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Heraklion: Preveli Palm Beach Boat Trip & Rethymno Town Tour

4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4
200 reviews
Activity provider:
Cretan Odyssey
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Heraklion: Preveli Palm Beach Boat Trip & Rethymno Town Tour
4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4
200 reviews

Discover the beautiful sceneries of Preveli Palm Beach and Damnioni Beach on this day trip from Heraklion. Go on a journey through the wild Kourtaliotis Gorge and the town of Rethymno with your guide.

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Duration 11 - 13.5 hours
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French, Polish, English, German, Italian
Pickup included
You will receive a personalized email about the exact place and time of pick-up, within 24 hours after making the booking. If your accommodation is not accessible by bus or out of the referred areas there will be an extra charge, depending on the area. Please check your spam folder. Pickup available from specific points in the areas of Sisi, Malia, Stalis, Hersonissos, Anissaras, Agkisaras, Gouves, Gournes, Kokkini Hani, Karteros, Amoudara, Agia Pelagia and from centrally located points in Heraklion town.

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

5
5 out of 5 stars
M
Micael – Brazil

Awesome trip, we just could have more time at the first beach because it was really great for swimming and chilling!

5
5 out of 5 stars
J
James – United Kingdom

Just wow. This was easily one of the best tours I have ever been on. Elisabeth was incredible. She was warm, thoughtful, and genuinely caring throughout the entire day. She spoke five different languages so everyone felt included, and she repeated every single fact and story in each one. That alone was super impressive. The tour itself was beautiful and packed with insights you would never get exploring on your own. I left feeling genuinely happy and so glad I booked with Cretan Odyssey. From now on, this will be the only company I book guided tours with in Crete. If the tour is available on the day you want, book it. You will not regret it.

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Participants

Itinerary

  • 12 pickup location options:

    Malia, Crete, Agia Pelagia, Ligaria, Stalida, Analipsi, Kokkini Hani, Kato Gouves, Anissaras, Gazi, Limenas Chersonisou, Heraklion, Sisi

  • Bus/coach

    (2 hours)

  • Damnoni Beach

    Boat cruise (30 minutes)

  • Preveli

    Free time, Sightseeing, Walk, Swimming, Snorkeling, Scenic views on the way (105 minutes)

  • Preveli

    Boat cruise (30 minutes)

  • Damnoni Beach

    Free time, Sightseeing, Walk, Swimming (70 minutes)

  • Rethymno Regional Unit

    Guided tour, Bus tour, Scenic drive, Scenic views on the way (50 minutes)

  • Rethymno

    Photo stop, Visit, Free time, Shopping, Sightseeing, Walk (70 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (2 hours)

  • 12 drop-off locations:

    Kato Gouves, Malia, Crete, Heraklion, Kokkini Hani, Gazi, Limenas Chersonisou, Anissaras, Ligaria, Sisi, Analipsi, Agia Pelagia, Stalida

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Enjoy a boat trip through its turquoise waters
  • Visit the Palm Forest of Preveli
  • Swim in the crystal-clear waters of Damnioni Beach
  • Stop at Kourtaliotiko Gorge and take pictures of the impressive moutains
  • Explore the town of Rethymnon

Full description

Morning Pickup:
We will start collecting participants from pick-up points in the morning.
Depending on the place of your hotel/apartment the bus drive to the destination will differ (between 2.5 - 4 hours).

1st stop: Damnioni Beach
Arrive by bus at the beach of Damnioni and embark on the boat which will take you to the unique Palm Forest of Preveli.

Boat Trip: 30 minutes

2nd stop: Preveli Palm Beach – 1 hour 30 minutes
Arrive at the famous beach of Preveli. Our participants will have plenty of free time to swim and explore a unique mix of sandy beach and green river flanked by palm forests and rocky surroundings.
Chill out and enjoy the exotic landscape of the south coast.

Boat Trip: 30 minutes

3rd stop: Damnioni Beach – 1 hour
Arrival at Damnioni, free time for 1 hour to enjoy lunch at a local tavern (optional, with extra charge).

Bus Drive: 20 minutes

4th stop: Kourtaliotiko Gorge – 10 minutes
Experience the wild natural landscapes of Kourtaliotiko Gorge. Our participants will have 10 minutes of free time to admire the view of Cretan Nature and take some pictures!

Bus Drive: 30 minutes

5th stop: Rethymnon Town – 1 hour 20 minutes
Visit the picturesque old town of Rethymno. Enjoy your free time walking along the old port, its iconic small streets with local cafes, and its beautiful beach road.

End of the tour – Arrival at resorts:
Embarkation in the buses and drive back to the hotels where we gathered participants in the morning.

Bus Drive: between 2-3 hours
Depending on traffic and the hotel location, the time of the journey back to the hotel will differ.

Includes

  • Transportation in Air-Conditioned bus (pick-up / drop-off)
  • Professional Driver
  • Tour Guide
  • Boat Tickets for the cruise to Preveli Palm Forest
  • All the legal taxes
  • Liability insurance coverage by ALLIANZ
  • Lunch and drinks

From $59 per person

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Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.4 /5
4.4 out of 5 stars

based on 200 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.5/5
  • Value for money
    4.5/5

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Micael – BrazilJuly 9, 2025 – Verified booking
Awesome trip, we just could have more time at the first beach because it was really great for swimming and chilling!
5
5 out of 5 stars
J
James – United KingdomMay 23, 2025 – Verified booking
Just wow. This was easily one of the best tours I have ever been on. Elisabeth was incredible. She was warm, thoughtful, and genuinely caring throughout the entire day. She spoke five different languages so everyone felt included, and she repeated every single fact and story in each one. That alone was super impressive. The tour itself was beautiful and packed with insights you would never get exploring on your own. I left feeling genuinely happy and so glad I booked with Cretan Odyssey. From now on, this will be the only company I book guided tours with in Crete. If the tour is available on the day you want, book it. You will not regret it.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Velyan – BulgariaSeptember 24, 2024 – Verified booking
Very interesting destinations. Frendly staff. Maybe 1/2 hour more in Retimno will be enough, because I didn't have time to see the fortress, and the town is not to litle.

Product ID: 419552

Activity provider:
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