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East Crete: Tour to Toplou Monastery – Palm Beach of Vai – Sitia Town

East Crete: Tour to Toplou Monastery – Palm Beach of Vai – Sitia Town

Start your day tour discovering the beautiful east part of Crete!

Visit 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 the cozy town of Sitia, with a lovely beach road and Venetian castle.

Highlights:

Explore the Toplou Monastery
Spend a relaxing day atthe famous palm beach of Vai
End the tour by visiting the town of Sitia
 

Included

Transportation in Air-Conditioned bus
Professional Driver
Tour Guide
All the legal taxes
Liability insurance coverage by ALLIANZ

 

Not Included

Sunbeds / Umbrellas
Food/Drinks
Toplou Monastery Entrance 3€

 

What to bring

Hat / Sunglasses / Sunscreen
Swimsuit / Beachtowel
Comfortable shoes
Water

 

Know before you go

We offer pick-up from various points such us hotels and bus stops.

As soon as you complete the booking, your agent will let you know the exact place and time of the Pick-up which is closer to your place of staying.

This trip is not suitable for disabled people.
 

Timetable Information:

Total Duration: 11 – 13 hours (depending on clients resort)

 

Morning Pick Up

We will start collecting participants from pick-up points in the morning.

Depending on the place of your hotel/apartment the bus drive will differ.

 

Bus Drive to Toplou: almost 2 hours and 30 minutes

 

1st stop: Toplou Monastery – 40 minutes

Our participants will enjoy a visit to the historical and beautiful Monastery of Toplou. There they will spend about 40′ of guided time and free time to take photos of the unique architecture and the Cretan Natural landscape outdoors.

Bus Drive to Vai Beach: 20 minutes

2nd stop: Vai Beach – 2 hours and 30 minutes

Stop at Vai, the biggest natural palm forest in Europe. Enjoy 2.5 hours of free time to swim, sunbathe, have lunch, and take photos of this exotic landscape of Crete.

Bus Drive to Sitia: 30 minutes

3rd stop: Sitia1 hour and 20 minutes

Participants will enjoy some free time to explore the town on their own pace, walk by the cosmopolitan beach road, have a coffee at a traditional cafe or taste the delicious local homemade sweets.

End of the tour – Arrival at resorts:

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.

 

Return Bus Drive to Heraklion: Around 2 – 3 hours hours

Timetable Information:

Total Duration: 11 – 13 hours (depending on clients resort)

Price: 50 EUR