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Crete’s best days out.
The 15 most popular lake kournas tour on Crete — what each day actually involves, what it costs, and the operator running it.
Guided Crete day trip from your hotel to Rethimno, Chania and Kournas Lake, with air-conditioned transport and expert guide.
Most Popular“A very long day but worth it to get to see so much of the island. Pick up location and timings given well in advance then also reconfirmed the day before. Everything ran on time and we had a very knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide.”
See Chania’s old harbor, swim at Lake Kournas, and wander Rethymno’s alleys on a long-value Crete west coast day trip.
“excellent dqy trip. all well organised. chania and lake kournas were the highlights of the day and were incredible. would highly recommend this trip”
West Crete day tour from Heraklion: Chania, Kournas Lake (pedal boat optional), and Rethymno. Guided bus ride, all taxes included.
“We really enjoyed our day tour. The amount of time in each location was nice. The trip was well planned and we really enjoyed our time in Chania Town, Kournas Lake and Rethymno. Our visit to Rethymno was a pleasant surprise. We feel the quaint town is a must see.”
9-hour tour from Rethymnon: Kournas Lake, Argiroupoli springs, and olive oil tastings. Pedalo, swims, and Cretan taverns.
“Seeing all the local taverns, the mountaints the lake and most of all the friendly tour guide janis and kostas! We reaallly enjoyed their company”
A 6-hour Rethymno day trip to Chania Old Town and Lake Kournas, with Venetian harbor views, free time, and a swim-ready lake.
“The trip was great. Coach turned up on time and Chania was great by the old town and marina. Did pedalo boat on lake which was good fun.”
Northwest Crete day trip: Chania Venetian harbor, Lake Kournas swim, and Rethymno old town. Long, but good value from $37.
“Leider war die Tour sehr hektisch. Es blieb kaum Zeit, sich die einzelnen Orte in Ruhe anzuschauen. Mir ist klar, dass man auf einer Rundreise nicht alles sehen kann, aber es war einfach zu wenig Zeit – weder zum Essen oder Trinken noch für eine saubere Toilette. Ich hatte das Gefühl, länger im Bus zu…”
Full-day bus loop from Heraklion to Chania, Rethymno, and Lake Kournas with pickup, an English guide, and free time at each stop.
“The trip was lovely, the thing that spoilt it was the tour guide. I had injured my knee a couple of days before, I couldn't keep up with her, we even got left behind as the traffic lights changed and she carried on without us. My husband explained the situation from then on, she made…”
Private half-day from Chania with Kournas Lake pedalo, Vryses olive mill tastings, and Dourakis winery wines in a comfy vehicle.
“Angie was such an incredible guide. She was funny, friendly, patient, and fun! She was flexible to our needs and wants. Even though this was a half-day trip, she took us on the trip for the whole day. My family (mom and two aunts) found her hilarious and so welcoming. I would book her in…”
Rethymno day trip by bus to Lake Kournas, Argyroupolis waterfalls, Imbros Gorge, and a long Plakias swim stop. From $34.
“Det var et kjempefint program med flink guide som snakket tydelig på tysk og engelsk og fortalte interessante fakta om Kreta. Synd at man ikke får badet i Kournas-sjøen, men ikke så mye å gjøre med det😊 Fantastisk bad i det Lybiske hav på Plakias - det var det beste med hele dagen. Forfriskende, superrent,…”
Western Crete day trip from Heraklion with Rethymno and Chania old towns plus Kournas Lake swim break, including pickup.
“Fantastic trip, well organised with a great guide Michael and driver David. Well recommended - a must see !”
A 6.5-hour Crete day trip from Rethymno with Lake Kournas, Argyroupoli waterfalls, and a local olive oil factory stop.
“The driver and rep were excellent. BOTH Delightful men.Both had great knowledge. Plenty of time at the stops.”
West Crete by bus with hotel pickup. Wander **Chania** and **Rethymnon**, then relax at **Kournas Lake** with optional pedal boats.
“We loved Chania but Lake Kournas was a waste of time. Also, the food served at the taverna in Lake Kournas was below par.”
Private West Crete day trip from Heraklion: Chania, Kournas Lake, and Rethymno with pickup and guided walks.
“Elena was superb! Her knowledge was incredible and we learned so much both during the drive as well as walking around in each town. She was also very flexible when we wanted to add an extra place to see in Chania. If you are staying in Heraklion it is well worth seeing western Crete on…”
Day trip from Rethymno to Kournas Lake, Argyroupoli, Plakias Bay, plus Arkadi and a dam photo stop. Swim, coffee, and sea views.
“The trip was good the only thing we did not see was the waterfall which it says we would see”
One day of West Crete highlights: guided old towns in Rethymno and Chania, then Lake Kournas for lunch, views, and a swim.
“There was no information or facts shared about the area, never pointed out where the restrooms were located and wasn’t aware when we asked. This felt like an excursion for shopping vs learning about the area. We both were very disappointed.”
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