Tour of southern unspoiled Crete from Rethymno
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Tour of southern unspoiled Crete from Rethymno

4.1/5
Great
Based on 11 reviews
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Discover Lake Kournas and swim in its crystal-clear waters
  • Visit the old village of Argyroupolis
  • Admire the Kourtaliotis Gorge and take some amazing photos
What to expect

During this trip you will see a very special and different part of the island of Crete, an almost untouched area with high mountains and old villages trimmed with the wild natural beauty of the area. Your trip starts approx. at 9am from Rethymno with a personalized pick-up.

The first stop is at the Lake Kournas, where you can have lunch, relax and swim in the crystal-clear waters of the lake. It is the only freshwater lake in Crete and is relatively small. After a drive through the countryside, you will reach the village of Argyroupolis. You will stop to admire its charming springs, walk through the old narrow allies, and have a coffee break.

Next will be the village of Plakias, where you can have a meal, visit the village, or spend time at the beach. On the way back you will be taken on a different road through the Kourtaliotis Gorge, where you can stop to take photos. Around 5.30pm you will get back to Rethymno.

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What's included
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What's not included
  • x_not_included Entrance fees
  • x_not_included Meals
Where
Meeting point:
Let the partner know your address for the pick-up at the check-out in order to use the pick-up/drop-off service. You will receive the voucher with all details (exact pick-up time) by email one day before the activity takes place
What to remember
  • Please provide your accommodation address and mobile phone number at the check-out in order to use the pick-up service. Arrange your pick-up by using the partner's contacts you will find on the voucher you will receive after booking
  • In case you encounter issues, contact the partner using their contacts you will find on the voucher you will receive after booking
  • Remember to bring sun cream, sunglasses, hat, good hiking or running shoes, swimsuit, beach towel, a bottle of water, and light snacks
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Provider
TRAVEL PATH
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Great

4.1/5

Based on 11 reviews from verified customers

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  • Sunshine

    From United States of America - August 2025

    Traveled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Bad

    Overall rated

    1/5

    Excursie is niet doorgegaan, de dag voor de excursie heb ik zelf contact opgenomen om te vragen wat uur en waar ze ons zouden komen ophalen het antwoo ...

  • I.M.

    From United States of America - October 2024

    Traveled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Nina

    From Germany - September 2024

    Traveled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Eine super und informative Tour. Mit viel Freizeit zwischen den stops. Man hat sehr schöne Momente genießen können und es war einfach sehr sehr schön!

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - August 2024

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    The lady who was the tour guide was excellent, informative but not boring! She also took us on a little walking tour of the avacado village, which was ...

  • Caro

    From United States of America - August 2024

    Traveled as a couple

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Lake Kournas is mooi. Je moet een waterfiets huren om schildpadjes aan de overkant te zien.. Leuke taverne met uitzicht op meer. Bergdorpje met veel j ...

  • Denise Hüttmann

    From United States of America - July 2024

    Traveled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Het was een erg leuke reis. We wisten niet goed wat we konden verwachten, omdat de informatie op de site erg weinig was. We zijn naar Lake Kournass ge ...

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