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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
A full-day trip to Elafonissi island in the southwest of Crete. You will travel on an air-conditioned bus, with a stop in the traditionall village Elos and Kaloudiana.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tour Guide
Departure Point
Rethimno 741 00, Greece
There is no pick up from Grand Rimondi ( we can pick up Grand Rimondis customers from OPAP shop in Stavromenos)
There is no possibility to drive to each Hotel, we will send you the nearest pick up point for you!
Traveler pickup
Sofokli Venizelou, Rethymno, Greece
Elafonissi Beach, Elafonissi, Greece This is your chance to visit one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Elafonissi is a heaven
on earth, with soft white – pink sand, exotic crystal waters and cedar trees reaching the coast
line. It is located in the southwestern side of Crete. We pick you up from your Hotel area around
7:30 am. We would like to remind you to be at your assigned location promptly to avoid delays.
Our first stop is by the traditional village Elos, where you have the possibility for breakfast. On
our way to Elafonissi you will be able to see small traditional villages combined with a typical
Mediterranean scenery as well as the rugged landscape around the Topolia Gorge. Once we
have reached Elafonissi, you will have 4 hours of free time to soak in the amazing sun and enjoy
all the shades of blue this beach has to offer. On the way back we have a stop for lunch; here
you can have a coffee, refreshments or have a lunch, if you feel like it ( not included in the price) 240 minutes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
Kevin D
29 Jul 2025
Markidis sales person was very honest in what we would expect and also gave us the reason why, prior to our purchase ,we decided to go ahead.
The Guide Anastasia was so full of knowledge (3languages she spoke) and a bundle of Joy to listen to.
Dimitirs the driver ,wow real cool hand Luke on the mountainous roads,so comfortable and sure ????????.All in all a Fantastic Day out with Markidis????????
dartagnanm
18 Jul 2025
Well, there is no other beach like this one. Beautiful water. A little bit too many tourists. When we were here 20 years ago it was a different experience, much more calmness and serene experience.
The whole trip was very well organized. A stop on the way over there for breakfast and a stop on the way home for the best gyros we've hade here in Crete.
Forget about getting a sun bed and bring a lot of sun lotion!!!
Special mention: Most wonderful guide Anastasia made the long bus ride much better : ) And the roads are scary but the driver Dmitri was just an excellent driver that made the whole family feel very secure. 5/5
Reba_T
27 Jun 2025
We had a great trip, the bus ride was so convenient as the roads to Elfafonissi Beach are very windy and it was nice to be able to worry about driving those roads! If you get carsick I would advise taking some medicine before the trip due to the roads up the mountain. The driver and the lady helping us were both amazing and very kind and
Helpful!
This tour in
Crete
is organized by
Markidis Travel
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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