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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Private tour for groups up to 6 or up to 12 travellers!!!
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 a traditional olive oil factory . There we will have the opportunity to taste cretan olive oil!
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Private transportation
Local tour guide - English & German (if option selected)
Public liability insurance
Sandwiches, Cretan pastries in a snack box
Audiovisual presentation of Cretan customs on the bus/van (option with guide)
Portable umbrellas for the beach
WiFi on board, USB charging ports
Air-conditioned vehicle
Cold soft drinks, beer, bottled water
Olive oil tasting
Sunbeds on the beach
Tips
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Contact us to define your pick up location
Traveler pickup
Souda Port, Souda 732 00, 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
Falasarna beach, 734 00, 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. 45 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.
debrapickrell65
16 Sep 2025
Highly recommended!
We really enjoyed our beach and olive oil tasting tour.
It was a well organised, personalised and informative tour.
Our guide Christine was amazing. She was so passionate and knowledgeable on Creten culture, a great communicator & very attentive.
Nick was a great driver, we felt really relaxed and safe, especially on some of the narrow winding roads.
bushrak567
07 Sep 2025
The most amazing day spent in Chania. Not only did we get to see 3 of the most beautiful and popular locations of the east side of Crete but we also learned about Crete’s history and heritage. My husband, daughter and I chose the private tour and it was so comfortable. They picked us up from the hotel and dropped us back at our hotel which was really convenient for us traveling with a child. The lunch included was delicious and perfect. The tour vehicle is really clean and well organized. There’s a display screen in the van to see beautiful pictures of Crete and learn more about the island during the drive. The hosts were prepared with Wi-Fi in the van, charging cords, snacks, drinks, and everything we needed for the beach. Thank God they had beach umbrellas for us because the beaches there are so popular that rental umbrellas get sold out fast even in the morning. The hosts were really kind and accommodating. They stopped at beautiful spots so we could take pictures. I would highly recommend booking with them. No matter how many locations you decide to see, you’ll have a comfortable and fulfilling experience.
854rhiannah
25 Jul 2025
We were so thrilled with the tour provided by Christine and Thanos! Not only did we learn a lot, but it also allowed us to see much more of the western side of Crete than we would have on our own. We were picked up and dropped off at our hotel, and they were very punctual.
The tour company provided mats, umbrellas, a meal, and drinks for our trip. (They are not allowed to drive to the beach, so you do set them up yourself and there is a bit of a walk). We were so grateful for the cold drinks throughout the warm day. I truly felt that they thought of everything to make the excursion as convenient and easy as possible.
At Elafonisi beach, our first stop, we spent the whole time in the water. However, next time, at Falasarna, I would plan to pay the extra money to purchase a sunbed at the beach since it was quite hot in the afternoon.
At Falsarna, other beachgoers had quite a long walk or had to wait for a trolley, but the tour company was allowed to drive down to pick us up, which was a huge plus.
We also enjoyed the pleasant atmosphere of the olive oil tasting.
I definitely recommend a tour with this company, especially with Christine and Thanos! It was a great day.
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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