Vai Palm Forest, Itanos & Erimoupoli Beach Road Trip
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€50
/person
Vai Palm Forest, Itanos & Erimoupoli Beach Road TripAvailable
Vai Palm Forest, Itanos, Erimoupoli Beach
Adventure
Sightseeing
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9 hours
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About This Experience
Start your day tour discovering the beautiful Northeast part of Crete.
This full-day road trip takes you through dramatic landscapes, fertile valleys and hidden villages before reaching one of the most exotic destinations of the island. Explore the quiet beaches of Erimoupoli and the archaeological area of ancient Itanos, where history and turquoise waters create a unique setting.
Continue to the famous Vai Palm Beach, home to the largest natural palm forest in Europe. Enjoy free time to swim, relax on the sandy beach, take photos and experience one of the most emblematic landscapes of Crete.
Throughout the journey, your guide shares insights about Cretan history, culture and daily life, making this excursion a perfect combination of nature, relaxation and discovery.
Experience Highlights
Visit the largest natural palm forest in Europe at Vai Beach
Explore the quiet beaches of Erimoupoli and the ancient city of Itanos
Swim in crystal-clear turquoise waters
Scenic drive through Northeast Crete with dramatic landscapes
Free time for relaxation, photos and lunch by the sea
Day Itinerary
2.5 - 3 hours
Morning Pick-up & Drive to Erimoupoli – Itanos
We begin collecting participants from designated pick-up points in the morning. The bus drive to Erimoupoli–Itanos lasts approximately 2.5 to 3 hours, depending on your accommodation location. Enjoy views of dramatic canyons, fertile valleys and hidden villages while your guide shares information about Cretan history and culture.
1 hour 45 minutes
Erimoupoli Beach & Ancient Itanos
Few steps north of Vai lies the beach of Erimoupoli and the ancient city of Itanos. Discover three quiet bays accessible through small hiking paths. Enjoy sandy beaches, clear turquoise waters and unique geological formations. Between the beaches, explore the important Minoan settlement of ancient Itanos.
5 minutes
Transfer to Vai Beach
Short bus transfer from Erimoupoli–Itanos to Vai Beach.
2 hours 30 minutes
Vai Palm Beach
Visit Vai Palm Beach, home to the largest natural palm forest in Europe. Enjoy free time to swim, sunbathe, have lunch and take photos of this exotic Cretan landscape.
2.5 - 3 hours
Return Journey
Embark on the return journey to your resorts. Arrival time varies depending on traffic and pick-up locations.
What's Included
- Transportation in Air-Conditioned bus
- Professional Driver
- Guide
- Liability insurance coverage by ALLIANZ
- Entrance to Vai Palm Forest
What's Not Included
- Food/Drinks
- Beach equipment rentals (e.g., umbrellas, sunbeds)
What to Bring
Comfortable shoes
Hat and sunglasses
Swimsuit and towel
Sunscreen
Water bottle
Camera or smartphone
Snacks
Important Information
- Please arrive 10 minutes before pickup time
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