Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Enjoy nearly 5 hours of leisure time swimming and sunbathing by the sea. Visit the 2 most popular beaches of Greece, Falasarna and Elafonisi, in one day. Our trip starts from Elafonisi, the most breathtaking destination of the day. Swim in shallow turquoise waters, explore the fine pink sand and the exotic small lagoons, ideal for children.The tour goes on west to Falasarna, a white sandy beach famous for the clear turquoise blue sea, the locals' favourite beach. Our final stop, Vouves, is the place, where we visit the oldest olive tree in the world and the Olive Tree Museum. There we will have the opportunity to taste cretan olive oil!
SMALL GROUP up to 15 people!!!
Limited seats!
Sandwiches, Cretan pies in a snack box
Public liability insurance
Οlive oil tasting
WiFi on board
Local tour guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Audiovisual presentation of Cretan customs on the bus, USB charging ports in bus
Small group up to 15 people
Cold soft drinks, beer, wine, bottled water
Sunbeds on the beach
Tips
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Contact us to define your pick up location
**Guests staying in the Venetian harbor and the old city will be picked up from the closest bus stop accessible by a minibus **
Traveler pickup
Chania, Greece
Agiou Markou 8, Chania 731 32, Greece
Elafonissi Beach, Elafonissi, Greece Off the southwestern tip of Crete, about 75 kilometers from Chania town, lies Elafonisi beach and small island. It is within walking distance from the mainland, sometimes without even getting one’s toes wet. It was once used by pirates to hide their loot (lafyra) and that is how it got its name. The island (about 1.3 km long and 400 meters wide) is a protected nature reserve and boasts one of the finest sand beaches in the country. More than that, Elafonisi is the only Greek contender in a Tripadvisor list of the world’s 25 best beaches for 2014. This is to be expected: blindingly white-pink sand, turquoise-white lagoon-like waters that ripple as they pick up the breeze, an exotic place with sporadic vegetation against the stark bareness of the Cretan mountains. On the island discover numerous small coves, sandy beaches and interesting rock formations. It is also home to 110 plant species including the protected Androcymbium rechingeri, which is as rare as it sounds. 150 minutes
Falassarna Beach, Falassarna, Greece Falasarna beach is located in the western part of Crete, about 53 km from the town of Chania and 13 km from the town of Kissamos. Quite popular with day trippers, its stunning beaches and clear turquoise blue sea are unique. It has received many awards for its beauty, amenities and services enjoyed by the visitor. The long sandy beach is one of its most important advantages, as it offers the chance to the visitors to enjoy it, even in the high season period. Swimming in the crystal clear turquoise waters of the beach, will make anyone feel the ultimate pleasure. Its beach is fully organized with umbrellas and sun beds in its biggest part. However, there are several free spots for those who prefer to put their own umbrella and towel on the sand. What will impress you the most, is the charming and unique sunset, one of the most beautiful in Greece.
The sunset there is really impressive, as there is nothing to obstruct your field of view between the beach and the horizon. 120 minutes
The Monumental Olive Tree of Vouves, Vouves, Greece The Olive tree of Vouves is probably one of the oldest olive trees in the world, which remains productive to this day. The exact age of the tree cannot be determined. While tree ring analysis demonstrated the tree to be at least 2000 years old, scientists from the University of Crete have estimated it to be 4000 years old. In 1997 it was declared a protected natural monument and, in October 2009, the Olive Tree Museum of Vouves was inaugurated in a nearby 19th-century house, displaying traditional tools used in the process of olive cultivation. As of the Olympic Games in Athens in 2004, olive branches “kotinos” from this ancient olive tree were used for the wreath of Marathon winners in every Olympic game. Every year over 20,000 people from all over the world visit this ancient tree. 60 minutes
Specialized infant seats are available
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Travellers need to walk about 500 meters from the parking lot to the beach in Elafonisi, because Elafonisi beach is a protected area and cars/buses are not allowed to park closer.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Mikarichan93
06 Oct 2024
1000000000000% recommended! We were so well taken care of by them and all of the amenities were great, lunchbox with some local treats, olive and olive oil tasting and amazing views, beautiful beaches. They are incredibly insightful to avoid the most crowded areas and times to give their guests the best possible experience. :) We are eternally grateful for the hospitality and accommodating our pickup outside of their usual pickup zone so that we could join in on this awesome tour. This is something we will always remember! Hugs all the way from Iceland!
Kellley_E
29 Sep 2024
The most memorable part of the tour was seeing Elafonisi beach. Breathtaking. The water so clear. The olive factory. Fascinating how olive oil birth????????. I also saw the new and the original equipment in olive pressing.
Falasarna beach was amazing but not as amazing as Elafonisi beach.
flojo671
27 Sep 2024
We were a group of 8. Our tour was top-notch from the moment our driver picked us up in the luxury van, Throughout the entire tour our driver went beyond his call of duty making sure we were well taken care of. Our guide Christine, felt like a friend the moment we met her. She was very informative and knowledgeable sharing plenty of history. During our day trip, we wanted for nothing. Great food, drinks, and fun tied in with meeting new Friends makes this beach tour a must-do while visiting the island of Crete.
This tour in
Crete
is organized by
SeaByBus Explore Crete
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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