Lake Kournas-Argiroupoli-Plakias-Preveli Monastery (from Rethymnon region)

DESCRIPTION OF THE TOUR

In this tour, we have collected for you the most beautiful places in the southern part of Crete!

Our journey begins with the amazing beauty of Lake Kournas, where you will have 45 minutes of free time for a walk along the shore. Optionally, you can rent a catamaran and ride on the lake. Here, you can take cool photos with turtles and enjoy the fabulous nature of Crete.

Our next stop is the colorful village of Argyroupoli, where we will stroll through the narrow streets that contain the history of the Roman era and Venetian mosaics. Argiroupoli attracts visitors with its green nature and magnificent waterfalls.

Next we will drive to the fishing village of Plakias. Here, you will have an hour and a half of free time for a walk and a delicious lunch of traditional dishes overlooking the sea!

Another important historical and religious place that we will show you will be the Monastery-Museum of Preveli with the Miraculous Cross, founded in the 16th century and built on a rocky hill. This monastery is of interest to a wider range of travelers, not only believers and pilgrims. Despite its secluded location, the monastery did not manage to stay away from many important events, wars, and battles. And its clergy are the personification of masculinity, courage, and self-sacrifice...

The complex of monasteries was destroyed six times. Five times, in different periods, the Turkish occupiers broke it. The sixth, in 1941, was destroyed by the German army. Various goods and furniture were seized, including the decoration of the church, and a precious relic, the Miraculous Honest Cross. Fortunately, he was later returned to the monastery under almost miraculous circumstances.

Give yourself an unforgettable trip to South Crete! You deserve it!