Rethymno and Chania Day Trip: Explore West Crete With Kournas Lake Visit
3.6
25 Ratings
Rethymnon

Discover the western portion of the island on a tour, taking a morning bus journey towards the sophisticated city of Rethymno, then heading to Chania, Crete’s own miniature “Venice”. Wrap up your day-long excursion at the scenic Kournas lake, the only freshwater body of water in Crete.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 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.
What's Included
  • Transport by air-conditioned coach or minivan
  • Professional guide included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off service
What's Not Included
  • Food & Drink
Location
Rethymnon Old Town
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
3.6
(25 Ratings)
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Karen_d
Jul 5, 2023
Fun day to lots of places - I really enjoyed this bus trip as a solo traveller I met sone lovely people and got to see multiple places in one day .. friendly guide great value trip .. !
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Carol_w
May 14, 2023
Lovely bus ride and very... - Lovely bus ride and very good guide who kept us informed. Well organised and time to explore destinations. Would recommend to anyone wanting to explore with limited time.
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Russell_s
May 8, 2023
Jewels of Western Crete - All Three are Jewels of Western Crete. The trip is a long one, but it is one that will not disappoint. Have a Coffee and a snack in Rethymno, then along the coast to Chania for Lunch, taking in the charming Cafes and restaurants of the Old Town Harbour. Then on the return trip, stop off and take a dip in Kournas Lake, or maybe a pedaloe ride. Stunning all the way there and back again.
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Jarselo
Aug 7, 2023
Great day trip to see different parts of Crete - Perfect if you don’t want guidance at the spots. 1 star missing because of poor air condition in the bus and a bit more time would be good at Chania and Rethymnon to see more of the big cities. The bus rides have very nice scenery so it is worth the time.
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Ampp4
Jul 22, 2023
Rethymno day trip - Rethymno was gorgeous, lovely small backstreets with plenty of quaint shops and restaurants. We took a bus from Heraklion, it was an air conditioned coach, about 1.15hr ride which along the coast road.
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Julie_m
Oct 11, 2023
A good way to see Chania and Rethymno from Heraklion - Rethymno and Chania are beautiful towns/cities with lots of character and charm. The tour made it possible for me to visit them. Kournas Lake is not necessary. Beware! We had a full bus of 40 people, 3 languages and of course you have to find your own way once you get to the places.
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Gpants1
Oct 3, 2023
Long trip on an uncomfortable bus to see some nice locations - The locations visited on this bus trip are interesting, but unfortunately the bus interior was run down and very uncomfortable. The bus was half an hour late. Though we arrived early we thought we might have missed it. We were not contacted by Altino Travel about the lateness nor was my email asking if we had missed the bus answered. The guide said traffic was the cause. Fair enough. My seat was broken. When the guide was informed he said it was a very full coach and nothing could be done. I spent the whole trip pushing my seat back into place. Many fixtures were grubby, cracked and worn, less than half the cabin lighting worked. The air conditioning seemed not to be on and the coach was hot and smelly. The guide was impressive explaining the trip in French German and English, but he rattled his spiel off so fast less than half of it was intelligible. A very long trip in uncomfortable circumstances to see some nice locations.
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Debbie_p
Aug 29, 2023
Not a Fan of this Tour - This tour experience was impacted by the heat, the bus and the time. The air conditioning on the bus was extremely poor. Although passengers requested for the air to be turned up, it did not appear to make a difference on the temperature inside the bus. With just over an hour in two of the locations and a little over two hours in Chania, it felt very rushed. By the time you had to walk to and from the bus, it left little time to enjoy the stops on the tour.
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Adventure708290
Oct 3, 2023
Long day in an old bus - A long day with a late pickup in an old bus with broken seats and rubbish from the previous travellers. The air-con was working but not efficient enough for the passengers down the back.
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Robin_r
Jul 19, 2023
The worst of Viator. - Michael hates what he does, it’s obvious by his attitude on the tour. He’s rude and reads his script like a robot. He doesn’t introduce himself or encourage a harmonious time amongst the fellow travelers.
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