Full-Day Tour to Vai Palm Beach, Toplou Monastery, and Sitia Town
Overview
Start your day tour discovering the beautiful east part of Crete!
The day tour starts from visiting Toplou, a 15th-century monastery located in a dry and barren area. Toplou monastery is one of the most significant monasteries in Crete, dedicated to Panagia (Virgin Mary) and St. John the Theologian.
Continue the tour, to visit the largest palm forest in Europe, Vai Palm Beach. The palm forest draws thousands of visitors each year. They come not only for its wonderful palm forest, but also for the large sandy beach spread out at its foot.
Last stop of the day is at Sitia town, one of the least "touristy" parts of Crete, that was built up in Venetian times.
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Public Liability Insurance Coverage from ALLIANZ for all our tour participants
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional Driver
- Tour Guide
- Lunch
- Sunbeds
- Monastery Entrance Fee
Meeting and Pickup
We pick up travellers from specific points in the areas of Sisi, Malia, Stalis, Hersonissos, Anissaras, Agkisaras, Gouves, Gournes, Kokkini Hani, Karteros, Amoudara, Agia Pelagia and from two centrally located points in Heraklion town. As soon as you make the booking we will contact you in order to let you know the exact place and time of the Pick-up which is closer to your place of hotel.
What To Expect
Heraklion
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Iera Moni Toplou
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Vai Beach
2 hours 40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Sitia
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Heraklion
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-341652P14
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