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From Rethymno/Chania: Day Trip to Preveli Palm Beach

4.280374 out of 5 stars
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From Rethymno/Chania: Day Trip to Preveli Palm Beach
4.280374 out of 5 stars
4.3
4.280374 out of 5 stars
214 reviews

Experience the natural beauty of Crete a guided private or shared tour from Rethymno or Chania to Preveli. Visit some of the island's most beautiful beaches and walk through the Kourtaliotiko gorge.

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Duration 10 hours - 1 day
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
At your hotel reception in Rethimno
Private group available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

В
Вікторія – Norway

I would like to spend some more time on the Preveli beach. 2 hours weren’t enough for me personally

M
Michael – United Kingdom

One of our best experiences in Crete (trip made on 16/4). Received a confirmation msg from the provider via the app/WhatsApp the night before your trip about the pick up time and precise point. We were the first to be picked up. The coach was on time (just before 8am) and looks new and clean. Both the driver and the lady guide were very welcoming and friendly. The driver was a good driver and we felt safe. The guide was very informative and tried her best to answer all our questions and was very helpful throughout our trip. We first arrived at Damnoni Beach then took a boat to Preveli Beach (return tkts €13/adult and €6/kid which are fairly reasonable, 20 min ride). Stunning place with the second largest palm tree forest in Crete and the water is pristine. Swimming in the sea was a bit cold but very refreshing. 2.5 hours there so plenty of time to do some trekking, swimming etc. Kourtaliotiko Gorge was beautiful and the trail with stairs down was enjoyable. Overall highly recommended.

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Itinerary

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    53 pickup location options:

    Ethniki Odos Pilou Kalamatas, Giorgos Dagarakis, Chatzimichali Giannari 35, Ellispontou 21, Knossou 18, Pigianos Kampos, Adelianos Kampos, Unnamed Road, Kolymvari, Unnamed Road, Epar.Od. Platanon-Moni Arkadiou 122, Adelfon Melissidi, Maleme, Palea EO Rethimnou Irakliou 30, Unnamed Road, Eparchiaki Odos Georgioupolis-Kournas, Unnamed Road, Gerani, Stavromenos, Γριμάνη, PEO Kissamou Chanion 24, Paralia Kourna, Daratsos, Petres, Unnamed Road, Unnamed Road, Eparchiaki Odos Geraniou-Ntere, Palea Ethniki Odos Rethimnou Irakliou, Stalos, Stella's Maisonette, Sfakaki, Church Way 3, Unnamed Road, Eparchiaki Odos Kandanou-Temenias, Palea Ethniki Odos Chanion Rethimnou, Tavronitis, Drvυliskoy 11, Unnamed Road, Charal. Liandri 386, Agia Marina, Palea Ethniki Odos Kissamou Chanion, Unnamed Road, Palea Ethniki Odos Kissamou Chanion, Chania, Machiton Scholis Chorofilakis 5, Platanias, Rethimno, Unnamed Road, Latsima, Skaleta, PEO Kissamou Chanion 24, Ethniki Odos Chanion Rethimnou, Eparchiaki Odos Episkopis-Kourna

  • Bus/coach

    (1.5 hours)

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    Plakias

    Pass by

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    Preveli Beach

    Visit, Free time, Boat cruise, Walk, Swimming

    Extra fee

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    Kourtaliotiko Gorge

    Free time, Boat cruise, Walk, Swimming

  • 53 drop-off locations:

    Drvυliskoy 11, Eparchiaki Odos Geraniou-Ntere, Palea Ethniki Odos Rethimnou Irakliou, Church Way 3, Unnamed Road, Sfakaki, Unnamed Road, Stella's Maisonette, Stalos, Adelfon Melissidi, Platanias, Γριμάνη, Stavromenos, Daratsos, Eparchiaki Odos Episkopis-Kourna, Unnamed Road, PEO Kissamou Chanion 24, Epar.Od. Platanon-Moni Arkadiou 122, Ellispontou 21, Palea EO Rethimnou Irakliou 30, Eparchiaki Odos Kandanou-Temenias, Charal. Liandri 386, Tavronitis, Unnamed Road, Petres, Palea Ethniki Odos Chanion Rethimnou, Pigianos Kampos, Chania, Palea Ethniki Odos Kissamou Chanion, Gerani, Adelianos Kampos, Ethniki Odos Pilou Kalamatas, Unnamed Road, Chatzimichali Giannari 35, Giorgos Dagarakis, Paralia Kourna, Eparchiaki Odos Georgioupolis-Kournas, Unnamed Road, Rethimno, PEO Kissamou Chanion 24, Machiton Scholis Chorofilakis 5, Unnamed Road, Unnamed Road, Latsima, Unnamed Road, Ethniki Odos Chanion Rethimnou, Maleme, Skaleta, Knossou 18, Kolymvari, Palea Ethniki Odos Kissamou Chanion, Unnamed Road, Agia Marina

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Feel the water wash over your feet and the salt on your lips
  • Join a relaxing tour to the south coast of Crete island
  • Relax on a crescent beach of sand with turquoise waters
  • Explore Preveli's versatile terrain and take a dip in the sea
  • Be surrounded by dramatic cliffs and a palm forest

Full description

Visit Preveli beach, the Kourtaliotiko gorge, with hotel pickup and drop-off in Rethymno or Chania on a private or shared tour. Cruise aboard a boat on the Libyan sea, swim in crystal-clear waters, and relax on a sandy beach. 
Start your tour from your accommodation where your guide will meet you. Take a short scenic drive through to Damnoni beach where your personal boat driver awaits. Find yourself in Preveli after a short, picturesque boat ride.
Enjoy a swim in the Libyan Sea at Preveli beach and feel free to explore the Kourtaliotiko gorge and marvel at the mountainous terrain. Connected to Preveli beach is a series of springs and waterfalls that lead into the gorge which can also be visited.
Discover a mixture of sandy beaches, lush forest, and mountains. Return to your accommodation on a route through the Kourtaliotiko gorge.

Includes

  • Round-trip transportation by bus
  • Driver
  • Hotel pick up and drop-off from Rethymno or Chania (depending on option chosen)
  • Experienced tour guide
  • Entrance fee to the monastery
  • Boat ticket

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Swimwear

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Alcohol and drugs

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  • Your ticket with final details (pickup time and pickup point) will be available 1 day before your tour
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From $14.51 $9.43 per person

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Overall rating

4.3 /5

based on 214 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.6/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Value for money
    4.4/5

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Вікторія – NorwayApril 24, 2025 – Verified booking
I would like to spend some more time on the Preveli beach. 2 hours weren’t enough for me personally
M
Michael – United KingdomApril 16, 2025 – Verified booking
One of our best experiences in Crete (trip made on 16/4). Received a confirmation msg from the provider via the app/WhatsApp the night before your trip about the pick up time and precise point. We were the first to be picked up. The coach was on time (just before 8am) and looks new and clean. Both the driver and the lady guide were very welcoming and friendly. The driver was a good driver and we felt safe. The guide was very informative and tried her best to answer all our questions and was very helpful throughout our trip. We first arrived at Damnoni Beach then took a boat to Preveli Beach (return tkts €13/adult and €6/kid which are fairly reasonable, 20 min ride). Stunning place with the second largest palm tree forest in Crete and the water is pristine. Swimming in the sea was a bit cold but very refreshing. 2.5 hours there so plenty of time to do some trekking, swimming etc. Kourtaliotiko Gorge was beautiful and the trail with stairs down was enjoyable. Overall highly recommended.
M
M. – GermanySeptember 12, 2023 – Verified booking
Very nice tour guide. The bus was exactly on time and picked us up near our accommodation. It was a pretty white boat that picked us up to get to Preveli beach. Everything was well organised.

Product ID: 162683

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