Discover South Crete – Rethymno

Overview

Follow us through the savage natural landscape of Crete which makes your soul fill full of power. We will start from the dam of the rivers at the lake, we will end up to the breathtaking full of plants gorge of Saint Antonios with a small church in the rocky cave. We will pass through some traditional villages and we will stop to take pictures at the higher point of the area, viewing the North and the South Rethymno and the two highest mountains of Crete. Τhen we will visit a botanical garden for a 40-minutes guided tour. You will discover plants and flowers of Crete, famous for their healing properties. At the end of that tour we will have a tea to enjoy and smell the magic of Cretan nature.We continue direction Spili (a famous village for its natural springs), we will visit the folklore museum. As long as we cross the imposing gorge of Kourtaliotis we will move towards Plakias beach for swimming and lunch with view to the South Cretan Sea.

Itinerary

1. Potamon Dam

   Potamon Dam – A peaceful spot surrounded by nature, perfect for capturing stunning photos.

   · 15 min

2. St. Anthony Gorge (Gorge of Patsos)

   Agios Antonios Gorge – A stop at this small yet impressive gorge with a charming chapel inside a cave.

   · 50 min

3. Kourtaliotiko Gorge

   Kourtaliotiko Gorge – One of Crete’s most famous gorges, known for its dramatic cliffs and flowing springs.

   · 15 min

4. Spili

   Spili (1h 30min stop) – Explore this traditional village, famous for its lion-head fountains, charming streets, and local shops.

   · 1 h 30 min

5. Plakias Beach

   Plakias (2h stop) – Enjoy free time at this beautiful seaside village, where you can relax on the beach, swim in crystal-clear waters, or savor local delicacies at a seaside tavern.

   · 2 h

Pickup

Pickup included.

Pick up and drop off in Bali, Panormo, Skaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Rethymnon town, Atsipopoulo.

How to use your ticket

What to know before you go

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled if there aren't enough participants.

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