Chania and Rethymno: Explore Crete's Cultural Gems

Experience the best of West Crete on a full-day tour from Heraklion. Explore the charming cities of Chania and Rethymno, and take a refreshing swim in Lake Kournas. Book now and discover the beauty of West Crete with Status MLB!

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Lighthouse of Chania - Chania has the most beautiful old town in Crete and is located at the foot of the majestic White Mountains. The former capital of the island and the second largest city of Crete, it attracts tourists from all over the world for its unique blend of Venetian, Ottoman, Byzantine and Greek cultures.
    You will be wandering through…
What's Included
  • Pick-up from your hotel (at the specific tourist bus stop, outside of the hotel)
  • Transfer with air-conditioned bus
  • Information about the island and the route during the bus ride
  • Additional insurance for tour participants
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Entrance fees to museums/sights, individual expenses.
Additional Information

• The city of Chania is one of the cultural centers of Greece, located at the foot of the majestic White Mountains. The former capital of the island and the second largest city of Crete, it attracts tourists from all over the world with its unique combination of Venetian, Ottoman, Byzantine and Greek cultures.
• The old town is more like an open-air…

Location
Lighthouse of Chania
Old Market near Prince Bank,
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Christine_a
Oct 10, 2024
Day trip to Chania rythmo and lake swim - Beautiful town of Chania overlooking water wandering through the town and eating fresh yiros /Gyros and swimming in the freshwater lake
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Selena_n
Oct 6, 2024
Worth the money! Tour... - Worth the money! Tour guide was very sweet and informative. Pick up and drop off we’re very convenient.
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Daniel_s
Oct 3, 2024
Worth it! - Everything was perfectly planned, nice Staff, good story’s about Crete (history) on the road and enough time for sight seeing at every spot. Personal Tip for Chania: walk through the small alleys like they also recommend, but inform yourself before and try to see some nice hidden gems as well. Nice trip when you’re motel around Heraklion and you would like to have a chilled, guided day. Was very nice.
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Go47566257984
Sep 24, 2024
To see - Small visit we enjoyed this morning to discover and buy some souvenirs to bring back a nice city center a bar facing the lion fountain that was empty.we enjoyed well our walk and discover heraklion
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Julien_g
Sep 22, 2024
Very good - Very nice tour and helpful guide who gave us many interesting information during the bus ride. Out of the bus we were independent, which is perfect. Tip: if you want to fully enjoy each stop, bring your own food. We couldn't get on the lake because we ate there at the restaurant. The stops are too short to fully visit AND eat.
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Malika_o
Sep 19, 2024
Very good experience - Very great excursion. Elizabeth is a very good guide. She is a expectional woman filled with happiness and joy. Very good organisation. Pick up at time. You can do it easily. Malika
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Vandana_c
Sep 29, 2024
Nice trip - The places seen were nice , especially Chania and Rethymno. It is a beautiful island and we had a good chunk of time at the various stops to enjoy the attractions and food. Felt the guide could have been a little more engaging, but was fine overall.
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Keramy_a
Sep 29, 2024
Worthwhile trip - Our guide, Tania, did a good job explaining everything in both English and German and the visits to Chania and Rethymno were worthwhile as both were interesting to see. The lake at Kournas was less appealing as the natural beauty of the lake had been rather spoilt with too many pedalos and litter scattered about. If going again I'd book direct with Cretan Odyssey as it was them who provided the coach and guide rather than MLB who are just a travel agency. MLB had to be chased to provide the voucher for our trip and they charged 14.5% more than Cretan Odyssey for the same product.
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Lindy
Sep 19, 2024
The sites are beautiful. Beautiful pictures. Lake is so clear. I would have liked to go peddle boating but we were hungry, so w - Worth the money. We had a good trip. Bring food with you so you dont waste time eating. Nice shops. We took many beautiful pictures. We enjoyed seeing things with just us we didn't have to go with everyone. If you want to go peddle boating go strait to the rental place, there isn't much time.
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Marisa_a
Oct 9, 2024
Beautiful trip but long day - Bus ride was a bit chaotic as the driver could not fit through the small streets of Heraklion and backed into a branch causing the window to break, bus ride was small and cramped and stuffy. However the destinations were beautiful, but plan for a very long day.
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