Get an introduction to some of the best beaches on the south coast of Crete on a guided day trip to Preveli Beach. Venture through some of the island's amazing palm forests and then relax at the beach!As we go to these beaches, crossing with our bus the wild Kourtaliotis Gorge, we scenic view of Kourtaliotiko Gorge Then we head to the sandy beach of Damnoni where a ship will take us in approximately thirty minutes to the famous Palm Beach Preveli.Leaving the Palm.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Professional Guide in English
✔ Hotel pick up Halepa,Chania center,Daratso,Stalo,Ag Marina,Platania,Maleme,Kolybari,Kalyves,Almyrida
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✖ Boat Ticket to Preveli 15€
✖ Food and Drinks
✖ Personal Expences
Pickup Locations
1. Vagia Mare Hotel
2. Proimos Apartments
3. Hotel Kostakis Beach
4. Platanias Theros suite
5. Hotel Aegli
6. La Maison Ottomane
7. Samaria Hotel
8. Hotel Lissos
9. Hotel Belmondo
10. Tina Hotel
11. Hotel Irene
12. Gaia Kreta Hotel
13. Kalimera
14. Nefeli Hotel
15. Odos Oneiron Boutique Hotel
16. Hotel Caretta Beach
17. Casa Delfino Hotel & Spa
18. Ionas Boutique Hotel
19. Casa Veneta
20. Silver Beach Hotel
Additional Info: Pickup is from your hotel or the closest point accessible by a vehicle.
Hotel pick-up and drop off (Perivolia, Halepa,Halidon Street Alpha Bank, Chania center, Kladissos, Nea Chora, Agioi Apostoloi, Xrysi Akti, Daratso, Galatas, Kalamaki, Stalos, Agia Marina, Platanias, Gerani, Kontomari, Pyrgos Psilonerou, Maleme, Tavronitis, Kolymvari, Minothiana, Paraniana Kalyves ,Almyrida and Kamisiana )
You'll receive specific pickup information in a separate email from the local partner (please check your spam folder).
Itinerary
1
Preveli Beach
Discover 3 of the most famous beaches on the south coast of Crete on a journey through the wild Kourtaliotis Gorge. Benefit from hotel pick-up, and then travel to the gorge, where you can walk down to the springs and waterfalls flowing towards the river at Preveli Beach.
Discover a unique mix of sandy beach and green river flanked by palm forests and rocky surroundings. Get some time to relax in the sun and take a dip in the sea. Continue to the popular Damnoni Beach at the exit to the valley, protected by high mountains, where you can take a boat trip to Preveli Beach.Then, go to the small resort of Plakias, situated in a natural bay, and get some time to enjoy lunch, do some shopping and go for another swim in the turquoise waters. Return back to Rethymno along a different route to experience the dramatic landscapes of the Kotsifou Gorge.
Duration: 4 hours
2
Damnoni Beach
Continue to the sandy beach of Damnoni, where the boat is waiting to take you to Palm Beach Preveli at the south-end of Kourtaliotis Gorge, at the mouth of the river Preveli.
Enjoy some time for a splendid swim in the crystal clear waters of the Libyan Sea, sunbathe and relax, and embark on a short hike through the tropical forest.
Hop back on the boat and return back to the sandy beach of Damnoni. The next stop is the small resort Plakias, situated in a natural bay. Here you can have lunch, go for another swim or do some shopping. We will take another road to return to Rethymno, driving through the impressive Kotsifou Gorge.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
