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Start your day tour discovering the beautiful east part of Crete!
The day tour starts from visiting Toplou, a 15th-century monastery located in a dry and barren area. Toplou monastery is one of the most significant monasteries in Crete, dedicated to Panagia (Virgin Mary) and St. John the Theologian.
Continue the tour, to visit the largest palm forest in Europe, Vai Palm Beach. The palm forest draws thousands of visitors each year. They come not only for its wonderful palm forest, but also for the large sandy beach spread out at its foot.
Last stop of the day is at Sitia town, one of the least "touristy" parts of Crete, that was built up in Venetian times.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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. As soon as you make the booking we will contact you in order to let you know the exact place and time of the Pick-up which is closer to your place of hotel.
Itinerary
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1Heraklion
We will start collecting participants from pick-up points in the morning. Depending on the place of your hotel/apartment the bus ride will differ.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
2
Bus Drive to Toplou will last for about 2 hours and 40 minutes. Then we pay a visit to the historical and beautiful Monastery of Toplou and enjoy 40' of guided time and free time to take photos.
3 hours • Admission ticket not included -
3
Bus Drive to Vai Beach: 20 minutes Stop at Vai, the biggest natural palm forest in Europe. There we will enjoy 2 hours and 40 minutes of free time to swim, sunbathe, have lunch and take photos of this exotic landscape of Crete.
2 hours 40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Bus Drive to Sitia: 30 minutes Participants will enjoy 1 hour and 20 minutes of free time to walk by the beach road, have a coffee or taste the delicious local homemade sweets. Embarkation on buses and return to the resorts.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Heraklion
Embarkation in the buses 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.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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