth of the lake. Many animals find shelter here. Lake Kournas is a favorite destination for both locals and tourists. It is the ideal location for a relaxing walk around the transparent water of the lake. On the one side of the lake there are cafeterias and taverns, offering a remarkable view to the lake. You can swim in the magnificent small beaches with white sand, located next to the cafeterias. Also visitors can do pedals here to explore the lake.
Location
1 Day Tour from Heraklion Area to Rethymno, Kournas Lake and Chania
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