Highlights
- Feel the warm sun on your face as you lounge on sandy Mediterranean beaches
- Enjoy an air conditioned bus transportation from Heraklion to Preveli Beach
- Learn about the geology and history of South Crete from a local guide
- Wander in the Palm Forest, full of Theophrastus palm trees and tropical flowers
- Take a photo of the rushing Grand River and towering Kourtaliotikos Gorge cliffs
Description
Enjoy a full-day excursion from Heraklion to Preveli Beach on a bus trip with a local guide. Discover South Crete's Grand River, Kourtaliotikos Gorge, and a colony of Theophrastus palm trees. Sunbathe on the sandy beaches, swim in the turquoise waters, watch for wildlife, or hike regional trails.
Begin your tour with a bus ride from the north coast to Preveli Beach, where you can swim in the turquoise Mediterranean water or stroll the sandy beaches. Look for a rock shaped like a heart, known as The Stone of Lovers, and marvel at the steep cliffs and misty hilltops of nearby Kourtaliotikos Gorge.
Continue your tour by hiking along the banks of the Grand River to discover the Forest full of Theophrastus palm trees. Hike further up the river trail to a canyon and beach where you can further swim, hike, or sunbathe, before heading back down the path to the bus and returning to Heraklion.
Includes
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bus transportation
Live tour guide
Important Information
- Please consider that you must walk up an ascent of 120 meters on the way back to the bus. This takes at least 20 to 30 minutes in the bright sun.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund