Guided tour to Preveli Palm Beach by boat with taverna lunch
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Guided tour to Preveli Palm Beach by boat with taverna lunch

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$101.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours

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Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll check out Southern Crete's wild beaches with a boat trip and lunch on this tour
  • You'll cruise along the coast to Preveli palm beach for free time before the main crowds arrive
  • There's a typical Cretan lunch at a local beach taverna in Damnoni on the menu
  • Plenty of free time to enjoy the beach and explore the palm fringed river behind
  • Your expert guide knows the area like the back of their hand and will share their insight with you
What to expect

Southern Crete's coastline is full of unexpected surprises and on this full day tour, you'll find yourself in one of the island's most impressive natural settings. We'll set off to Damnoni for a cruise along rocky coastline to one of southern Crete's most beautiful – and remote – beaches, Preveli beach. There's a beachside lunch to look forward to as well. Sofia, one of our expert guides, says, ‘Preveli beach is lovely, but don't forget to explore the palm forest behind. It's a really unusual ecosystem and the river is so refreshing. Bring your snorkel, too, the rocky headlands enclosing the beach are great snorkel spots.'

Disembarking at Preveli palm beach before the crowds arrive, you'll be able to take in the wow-factor scenery in peace. The sand-and-pebble beach stretches across the mouth of a craggy gorge softened by palm forests and carved by a cool, clear river. The river broadens into a lagoon which trickles behind the sweeping beach into the bright blue sea. You'll have plenty of free time to stretch out on the shore or take a dip before the return boat trip.

Back at Damnoni, a typical Cretan lunch at a beachfront taverna will be waiting for you. After tucking into fresh local dishes, you'll have free time to relax on and around the beach before heading back to base.

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What's included
  • check Transport
  • check Guide
  • check Cruise
  • check Lunch
What to remember
  • Bring bathing gear and sunblock
  • Bring a towel
  • Bring suitable footwear
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Provider
TUI Hellas Travel, Tourism and Airlines SA, with Tax Number 094469778 and Travel License Number 0261Ε60000126100
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

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4 /5

Based on 37 reviews from verified customers


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    RD u MD

    Verified booking

    5

    July 14, 2025

    Traveled as a couple


    Die Abholung am Hotel erfolgte pünktlich um 8:46 Uhr. Die Fahrt über die Berge bis zum Wassertaxi fand in einem sehr komfortablen und klimatisierten Reisebus statt. Während der einstündigen Fahrt erklärte unsere Reiseleiterin auf Deutsch und Englisch viel Wissenswertes über die Umgebung. Die anschließende Fahrt mit dem Wassertaxi machte Spaß, und der Preveli Beach ist auf jeden Fall sehenswert. Das Essen in einer Taverne auf der Rückfahrt war schmackhaft und ausreichend. Ein sehr schöner Tag!

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    Rolf Marten

    Verified booking

    4.2

    July 1, 2025

    Traveled as a couple


    Während der Busanreise hat Katerina sehr lebendig über die Geologie der Insel, insbesonders der Flüsschens und Schluchten informiert. Auch die klimatischen Besonderheiten der Südküste wurden gut erklärt. Die Hin- und Rückfahrten mit dem Taxi-Boot bei etwas stürmischem Meer waren von Gischtduschen begleitet (nur zur Info). Zum längeren Aufenthalt in der Lagune von von Preveli gab es leider wenig Informationen oder Begleitung über mögliche Aktivitäten vor Ort (den Pfad neben der Lagune…

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    Herjemineee

    Verified booking

    1.4

    June 25, 2025

    Traveled as a couple


    Dieser Ausflug hat nicht unseren Erwartungen entsprochen, das Ein- und Aussteigen vom Schiff war doch sehr abenteuerlich, nichts für ältere Leute, man musste durchs Wasser, um zum Schiff zu gelangen, beim Aussteigen von der Rückfahrt ging meiner Frau das Wasser bis zum Oberschenkel. Das Baden auf der kleinen Insel war uns aufgrund der Steine nicht möglich.Leider war das Mittagessen im Restaurant Sofia schlecht, die Hähnchenschenkel waren zu lange im Ofen, dadurch hart. Fazit nie wieder! ??????

  • B

    Britta

    Verified booking

    3.4

    June 24, 2025

    Traveled as a couple


    Der Palmenwald am Prevelistrand ist wirklich sehenswert. Der Strand selbst, naja...Das Essen in der Taverna war leider nicht sehr schmackhaft Vorabinformationen über geeignete Kleidung fehlte leider, Badeschuhe sowie Latschen sind durchaus angebracht, da man aus sowie ins Boot ein Stück durchs Wasser muss

  • R

    Roman Beck

    Verified booking

    4.6

    June 24, 2025

    Traveled as a couple


    Perfekte Planung, nette Reiseleitung, informativ über die Gegend, das Mittagessen mit etlichen Gängen war aufgrund der Temperaturen viel zu viel aber wir sind kein Maßstab

  • S

    Steffan

    Verified booking

    4.2

    June 16, 2025

    Traveled as a couple


    Es hat einfach gepasst.

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