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Crete’s best days out.
The 15 most popular preveli beach tours on Crete — what each day actually involves, what it costs, and the operator running it.
South Crete beaches plus Kourtaliotiko Gorge from Rethymno. Swim at Damnoni and Preveli, palm-forest hike, Plakias bay stop.
Most Popular“We enjoyed walking the palm forest and wading back through the water. Hike to the waterfalls was beautiful, rough terrain and lots of steps but worth it.”
4x4 safari from the Rethymno area to Preveli’s palm beach, gorges, villages, and Spili fountain, with lunch and unlimited wine.
“Guide was very experienced and funny. The views were gorgeous. Lunch was delicious with red, white wine and of course Raki. Our team was the best. You should definitely take this safari. No regrets!”
Heraklion day trip to Preveli Palm Forest and Damnioni Beach by boat, plus Kourtaliotis Gorge springs swims and scenic gorge views.
“more time on Preveli Beach, no need to stop in Rethimno”
Guided day trip from Rethymno or Chania to Preveli palm beach, a boat ride, Kourtaliotiko gorge walk, and Libyan Sea swims.
“This excursion was really nice in the globalité. Firstly we've been amazed by the first gorges we've visited ! After that we've been to Preveli, it was nice but do not expect to do snorkeling there (the sea water is kind of blurry). Later we've been to Damnoni (the initial point were the Preveli boat…”
From Rethymno to Preveli Palm Beach with gorge views, a boat ride, swimming time, plus Damnoni and Plakias for lunch and coffee.
“Anastasia was a great guide, who took us to many places. Giannis drove our big bus well through so many narrow roads.”
Air-conditioned day trip from Heraklion to Preveli Beach and Palm Forest. River hike, swimming, gorge views, and a heart-rock photo.
“It was a good day, hosts were nice and driver was punctual. Just wasn’t aware of quite how long the journey was going to take as it didn’t actually say on the advert it just said 1hr. Felt like a very long way for nothing particularly special”
See Preveli Beach and Plakias on a full-day Crete trip from Rethymno, with hotel transfers, a gorge walk, and a boat ride.
“Not much to say..just amazing experience overall! The weather was great and everything went well from the beginning to the end!”
Guided river trek from Kourtaliotiko Gorge to Preveli Palm Beach: waterfall swim, safety briefing, lunch, and time to relax.
“This was an incredible life experience! The waterfalls were exquisite, and the river trekking experience was amazing. It was a workout for sure, but our guide was patient and ensured that we stayed safe while having a blast. Highly recommend!”
Chania day trip to Preveli Palm Beach and Damnoni Bay with ferry transfer, guided stories, and swim time on Crete’s south coast.
“All was perfectly nice, how explained ♥️”
A 12-hour tour from Chania to Preveli’s palm forest, Preveli beach, and Kourtaliotis Gorge, with village breaks and boat transport.
“Nagyon tetszett nagyon szép volt, csodálatos ezt mindenkinek látnia kell. Hajóval vittek minket tehát nem kellett le sétálni a hegyről sem. Nagyon kényelmes odafigyelő személyzet. Amit ki vennék a programból azok a több perces/órás megállóhelyek azt lehetne inkább Prevelin tölteni. De ezen kívül nagyon szép volt gyönyörű helyeken mentünk.”
Private South Crete day with Kourtaliotiko Gorge, Preveli Monastery and Palm Forest, plus Spili village and Lion Fountains.
“Amazing tour! Plenty of time at each stop to enjoy the sights, lots of information about the area and the island that kept both myself and my son engaged. Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking for a little adventure with breathtaking sights!”
From Rethymno, visit Preveli Palm Beach, Plakias, and Kourtaliotiko Gorge with a guide and real free time to swim.
“This was a fabulous day out. Our tour guide Anastasia was fantastic, really friendly and informative, and made me feel really included in the group as a solo traveller. I only wish I could go on further tours with her as a guide! This tour included an hour in Spili, a beautiful mountain village, then…”
Heraklion day trip with A/C transport, gorge springs, Damnoni beach, and a boat ride to Preveli palm beach.
“The trip was mega nice. Definitely worth it if you want to see some great places of the island. Make sure to take bathing suits and good bathing shoes, then you can also walk through the river in the palm forest! Unfortunately, you have very limited time in each place - if you want relaxation…”
Full-day tour from Heraklion to Preveli Palm Forest and beach, with lunch box and pickup. Swim in the Libyan Sea and enjoy Cretan views.
“Preveli was absolutely beautiful but people need to know that it is a long way down and a hard climb back but doable.”
From Chania to Preveli Palm Beach: palm-forest river meets the sea, plus a short Libyan Sea boat ride and a windy gorge photo stop.
“We loved Prevelli beach but not the gorge. The wind at the gorge was so strong, we decided not to walk to the water. Plus you need to pay 5 euro per person to enter gorge and not much time spent there. Also cash not accepted. So a bit of a hurry. Boat trip to…”
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