I'm now booked for Crete and am very excited about it!  On the website you feature a picture of Balos beach, which is in a truly stunning location.  However none of the excursions, either included or optional make mention of it.  It would be too difficult to get to independently as it is nearly one hour away from Chania, with no proper public transport links (I've checked!).  I would love to see it so I'm wondering would the TM or local guide be able to include a visit there on one of the days?  If not, it doesn't seem fair that you should include a picture of it on the website!!!

Best wishes,

Bob

Apologies for the delayed response.

Thank you for pointing this error out. I have spoken with the web team and they are looking into it.

I have also spoken with my colleagues regarding this and they have advised that it is difficult to go there as no bus can make it there.

Another way is to join a small cruise ship-This will be an optional opportunity for the clients interested through the cruise company.

I hope this helps.

Kind Regards,

Mildred

Many thanks for this information - do I take it from your answer that the TM/local guide could offer this as an optional excursion to go there via boat?  I would be very interested in doing this and I think my friend who has also booked would be interested too.

All the best,

Bob

Yes we can certainly point you towards the right direction but due to health and safety it is not something we can book for you.

Kind Regards,

Mildred

Many thanks,

Bob

Another question for you I'm afraid!  On the days we visit either Rethymno or Heraklion will we be stopping off for a photo stop at Lake Kournas?  It is incredibly scenic and as we will be passing quite nearby on both those days could we stop there for a few minutes?  I imagine it would suit better on the Rethymno day as we wouldn't be travelling so far that day.  I do hope this is possible as it would be a terrible shame to be so close and not have the opportunity of seeing such a beautiful place, even for just a few minutes.  Here are some photos of it:

https://www.google.ie/search?q=kournas+lake&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjgvamN6bTQAhXILMAKHWdwAegQ_AUICCgB&biw=1366&bih=618 

Best wishes,

Bob

I apologise for the late response.

I have spoken with a colleague and I have been told that the group won’t be making a stop at Lake Kourma as what seems like a simple stop could potentially put an hour onto the day. The agent has said although a nice lake we have much nicer here in the UK.

Kind Regards,

Mildred

Bob

All the best,

Bob

Cheers,

Bob

Best wishes

Good plan Bob.  As you say most TM's are happy to be flexible so the response was slightly unexpected. Good luck and I hope it works out for you.

Best wishes

I hope we get to see it, and get a TM that is a little flexible. 

And thanks Jonah.  🙂