Day Tour to Preveli Tropical Beach and Palm Forest from Heraklion

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| Heraklion, Greece

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8 hours (approx.)

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Overview

After a ride in a modern, air conditioned bus transportation from Heraklion to Preveli Beach, you are free to go to explore this stunning area. While driving learn about the geology and history of South Crete.
The bus will stop at a parking lot, the closest to the beach, where there is a path descending to the beach. The parking is located near towering vertical cliffs, where you can take some fantastic photos. To reach the beach descend the footpath (app. 400 stairs) that takes about 15 minutes. Wander the Palm Forest, full of Theophrastus palm trees and tropical flowers, animals, plants and the inkomparable atmosphere.
Take a photo of the rushing Grand River and towering Kourtaliotikos Gorge cliffs and have a bath under the small waterfall at the end of the gorge. Return to the beach by walking in the river and have a refreshing drink at the bar of Preveli.
After approximately 4 hours of free time at the beach, the day will come to an end and you return to Heraklion.

What's Included

Liability insurance by Genarali
Air-conditioned vehicle
Experienced bus drivers
Live tour guide

Snacks Snackbar on the beach where you can buy drinks non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks, snacks like salads, chips, ice-cream and others

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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

Pick-up and drop-off from the main road, partly from the exit of hotels from Malia, Stalis, Hersonissos, Analipsi, Anissaras, Gouves, Gournes, Kokkini Chani, Kateros, Heraklion, Ammoudara – Heraklion. After the booking we will confirm the reservation the day before the excursion takes place with a detailed description of the pick-up point (goggle map description with link) and pickup time

What To Expect

Heraklion Prefecture (Pass By)

From the last pickup location, you drive in a modern air-conditioned coach directly to Rethymno. Travel time will be approximately 1h30m both ways.

Rethymnon Prefecture

Here you have a coffee and toilet break, later it goes for another 30 min directly to the parking slot of Preveli

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Preveli Beach

You arrive around 12 a.m. at the beach of Preveli, which is certainly the most famous beach in South Crete, accepting thousands of visitors every summer. During the ‘60s and ‘70s, it was a favorite destination for the hippies. On the banks of the Grand River there is a large colony of Theophrastus palm trees, which give the region a sense of a tropical landscape. This is the second largest palm forest of Crete, after the palm forest of Vai. The river forms a small lake, 500m long, before emptying into the sea. You can walk along the river, under the shade of palm trees, and start ascending in the beautiful canyon. At the exit of the river, a beautiful beach with pebbles and sand is formed. Moreover, in the eastern part of the beach, there is a beautiful rock which looks like a heart. Here, you will have plenty of free time to enjoy swimming in the turquoise waters, to sunbathe under the warm sun and to explore this tropical and very unique landscape.

4 hours • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 49 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Day Tour to Preveli Tropical Beach and Palm Forest from Heraklion?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025