Hoteller i nærheden af Kourtaliotiko Gorge Waterfalls & Preveli/Kalypso Beach
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• Amazing Gorge • Ikoniske strande • Scenic Drive • Sømløs • Mindeværdig • Kompromisløs Oplev en perfekt blanding af eventyr og sightseeing, fuldt tilpasset dit tempo og præferencer for en virkelig uforglemmelig dag. Din private dagstur begynder med en betagende køretur gennem Kretas mangfoldige landskab til Kourtaliotiko Gorge, hvor vi eskorterer dig til vandfaldene. Svømning er valgfri, vandtætte telefonkasse er tilvejebragt, og dine ting forbliver sikkert overvåget under vand sektioner. Efter gletsjeren vælger du din strandoplevelse: Preveli Beach, kendt for sin flod og palmer, eller Kalypso Beach, en afsondret bugt med dybt, klart vand ideel til svømning. Derefter kan vi holde pause til frokost i en hyggelig taverna, nyde lækre lokale smage og varm gæstfrihed. Shore Excursion • Cruise Friendly • Heraklion Havn • Ports of Call Tours • Kreta • Fra Heraklion, Rethymno • Full Day Tour • Kourtaliotis River Canyon
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Kourtaliotiko Gorge er et af Kretas mest imponerende naturlige vidundere, berømt for sine dramatiske klipper, frodig vegetation og forfriskende vandfald. Når du går ned gennem kløften, vil du opleve lyden af vinden, der ekkoer mellem de høje klipper, som inspirerede navnet - "Kourtaliotiko", hvilket betyder "klappende lyd". Gåturen fra udsigtspunktet til vandfaldet tager cirka 12 minutter, efterfulgt af en lignende opstigning tilbage, hvilket gør det til en givende og nedslående oplevelse omgivet af Kreta's uberørte naturskønhed.
Preveli Palm Forest er en skjult perle på Kretas sydkyst, hvor en flod strømmer gennem en frodig skov af sjældne indfødte palmer, der møder det krystalklare vand i Det Libiske Hav. Omgivet af robuste klipper og indrammet af en uberørt strand, denne eksotiske oase tilbyder en unik blanding af naturlig skønhed og ro, hvilket gør det den perfekte flugt for naturelskere og udforskere.
Preveli Beach er et fantastisk paradis, hvor en ferskvandsflod møder det turkisfarvede vand i det Libyske Hav. Stranden ligger under høje klipper og omkranset af den berømte Preveli Palm Forest, og tilbyder en unik blanding af eksotisk skønhed og robuste landskaber. Dens krystalklare vand, gylden sand og frodige omgivelser gør det til et must-besøg sted for dem, der søger ro og naturlig charme. #Husk, nedstigningen fra parkeringsområdet til stranden tager omkring 12 minutter, med en lige tidsbegrænset stigning tilbage op#
Kalypso Beach er en afsondret perle på Kretas sydkyst, gemt mellem dramatiske klipper og krystalklart vand. Stranden er kendt for sine naturlige klippeformationer og det dybe blå hav og tilbyder en unik, rolig atmosfære, der er perfekt til svømning, snorkling og afslapning. Med sine skjulte bugter og ru skønhed, Kalypso Beach er en ideel flugt for dem, der søger ro og eventyr i en af Kreta's mest maleriske omgivelser.
Bort fra de travle turistområder, tager vi dig til familiedrevne tavernaer omkring Plakias, hvor du kan nyde autentiske kretensiske smage, mens du nyder en betagende udsigt over det kretensiske og libyske hav.
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Pick-Up Point: Udenfor din hotel reception. - For krydstogt passagerer: Uden for den vigtigste Heraklion havn Passenger Terminal Building Pickups uden for standard serviceområdet kan være tilgængelige efter anmodning og kan medføre ekstra transportgebyr. Kontakt os venligst inden booking.
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- Specialiserede sæder til spædbørn er tilgængelige
- Anbefales ikke til rejsende med fare for hjerte-kar-sygdomme
- Rejsende skal mindst være i moderat fysisk form
- Adgangen til Kourtaliotiko Gorge er underlagt lokale Autoriteters bestemmelser og kan lejlighedsvis være begrænset på grund af vejrforhold eller sikkerhed. Skulle dette ske, vil vi justere ruten ved at besøge både Preveli Beach og Kalypso Beach, hvilket sikrer dig stadig nyde en komplet hel dag oplevelse
- Kourtaliotiko Gorge og Preveli Beach kræver gåtur på ujævn terræn, trin og moderate skråninger
- Rejsende bør medbringe badetøj, et strandhåndklæde, bære passende sko til ujævnt terræn, og medbringe havsko, hvis de har dem
- Rejsende fra krydstogtskibe bør vælge den hurtigst mulige mulighed
- Rejsende, der bor uden for det normale afhentningsområde (herunder Elounda, Agios Nikolaos og Chania), bør kontakte os inden booking. Afhentning fra disse områder kan være tilgængelig efter anmodning, og hvis bekræftet, kan der pålægges ekstra transportgebyr
- Vi kan rumme store grupper. For grupper på 9 eller mere, kontakt os direkte
Anmeldelser(56)
George was fantastic and our trip was also lovely. The drive to and from the gorge and beaches was calm and we saw beautiful scenery across Crete. George educated us about Cretan olives trees/farming and history. He is very knowledgeable and we were grateful. We had a pit-stop for a bathroom and a greek coffee. Gorge also shared pasteli, which was delicious. There was also a cute little pup to keep us company - Minos! When we arrived at the gorge, we were told it had been closed due to high winds. George quickly pivoted and offered to take us to both Preveli and Kalypso beaches. Gorge walked us over toward Preveli and encouraged us to take our time and enjoy the beach. It was fantastic! The river was beautiful and the beaches had crystal clear waters. We had a great time. Next, we went to Kalypso. We were able to grab a umbrella and loungers (20 euro - well worth it). The water was chilly, but my husband and son loved it. It was a beautiful location with stunning clear water and rocky cliffs. We enjoyed watching the cliff jumpers, even if we weren't that brave. Gorge warned us not to do anything unsafe! Gorge came to us while at Kalypso and said that they had reopened the gorge. I was so grateful for this as it was one of the primary reasons I booked this tour. I am also grateful to Gorge for letting us know - he didn't have to! We left Kalypso and returned to the gorge. The hike down and up was strenuous. I am very fit and welcomed the cardio, but I think it was a challenge for my mother-in-law & husband. My son, age 12, had no issue, either. I knew the water would be cold, but I was still surprised at how cold! I desperately wanted to swim through, but my body is very sensitive to cold and I start losing blood flow to my fingers and toes quickly. It was still beautiful from the waist deep waters and I am so grateful that I got to see it. It was a good experience. George made our day perfect - we saw it all - both beaches & the gorge. We got to see everything we wanted and more! Thank you Gorge!
George was fantastic and our trip was also lovely. The drive to and from the gorge and beaches was calm and we saw beautiful scenery across Crete. George educated us about Cretan olives trees/farming and history. He is very knowledgeable and we were grateful. We had a pit-stop for a bathroom and a greek coffee. Gorge also shared pasteli, which was delicious. There was also a cute little pup to keep us company - Minos! When we arrived at the gorge, we were told it had been closed due to high winds. George quickly pivoted and offered to take us to both Preveli and Kalypso beaches. Gorge walked us over toward Preveli and encouraged us to take our time and enjoy the beach. It was fantastic! The river was beautiful and the beaches had crystal clear waters. We had a great time. Next, we went to Kalypso. We were able to grab a umbrella and loungers (20 euro - well worth it). The water was chilly, but my husband and son loved it. It was a beautiful location with stunning clear water and rocky cliffs. We enjoyed watching the cliff jumpers, even if we weren't that brave. Gorge warned us not to do anything unsafe! Gorge came to us while at Kalypso and said that they had reopened the gorge. I was so grateful for this as it was one of the primary reasons I booked this tour. I am also grateful to Gorge for letting us know - he didn't have to! We left Kalypso and returned to the gorge. The hike down and up was strenuous. I am very fit and welcomed the cardio, but I think it was a challenge for my mother-in-law & husband. My son, age 12, had no issue, either. I knew the water would be cold, but I was still surprised at how cold! I desperately wanted to swim through, but my body is very sensitive to cold and I start losing blood flow to my fingers and toes quickly. It was still beautiful from the waist deep waters and I am so grateful that I got to see it. It was a good experience. George made our day perfect - we saw it all - both beaches & the gorge. We got to see everything we wanted and more! Thank you Gorge!
We had an amazing time on this trip. The gorge and beach were beautiful. On our way back, we enjoyed a delicious lunch with stunning views. I would thoroughly recommend.
George was amazing! We were coming from the cruise port and he was very thorough with the meeting spot and time. On the drive to the gorge, George provided so much history and neat facts about Crete. The drive went by quickly and we all learned so much. At the gorge, George hiked down with us and then watched our belongings as we all swam. Even though it’s cold, definitely do the swim to the waterfall. Afterwards he took us to Kalypso Beach which was beautiful and so cool! We snorkeled and rented a lounger there. We ended the day at the most delicious taverna! They took us into the kitchen to see dishes being made that were not on the menu. It was the best meal of the trip! George kept us right on schedule and had us back with a nice cushion before the cruise departed. We absolutely loved this excursion and our day with George. I would highly recommend it!
George was the perfect tour guide offering historic facts of the island and local tips and guidance. His timeliness was perfect and my family had a wonderful time. Thank you George and we appreciate you showing us your wonderful island!!
We had the best tour with George. He went above and beyond to make sure we had the most wonderful time. We had the best Cretan meal on this tour also at a restaurant that George had picked out. Best experience ever!!
Such a fun, exciting experience — George is a great tour guide! Highly recommend to everyone visiting Crete.
We had an outstanding tour with George Dermitzakis as our guide. His van was comfortable, clean and quiet. The trip to the gorge was long, and George filled this time with discussion of Crete’s history, customs and everyday life. We stopped at a small cafe for coffee and a snack of Pasteli. At the gorge, we descended down steep steps to the river below. To see the waterfalls, we had to swim about 50m in the frigid river, but the view was worth it! George watched our belongings during this excursion. For our next stop, we chose Preveli Beach with its palm tree forest, and the river from the gorge traverses the beach. Such beautiful cliffs and landscape. For a lunch of authentic and traditional Cretan foods, George took us to Taverna Dionysus in the mountain village of Myrthios. We were treated to a visit to the kitchen to see the daily specials which, of course, we had to order. George returned us within steps of our apartment in the heart of Heraklion. What an outstanding day, and what an outstanding tour guide!
"Fantastic" is the best word to describe this tour. George was very professional throughout the experience, from the pickup to returning us back to our apartment. His van was very comfortable, too. The drive to the gorge was long, and George filled the time with commentary about the landscape and culture. He is quite informed about the history and, despite our visiting the archeological museum earlier in the week, was able to provide an outstanding summary of the island's history over the past 7000+ years. George gave the occasional "quiz" to see if we were paying attention. We stopped for coffee at a small cafe -- nice, quiet location and excellent coffee. George also treated us to sesame and honey snack bars (Pasteli). As recommended, we prepurchased our entry tickets to the gorge -- this made entry seamless and quick, although there were no other people waiting when we arrived. We followed the steep steps (be forewarned as you'll need to climb back up later) down into the gorge. At the bottom, the only way to see the waterfalls is to swim in the very cold spring water, about 50m. Did I mention the water was very cold?! We took advantage of the waterproof bags for our mobile phones, and this allowed us to take some photos of the waterfalls. George watched our belongings during this time. We toweled off, then climbed back out of the gorge. Although not essential, some people wore wetsuits to reduce the chilling effects of the cold water. For our next stop we chose to stop at Preveli Beach and palm tree forest. You need to climb more steps up and over a hill to get to the beach (about 15 minutes), and it was worth it. The river from the gorge flows across the beach, and there is plenty of shade under the trees. After about an hour of wading in the river and the sea, we headed back to the meet up point. On our return trip to Heraklion, we stopped at Taverna Dionyssos in the mountain village of Myrthios for lunch. We were treated to a preview in the kitchen of the daily specials which, of course, we had to order. Lunch was fantastic! We were staying in the heart of Heraklion and George delivered us almost to our front door, saving us a 15 minute walk from our original pickup location. Later that evening, George sent a WhatsApp message with a summary of our day. What an unexpected and welcome surprise! We absolutely and highly recommend George as a guide, and this tour was outstanding.
George is a very knowledgeable, professional and attentive guide. We took a tour of the Kourtaliotiko Gorge after being picked up at our Hotel followed by a visit to the beautiful Kalypso beach and finished with a beautiful late lunch at Taverna Dionyssos. We would book a tour with George again, from planning to the day of the excursion communication was great.
