Crete · LAKE KOURNAS DAY TRIPS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 lake kournas day trips worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
See Rethymno, Chania, and Lake Kournas on a guided Crete day trip with hotel pickup, multilingual guides, and free time.
“Fantastic company from the start of the tour to the end. Rethimno and Chania are absolutely stunning, Koumas Lake is also a lovely location. The driver and guide were friendly and professional and made the whole experience worth it.”
Explore Chania, Lake Kournas, and Rethymno from Heraklion with a guide, coastal views, free time, swimming, and local shopping.
“It was ok value, not outstanding. The guide was not personable and not outstandingly knowledgeable. Non-English speaking tourists were rude in that they spoke when English speaking guide spoke. It was difficult to hear what was said. Bus was not modern and not comfortable, air conditioning was not working to maximum capacity. The tour content as such, and the places visited were very good. A beautiful part of Crete.”
See Chania, Kournas Lake, and Rethymno in one long Crete day, with guided history, free time, and air-conditioned transport from Heraklion.
“Great way to explore other areas of Crete. A lot covered in one day. Some places (Chania and Rethymno) definitely need more time for exploring (a day or two). Lake was glorious”
Visit Kournas Lake, Argyroupolis springs, and a Cretan olive mill on a 9-hour guided day trip from Rethymnon for $29.
“Loads of places to see with adequate time at each and an amazing guide and driver made it a real great day trip!”
Explore Chania’s Venetian harbour and Lake Kournas on a six-hour trip from Rethymno, with hotel pickup, free time, and a live English guide.
“Exactly what I wanted thanks so much. The driver and guide were first class”
Review of Crete’s Chania, Lake Kournas, and Rethymno day tour from Heraklion, with practical advice on timing, value, transport, and sights.
“Super hyggeligt tur, der var styr på det hele ☺️”
See Chania, Lake Kournas, and Rethymno from Heraklion on a budget-friendly Crete coach tour with hotel pickup and a guide.
“Very knowledgeable, friendly guide. Chania was particularly beautiful although also the most crowded. The tour is definitely worth taking.”
Explore Lake Kournas, taste Cretan olive oil and five wines, and enjoy private pickup with a local guide from Chania.
“Angie is the best, Lake Kournas is gorgeous and Dourakis winery has the best food and wine. We had so much fun!”
Explore Crete’s gorges, mountain villages, waterfalls, Lake Kournas, and Plakias on an affordable full-day tour from Rethymno.
“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, god mat på restauranten på standa. Ellers gode muligheter til å få på do og kjøpe noe å drikke. Hjemme til akkurat den tiden som avtalt. Strålende dag og tur, anbefaler på det sterkeste!”
See Rethymno, Chania, and Kournas Lake from Heraklion on a long but good-value Crete day trip with hotel pickup and free time.
“Highly recommended, delightful excursion to picturesque Western Crete and its golden pearls Rethymno, Chania and Kournas Lake. Magnificent scenery along the way. Perfect organization and smooth transport in a comfortable bus. Warm applause for the professionalism of our knowledgeable, witty and kind-hearted guide Mihalis, who has taught as a lot about captivating Crete and the spots we were visiting. Many thanks as well to the bus driver David and shuttle drivers Stelios and Konstantinos for a safe and punctual drive. Congrats and best wishes!”
Explore Lake Kournas, Argiroupolis waterfalls, and Crete’s olive oil traditions on a practical half-day trip from Rethymno.
“The driver and rep were excellent. BOTH Delightful men.Both had great knowledge. Plenty of time at the stops.”
Review of Crete’s long west coast day trip from Heraklion, with Chania, Kournas Lake, Rethymnon, transport tips, and honest value advice.
“The tour guide was great . Very interesting, informative and knowledgeable. Just a little difficult following the directions to go to certain sites. Overall it was a great experience. Lovely towns with architecture and shops.”
Explore Chania, Lake Kournas, and Rethymno on a private Crete tour from Heraklion with a guide, lunch advice, and hotel pickup.
“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 this tour - the towns are charming and very different than Heraklion.”
See Kournas Lake, Argyroupoli, and Plakias on a scenic Crete day trip from Rethymno with transport, swimming, and village stops.
“The trip was good the only thing we did not see was the waterfall which it says we would see”
Explore Rethymno, Chania, and Lake Kournas on a full-day West Crete tour with guided walks, free time, snacks, and hotel pickup.
“Très bien. Guide qui parle toutes les langues. Les 2 villes sont superbes avec du temps livré agréables dans chacune. Seul bémol : il serait mieux de faire 1h30 la visite de la Canée et 1h30 le lac car le pédalo se loue minimum 1h et le stop étant d’1h on a pas le temps de bien profiter…”
Pick a coast, a gorge or a kitchen.
