Explore the untamed beauty of the Northeast Cretan Coast with this full-day road trip. Experience the largest Palm Forest Beach in Europe and enjoy a swim in the pristine waters of Erimoupoli, just a short distance from the historic site of ancient Itanos.
Explore the untamed beauty of the Northeast Cretan Coast with this full-day road trip. Experience the largest Palm Forest Beach in Europe and enjoy a swim in the pristine waters of Erimoupoli, just a short distance from the historic site of ancient Itanos.
- 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 ride to Erimoupoli-Itanos: 2.5 - 3 hours
1st stop: Erimoupoli-Itanos – 1 hour 45 minutes
Just north of Vai lies the beach of Erimoupoli and the…
- 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 ride to Erimoupoli-Itanos: 2.5 - 3 hours
1st stop: Erimoupoli-Itanos – 1 hour 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. Nestled between the beaches is the significant Minoan settlement of ancient Itanos, offering a unique blend of history and nature.
- Vai Beach - Bus ride to Vai Beach: 5 minutes
2nd stop: Vai Beach – 2 hours and 30 minutes
The tour continues to Vai Palm Beach, home to the largest natural palm forest in Europe. This iconic landscape of Crete attracts thousands of visitors annually, drawn by its stunning palm forest and 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 - Tour conclusion – Return to resorts:
Board the buses for the return journey to the hotels where participants were initially picked up.
Return bus ride to Heraklion: Approximately 2.5 – 3 hours. The return journey duration will vary depending on traffic and the specific pick-up locations of each participant.

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