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Elafonisi Beach - Private Tour to Pink Sands from Chania

6 hours and 30 minutes

Easy

Have you ever been on uninhabited island? Here’s your chance! Elafonisi - This place is so unique with its unbelievable colors, and unique history.
The highlight of our journey - Elafonissi Beach, is translated from Greek as Deer Island. However, there are no Deers, but there’s pink sand and turquoise waters, creating perfect conditions for relaxation and swimming.

One more place that we’re going to visit on our way is Cave of Agia Sofia with impressive stalactites and stalagmites as well as Hrisoskalitissa monastery. Located at 285 m above the Sea level this place is truly sublime in its natural beauty, spirituality, and history. Remember that to visit this place, you need to wear clothes that cover your knees and shoulders.

Our route to this place goes through picturesque road. You’ll be able to see amazing nature of Crete some traditional villages that will should you unique Cretan lifestyle. We can also stop for a tasting of olive oil and thyme honey. Our journey will finish with traditional meal at a tavern.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to create unforgettable memories and experience the true magic of the island.
What's included?
    Pick-up/drop-off at your hotel.
    Comfortable Vehicle with a professional driver.
    Wi-fi on board and Water from the springs of the White Mountains “Samaria”, in bottles.
    Accompaniment by a local expert/escort.
    Entrance fees to Chrysoskalitissa Monastery.
    Beach umbrellas (on request).
    All Fees and Taxes
    Exclusions
      Personal expenses, drinks, lunch/dinner.
      Customary tips to your drivers, guides, and escorts.
      Please note
      • Stroller / pram accessible
      • Public transportation nearby
      • Infant seats available
      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Not suitable for pets
      • Infants must not sit on laps
      • To visit the Monastery, you must wear modest clothes: for women – a skirt/dress under your knees and covered shoulders. For men – trousers, T-shirt with long sleeves.
      • Important to have; Sun Cream (a lot!), Sunglasses and Hat, Long-Sleeved Shirt for Sensitive skin, Swim Suit, and a Beach Towel! Money for drinks, lunch/dinner.
      • Elafonisi is a Natura 2000 protected area, it is strictly forbidden to remove any plants, animals, shells, and sand from the area.
      • If any participant suffers from any severe allergy (e.g. to bee stings, food allergies/intolerances) or has medical/health issues we need to be aware of, it is important to let us know in advance. This is clearly a safety measure, personal information is by no means violated and we exercise all discretion.
      • Moysidis Travel is covered by Professional Liability Insurance. Each participant is advised to take out health/travel insurance before travelling to Crete.
      • Private pick-up and drop-off from your hotel, villa, cruise, or any other point in the region of Chania. Pick-up time is flexible and upon your final confirmation. Rethymno & Heraklion and other cities on Crete upon request*.
      What to bring
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