A scenic drive through magnificent nature from the North coast to the South West brings you to one of the most beautiful beaches of Crete "Elafonisi".
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Balos Travel | Official website Our agency organizes daily trips to the most breathtaking destinations: Gramvousa and Balos, Samaria Gorge, Elafonisi beach and Knossos, from various meeting points from Kissamos to Chania.
A very special coastal tour – at the southwest tip of Crete to Elafonisi. A scenic drive through magnificent nature from the North coast to the South West through Topolia Gorge small picturesque mountain villages brings us to one of the most beautiful beaches of Crete "Elafonisi".
The island is separated by a shallow bridge of crystal blue waters that sits 40 meters from the coast line edge and can easily be reached by wading through its seawaters, to the offshore island.
At its nearest point is only 140 miles from the north coast of Africa that enhances on its tropical sun kissed beach that offers its soft coral sand and deepest shades of white & pink that are sure to enchant you and should not be missed.
Program:
1. First Stop: at the cave of Agia Sofia where you can visit the Cave and/or have breakfast at the coffee shop.
2. Second Stop: Elafonisi Beach, Free time 3 hours.
3. Third Stop: Elos, a traditional Cretan village for lunch.
Duration: about 10 hours.
Included: English speaking guide (on request other languages), transfer.
Not included: food and beverages.
Tour schedule: daily from 8 am to 9:20 am depending on your location.
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During the lessons at the farm, you will have the opportunity to participate in the preparation of traditional dishes, as well as, enjoy local recipes.
From harvesting to production in the olive mill, and from bottling to a guided olive oil tasting, you can try and learn about every aspect of the Cretan olive oil.
During this tour you will visit the small island of Gamvrousa and its famous castle of Gamvrousa and further take a boat trip to the breathtaking lagoon of Balos.
The Samaria Gorge National Park is a true wonder and offers the ultimate hiking experience, beginning deep in the mountains and ending up on the shores of the Libyan Sea.
You will have a guided tour to the original Vassilakis family olive press and the new modern olive press and have a chance to get know about all of the olive production stages.
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