Full Day Guided Eco and Nature Tour in Crete
About This Tour
Discover a varied side of Crete on this full-day guided journey through lakeside scenery, traditional villages, dramatic gorges, and the island’s southern coast...
Duration: 9 Hours · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Rethimnon, Crete · Languages: English
Know before you go: INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS; Not wheelchair accessible; Not stroller accessible; Not suitable for pets; No public transportation nearby; Infant seats unavailable; The remaining hours is for travel time from each place to another; You will receive the voucher with pick up details (pick up time & pick up point) one day before your tour.
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What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Guide
- Hotel Pickup
Itinerary
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1Day 01
The first stop is at Kournas, the only fresh water lake on Crete. Kournas lake is a beautiful habitat with natural freshwater, one of a kind in Crete. The whole area of Kournas is protected under 'Natura 2000', as it's a designated wetland. Vast greenery, steep cavities between hills, rare species of fish and birds, make Kournas the ideal place to enjoy walk. The lake is like a bowl, surrounded by mountains from all sides. This is the natural freshwater lake of the island, its waters are replenished by two springs. With some luck you may see turtles swimming around.A drive through the country side takes us to the village Argyroupoli where a short round walk will take you through various periods of Cretan history to end up in the present again while enjoying a coffee or a juice.During the drive that follows you will notice changes in the scenery as we are approaching the south coast. Just before we catch the first glimpse of the Libyan Sea we stop in the Kotsifou Gorge to visit a beautiful stone church. Our largest break will be in the bay of Plakias where you can spend time at the beach, have a meal or stroll through the village.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Pickup service provided in Rethimno. · Tour start: Pickup service provided in Rethimno. — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
