Crete: Vai Palm Forest, Itanos & Erimoupoli Beach Road Trip
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.
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What's Included
✓ Included
- Public Liability Insurance Coverage from ALLIANZ for all our tour participants
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional Driver
- Tour Guide
✗ Not Included
- Lunch
- Sunbeds
- Monastery Entrance Fee (5€ in cash)
Itinerary
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Stop 1
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.
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Stop 2
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.
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Stop 3
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.
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Stop 4
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.
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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
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