Panormo/Lavris:Preveli Beach and Kourtaliotis Gorge Day Trip
ID: GYG784875-1257445
Category:
Country: Greece
Duration:
09:00 hours
Description
Get an introduction to some of the best beaches on the south coast of Crete. Travel on a guided day trip to Plakias and Preveli Beach, and venture through the island's palm forests.
Discover 3 of the most famous beaches on the south coast of Crete. Travel through the wild Kourtaliotis Gorge where you will stop to see the magnificent waterfalls and the springs of the river Preveli that flow inside the gorge and which result in the river at Preveli Beach.
The first stop in the south is at the sandy beach 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.
Visit the south of Crete and stop at the viewpoint above where you will be able to enjoy a breathtaking view and take some fantastic pictures. Hop on the boat to take you to Preveli, a unique mixture of the sandy beach and the green river which is flanked by palm forests and rocky surroundings. Here you will have time to enjoy the refreshing Libyan sea and the Cretan Sun.
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. Take another road to return to Panormo and Lavris, driving through the impressive Kotsifou Gorge.
Highlights
- Discover the wild beauty of the Kourtaliotis Gorge and its waterfalls
- Relax on the sandy beach of Damnoni and swim in the crystal-clear waters
- Take a boat ride to the Palm Beach Preveli at the south-end of the gorge
- Enjoy a short hike through the tropical forest and admire the stunning views
- Visit the small resort of Plakias and have lunch, go for a swim, or shop
Guiding languages
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INCLUDED
- Visit to Damnoni Beach
- Stop at Plakias resort
- Drive through Kourtaliotis and Kotsifou Gorges
- Bus ticket Transfers with air-conditioned luxurious buses and bus tickets
- Guide English German
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off from Panormo and Lavris (Iberostar Creta Marine and Iberostar Creta Panoramma
NOT INCLUDED
- Boat ticket to Preveli Beach (€10)
- Entrance Kourtaliotiko gorge (€5)
- Pickup from remote hotels
- Food and drinks
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.