After pickup from your hotel, drive to Chania in the West of Crete. According to ancient writers, it was the “mother of the Cretan cities”, and an important Minoan city. Explore the Old City and see elements from all the civilizations that flourished here in the past: archaeological Minoan sites, Turkish minarets and mosques, Muslim neighborhoods, and Venetian fortresses.
See dockyards, fountains, squares, arches, mansions, and the Lighthouse. You can enjoy lunch at the picturesque harbor or visit the famous Agora, a market hall that is home to small traditional shops and taverns.
Next, the bus will take you to the quaint Lake Kournas, the only freshwater lake on the island. Admire the area’s lush vegetation, steep hills, and rare species of fish and birds, like eels, moorhens, and two-color turtles. Here you can enjoy a swim in the lake, or take a leisurely afternoon walk.
Continue to Rethimnon, the third biggest town in Crete, where monuments of the ancient Greek, Ottoman, and Venetian eras coexist. Explore the small alleys in the old town, see the Turkish minarets, and visit the Venetian fortresses. Alternatively, just relax and enjoy a Greek coffee at the vibrant old port. You will then board the bus for the return journey back to your hotel.
Get directions to Heraklion:Day trip to Chania old Town,Kournas Lake& Rethymno
Find below list of stays near Heraklion:Day trip to Chania old Town,Kournas Lake& Rethymno:
Minoas Villas Heated Pool has mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, set in Kournás, 23 km from Archaeological Museum of Rethymno.
The villa provides guests with a terrace, sea views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and a private bathroom with hot tub and bathrobes. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle.
Spa and wellness facilities including a hot tub, a spa facilities and a fitness room are at guests’ disposal during their stay at Minoas Villas Heated Pool.
Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at the accommodation, while cycling can be enjoyed nearby.
Museum of Ancient Eleftherna is 47 km from Minoas Villas Heated Pool, while Historical – Folklore Museum of Gavalochori is 18 km from the property. The nearest airport is Chania International, 52 km from the villa, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
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€664
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Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, lake view and a balcony, Villa Splendid, Kavallos, Lake Kournas presented by Ourvillasincrete is situated in Kournás. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking.
The villa with a terrace and mountain views has 3 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a toaster, and 2 bathrooms with a bath. Towels and bed linen are available in the villa.
The villa offers a picnic area. Guests at Villa Splendid, Kavallos, Lake Kournas presented by Ourvillasincrete can enjoy cycling and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden.
Archaeological Museum of Rethymno is 23 km from the accommodation, while Museum of Ancient Eleftherna is 47 km from the property. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 52 km from Villa Splendid, Kavallos, Lake Kournas presented by Ourvillasincrete.
Situated 23 km from Archaeological Museum of Rethymno, Lake View Suites offers water sports facilities, an outdoor swimming pool and air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi.
The villa provides guests with a terrace, sea views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also available, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle.
Lake View Suites offers a picnic area.
If you would like to discover the area, cycling is possible in the surroundings and the accommodation can arrange a car rental service.
Museum of Ancient Eleftherna is 47 km from Lake View Suites, while Historical – Folklore Museum of Gavalochori is 18 km from the property. The nearest airport is Chania International, 52 km from the villa, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
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€395
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Located just 3 km from Georgioupolis Town, Villa Kallisti – Artemis provides a getaway with a terrace, outdoor pool, free WiFi, and room service. This villa has a Jacuzzi, a garden and free private parking.
The villa features 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, an equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a hot tub.
Sandy Beach is 2.9 km from Villa Kallisti – Artemis. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 51 km from the accommodation.
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