Our tour to Preveli Monastery, the Kourtaliotiko Gorge and the palm beach of Preveli takes you to the south coast of Crete, with pickup from your hotel and a driver who waits for you.
Preveli is about 35 km south of Rethymno. The river Megas Potamos runs out of the Kourtaliotiko Gorge and spreads into a lagoon lined with palm trees before it reaches the Libyan Sea. It is the most famous beach of southern Crete.
The palms are Cretan date palms, a species that grows wild only in a few places on the island. A fire in 2010 burned much of the grove, and it has grown back since. Above the beach stands the Monastery of Preveli, dedicated to Saint John the Theologian, which gave its name to the area.
Preveli Monastery and the Kourtaliotiko Gorge private tour by taxi
A private tour means the car is only for you and your group. You choose the pickup time, how long you stay and where you stop on the way, and your driver takes you back to your hotel at the end. There is no fixed timetable and no crowded coach.
We pick you up from your hotel or address in Kolymbari, Chania, Platanias or anywhere in western Crete. A taxi takes 1 to 4 passengers and a mini bus 5 to 8; for bigger groups, up to 20 people, we send more than one vehicle. Every vehicle has air conditioning and satellite GPS tracking, and our drivers are professional, certified taxi drivers who know the roads of Crete well.
Plan your day
A good plan is to stop first at the Kourtaliotiko Gorge, then visit Preveli Monastery above the sea, and finish with the walk down to the palm beach for a swim. The road crosses the island from Rethymno to the south coast, so this is a full day trip from Kolymbari or Chania.
Good to know
- From the parking area a path of about 20 minutes leads down to the beach, and back up.
- The beach is protected and has no sunbeds or shops: bring water and shade.
- On the way, the Kourtaliotiko Gorge is worth a short stop.
Questions about the Preveli Monastery and the Kourtaliotiko Gorge tour
Where do you pick us up?
From your hotel or address. Tell us where when you book.
How many people can join?
A taxi takes 1 to 4 passengers and a mini bus 5 to 8. For groups of up to 20 people we send more than one vehicle.
Can we stop on the way?
Yes. It is your private tour, so tell the driver where you would like to stop, for a photo, a coffee or a swim.
Can we combine it with another tour?
Yes. Many places in Crete combine well in one day. Tell us what you would like to see and we suggest a route that fits the time you have.
Can you take us to the airport at the end of the day?
Yes. If you fly out the same day, we can end the tour at Chania Airport or Heraklion Airport. Tell us your flight time when you book.
Do you drive at weekends and on holidays?
Yes, we work 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Book the Preveli Monastery and the Kourtaliotiko Gorge tour
Send us a booking request with the date, the pickup point and the number of passengers, and choose this tour in our booking form. We get back to you with the price for the day and confirm the details. You can also call us on +30 28240 84575 or email info@taxi-kolymbari.gr. Prices are per vehicle, not per person: see the indicative transfer prices on our price table.
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