Elafonisi Island: Day Trip by Bus from Chania or Rethymno Crete: Elafonsi Island Visit from Chania
ID: GYG55773-77562
Category:
Country: Greece
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
Discover Crete and the impressive foothills of the wild mountain landscape and admire the idyllic beach in the far south west of Crete. Explore the small island of Elafonisi and find the Golden Step of the Chrissoskalitissa Nunnery.
Visit the small island of Elafonisi, south west of Crete, and admire the most beautiful beaches in the area.
Follow the green north coast just before Kastelli and finally reach the rock chapel of Agia Sophia through the village of Topolia. This small church is hidden in a dripstone cave, reached by a small uphill climb. Continue through quaint villages to the Chrissoskalitissa Nunnery. Listen to the legend of the Golden Step and try to find it among the 99 steps that lead to the nunnery.
Then head towards the water and admire the shimmering pink beach in front of pine and juniper covered dunes. Walk to the opposite island of Elafonisi through the shallow turquoise lagoon and spend the rest of the day on the beach.
Highlights
- Discover the beautiful beaches and nature of Crete and visit the small island of Elafonisi south west of Crete
- Admire the fascinating mountain streams, visit the church in the middle of a dripstone cave and discover the village of Topolia
- Listen to the legend of the Golden Step at the Chrissoskalitissa Nunnery and wade through the turquoise lagoon to the island of Elafonisi
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Pick-up begins earlier than starting time and is done from central points in the areas of Chania and Rethymno
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Hotel pick-up from Chania, Agia Marina, Platania, Daratso, Stalos and Tavronitis
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
