Elafonisi Island Paradise Full-Day Tour

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Duration: 11h
Location: Elafonisi, Chania, Crete, Greece | Crete, Greece


Category: Day Trips & Excursio

Highlights:
Full-day tour to a tropical paradise, Elafonisi Island
Shallow, emerald-green water & coral-colored beaches
Impressive Agia Sofia cave & rock-carved chapel
Local monastery at Chrysoskalitissa, Greek for “golden step”
Plenty of free time for take a breaking, swimming & sunbathing

Inclusions:
Guided tour of Elafonisi
Roundtrip transportation via coach

Description:

Spend a day on the exotic Elafonisi Island, a piece of tropical paradise. Pause at picturesque villages along the way and visit Agia Sofia's impressive cave and rock-carved chapel. After, swim in the warm turquoise water of Elafonisi and bask on the sandy beaches.

Leave Chania behind and journey through the green valleys of Crete, your first stop is at the traditional Greek village of Voulgaro for short coffee break. Continue past the picturesque green village of Kastelli and stop again in Topolia, where your guide takes you to explore the impressive Agia Sofia cave, known for its rock-carved chapel.

Then it's time to head toward Chrysoskalitissa, Greek for “golden step.” Here, you visit a local monastery and hear about its history before heading to the main highlight of the day: the tropical island of Elafonisi. On the southwest coast of Crete, Elafonisi Island is separated from Crete's main island by a shallow stretch of seawater. Enjoy a walk with your guide through the Libyan Sea.

With its shallow, emerald-green water and coral-colored beaches, Elafonisi is a truly magical place. Enjoy 2.5 hours of free time in this charming setting, perfect for take a breaking, swimming, sunbathing, and admiring the charming scenery. Drive back to Chania completely take a breaked from a day away in paradise.