Heraklion: Preveli Boat Trip, Damnoni & Kourtaliotiko springs
Heraklion: Preveli Boat Trip, Damnoni & Kourtaliotiko springs
Highlights
Discover three remarkable highlights of southern Crete on a journey through some of the island’s most extraordinary natural landscapes. Begin your adventure at the wild Kourtaliotis Gorge, where powerful springs and dramatic cliffs create one of Crete’s most impressive natural wonders.
Continue to the inviting shores of Damnioni Beach, known for its crystal-clear waters, peaceful atmosphere, and access to charming hidden coves. It’s the perfect spot to relax, swim, or enjoy the seaside before your next highlight.
Your trip culminates at the iconic Preveli Palm Beach, a true oasis framed by a lush palm forest, a flowing river, and the turquoise waters of the Libyan Sea. This unique combination of gorge, river, and tropical scenery makes Preveli a must-visit location for every traveler.
Experience three unforgettable destinations, each offering their own kind of beauty and significance on Crete’s spectacular south coast.
Itinerary
Heraklion
3 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeMorning Pickup We begin collecting participants from their designated pick-up points in the morning. Depending on your accommodation location, the drive to the first destination will take 2–4 hours.Kourtaliotiko Gorge
1 hours 10 minsAdmission Ticket Included1st Stop: Kourtaliotis Gorge Springs – 1 hour After a short walk from the bus stop, you will reach the majestic water springs of the Kourtaliotis Gorge. Here you can admire the wild natural landscape and enjoy a refreshing swim in the crystal-clear waters that flow through the gorge before reaching Preveli Palm Beach. Bus drive to next stop: 10 minutesDamnoni beach
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Free2nd Stop: Damnioni Beach – 1.5 hours We arrive at Damnioni Beach, where you’ll have free time to swim, enjoy lunch, or explore the nearby hidden coves of Amoudi and Kleisidi, located just a few steps away. After your break at Damnioni, you will board a boat heading toward the unique palm forest of Preveli. Boat trip: 30 minutesPreveli Beach
2 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket Free3rd Stop: Preveli Palm Beach – 2 hours We reach the world-famous Preveli Palm Beach, a stunning blend of sandy shores and a lush green river lined with palm trees and dramatic rocky scenery. Enjoy plenty of free time to swim, relax, and explore one of Crete’s most exotic landscapes. Boat trip: 30 minutesHeraklion
3 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeEmbarkation in the buses from Damnioni region and drive back to the hotels where we gathered participants in the morning. Depending on traffic and on the pick-up places of each one, the time of journey back to the hotel will differ. Bus Drive: 2–4 hours.
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