Enjoy a round-trip excursion to the southern part of Rethymno. Experience the natural beauty of Crete, explore traditional villages and more.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Mobile ticketing: Use your phone or print your voucher
Duration 9 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: English, German
Pickup included: Pickup is available in the areas of Panormo, Skaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Rethymno town and Atsipopoulo. Pickup is from your hotel or the closest point accessible by a vehicle. You'll receive specific pickup information in a separate email from the local partner.

Highlights

Admire the beautiiful natural scenery around Kournas Lake
Stop for a cup of Greek coffee in the village of Argyroupoli
Enjoy a swim in the lovely Plakias Bay

Full description

See traditional villages, churches, mountains, gorges and beaches on this full-day tour from Rethymno. Stop at Kournas, Crete’s only fresh-water lake. Enjoy a short drive through the countryside to the traditional village of Argyroupoli, where you can enjoy a cup of Greek coffee. As the drive continues toward the island’s southern coast, notice the changes in the landscape. Just before the first glimpse at the Libyan Sea, stop at the Kotsifou Gorge and visit a beautiful old stone church. Take a break at the Bay of Plakias and enjoy some time relaxing on the beach or exploring the village. On the way back to Rethymno, drive through the Kourtaliotis Gorge and admire the natural wild landscape.

Includes

Bus tickets
Guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off (Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Rethymno town, and Atsipopoulo)

Lunch
Personal expenses

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
You will receive a mandatory temperature check

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You will be notified by email after booking about the exact pick-up details (check your spam folder)
Pick-up begins approximately 1 hour before tour departure and is done only from the areas of Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Rethymno town, Atsipopoulo, Kavros and Georgioupoli

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3.8 /5

based on 12 reviews

Review summary

Value for money
3.9/5
Safety
4.3/5
Service
3.8/5
Organization
3.8/5

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Nice trip

Quite a nice trip on the island. Through the lake into the mountains. Awakening. To come out on the south side of the island. Back away a nice photo stop. Just a pity it was in German as English. Because you had to choose a language when booking.

September 21, 2018

Excellent excursion.

I highly recommend this excursion. I received two days before an email for the explanations of the care which were very clear. The guide was very involved and gave us a lot of details. We were able to make the most of every moment. It was a great day.

July 24, 2019

Great trip, memories made.

Amazing trip with a good guide and comfortable coach. Amazing memories including the privilege of seeing 2 Griffon Vultures in the wild. Lake Kournos was magical and the trip gives you plenty of time to enjoy it. A lovely experience.

July 19, 2019

Crete Full-Day Nature Trip from Rethymno

Crete Full-Day Nature Trip from Rethymno

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Excellent excursion.

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