East Crete: Tour to Ierapetra- Toplou Monastery - Palm Beach of Vai - Sitia

<p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">Start your day tour from the lovely town of Ierapetra, the southernmost of Europe,  known for its warm weather and local products. Continue the tour, to discover the beautiful eastern part of Crete. Visit the largest palm forest in Europe, Vai Palm Beach. </p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">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. </p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">The day tour includes a visit to 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. The last stop of the day will be the cozy town of Sitia, with a lovely beach road and Venetian castle.</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em"><strong>Highlights:</strong></p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">· Visit the town of Ierapetra, well known for its local products</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">· Spend a relaxing day atthe famous palm beach of Vai</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">· Explore the Toplou Monastery</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">· End the tour by visiting the town of Sitia</p>