Rethymno City & Lake Kournas

Trip Description

Venice… who has not heard of it? One of the most famous cities in the world and, without question, the most celebrated in Italy. But what does it have to do with Crete? As it turns out — everything. The fates of Venice and Greece are deeply intertwined through a shared past, for the Venetian dominions stretched far beyond the Apennine Peninsula, and Crete belonged to Venice for several centuries. Those storied times are still recalled by the picturesque narrow cobbled streets of Rethymno, as steeped as ever in medieval charm and a fairy-tale atmosphere.

Yet western Crete is renowned for more than its Venetian heritage alone. The region's extraordinary natural beauty draws many travellers, and Lake Kournas — nestled in a mountain valley and offering cool, tranquil respite — is a truly unique phenomenon for sun-scorched Greece.

Route — 3 Stops

• 1
  The city of Rethymno
• 2
  Lake Kournas
• 3
  Argyroupoli Taverna

What's Included