Crete: Vai Palm Forest, Itanos & Erimoupoli Beach Road Trip

4.3 (4 reviews) Heraklion, Greece
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Duration11h - 12h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, French
Group sizeUp to 50 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover the wild Northeast Cretan Coast on this full day road trip. Visit the largest Palm Forest Beach of Europe and swimm in the crystal clear waters of Erimoupoli, few steps from ancient Itanos.

Options

French: Agia Pelagia area

Pick-up from specific points:: Agia Pelagia, Lygaria
Pickup included

German: Heraklion area

Pick-up from specific points: : Heraklion, Amoudara & Kokini Hani
Pickup included

German: Anisaras, Gouves area

Pick-up from specific points:: Anisaras, Analipsi, Gouves
Pickup included

French: Hersonissos, Malia

Pick-up from specific points: : Stalis, Malia, Hersonisos, Piskopiano and Sisi
Pickup included

English: Heraklion area

Pick-up from specific points: : Heraklion, Amoudara & Kokini Hani
Pickup included

English: Agia Pelagia area

Pick-up from specific points:: Agia Pelagia, Lygaria
Pickup included

French: Anisaras, Gouves area

Pick-up from specific points:: Anisaras, Analipsi, Gouves
Pickup included

German: Agia Pelagia area

Pick-up from specific points:: Agia Pelagia, Lygaria
Pickup included

French: Heraklion area

Pick-up from specific points: : Heraklion, Amoudara & Kokini Hani
Pickup included

English: Hersonissos, Malia

Pick-up from specific points: : Stalis, Malia, Hersonisos, Piskopiano and Sisi
Pickup included

German: Hersonissos, Malia

Pick-up from specific points: : Stalis, Malia, Hersonisos, Piskopiano and Sisi
Pickup included

English: Anisaras, Gouves area

Pick-up from specific points:: Anisaras, Analipsi, Gouves
Pickup included

What's included

  • Public Liability Insurance Coverage from ALLIANZ for all our tour participants
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional Driver
  • Tour Guide
  • Lunch
  • Sunbeds
  • Monastery Entrance Fee (5€ in cash)

What to expect

  1. Heraklion
    2h 30m
    We will start collecting participants from pick-up points in the morning.
    Depending on the place of your hotel/apartment the bus ride will differ.
  2. Erimoupolis Beach
    1h 45m
    Bus Drive to Erimoupoli-Itanos: 2.5 - 3hours

    1st stop: Erimoupoli-Itanos –1h 45 minutes
    Few steps north of Vai, lay the beach of Erimoupoli and the ancient city of Itanos. There are three bays with beaches that are accessible through small hiking paths. The beaches are quiet, with sand and clear turquoise waters and unique geological formations. Between the beaches, is the important Minoan settlement of ancient Itanos, creating a unique combination.
  3. Vai Beach
    2h 30m
    Bus Drive to Vai Beach: 5 minutes

    2nd stop: Vai Beach – 2 hours and 30 minutes
    Continue the tour to visit Vai Palm Beach, the largest natural palm forest in Europe. One of the most emblematic landscapes of Crete, the palm forest draws thousands of visitors each year. They come not only for its wonderful palm forest, but also for the large sandy beach spread out at its foot. Enjoy your free time to swim, sunbathe, have lunch and take photos of this exotic landscape of Crete.
  4. Heraklion
    2h 30m
    End of the tour – Return at resorts:
    Embarkation in the buses and drive back to the hotels where we gathered participants in the morning.

    Return Bus Drive to Heraklion: Around 2.5 – 3 hours hours. Depending on traffic and on the pick-up places of each one, the time of journey back to the hotel will differ.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pickups are arranged from the nearest safe and accessible meeting point to your accommodation, suitable for bus access and stopping, usually within 5 minutes walking distance. Direct pickup requests can be made in advance and may involve additional charges.

Pickup is available from specific points in Sisi, Malia, Stalis, Hersonissos, Anissaras, Agkisaras, Gouves, Gournes, Kokkini Hani, Karteros, Amoudara, Agia Pelagia, and centrally located points in Heraklion town.

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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

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