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Elafonisi Beach: Luxury Chauffeured Escape
4.8
34 Ratings
Hersonissos
Escape to the Cretan beach paradise of Elafonisi on a private day tour from Heraklion. Immerse yourself in luxury and relaxation as you bask in crystal blue waters and sink your toes into the fine white sand.
Escape to the Cretan beach paradise of Elafonisi on a private day tour from Heraklion. Immerse yourself in luxury and relaxation as you bask in crystal blue waters and sink your toes into the fine white sand.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Heraklion Prefecture - Embark on a private journey to Elafonisi Beach from Heraklion and Hersonissos regions, with the flexibility to set your own pace (approximately 3 hours drive from these areas). - Chania Prefecture - Dive into the West Crete tour and experience the boundless beauty of this region. - Topolia - Explore the rugged charm…
- Heraklion Prefecture - Embark on a private journey to Elafonisi Beach from Heraklion and Hersonissos regions, with the flexibility to set your own pace (approximately 3 hours drive from these areas).
- Chania Prefecture - Dive into the West Crete tour and experience the boundless beauty of this region.
- Topolia - Explore the rugged charm of Topolia Gorge, which majestically stretches along the road to Elafonissi.
- Elafonissi Beach - Indulge in the paradise-like scenery of Elafonisi island, featuring pearl-white and pink sands surrounded by ever-changing blue waters.
- Chania Prefecture - Seek recommendations from your private guide to visit a local Cretan taverna and savor authentic flavors that will delight your taste buds.
- Agia Sofia Cave - Satisfy your travel curiosity by climbing the steps to the cavernous Agia Sofia temple and absorbing its elemental energy.
- Chania - Relish the unforgettable moments of this private Crete tour as the sunlight dances on the sea, creating a sparkling effect like scattered diamonds.
- Hersonissos - A possible region for your personal pick-up and drop-off.
- Anissaras - A possible region for your personal pick-up and drop-off.
- Analipsi - A possible region for your personal pick-up and drop-off.
- Gouves - A possible region for your personal pick-up and drop-off.
- Kokkini Hani - A possible region for your personal pick-up and drop-off.
- Heraklion - A possible region for your personal pick-up and drop-off.
- Agia Pelagia - A possible region for your personal pick-up and drop-off.
- Fodele - A possible region for your personal pick-up and drop-off.
- Bali - A possible region for your personal pick-up and drop-off.
What's Included
- VIP skip-the-line access & assistance with purchasing admission tickets - Assistance with restaurant recommendations & reservations - Exclusive insider-access opportunities & tailor-made experiences - Private local guide, selected for excellence - Flexible personal pick-up & drop-off - Dedicated concierge support before and during your trip - Travel…
- VIP skip-the-line access & assistance with purchasing admission tickets
- Assistance with restaurant recommendations & reservations
- Exclusive insider-access opportunities & tailor-made experiences
- Private local guide, selected for excellence
- Flexible personal pick-up & drop-off
- Dedicated concierge support before and during your trip
- Travel in a premium chauffeured vehicle
- Onboard vehicle amenities: Wi-Fi, USB sockets, snacks, and hygiene items
What's Not Included
- Drinks and meals
- Drinks and meals
Additional Information
Nestled between the heavens and the earth is a heavenly beach in Crete, artistically crafted by nature herself over the eons. There are days when this ecological wonder connects to the South-West Crete coast, while on different days, it metamorphoses into an island - easily accessible through a shallow marine trail. Picture this: you are luxuriating in…
Nestled between the heavens and the earth is a heavenly beach in Crete, artistically crafted by nature herself over the eons. There are days when this ecological wonder connects to the South-West Crete coast, while on different days, it metamorphoses into an island - easily accessible through a shallow marine trail.
Picture this: you are luxuriating in the crystal-clear blue waters where the Libyan and Cretan seas merge. Your feet are enveloped in soft, white sand dotted with pink specks from an abundance of pulverized seashells, and you can feel the gentle sea air painting your cheeks with salty crystals.
Elafonisi can be enjoyed in numerous ways, but none quite match the pleasure of a customized, carefree retreat designed for discerning travelers who prefer to set their own tempo.
Embark on a scenic drive across Western Crete, with our top local insider guiding you through a true adventure in the comfort of a premium chauffeured vehicle.
You are free to indulge in tranquility. Slow down, inhale deeply, and bask in your independence.
- Our products are private custom tours which means nothing can be 100% solid and specific as we aim to address our mutual clients’ travel aspirations in Crete genuinely.
Location
Hersonissos
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(34 Ratings)
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Pierrebrouard06
Oct 6, 2024
Beautiful beach that is worth a visit - Beautiful beach to reach after 20 minutes of walking. Very busy. Trip Tip: go to the island in front (1m of water) where, on the south side, there is a nice quieter beach...
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Tammy_m
Jun 19, 2024
Great day trip! - Beautiful clear water and nice sandy beaches with a great lunch afterwards! Thanks so much Alexander for a great experience!
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Y2643vrnicholasc
Apr 10, 2024
Excellent All Around - The entire experience was fantastic. Nikos was a top tier driver, extremely well spoken, and was able to share excellent facts and history about the region. We were treated to local cuisine and snacks. We were given plenty of time to enjoy Elafnosi. They were also the only tour we could find that would pick up in Heraklion. Highly recommend!
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Asonnier84
Nov 30, 2023
Amazing experience with an amazing guide! - We had a private tour scheduled and at the last minute our port changed. This company was so accommodating and adjusted to meet us at our port. Our guide Panos was entertaining, enthusiastic, and very knowledgeable of the area. We wanted to see Elafonisi but due to wind/weather the conditions were not good for that but we were able to adjust and have a fantastic time. Panos brought us to an amazing Tavern for lunch and then serenaded us on the trip back to the port. We were highly impressed and enjoyed every second!
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Onair50465252671
Oct 24, 2023
Perfect day - Loved this excursion ! The drive to elafonisi was beautiful and terrifying !! Thank you to nikos for maneuvering the windy cliff roads ! The scenery was breathtaking and company of our guide super!
Very knowledgeable and kind , knew where to stop for the best shots …. On the way …. The beach itself was amazing .. yes pink sand ! I wish I could have spent more time there. However our tour started from Heraklion , which is a far drive ~3 hours +. Much closer to chania if you are staying there , you could have a full beach day ! Great company and great food and sights ! The day was perfect
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Pioneer44449500616
Oct 23, 2023
Great tour with an excellent guide. - Nikolaos was an excellent guide and a great conversationalist. He was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about sharing the Cretian way of life with us. We started on the eastern side of the island so much of the trip was driving, however, Nikolaos kept us entertained with his knowledge of the island. The place we stopped for lunch was amazing and I would recommend it to anyone traveling to Crete. I will say, however, if you are booking this tour I recommend getting picked up on the western side of the island closer to Chania. You will have more time at the beach and visiting other stops. It was a shame we didn't have time to do more, but over all an amazing tour.
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Scalcara
Aug 12, 2023
Amazing tour of Crete - Alexander was our tour guide and he was amazing. He was very accommodating, knowledgeable and friendly. His English was perfect. Adonis was our driver and he was great as well. The Mercedes van was clean and comfortable. The van had WiFi, great air conditioning and they had drinks and fruit for us. They picked us up at our Air B&B and were on time. We only had 2 days in Crete so this was a great way to see as much as possible in a short amount of time. The restaurant we stopped at for lunch was delicious and authentic cuisine. They gave us complimentary fruit and homemade chestnut liquor for dessert which we really enjoyed. I would highly recommend this tour and especially loved Alexander.
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Lino
Aug 12, 2023
Wonderful - Excellent experience.
Great guide, Nikolaus. Very professional.
The destination and ride were amazing. Very beautiful beach and landscapes.
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212tridipb
Jul 26, 2023
Superb - Excellent private tour!! Our guide nickolas was incredibly knowledgeable, super friendly and gave us a fantastic day in Elafonisi
It was a long drive from our hotel but enjoyed the scenic view on the way. Nicolas explained all the details on our way to Elafonisi beach.
He took us to an awesome place to have lunch. Definitely recommend this tour
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Merixg2019
Oct 25, 2023
Not What We Expected - The reviews of this were so good, and the photos so stunning, that we decided to splurge on this experience for one of our two full days in Crete. However, the beaches look nothing like the photos anymore - supposedly tourists have been collecting the pink sand (colored by local shells and coral) to take home with them, that it's barely colored at all now. Also, even in shoulder season, the beach was PACKED with people. There were no chairs available to rent, and we barely found a place to put out towels. Lots of other beach-goers were wading around in the water carrying all of their stuff with them.
It ultimately didn't matter too much, because we only had about an hour to send at Elafonsi, which included the 15-minute trek from the parking lot down to the beack, and the 20-minute trek back up the hill. The rest of the day was spent in the car! We didn't realize it was at least 3.5 hrs each way, a lot of which was on mountain switch-backs. Our guide was very pleasant, the car was comfortable, and we learned a lot about Crete. But it was definitely not the luxurious and relaxing experience we thought we signed up for.
The taverna we were taken to for lunch was in a beautiful mountain town, and we enjoyed our meal, though it felt relatively pricey, around 40 Euros per person.
I share this info to make sure people considering it know the details. It might have been different for us if we had another day to spend in Crete. But this was our one "beach day" that we planned, and we did not get to relax in the sun and enjoy the aquamarine waters like we dreamed about, so for the incredibly hefty price tag that came with it, we were ultimately disappointed.
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