So, so happy I stumbled upon this website to book two private transports while visiting Lima, Peru. They were both one-way trips approximately 3 hours in length. Great communication as soon as everything was booked via email and I then downloaded their app. I had a few issues with the app and the customer service was awesome trying to assist me in getting it corrected. Honestly impressive customer service which gave you a positive feeling that you made the right choice. Both drivers were right on time - No issues whatsoever! Can't say enough about the service and ease of everything when travelling so far away. Great job to the daytrip team! Would strongly recommend.
Georgioupoli sits roughly 37 km (23 miles) east of Chania and around 100 km (62 miles) west of Heraklion. By private transfer, that makes Chania a comfortable 35 to 45-minute ride and Heraklion approximately 1.5 hours. The village is easy to reach from either end of the island, making it one of the more accessible day trip destinations on Crete.
A full day is ideal. You can spend the morning exploring the river, the chapel, and the village square, then head to Lake Kournas for a couple of hours â pedal boats are available if you want to get out on the water. The afternoon is best saved for the beach. Six to eight hours gives you enough time to experience all three areas without feeling rushed.
Absolutely. Lake Kournas is only about 4 km (2.5 miles) from the village and easy to combine into the same day. It is the only natural freshwater lake in Crete, set in a valley surrounded by hills, with remarkably clear water. The lake has its own resident turtle population and you can rent pedalos to explore it. Tavernas on the shore serve Cretan food with views of the water. Most visitors treat the two as a natural pair.
Three things stand out. First, the river that runs through town is home to wild turtles â you can spot them from the banks or rent a small pedal boat and paddle among them. Second, the Chapel of Agios Nikolaos is a striking stone chapel built out into the sea, reachable by a narrow causeway and unlike anything else on the island. Third, Lake Kournas â Crete's only natural freshwater lake â is just 4 km (2.5 miles) from the village center and well worth the short trip.
Georgioupoli is a charming coastal village on Crete's northern shore, sitting where a river meets the sea. What sets it apart from typical beach resorts is the combination of things packed into a small area: a long sandy beach, a wildlife-filled river where wild turtles live, the iconic Chapel of Agios Nikolaos built on the sea, and proximity to Lake Kournas. It rewards visitors with variety â you can be watching turtles in the morning and swimming in the Aegean by afternoon.
Buses on the Chania-Heraklion route do stop at Georgioupoli, but they run on fixed schedules and drop you at the main road rather than in the village center. A private transfer picks you up from your exact location, gets you directly to Georgioupoli, and waits or returns when you are ready â not when the timetable says. If you plan to combine the village with Lake Kournas or a nearby stop like Argyroupolis, a private transfer gives you the flexibility to move between spots without coordinating multiple bus connections.
Daytrip is a private car service platform that connects you with local drivers who will transport you door-to-door. We also give you the opportunity to explore sights/attractions along the way. We drive, you discover.
Daytrip offers private door-to-door transfers with optional sightseeing stops, hourly driver hire, and curated day trips â all with local English-speaking drivers and operating across 130+ countries.
For private trips, you can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before departure. For the Daytrip Pool shared shuttle, we offer 3 ticket options when booking: Non-refundable, Flexible with cancellations 24 hours before departure, and Super-flexible with cancellations up to 15 minutes before departure.
Yes! Book a private, door-to-door airport transfer with a local English-speaking driver. Enjoy fixed and transparent pricing, no hidden fees, and the option to pay in advance without the hassle of exchanging cash at a foreign airport.
You will receive the vehicle that best fits the number of travelers in your group, ranging from a sedan to a van for groups of up to 7. Depending where you travel, you can book anything from a sedan comparable to a Toyota Corolla to a Mercedes V-Class to a Classic Cuban Car. While the exact model may vary, we always ensure that the vehicle provided meets your needs in terms of safety, reliability, and comfort. You may be upgraded to a larger vehicle class free of charge depending on availability. Since our largest vehicle seats 7, for groups larger a combination of vehicles will be used. We will send you the exact vehicle details a few days before your trip.
Everywhere except the USA, drivers will supply appropriate child seats (just let us know during booking). In the USA, certain states require you to supply your own child seats.
