From Heraklion Preveli Tropical Beach & Palm Forest From Karteros: Preveli Beach & Vai Forest Full-Day Bus Tour
ID: GYG426357-767972
Category:
Country: Greece
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Escape Heraklion on a full-day guided bus trip to Preveli Beach, located at the exit of the Kourtaliotiko Gorge. Explore the Vai Palm Forest, home to over 5,000 trees and hike along the Grand River.
Enjoy a full-day excursion from Heraklion to Preveli Beach on a bus trip with a local guide. Discover South Crete's Grand River, Kourtaliotikos Gorge, and a colony of Theophrastus palm trees. Sunbathe on the sandy beaches, swim in the turquoise waters, watch for wildlife, or hike regional trails.
Begin your tour with a bus ride from the north coast to Preveli Beach, where you can swim in the turquoise Mediterranean water or stroll the sandy beaches. Look for a rock shaped like a heart, known as The Stone of Lovers, and marvel at the steep cliffs and misty hilltops of nearby Kourtaliotikos Gorge.
Continue your tour by hiking along the banks of the Grand River to discover the Forest full of Theophrastus palm trees. Hike further up the river trail to a canyon and beach where you can further swim, hike, or sunbathe, before heading back down the path to the bus and returning to Heraklion.
Highlights
- Feel the warm sun on your face as you lounge on sandy Mediterranean beaches
- Enjoy an air conditioned bus transportation from Heraklion to Preveli Beach
- Learn about the geology and history of South Crete from a local guide
- Wander the Palm Forest, full of Theophrastus palm trees and tropical flowers
- Take a photo of the rushing Grand River and towering Kourtaliotikos Gorge cliffs
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Pick-up and drop-off from the main road, partly from the exit of hotels from Sisi, Malia, Stalis, Hersonissos, Analipsi, Anissaras, Gouves, Gournes, Kokkini Chani, Heraklion, Ammoudara – Heraklion, Agia Pelagia, Fodele Beach
After booking the tour operator will contact you within 24 hours with a detailed description of your pick-up point and time.
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.
