The route includes passages through olive groves and traditional villages, smells of wild flowers and herbs ending in the authentic beaches of the South Cretan Sea. We start from Rethymno at 8:30 and after 35 min. we arrive and start from the dam of the rivers collecting amazing photos from the lake. The lake has a capacity of 23 million cubic meters and is one of the most important wetlands in the southeast Mediterranean, with many species of birds and animals being recorded in the area. While just 15 minutes away, we will stop in the magnificent gorge of Agios Antonios with the small church in the rocky cave, in a green environment. The impressive gorge of Agios Antonios is in the midland of the regional unit of Rethymno. Then we will pass through some traditional villages and we will stop to take pictures at the higher point of the area, viewing the North and the South Rethymno and the two highest mountains of Crete. Τhen we will visit a botanical garden for a 40-minutes guided tour. You will discover plants and flowers of Crete, famous for their healing properties. We continue towards Spili (a famous village for its natural springs), we will visit the folklore museum and we will have free time for coffee. As long as we cross the imposing gorge of Kourtaliotis we will move towards Plakias beach for swimming and food with a view to the South Cretan Sea or Libyan.
Tour of traditional southern Crete from Rethymno
- Discover the southern part of Crete
- Admire the impressive gorge of Agios Antonios
- Enjoy the amazing view of the Libyan sea
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- Please provide your accommodation address and mobile phone number at the check-out in order to use the pick-up service. Arrange your pick-up by using the partner's contacts you will find on the voucher you will receive after booking
- In case you encounter issues, contact the partner using their contacts you will find on the voucher you will receive after booking
What people say about this experience
Based on 7 reviews from verified customers
Review categories
Safety
4.2/5
Value for money
4.5/5
Service
4.2/5
Staff
4.2/5
Anonymous
From United Kingdom - July 2025Excellent
Overall rated5/5
What a fabulous trip, driver and guide were excellent. A lot was packed into the day and it ended with a lovely beach trip and an opportunity to cool ...
Anonymous
From United Kingdom - June 2025Excellent
Overall rated5/5
I especially liked Spilli the mountain village and the lake. Swimming at Plakias was also nice, the guide was friendly and informative.
Andreas
From Germany - October 2024Travelled as a couple
25 - 34 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Tour gesamt war sehr abwechslungsreich,aber die beschriebenen Anlaufpunkte stimmten nicht 100% mit der durchgeführten Route überein.Leider wurden eini ...
Anonymous
From United States of America - July 2024Average
Overall rated3/5
De tour gaf aan dat we een rondleiding in de botanische tuinen zouden krijgen, voor ons de reden om de tour te boeken. Maar dat hele gedeelte zat niet ...
Nysen Luc
From United States of America - July 2023Travelled as a couple
35 - 44 years old
Excellent
Overall rated4/5
een nederlandstalige gids zou beter geweest zijn
Hanny
From United States of America - May 2022Travelled with a group of friends
45 - 54 years old
Excellent
Overall rated4/5
Leuke excursie als je iets meer van het eiland wil zien . Ik had liever het Preveli klooster bezocht dan de kruidentuin , maar dat is persoonlijk .
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