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), Piskopiano, Anissaras, Analipsis, Gouves, Gournes, Kokkini Hani, Amnissos, Karteros, Heraklion (port), Amoudara (Gazi, Heraklion). [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 // Polish: Tuesday
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 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, on 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 + extra’s 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 |
| 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 – Old Heraklion Bus Station roundabout (Entrance OLI) | 08:30 |
| Giofyros (Meliriton) | 08:50 |
| Amoudara | 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.
► COVID-19: All passengers are required to wear masks at all times when in boats and busses or in indoor areas.
For further information or bookings please call at telephone No. (+30) 2810341560
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