Heraklion: Preveli By Boat, Rethymno & Damnoni Secret Beaches

Heraklion, Greece

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13 to 14 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Find yourself on two of Crete’s unspoiled beaches beneath the mountains, and let yourself relax in the peace and tranquility of the Kourtaliotis Gorge. Explore the coastline by boat and enjoy the calming, rolling waves and bright Cretian sunshine. Discover hidden gems at Damnoni Beach, and visit the picturesque old town of Rethymnon.

Ride through the gorge in an air conditioned vehicle taking in the scenery
Boat ride included in the tour price
Choose to swim or simply lay back and soak up the sun
This is a group tour and suitable for solo travelers as well as couples and small groups

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional Driver
Tour Guide
Boat Trip to Preveli Palm Beach
Liability insurance coverage by ALLIANZ

Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

We pick up travellers from specific points in the areas of Sisi, Malia, Stalis, Hersonissos, Anissaras, Agkisaras, Gouves, Gournes, Kokkini Hani, Karteros, Amoudara, Agia Pelagia and from two centrally located points in Heraklion town.

Itinerary

Heraklion

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Damnoni (Pass By)

Preveli Beach

2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Damnoni beach

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kourtaliotiko Gorge

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Heraklion

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Rethymnon Old Town

1 hour 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Heraklion

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Infant seats available

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Natalia_P

Thank you for another amazing experience, Cretan Odyssey! It was a beautiful tour with a beautiful and friendly guide Elena. The boat trip was fantastic, the palm beach is something unique. We had enough time to explore the town of Rethymnon and enjoy the beach. Special thanks to professional drivers who picked us up and always drove on time! Bravo 👏🏻

Reviews

4.0

based on 22 reviews

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Great Beaches if not windy.

Frank_S, Sep 2026

I took a bus ride from Heraklion in the north to the beaches in the south. The gorge stop was not with it to me. On this day the winds were fierce and almost knocked me down at the gorge. The beaches would have been spectacular but on this particular day the winds were very high. I believe the tour company should cancel when there is such windy weather. The wind was kicking up the sand. The tour guide was great and the people I met were very nice.

Crowded tour

Vera_R, Jun 2026

Huge bus full of rude, loud people. Almost 80 people and only 1 tour guide. Elisabetta did a great job considering the amount of people. The same information in 3 languages! There was traffic and there was a delayed. The tour itinerary changed so the time for each stop changed. We spent hours sitting in a bus and 1 hour at the beach. There was not enough time to enjoy the Palm Tree beach or walk to the waterfalls. We had to rush through every single stop and basically swallow our lunch. Not a good experience at all.

Great tour to see a few places in Crete

Elaine_R, Sep 2024

Great value and wonderful tour to see 2 beaches with unbelievably clear blue water. The view from the boat was amazing. The tour guide was well -organized considering the large group size. Highly recommend. The town of Rethymno was pretty- would have liked more time there.

Great experience!

Natalia_P, Aug 2024

Great day, much seen and experienced!

Salome_R, Jul 2025

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 you have to find another destination. Tour guide was super nice, thank you!

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Esperienza unica

FILIPPO_L, Jun 2024

Fantastico, esperienza che ha radunato più cose in una. Palm Beach e la spiaggia adiacente alle grotte é un esperienza spettacolare. Fatela perché è davvero unica!!! Noi siamo stati coccolati dalla nostra grande e fantastica guida Elisabetta; italiana, vive in Grecia da più di 25 anni ci ha spiegato di tutto e pure di più. Grazieeee! torneremo Dio piacendo. A presto Fily e Dory

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Sarah_H, May 2024

Die Tourbegleitung Elizabeth war super. Wir hatten sehr viel Freizeit und die Stopps waren alle beeindruckend. Fie Tour hat unsere Erwartungen mehr als übertroffen.