Preveli Beach and Plakias Full Day Trip From Panormo and Lavris

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About this activity

Get introduced to some of the best beaches on the south coast of Crete on a guided day trip to Plakias and Preveli Beach. Explore the island's stunning palm forests and unwind on beautiful sandy shores.

As we journey to these beaches, we cross the wild Kourtaliotis Gorge by bus, stopping to admire its magnificent waterfalls and the springs of the Preveli River. We then head to the sandy beach of Damnoni, where a boat will take us on a scenic thirty-minute ride to the famous Palm Beach of Preveli.

After enjoying the breathtaking Palm Beach of Preveli, we continue to the picturesque village of Plakias for a traditional lunch, with the option for one more refreshing swim before heading back.

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At a glance

Duration: 10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 50 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, English
Operated by: PLATANOS TOURS

Ages: Infants (0–0 years) · Children (1–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pick-up and drop off (at Panormo, Scaleta,Adele,Platanias,Missiria, Rethymno town,Atsipopoulo)
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Professional English , German Guide

Not included

Not included: Boat ticket to Preveli Beach
Not included: No pickup from remote hotels such as Grand Rimondi (pick up is from Creta star bus stop)
Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Personal expenses
Not included: Entrance fees: Kourtaliotiko Gorge

Itinerary

Preveli Beach

3 hours

Discover 3 of the most famous beaches on the south coast of Crete on a journey through the wild Kourtaliotis Gorge. Benefit from hotel pick-up, and then travel to the gorge, where you can walk down to the springs and waterfalls flowing towards the river at Preveli Beach.

Discover a unique mix of sandy beach and green river flanked by palm forests and rocky surroundings. Get some time to relax in the sun and take a dip in the sea. Continue to the popular Damnoni Beach at the exit to the valley, protected by high mountains, where you can take a boat trip to Preveli Beach.Then, go to the small resort of Plakias, situated in a natural bay, and get some time to enjoy lunch, do some shopping and go for another swim in the turquoise waters. Return back to Rethymno along a different route to experience the dramatic landscapes of the Kotsifou Gorge.
Damnoni Beach

one hour

Continue to the sandy beach of Damnoni, where the boat is waiting to take you to Palm Beach Preveli at the south-end of Kourtaliotis Gorge, at the mouth of the river Preveli.

Enjoy some time for a splendid swim in the crystal clear waters of the Libyan Sea, sunbathe and relax, and embark on a short hike through the tropical forest.

Hop back on the boat and return back to the sandy beach of Damnoni. The next stop is the small resort Plakias, situated in a natural bay. Here you can have lunch, go for another swim or do some shopping. We will take another road to return to Rethymno, driving through the impressive Kotsifou Gorge.
Plakias

2 hours

The next stop is the small resort Plakias, situated in a natural bay. Here you can have lunch, go for another swim or do some shopping. We will take another road to return to Rethymno, driving through the impressive Kotsifou Gorge.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Vetera Suites
Odyssia Beach Hotel
Minos Mare Royal
Palazzino di Corina
Hotel Adams
Anita Beach Hotel - Adults Only
Ikones Seafront Luxury Suites
Hotel Iliana Panormos
Hotel Belvedere
Hotel Dimitrios Perivolia
Hotel Dimitrios Plaza
Atrium Ambiance Hotel

and 183 more pickup points

▪︎ Pick-up and drop off (in Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Rethymno town Sfakaki ,Stavromenos and Atsipopoulo)

Pickup is from your hotel or the closest point accessible by a vehicle.

You'll receive specific pickup information in a separate email from the local partner (please check your spam folder).

Using your ticket

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Pickup begins up to 60 minutes before tour starts and is done from central meeting points near the hotels, only in the areas of Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Rethymno town, Atsipopoulo, Kavros and Georgioupoli
Seats are assigned by the theater box office and will not be known in advance of the performance date
Infants will be seated with their parents on the bus and will not have their own seat
Take swimming suits
At the time of booking please mention your hotel name and location. You will be notified by email about the pickup point and time

Options

Private Tour

Book this option to enjoy a private tour to Preveli. The trip is not going to damnoni beach and depart from plakias and retu

Pickup included
from Panormo,Skaleta,Sfakaki

Pickup included
from Adele,Platanias,Misiria

Pickup included
from Rethymno,Atsipopoulo

Pickup included