Tour of southern unspoiled Crete from Rethymno
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Tour of southern unspoiled Crete from Rethymno

4.1/5

Great
11 reviews
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$32.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Discover Lake Kournas and swim in its crystal-clear waters
  • Visit the old village of Argyroupolis
  • Admire the Kourtaliotis Gorge and take some amazing photos
What to expect

During this trip you will see a very special and different part of the island of Crete, an almost untouched area with high mountains and old villages trimmed with the wild natural beauty of the area. Your trip starts approx. at 9am from Rethymno with a personalized pick-up.

The first stop is at the Lake Kournas, where you can have lunch, relax and swim in the crystal-clear waters of the lake. It is the only freshwater lake in Crete and is relatively small. After a drive through the countryside, you will reach the village of Argyroupolis. You will stop to admire its charming springs, walk through the old narrow allies, and have a coffee break.

Next will be the village of Plakias, where you can have a meal, visit the village, or spend time at the beach. On the way back you will be taken on a different road through the Kourtaliotis Gorge, where you can stop to take photos. Around 5.30pm you will get back to Rethymno.

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What's included
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What's not included
  • x_not_included Entrance fees
  • x_not_included Meals
Where
Meeting point:
Let the partner know your address for the pick-up at the check-out in order to use the pick-up/drop-off service. You will receive the voucher with all details (exact pick-up time) by email one day before the activity takes place
What to remember
  • 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
  • Remember to bring sun cream, sunglasses, hat, good hiking or running shoes, swimsuit, beach towel, a bottle of water, and light snacks
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Provider
TRAVEL PATH
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Great

4.1 /5

Based on 11 reviews from verified customers


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    Sunshine

    Verified booking

    1

    August 5, 2025

    Traveled as a couple


    Excursie is niet doorgegaan, de dag voor de excursie heb ik zelf contact opgenomen om te vragen wat uur en waar ze ons zouden komen ophalen het antwoord was dat de uitstap veranderd was de bus kon niet tot aan de parking geraken waardat de uitstap naar toe ging, en het stukje ongerepte natuur was afgesloten, in plaats van dat hadden ze een ander voorstel gedaan, ( andere plaats om te bezichtigen) maar daar hadden wij geen zin in... We hadden ook de mogelijkheid om te annuleren en is ook gebeurt

  • D

    Damian

    Verified booking

    3.8

    May 18, 2024

    Traveled as a couple


    Great day out overall. Our host was very informative throughout the day. Lake Kournas very good and scenic. Argyroupoli the highlight stepping back in time to Roman and Venetian past. Plakias very relaxing lunch. Omnia Mundi Fumus Et Umbra.

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    TUI Musement Traveler

    Verified booking

    5

    August 31, 2024

    The lady who was the tour guide was excellent, informative but not boring! She also took us on a little walking tour of the avacado village, which was really nice :) amazing value for money. Absolutely loved the lake we stopped at first & plakias was divine, food was so good.

  • N

    Nina

    Verified booking

    5

    September 28, 2024

    Traveled as a couple


    Eine super und informative Tour. Mit viel Freizeit zwischen den stops. Man hat sehr schöne Momente genießen können und es war einfach sehr sehr schön!

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    Caro

    Verified booking

    3.8

    August 31, 2024

    Traveled as a couple


    Lake Kournas is mooi. Je moet een waterfiets huren om schildpadjes aan de overkant te zien.. Leuke taverne met uitzicht op meer. Bergdorpje met veel johannesboompitbomen en avocadoplantages. Daar krijg je weinig van mee. Had graag daar bezoek gebracht en verhaal erachter gehoord. Door naar Plakkias. Leuk dorpje aan Libische zee, goede tavernen voor lunch. Je blijft hier pasr uur. Volgende stop roofvogels spotten. Kolonie ca 20 vogels hoog in de lucht. Terug in Rethymnon aan hoofdweg afgezet

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    Denise Hüttmann

    Verified booking

    4.2

    July 13, 2024

    Traveled as a couple


    Het was een erg leuke reis. We wisten niet goed wat we konden verwachten, omdat de informatie op de site erg weinig was. We zijn naar Lake Kournass geweest, Argyroupoli, Plakias en Kotsifou Canyon. Dit zijn plekken waar je zelf niet zelf heen zal gaan, maar het was prachtig. De tourguide was ook erg aardig en sprak zowel Engels als Duits vloeiend. Het stadje Argyroupoli was erg mooi en er waren bijna geen toeristen, waardoor je er optimaal van kon genieten. Zeker aan te raden!

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