Embark on a full-day tour to Vai Palm Beach, Toplou Monastery, and Sitia Town. Explore the largest palm forest in Europe, visit a 15th-century monastery, and discover the charming Venetian town of Sitia.
Embark on a full-day tour to Vai Palm Beach, Toplou Monastery, and Sitia Town. Explore the largest palm forest in Europe, visit a 15th-century monastery, and discover the charming Venetian town of Sitia.
- Heraklion - Participants will be picked up from designated points in the morning. The duration of the bus ride will vary based on the location of your hotel or apartment.
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Erimoupolis Beach - Bus journey to Erimoupoli-Itanos: 2.5 - 3 hours
1st stop: Erimoupoli-Itanos – 1 hour and 45 minutes
Just north of Vai lies the beach of Erimoupoli and…
- Heraklion - Participants will be picked up from designated points in the morning. The duration of the bus ride will vary based on the location of your hotel or apartment.
- Erimoupolis Beach - Bus journey to Erimoupoli-Itanos: 2.5 - 3 hours
1st stop: Erimoupoli-Itanos – 1 hour and 45 minutes
Just north of Vai lies the beach of Erimoupoli and the ancient city of Itanos. There are three bays with beaches accessible via small hiking paths. These beaches are serene, featuring sand, clear turquoise waters, and unique geological formations. Between the beaches is the significant Minoan settlement of ancient Itanos, offering a unique combination.
- Vai Beach - Bus journey to Vai Beach: 5 minutes
2nd stop: Vai Beach – 2 hours and 30 minutes
The tour continues to Vai Palm Beach, the largest natural palm forest in Europe. This is one of Crete’s most iconic landscapes, attracting thousands of visitors annually. They come not only for the stunning palm forest but also for the expansive sandy beach at its base. Enjoy free time to swim, sunbathe, have lunch, and capture photos of this exotic Cretan landscape.
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Heraklion - End of the tour – Return to resorts:
Board the buses for the return journey to the hotels where participants were picked up in the morning.
Return Bus Drive to Heraklion: Approximately 2.5 – 3 hours. Depending on traffic and the pick-up locations, the travel time back to the hotel will vary.
- Comprehensive Public Liability Insurance for all participants
- Climate-controlled in-vehicle comfort
- Expert and professional driver
- Knowledgeable tour guide
- All fees and taxes included
- Comprehensive Public Liability Insurance for all participants
- Climate-controlled in-vehicle comfort
- Expert and professional driver
- Knowledgeable tour guide
- All fees and taxes included
- Lunch
- Sunbeds
- Monastery Entrance Fee (5€ in cash)
- Lunch
- Sunbeds
- Monastery Entrance Fee (5€ in cash)
Begin your day tour by exploring the stunning eastern region of Crete! The adventure kicks off with a visit to Toplou, a 15th-century monastery situated in a dry and barren landscape. Toplou is one of Crete’s most important monasteries, dedicated to Panagia (Virgin Mary) and St. John the Theologian. Next, head to Vai Palm Beach, home to the largest palm…
Begin your day tour by exploring the stunning eastern region of Crete! The adventure kicks off with a visit to Toplou, a 15th-century monastery situated in a dry and barren landscape. Toplou is one of Crete’s most important monasteries, dedicated to Panagia (Virgin Mary) and St. John the Theologian. Next, head to Vai Palm Beach, home to the largest palm forest in Europe. This destination attracts thousands of visitors annually, not only for its magnificent palm forest but also for the expansive sandy beach at its base. The final stop of the day is Sitia town, a less touristy area of Crete that dates back to Venetian times.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
