Full Day Guided Eco and Nature Tour in Crete

9 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Rethimno. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Lake Kournas, the only freshwater lake on Crete
  • 02 Explore the village of Argyroupoli on a short round walk
  • 03 See the changing landscapes as you travel toward the south coast
  • 04 Stop at Kotsifou Gorge to visit a beautiful stone church
  • 05 Enjoy free time in Plakias Bay for the beach, a meal, or a village stroll
  • 06 Take photos of the dramatic Kourtaliotis Gorge on the return journey
  • 07 Travel with a guide in an air-conditioned vehicle

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. From the freshwater beauty of Lake Kournas to the historic atmosphere of Argyroupoli, the day combines nature, local character, and relaxed sightseeing.

Continue through changing landscapes toward the Libyan Sea, stopping at Kotsifou Gorge to visit a beautiful stone church, then enjoy free time in Plakias Bay to swim, stroll through the village, or have a meal by the beach. On the return to Rethymno, take in the wild scenery of Kourtaliotis Gorge and pause for memorable photos.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Rethimnon, Crete
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 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.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Rethimno. 2 cities · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Guide
  • Hotel Pickup

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.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Rethimno.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Rethimno.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Rethimno..

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