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- Nature and Wildlife Tours
- Bus Tours
- Day Trips
Preveli Palm Beach and Plakias from Chania
- Duration10 hours
- GroupShared · max 50
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- LanguagesGreek, English
About this activity
Preveli is a famous beach on the south side of Crete Island. The local legend says that the mythological king Odysseus stopped in Preveli on the way to his homeland, Ithaka. What makes Preveli beach so famous is the palm forest surrounding the river, which comes from a gorge and ends up in the sea. The exotic beauty of nature attracted in the 60s and 70s hippies from around the globe who used to live here and make huts under the palm trees. Due to the sensitivity of nature around Preveli Beach, the area is protected by the Natura 2000, and it is a natural reserve.
What to expect
Damnoni Beach
Kokkina Chorafia, Greece
Damnoni beach in an idyllic bay just a few kilometres from the more famous resort of Plakias. It is about 35 km south of the city of Rethymno, on the southern coast of the island, on the southern coast of the island. The beach of Damnoni is backed by mountains and closed in by splendid rock formations, with white sand and turquoise waters.
Preveli Palm Forest
740 60, Greece
Preveli is a famous beach on the south side of Crete Island. The local legend says that the mythological king Odysseus stopped in Preveli on the way to his homeland, Ithaka. What makes Preveli beach so famous is the palm forest surrounding the river, which comes from a gorge and ends up in the sea. The exotic beauty of nature attracted in the 60s and 70s hippies from around the globe who used to live here and make huts under the palm trees. Due to the sensitivity of nature around Preveli Beach, the area is protected by the Natura 2000, and it is a natural reserve.
Plakias
Plakias, Greece
Plakias is a traditional fishing village located 40 km south of Rethymno Town. It is a popular tourist resort, welcoming numerous visitors who are charmed by this picturesque settlement.
Kourtaliotiko Gorge
Agios Vasileios Municipality, 740 60, Greece
We make a photoshooting stop of 10' min. to the stunning and well known to nature lovers Kourtaliotiko gorge a place not to be missed. The rocky scenery is simply beautiful and you will have the oppurtunity to admire from above the hidden waterfalls of the gorge.
Pickup & meeting point
You can choose either hotel/location pickup or to meet the guide at the start point.
Pickup starts about 1 hour before the departure time.
Start
It's a bus station in front of the Old Market (which is under construction) and opposite to the National Bank. Our guide will expecting you there and showing your booking and telling your name you can get on our bus.
End / drop-off
It's a bus station in front of the Old Market (which is under construction) and opposite to the National Bank. Our guide will expecting you there and showing your booking and telling your name you can get on our bus.
Pickup locations267
The operator lists 267 pickup points. 40 are shown here; choose yours from the full list when you book.
Hotels & residences40
- Porto Platanias Beach Luxury SelectionPlatanias, Agia Marina, 73014, Greece
- PanoramaGalatas, Greece
- Eden Beach HotelAgia Marina, 73100, Greece
- Stellina VillageDaratsos, 73100, Greece
- Hotel AegliStalos, 731 00, Greece
- Lagon Life Spirit Boutique Hotel - Adults OnlyProfiti Ilia 132, Chania Town, 731 33, Greece
- La Maison Ottomane32 Parodos Kanevaro, Chania Town, 731 00, Greece
- Triton ApartmentsPolirinias Str.- Chrisi Akti, Daratsos, 731 00, Greece
- Domes Zeen Chania, a Luxury Collection Resort, CreteApteron Road Parigoria, Konstantinou Palaiologou, Chania Town, 73100, Greece
- Hotel Christina114 Selinou Street, Chania Town, 73131, Greece
- Royal Sun Hotel36 Paizi Gianni, Chania Town, 731 33, Greece
- Hotel Belmondo10 Zampeliou Str, Old Harbor, Chania Town, 731 31, Greece
- Tina HotelBonailli 3, Chania Town, 73134, Greece
- Hotel Irene9 Misael Apostolidou, Chania Town, 731 31, Greece
- Elektra Beach HotelChania Town, 73100, Greece
- KalimeraChania Town, Greece
- Chrispy City Living47 Zimvrakakidon, Chania Town, 731 35, Greece
- Airis Boutique & SuitesIridos 134, Daratsos, 73100, Greece
- Helios ApartmentsS.Pantelaki, Agii Apostoli, 73100, Greece
- Odos Oneiron Boutique HotelDaskalogianni 18, Chania Town, 73100, Greece
- Anais HolidayDaskalogianni, Daratsos, 73100, Greece
- Porto Kalamaki HotelKalamaki Hania Crete, Chania Town, 73100, Greece
- Sirios Village Hotel & BungalowsEleftheriou Venizelou, Kato Daratso, 73100, Greece
- Casa Delfino Hotel & Spa9 Theofanous Street, Chania Town, 731 33, Greece
- Ionas Boutique HotelSarpaki Kal., Athanasiou Sorvolou, Chania Town, 731 00, Greece
- Nontas HotelKato Daratso, 73100, Greece
- Casa Veneta57 Theotokopoulou, Chania Town, 731 31, Greece
- Hotel Theos HolidaysMakris Tihos, Chania Town, 731 00, Greece
- Theofilos City HotelA.Papanastasiou 100, Chania Town, 731 32, Greece
- Kanso RoomsAgiou Georgiou 214, Galatas, 73100, Greece
- Elma's Dream ApartmentsPolirinias Street, Daratsos, 731 00, Greece
- Hotel Nana DaratsosDaratsos, 731 00, Greece
- Ellafos Traditional LivingChania Town, 73400, Greece
- Veronica HotelAgii Apostoli, 73100, Greece
- Kydon, The Heart City HotelSofoklis Venizelos Sq. & 2, Str. Tzanakaki, Chania Town, 73134, Greece
- Monastery Estate Venetian HarborParodos 4i Kallinikou Sarpaki 40, Chania Town, 73132, Greece
- Amphitriti Hotel33 Lithinon Street, Chania Town, 73132, Greece
- Ambassadors Residence Boutique HotelMichail Afentoulief 13, Akti Tompazi 28, Chania Town, 73132, Greece
- Civitel Akali Hotel55 Kissamou Str., Chania Town, 731 31, Greece
- Hotel NostosZambeliou 42 - 46, Old Harbour, Chania Town, Greece
- You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.
- You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.
Pickup instructions
After your booking you have to look at the chat of Viator in order to confirm with our reservation department the right pick up point and right pick up time.You cannot change your pick up point at less than 48 hours before the trip. If you want to change your pick up point 48 hours before the trip for some reason you need to contact our reservation department through Viator chat or our reservation department phone number . Working hours of reservation department 9:30-20:30.Last Minute changes to pick up points will not be accepted .
What's included
Included
- In-person Guide: English
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Boat ticket to Preveli Beach (15€)
- Food, snacks and personal expenses
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 30 travellers per booking
- At least one adult must be included in the booking
- Age bands: Infant (1–2), Child (3–12), Adult (13–100)
Languages
- Guide
- Greek, English
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 1+ days before100% refund
- 0–1 days before0% refund
- This experience requires good weather. If it's cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it's cancelled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Important booking information
- Booking cut-off
- Bookings close 1 day before the activity starts.
- Confirmation
- Manual
- Tickets
- One per booking
- Local time zone
- Europe/Athens
- Product code
- 155388P12
What you'll be asked when booking
- Age of each traveller
- Date of birth
- First name of each traveller
- Last name of each traveller
- Your preferred pickup point
- Any special requirements
Traveller reviews
4.5/ 52 reviews
Ratings aggregated from Tripadvisor (2).
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Activity information provided by Viator, an authorized travel partner. Gateera does not operate this activity.