This tour starts with your pick up from your hotel at Chania and drive east by vehile to the stunning Kournas Lake along the north-west coast of Crete geting panoramic views of the sea. At Lake Kournas get back to nature in the lush green hills. Keep a look out for rare birds and marine life, including eels and turtles. Go for a swim, or take a walk in the protected wetlands, or ride a pedalo boat at Lake Kournas, or take a coffee or breakfast at the local restaurants. Leaving Kournas, drive towards the city of Rethymno the third biggest town in Crete east of Chania on the north coast of Crete.Here, archaeological monuments of the Ottoman and Venetian eras co-exist. Enjoy a stroll in the alleys of the old town, a visit to the Turkish minarets and the Venetian fortresses, or a lunch at the magnificent harbour. You will have free time to explore the Rethymnon Old Town, browse for gift and unique products.