Morning Pick up:: We will start collecting participants from pick-up points in the morning. Depending on the place of your hotel/apartment the bus drive will differ.
Bus Drive: ~2 hours
1st stop: Damnoni Beach – 15 minutes (~11:15AM) : Get in boat for Preveli Palm Forest
Boat Trip: ~30 Minutes
2nd stop: Preveli Palm Forest – 1.5 hour (~12:00PM) : Free time for a swim in Preveli's crystal clear waters or a walk through the river in the palm forest
Boat Trip: ~30 Minutes
3rd stop: Damnoni Beach – 1 hour (~02:00PM) : Time for lunch (not included in the price) in Damnoni
Bus Drive: ~1 hour
4th stop: Kourtaliotiko Gorge – 10 minutes: Photo-stop in between our journey to Rethymnon
5th stop: Damnoni Beach – 1 hour & 20 minutes (~04:00PM) : Free time to stroll in Rethynon picturesque town
Departure from Rethymnon: ~05:20PM
End of the tour – Return to resorts: Embarkation in the buses 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.
(Disclaimer: Not all the parts shown on this video are scheduled to be visited on this excursion)
Enjoy some of the natural beauties of this island on our magnificent tour from north to south Crete. By bus, we are travelling through changing landscapes towards the Libyan Sea.
Pick-up's from:
Sissi, Malia, Stalis, Hersonissos (port), Koutouloufari, Piskopiano, Anissaras, Analipsis, Gouves, Gournes, Kokkini Hani, Amnissos, Karteros, Heraklion (port), Amoudara (Gazi, Heraklion), Lygaria, Agia Pelagia. [Check the pick-up table list below to find out which is the most convenient pick-up point & time, near your hotel]
Tour includes:
✔ Air-conditioned transportation with pick-up and drop-off services from your hotel or a nearby location
✔ Professional Driver
✔ The assistance of a tour escort throughout the tour
✔ Boat ticket to/from Preveli Palm Forest
✔ Local taxes are included in the tour package to avoid any additional charges
✔ Liability insurance coverage by ALLIANZ to ensure your safety and security during the tour
Extra Fees (not included in the price)
Extras payable on the spot (optional):
• Food/Drinks
Tour highlights:
• Walk through the streets of Venetian Rethymno
• Admire the clear blue waters and get some fresh air at the Preveli Palm Forest
Essentials to have with you:
• Hat / Sunglasses / Sunscreen
• Comfortable shoes
• Swimsuit / Beach towel
• Water
Direction:
South Crete
Duration:
10 hours approximately - 230 Km (from Heraklion)
Overview:
Visit the beautiful beach of Damnoni (South Rethymnon prefecture) to get the boat to the famous exotic palm forest of Preveli. Later on, the day return to Damnoni beach for lunch (not included in the price). In the afternoon we take the return road to Rethymnon picture city but in between a quick photo-stop at Kourtaliotiko Gorge. Next stop is the town of Rethymnon, a colourful mixture of Venetian and Turkish architecture, the current centre of Arts & Letters of Crete. You may visit the Turkish minarets or enjoy a coffee at the attractive harbour which is dominated by the Venetian fortress.
Age Definition:
Adults: Over 12 years old (Full fare)
Children: 4-12 years old (50% discount)
Infants: 0-3 years old (Free of charge)
Booking Guiding Lines:
► Your Tour Language: Please check in the description which tour languages are available per day, and make sure your desired language is available on your chosen date
► Your Pick-up Point: Please check the list with all available pick-up points (and hours) from your area, in the table below
PRICING
This excursion includes in its price: Your transfer r/t from your hotel, Rethymnon Tours. The Adult Fare is applied to passengers of any age above 12 years old. The Child Fare applies to children between 4 and 12 years old (50% discount + extras if chosen) and the Infant Fare to any child under 4 years old (Free of Charge // No seat reserved).
PICK-UP TABLE
Just to help you see which pick-up suits you best, here's a table of hotel accommodations and their nearest pick-ups:
Pick up place
Pick up time
Sissi
07:00
Nikos hotel - Filipidis S/M
07:10
Malia church
07:10
Malia Bay - Malia Park - Sirens
07:05
Drossia - Kernos Beach - Ikaros Village
07:20
Alexander Beach - Ariadni
07:25
Cactus - Aktia
07:25
Mochos Cross
07:30
Stalis bus stop - Blue sea
07:30
Nana B/S - Mediterraneo
07:35
Belvedere - Eri bus stop
07:35
Silva Beach - Pela Maria
07:40
National Bank - Chalkiadakis S/M
07:40
Koutouloufari (Esperides Resort)
07:40
Piscopiano well (pigadi)
07:40
Mathioudakis - Creta Maris
07:45
Hersonissos Village
07:45
Knossos Royal - Royal Mare - Annabelle
07:50
Cretan Village - Laguna - Chrissi Amoudia
07:55
Serita - Zorbas – Anissa - Bella - Lytos
08:00
Analipsi Beach Road
08:05
Analipsi Bus stop
08:05
Amirantes B/S
08:10
Gouves Beach Road
08:10
Gouves Cross-Lavris
08:15
Gournes Church
08:15
Rinela - Hatzis
08:20
Knossos Beach - Arina
08:25
Karteros - Amnissos
08:25
Astoria Hotel - Galaxy Hotel
08:30
Heraklion port - 18 Agglon Sq. (Koules fortress roundabout)
08:30
Giofyros (Meliriton)
08:50
Amoudara
08:55
Agia Pelagia - Lygaria: Pick-ups are available from any accommodation in Agia Pelagia and Lygaria via shuttle service. A minimum of 2 adult participants is required.
08:55
LET US HELP! Please don't hesitate to contact us, in order to help you out choose the best pick-up that suits you best!
CANCELLATION
1. Customers who for any reason fail to participate in our excursions are obliged to inform us at least 24 hours in advance. Otherwise, no refund will be given. Cancelling at least 24 hours prior to departure, 100% full refund!
2. VisitCrete.com reserves the right to alter or cancel any tour, due to adverse weather conditions or, insufficient passenger number or, force majeure.
IMPORTANT INFO
► We do return money in case of bad weather (when the excursion is cancelled by the organizer tour operator).
► IMPORTANT: You need to be at least 10 minutes prior to your pick-up time at your pick-up point.
For further information or bookings please call at telephone No. (+30) 2810341560
Need HELP? Check if we are online & chat with us!
We LOVE to answer questions...
This excursion is eligible for the Summer 2023 Special Offer Discount!
You don't need to do any further action! Discount will be calculated automatically, as you book...
Rethymnon – Preveli Palm Forest
from: €48.00
Tour info
Accompanied service
Schedule
Morning Pick up:: We will start collecting participants from pick-up points in the morning. Depending on the place of your hotel/apartment the bus drive will differ.
Bus Drive: ~2 hours
1st stop: Damnoni Beach – 15 minutes (~11:15AM) : Get in boat for Preveli Palm Forest
Boat Trip: ~30 Minutes
2nd stop: Preveli Palm Forest – 1.5 hour (~12:00PM) : Free time for a swim in Preveli's crystal clear waters or a walk through the river in the palm forest
Boat Trip: ~30 Minutes
3rd stop: Damnoni Beach – 1 hour (~02:00PM) : Time for lunch (not included in the price) in Damnoni
Bus Drive: ~1 hour
4th stop: Kourtaliotiko Gorge – 10 minutes: Photo-stop in between our journey to Rethymnon
5th stop: Damnoni Beach – 1 hour & 20 minutes (~04:00PM) : Free time to stroll in Rethynon picturesque town
Departure from Rethymnon: ~05:20PM
End of the tour – Return to resorts: Embarkation in the buses 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
Special offer
Description
Rethymnon - Preveli Palm Forest Excursion
(Disclaimer: Not all the parts shown on this video are scheduled to be visited on this excursion)
Enjoy some of the natural beauties of this island on our magnificent tour from north to south Crete. By bus, we are travelling through changing landscapes towards the Libyan Sea.
Pick-up's from:
Sissi, Malia, Stalis, Hersonissos (port), Koutouloufari, Piskopiano, Anissaras, Analipsis, Gouves, Gournes, Kokkini Hani, Amnissos, Karteros, Heraklion (port), Amoudara (Gazi, Heraklion), Lygaria, Agia Pelagia. [Check the pick-up table list below to find out which is the most convenient pick-up point & time, near your hotel]
Operating Days:
Every Tuesday, Saturday
Languages:
English, German: Tuesday, Saturday // French: Tuesday // Italian: Saturday
Tour includes:
✔ Air-conditioned transportation with pick-up and drop-off services from your hotel or a nearby location
✔ Professional Driver
✔ The assistance of a tour escort throughout the tour
✔ Boat ticket to/from Preveli Palm Forest
✔ Local taxes are included in the tour package to avoid any additional charges
✔ Liability insurance coverage by ALLIANZ to ensure your safety and security during the tour
Extra Fees (not included in the price)
Extras payable on the spot (optional):
• Food/Drinks
Tour highlights:
• Walk through the streets of Venetian Rethymno
• Admire the clear blue waters and get some fresh air at the Preveli Palm Forest
Essentials to have with you:
• Hat / Sunglasses / Sunscreen
• Comfortable shoes
• Swimsuit / Beach towel
• Water
Direction:
South Crete
Duration:
10 hours approximately - 230 Km (from Heraklion)
Overview:
Visit the beautiful beach of Damnoni (South Rethymnon prefecture) to get the boat to the famous exotic palm forest of Preveli. Later on, the day return to Damnoni beach for lunch (not included in the price). In the afternoon we take the return road to Rethymnon picture city but in between a quick photo-stop at Kourtaliotiko Gorge. Next stop is the town of Rethymnon, a colourful mixture of Venetian and Turkish architecture, the current centre of Arts & Letters of Crete. You may visit the Turkish minarets or enjoy a coffee at the attractive harbour which is dominated by the Venetian fortress.
Age Definition:
Adults: Over 12 years old (Full fare)
Children: 4-12 years old (50% discount)
Infants: 0-3 years old (Free of charge)
Booking Guiding Lines:
► Your Tour Language: Please check in the description which tour languages are available per day, and make sure your desired language is available on your chosen date
► Your Pick-up Point: Please check the list with all available pick-up points (and hours) from your area, in the table below
PRICING
This excursion includes in its price: Your transfer r/t from your hotel, Rethymnon Tours. The Adult Fare is applied to passengers of any age above 12 years old. The Child Fare applies to children between 4 and 12 years old (50% discount + extras if chosen) and the Infant Fare to any child under 4 years old (Free of Charge // No seat reserved).
PICK-UP TABLE
Just to help you see which pick-up suits you best, here's a table of hotel accommodations and their nearest pick-ups:
LET US HELP! Please don't hesitate to contact us, in order to help you out choose the best pick-up that suits you best!
CANCELLATION
1. Customers who for any reason fail to participate in our excursions are obliged to inform us at least 24 hours in advance. Otherwise, no refund will be given. Cancelling at least 24 hours prior to departure, 100% full refund!
2. VisitCrete.com reserves the right to alter or cancel any tour, due to adverse weather conditions or, insufficient passenger number or, force majeure.
IMPORTANT INFO
► We do return money in case of bad weather (when the excursion is cancelled by the organizer tour operator).
► IMPORTANT: You need to be at least 10 minutes prior to your pick-up time at your pick-up point.
For further information or bookings please call at telephone No. (+30) 2810341560
Need HELP? Check if we are online & chat with us!
We LOVE to answer questions...
This excursion is eligible for the Summer 2023 Special Offer Discount!
You don't need to do any further action! Discount will be calculated automatically, as you book...
Additional information
HER – Agia Pelagia, HER – Amnissos, HER – Amoudara (Gazi), HER – Analipsis, HER – Anissaras, HER – Gournes, HER – Gouves, HER – Heraklion City, HER – Hersonissos, HER – Karteros, HER – Kokkini Hani, HER – Koutouloufari, HER – Lygaria, HER – Malia, HER – Piskopiano, HER – Stalis, LAS – Sissi
AG.PEL: Alexander House Hotel (Main Road), AG.PEL: Ambelos Apts. (Main Road), AG.PEL: Bella Vista Hotel (Main Road), AG.PEL: Blue Bay (Reception), AG.PEL: Blue Bay Resort Hotel (Main Road), AG.PEL: EKO – Ag. Pelagia Gas Station, AG.PEL: Happy Cretan (Main Road), AG.PEL: Irida Hotel Apartments (Main Road), AG.PEL: Laundry, AG.PEL: My hotel (add it in the comments), AG.PEL: Nicolas Villas, AG.PEL: Out Of The Blue Resort (Entrance), AG.PEL: Panorama (Main Road), AG.PEL: Pela Mare Ag. Pelagia, AG.PEL: Peninsula Resort & Spa (Main Road), AG.PEL: Sea Side Resort & Spa (Reception), AG.PEL: Shell Gas Station, AMNIS: AKS Minoa Palace (Main Road), AMOUD: Agapi Beach (Main Road – Taxi Station), AMOUD: Apollonia Beach Resort & Spa (Main Road – Bus Stop), AMOUD: Candia Maris (Main Road), AMOUD: Creta Beach (Main Road), AMOUD: Dessole Dolphin Bay Resort, AMOUD: Neptuno Beach Resort (Main Road – Bus Stop), AMOUD: Roxani Hotel, AMOUD: Santa Marina (Main Road), AMOUD: Shell Gas Station, ANALPS: Analipsis church, ANALPS: Anthoula Village Hotel (Main Road), ANALPS: Atlantica Caldera Palace (Main Road), ANALPS: Europa Beach Hotel, ANALPS: Golden Star Hotel, ANALPS: Stella Village Hotel & Bungalows (Beach Main Road), ANISSR: Aldemar Knossos Royal (Main Road), ANISSR: Anissa Beach & Village Hotel, ANISSR: Annabelle Beach Resort, ANISSR: Bella Beach Hotel (Main Road), ANISSR: Chrissi Ammoudia Hotel (main road), ANISSR: Galini Hotel (Main Road), ANISSR: Kosta Mare Palace Resort & Spa, ANISSR: Laguna Resort & Spa (Reception), ANISSR: Lyttos Beach Hotel (Main Road), ANISSR: Mitsis Cretan Village (Reception), ANISSR: Mitsis Royal Mare Thalasso & Spa Resort (Main Road), ANISSR: Paradise Island Villas – (Crossroad), ANISSR: Serita Beach Hotel (Main Road), ANISSR: Zorbas Village Hotel, GOURN: Gournes Church, GOUVES: Amirandes Grecotel Exclusive Resort (Bus Stop), GOUVES: Aphrodite Beach Club (Beach Road), GOUVES: EKO Gas Station – (Lavris), GOUVES: Gouves Church, GOUVES: Hotel Diogenis Blue Palace (Beach Road), GOUVES: Marina Beach Resort (Beach Road), GOUVES: The Island Hotel (Beach Road), HERAKL: Capsis Astoria Hotel, HERAKL: Galaxy Hotel, HERAKL: Koules Fortress / 18 Agglon Sq. (Roundabout), HERSON: Albatros Spa Resort Hotel (Corner), HERSON: Creta Maris Beach Resort (Bus Stop), HERSON: Hersonissos Village, HERSON: Mediterraneo (Main Road), HERSON: National Bank, HERSON: Pela Maria Hotel, HERSON: Royal Belvedere Bus Stop / Eris Bus Stop, HERSON: S/M Chalkiadakis, HERSON: S/M Mathioudakis, HERSON: Silva Beach, KARTER: Karteros Corner, KOKHAN: Arina Beach Resort (Main Road – Bus Stop), KOKHAN: Knossos Beach Bungalows & Suites (Main Road), KOKHAN: Rinela Beach Resort & Spa (Main Road), KOKHAN: S/M Hatzis (Bus Stop #4), KOKHAN: Shotels Sunset Beach Hotel, KOUTL: Esperides Resort Crete, LYGAR: Angel Hotel (Main Road), LYGAR: Bellevue – National Road (Sign), LYGAR: CHC Athina Palace Resort & Spa (Reception), LYGAR: Lygaria (Main Road), LYGAR: My hotel (add it in the comments), MALIA: Amvrosia Hotel (Main Road), MALIA: Drossia, MALIA: Ikaros Village Hotel (Main Road), MALIA: Kernos Beach Hotel (Main Road), MALIA: Main Church (St. Nektarios / Taxi Rank), MALIA: Malia Bay Hotel, MALIA: Malia Park Hotel (Main Road), MALIA: McDonalds Fastfood, MALIA: Nikos Hotel, MALIA: S/M Filipidis, MALIA: Sirens Hotel (Main Road), PISKOP: Pigadi Piskopiano (Well), SISSI: Bella Vista Apartments (Main Road), SISSI: Castello Village Resort (Main Road), SISSI: Grecotel Meli Palace (Main Road), SISSI: Kalimera Kriti Hotel & Village (Main Road), SISSI: Maritimo Beach Hotel (Main Road), SISSI: Sissi Bay (Main Road), SISSI: Sissi Church, SISSI: Sissi Mare Apartments (Main Road), STALIS: Alexander Beach Hotel & Village, STALIS: Blue Sea Beach Hotel, STALIS: Cactus Royal Spa Hotel, STALIS: I Resort Beach Hotel & Spa / Aktia Hotel (Main Road), STALIS: Mochos Cross Road (Bus Stop #29), STALIS: Nana Beach, STALIS: Stalis Bus Stop
Kourtaliotiko Gorge, Preveli Palm Forest, Rethymnon city
Land Excursion
English, French, German, Italian
1 Day
May, June, July, August, September, October