East Crete: Toplou Monastery - Palm Beach of Vai - Sitia

Duration 12 hours
Days Sunday
People Max Capacity: 52 people
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Carry on with the tour to find out more about the stunning eastern part of Crete. Pay a visit to the Vai Palm Beach, which is home to the largest palm forest in Europe.

Each year, the palm forest plays host to thousands upon thousands of tourists. They come not only to see the beautiful palm forest, but also the huge beach of sand that is spread out at the base of the mountain.

A visit to Toplou, a monastery that dates back to the 15th century and is situated in an arid and desolate region, is included in the day excursion. The Toplou Monastery is considered to be one of the most important monasteries on the island of Crete. It is devoted to the Virgin Mary as well as St. John the Theologian. The day comes to a close at the quaint village of Sitia, which features a picturesque coastal road and a Venetian castle.

Sunday
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Highlights
  • Treat yourself to a day of rest and relaxation at Vai's world-famous palm beach.
  • Go on an excursion to the Toplou Monastery.
  • At the end of the journey, you will go to the town of Sitia.
 Included
  • Transportation in a coach that is climate controlled
  • Skilled and Experienced Motorist
  • The Tour Guide for the duration of the hike
  • Each and every permissible tax
  • Protection against legal responsibility offered by ALLIANZ
 Not Included
  • Sunbeds / Umbrellas
  • Food/Drinks
  • The Gateway to the Toplou Monastery
 What to bring
  • Hat / Sunglasses / Sunscreen
  • Swimsuit / Beachtowel
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Water
 Before you book, read the following useful information
  • We will pick you up from a variety of locations, including hotels and bus terminals, among other places.
  • As soon as you make the reservation, we will get in touch with you to let you know the precise location and time of the Pick-up, which will be in a location that is convenient to where you will be staying.
  • In enclosed public spaces and while riding the bus, passengers are expected to bring face masks with them and wear them at all times, provided that the government's COVID legislation requires them to do so.
 Timetable Information
  • Total Duration of the tour: 11 – 12 hours
  • Start at: 7:40am
  • Ends at: 19:00
 Full Description
  • Morning Pick Up
    • In the morning, we will initiate the process of collecting participants from the designated pick-up spots.
  • Bus Drive: 2 hour 30 minutes
  • 2nd stop: Toplou Monastery – 40 minutes
    • Our guests will have a wonderful time touring the magnificent and historically significant Monastery of Toplou. They will have roughly forty minutes of supervised time there, as well as free time, during which they can snap photographs of the distinctive building and the Cretan natural surroundings outside.
  • Bus Drive to Vai Beach: 20 minutes
  • 3rd stop: Vai Beach – 2 hours and 30 minutes
    • Make a pit stop at Vai, which boasts Europe's largest natural palm forest. You will have two hours of free time during which you can swim, sunbathe, eat lunch, and snap pictures of the spectacular scenery of Crete.
  • Bus Drive to Sitia: 30 minutes
  • 4th stop: Sitia – 1 hour and 20 minutes
    • Free time will be provided for participants so that they can go at their own speed while exploring the town, take a stroll down the trendy beach road, enjoy a cup of coffee at a classic café, or sample some of the delectable locally created candies.
  • End of the tour – Arrival at resorts:
    • Participants will now board the buses and be driven back to the hotels where they were staying when we gathered them in the morning. The amount of time it takes to get back to the hotel will vary from person to person based on the amount of traffic and where they were picked up.
  • Return Bus Drive to Heraklion: Around 2 – 3 hours hours

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