Viator
From €50
Crete: Vai Palm Forest, Itanos & Erimoupoli Beach Road Trip
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.
Tour information provided by Viator.
- · Minimum 1 travelers
- · Up to 15 travelers
- · Adult required for booking
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Itinerary
Select a stop or tap a pin on the map to see details. 4 itinerary stops
Route is approximate — 🚗 road, 🚶 walk, 🚲 bike, or ⛵ sea between the selected stops.
- 1
Heraklion
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.
150 min - 2
Erimoupolis Beach
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.
105 min - 3
Vai Beach
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.
150 min - 4
Heraklion
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.
150 min
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
What's not included
- Lunch
- Sunbeds
- Monastery Entrance Fee (5€ in cash)
Good to know
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Tickets
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Tour options
French: Anisaras, Gouves area
Pick-up from specific points:: Anisaras, Analipsi, Gouves 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: Agia Pelagia area
Pick-up from specific points:: Agia Pelagia, Lygaria Pickup included
English: Agia Pelagia area
Pick-up from specific points:: Agia Pelagia, Lygaria Pickup included
English: 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
German: Hersonissos, Malia
Pick-up from specific points: : Stalis, Malia, Hersonisos, Piskopiano and Sisi Pickup included
French: Agia Pelagia area
Pick-up from specific points:: Agia Pelagia, Lygaria Pickup included
German: Anisaras, Gouves area
Pick-up from specific points:: Anisaras, Analipsi, Gouves Pickup included
German: Heraklion area
Pick-up from specific points: : Heraklion, Amoudara & Kokini Hani Pickup included
English: Heraklion area
Pick-up from specific points: : Heraklion, Amoudara & Kokini Hani Pickup included
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4.3 · 4 reviews
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