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Heraklion Private Tour: Explore Charming Chania, Breathtaking Kournas Lake, and Historical Rethymno
4.9
20 Ratings
Chania Town
Embark on a private tour of Heraklion and discover the enchanting destinations of Chania, Kournas Lake, and Rethymno. Immerse yourself in history, indulge in local cuisine, and create unforgettable memories.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Chania Town - We’ll start by picking you up from your hotel in a comfortable, premium vehicle and taking you (approx. 2h driving from Heraklion area) to explore during 2h the city’s stunning old town, filled with Venetian and Ottoman-era architecture and winding, narrow streets lined with cafes, shops, and boutiques.
Our knowledgeable local guide will lead you through the historic streets, sharing fascinating stories and insights about the city’s rich cultural heritage, including its ancient Minoan and Venetian roots. You’ll see some of Chania’s most famous landmarks, such as the 16th-century Venetian lighthouse, the magnificent Cathedral of the Presentation of the Virgin Mary, and the lively Venetian harbor, where you can watch fishermen bring in their catch of the day.
What's Included
- Informational support from CHERRY TRAVEL throughout your stay in Crete
- Bottled water
- Infant seats and child booster seats are provided upon request, totally free of charge
- Air conditioned vehicle with USB sockets
- The guide will provide local recommendations for the best restaurants and attractions in Crete
- Highly skilled professional guide
What's Not Included
- Dinner
Additional Information
Embark on a private tour to three of Crete’s most enchanting and scenically appealing sites. Discover the captivating city of Chania, known for its striking architecture and rich heritage. Then, travel to the awe-inspiring Kournas Lake, the island’s only freshwater lake, enveloped in verdant vegetation. Lastly, tour the delightful city of Rethymno, notable for its Venetian port and Ottoman period architecture. Accompanied by a private informed guide, plunge into the local traditions, indulge in the tasty cuisine, and craft unforgettable experiences.
Location
Chania Town
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(20 Ratings)
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Pher1567
Jul 28, 2024
Wonderful experience for our large family - I contacted Andreas at Cherry Travel with a very short notice (the night before our arrival in Crete). Within hours, he managed to arrange an itinerary, adapt it to our extended family of 12 (3 generations ages 8 to 80) and provide us with a wonderful tour guide. The VIP van was fabulous, the itinerary was perfect and everyone was accommodating with our short time window and desires. We even squeezed in a refreshing 20 min on the beach. Couldn’t be more grateful.
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765dig
Jun 28, 2024
Family trip to the West part - We recently enjoyed private tour with Cherry Travel, and it was a fantastic experience! The tour was incredibly well-planned. Our tour was to Chania, Kournas Lake, and Rethymno.
Our private guide was knowledgeable and ensured we immersed ourselves in the local culture, tasted delicious cuisine, and created unforgettable memories. Every detail was meticulously planned, and all our preferences were taken into account. We are very grateful to Cherry Travel for this unforgettable adventure.
Highly recommended!!!
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Jayong897
Jun 20, 2024
Great private tour to western Crete - We had a great time with Helen who was very informative about the island and various cities we visited. The lunch spot by the lake was great as well especially the lamb chops
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Martine
Jun 17, 2024
A magical tour with Helen - This is a unique and very special experience. Helen picked us up from our hotel in the morning and expertly guided us around Heraklion. She then walked with us through the beautiful little streets of Rethymno, took us for a wonderful lunch by Lake Kourna, and concluded our tour by strolling through the enchanting streets of Chania. Helen is extremely pleasant, very calm, and makes you feel like you’re touring with a friend.
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Yvonne_d
Jun 3, 2024
Great private tour and super flexible to adapt to our needs - We were so happy with this tour. They were very flexible to meet our needs, which included a different drop-off point than the pickup location and adding a stop while removing another stop. It was wonderful. We especially loved Kournas Lake.
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59normaa
May 29, 2024
Great tour with the best guide!! - The tour was delightful and our guide was knowledgeable and charming. Katherina made our day just perfect!! We loved all the knowledge that she shared with us of ancient people of Crete: their culture, their myths, their history! The tavern she took us for dinner in Charnia had great Greek food. We recommend this tour, but even better if you are able to have her as your guide.
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Jennifermc2873xj
May 14, 2024
Fabulous - Cherry is fantastic, very organized, good communications prior to the trip. Driver was extremely prompt, knowledgeable, friendly, and efficient. I would do any tour with this group anytime.
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Roam213613
Apr 19, 2024
Amazing Company & Guide - 10000/10 experience on this tour. Our guide was so knowledgeable of the Island of Crete, the history etc. He made the tour so enjoyable, fun and informative all at once. He acted as our personal photographer for the day as well haha! Cannot recommend this company and their tour guides more.
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Linda_t
Dec 21, 2023
So much history in one place. - Helena was punctual, patient, vehicle was spacious and clean. Extremely knowledgeable w local history from Manoan to current time. Appreciated her Venetian architecture details and her enthusiasm for archeological sites. Left with a desire to learn more about Cretan history. Highly recommend her.
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Niravt2020
Nov 7, 2023
Great tour of Crete history and culture - We took the full day tour as a family with our kids. Our tour guide, Helen, was incredibly knowledgeable about all aspects of Cretan history and culture. We had a great time exploring the cities of Chania and Rethymno. We stopped for a beautiful lunch spot at Lake Kournas. And we made a stop at an Olive oil factory and tasted the freshest greek extra virgin olive oil! The vehicle was very comfortable. It was good to go in November due to lower crowds overall. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone with an interest in Cretan history, architecture and culture.
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