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A beach with clear blue water, sandy shore, rocky cliffs, and sparse vegetation. 1
A river flanked by palm trees and rocky terrain. 2
A canyon with a river, rocky cliffs, and a view of the sea. 3
A coastal landscape with a beach, clear turquoise waters, and a winding road. 4
A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs and calm sea. 5
By PLATANOS TOURS

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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Free cancellation available
Price is €42 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Get introduced to some of the best beaches on the south coast of Crete on a guided day trip to Plakias and Preveli Beach. Explore the island's stunning palm forests and unwind on beautiful sandy shores.

    As we journey to these beaches, we cross the wild Kourtaliotis Gorge by bus, stopping to admire its magnificent waterfalls and the springs of the Preveli River. We then head to the sandy beach of Damnoni, where a boat will take us on a scenic thirty-minute ride to the famous Palm Beach of Preveli.

    After enjoying the breathtaking Palm Beach of Preveli, we continue to the picturesque village of Plakias for a traditional lunch, with the option for one more refreshing swim before heading back.

Activity location

  • Preveli Beach
    • 40 chlm notia apo to Rethymno,
    • 74060, Lefkogia, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Preveli Beach
    • 40 chlm notia apo to Rethymno,
    • 74060, Lefkogia, Greece

Check availability

from Rethymno,Atsipopoulo

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 08:30
Price details
€25.00 x 1 Adult€25.00
Paid at activity€17.00
Total
Price is €42.00
Until Mon, 28 Sept

from Panormo,Skaleta,Sfakaki

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 08:00
Price details
€28.00 x 1 Adult€28.00
Paid at activity€17.00
Total
Price is €45.00
Until Mon, 28 Sept

from Adele,Platanias,Misiria

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 08:15
Price details
€28.00 x 1 Adult€28.00
Paid at activity€17.00
Total
Price is €45.00
Until Mon, 28 Sept

Private Tour

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Book this option to enjoy a private tour to Preveli. The trip is not going to damnoni beach and depart from plakias and retu
Pickup included

Starting time: 09:00
Price details
€460.00 x 1 Adult€460.00
Paid at activity€17.00
Total
Price is €477.00
Until Mon, 28 Sept

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Hotel pick-up and drop off (at Panormo, Scaleta,Adele,Platanias,Missiria, Rethymno town,Atsipopoulo)
  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Inclusions
    Professional English , German Guide
  • Exclusions
    Boat ticket to Preveli Beach
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses
  • Exclusions
    No pickup from remote hotels such as Grand Rimondi (pick up is from Creta star bus stop)
  • Exclusions
    Kourtaliotiko Gorge

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Specialised infant seats are available
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Take swimming suits
    • Seats are assigned by the theatre box office and will not be known in advance of the performance date
    • At the time of booking please mention your hotel name and location. You will be notified by email about the pickup point and time
    • Pickup begins up to 60 minutes before tour starts and is done from central meeting points near the hotels, only in the areas of Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Rethymno town, Atsipopoulo, Kavros and Georgioupoli
    • Infants will be seated with their parents on the bus and will not have their own seat
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Preveli Beach

  • 3h
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.

Damnoni Beach

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
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.

Plakias

  • 2h
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.

Location

Activity location

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    Preveli Beach
    • 40 chlm notia apo to Rethymno,
    • 74060, Lefkogia, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Preveli Beach
    • 40 chlm notia apo to Rethymno,
    • 74060, Lefkogia, Greece

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