Crete Beaches Tour: Preveli and Damnoni Exploration

Embark on a boat tour from Heraklion to discover the stunning Preveli Palm Beach and the charming town of Rethymnon. Explore the wild Kourtaliotis Gorge and relax in the oasis-like Palm beach, surrounded by palm trees and the Libyan Sea.

Duration: 13 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Heraklion - We will start collecting participants from pick-up points in the morning. Depending on the place of your hotel/apartment the bus drive to the first stop will differ.

  • Damnoni beach - 1st stop: Damnioni Beach
    Arrive by bus at the beach of Damnioni and embark the boat which will take you to the unique Palm Forest of Preveli.
    Boat Trip: 30 minutes

  • Preveli Beach - 2nd stop: Preveli Palm Beach – 1 hours 30 minutes
    Arrival at the famous beach of Preveli. Our participantswill have plenty of free time to enjoyswimming, explore a unique mix of sandy beach and green river flanked by palm forests and rocky surroundings.

  • Rethymnon - Boat Trip back to Damnioni: 30 minutes

  • Damnoni beach - 3rd stop: Damnioni Beach
    Arrival at Damnioni, free time for 1 hour to enjoy lunch at a local tavern.

  • Kourtaliotiko Gorge - Bus Drive: 20minutes
    After a 20 minutes bus drive we will arrive at the Gorge of Kourtaliotiko. Experience the wild natural landscapes and spend 10 minutes of free time in order to admire the view of the Cretan Nature and take some pictures!

  • Rethymnon Old Town - The Bus Drive to Rethymnon will take 30minutes.
    Then we visit the picturesque old town of Rethymno. Enjoy your free time to walk along the old port, its iconic small streets with local cafes, and its beautiful beach road for 1.5 hour.

  • Heraklion - Embarkation in the buses from Rethymnon and drive back to the hotels where we gathered participants in the morning.
    Depending on traffic and on the pick-up places of each one, the time of journey back to the hotel will differ.
    Bus Drive: 1 hour 30 minutes

What's Included
  • Boat Trip to Preveli Palm Beach
  • Liability insurance coverage by ALLIANZ
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Tour Guide
  • Professional Driver
  • All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Embark on a journey through the rugged Kourtaliotis Gorge to visit two exquisite, one-of-a-kind beaches on Crete’s southern coastline. Nestled in Crete’s southern region, the Palm Beach of Preveli is an unmissable sight for visitors. Characterized as an oasis amidst the untamed mountains of South Crete, this unique terrain is marked by a gorge, a river, palm trees, and ends at the Libyan Sea. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to discover Damnoni Beach and the regional capital, Rethymnon!

Location
Heraklion
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Natalia_p
Aug 6, 2024
Great experience! - Thank you for another amazing experience, Cretan Odyssey! It was a beautiful tour with a beautiful and friendly guide Elena. The boat trip was fantastic, the palm beach is something unique. We had enough time to explore the town of Rethymnon and enjoy the beach. Special thanks to professional drivers who picked us up and always drove on time! Bravo 👏🏻
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C5290mtestherb
Jul 16, 2023
Amazing day out discovering more of Crete - The tour was a perfect mix of relaxation, adventure and exploring. We enjoyed learning more about Crete on the bus drive and got to experience everything that we were told about. At each stop there was enough time to take pictures, relax, explore, swim, eat or have a drink. Definitely take your time to have an incredible lunch at one of the local taverns at Damnoni. The tour guide was professional and nice. She is was very approachable and took the time to talk to each participant of the trip. My favorite part of the trip was the beautiful nature that we saw on the drive from Heraklion to Damnoni Beach. My partner and I were both amazed by the breathtaking landscape. Thank you Cretan Odyssey!
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Traveler301388
Feb 6, 2023
Excellent day out, highly recommend. - We had a fantastic day out visiting Preveli Palm Beach and Rethymnon. The trip was as described and we were very pleased. We enjoyed the boat journey along the coast and Palm Beach was excellent. Also enjoyed the time in Rethymnon on the return. The tour guides were professional and friendly and we would be happy to recommend this trip.
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Zoia999
Sep 7, 2022
Stunning exotic beach and charming old town - A perfect mix of natural beauty and the old town's charm. The tour guide and the driver were professional and friendly
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931jerryk
Oct 28, 2023
Preveli natural beach - A nice natural beach, where a mountain lined with palm trees, the river descends into the sea, leaving a sandy beach between the river and the sea. There are round stones in the water, so wading shoes are recommended. Open terrace cafeteria with toilets excists. You should come to the beach a few kilometers away from the village of Plakia by water transport (round trip €12).
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Tatjanab532
Oct 20, 2023
Beautiful bay but very touristy - Lots of tourists and the beach was dirty. Nice tour guide and fellow passengers. It was a nice trip
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