Day Trip to Elafonisi Island Direct From Heraklion ,Malia ,Stalis
Up to the south-westernmost point of the island, in one of the most spectacular and unexpected locations on the island is where we will spend the day. Elafonisi is a place of exceptional natural beauty, something between an island and a peninsula, as you have to walk through the sea to reach it.
Once occupied by pirates, today it is a very popular destination for day trippers who flood there to faraway lagoon, whilst having a Mediterranean holiday. Elafonisi is a paradise on earth – a heaven of unparalleled beauty. It is covered with sand dunes, low trees, bushes, sand lilies and junipers. You can get there on foot from the beach by passing through shallow aquamarine and turquoise waters. The white and pink sand made of thousands of broken seashells, the limpid blue-green waters, the little coves and the secluded tiny beaches remind the travelers of a paradise lost.
Take a swim in the warm tropical waters and relax under the hot summer sun!
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From Ag.Pelagia,Lygaria,Fodele
From Ag.Pelagia,Lygaria,Fodele
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What's included in Day Trip to Elafonisi Island Direct From Heraklion ,Malia ,Stalis
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Elafonissi Beach
Spend a relaxing day on the small island of Elafonisi and soak up the sun on a paradise beach in Crete. Get back to nature on a day trip from Rethymno. Start your journey to the southwest corner of Crete to spend a relaxing day on the pink sand beaches on the small island of Elafonisi. Take in the lush green landscape on the way to the island as you travel through the impressive Topolia Gorge and pass many old and very typical villages. Stop for breakfast in the village of Elos. Upon arrival at Elafonisi, get at least 4 hours to relax & swim in the crystal clear water. Go for a stroll along the pink sand beach. Benefit from beach kiosks where you can purchase food and water to rehydrate and re-energize. Situated just off the shore of the main island, Elafonisi can be reached by walking through the water. Both the beach and island are protected wildlife areas. Depart by bus at approximately 16:00 and return to Rethymno for an estimated arrival time and hotel drop off at around 18:30.
Elos
Take in the lush green landscape on the way to the island as you travel through the impressive Topolia Gorge and pass many old and very typical villages. Stop for a coffee and breakfast in the village of Elos, known for its chestnut trees. Note: The remaining time is for the round tour.
Inclusions
- Hotel pick-up & drop off Panormo,Scaleta,Adele,Platania,Rethymno,Atsipopoulo,Kavros & Georgioupoli
- Professional guide English, French & Italiian
- Bus ticket and transfers by modern fully air-conditioned coach
- Professional Driver
- Liability insurance coverage
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Pickup begins up to 90 minutes before tour starts and is done from central meeting points near the hotels, only in the areas of Malia , Stalis ,Hersonisos , Anissaras , Analypsi , Gouves , Gournes , Heraklion , Ag. Pelagia , Sisi and Ammoudara.
- At the time of booking please mention your hotel name and location. You will be notified by email about the pickup point and time
- Seats are assigned by the theater box office and will not be known in advance of the performance date
- Infants will be seated with their parents on the bus and will not have their own seat
- Take swimming suits
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Please arrive at the pick up point 20 minutes before departure time.
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Hotel pick-up and drop off (in Malia, Stalis, Hersonisos, Anissaras, Analypsi, Gouves, Gournes,Heraklio, Ammoudara, Agia Pelagia/Lygaria, Fodele and Sisi) . Pickup is from your hotel or the closest point accessible by a vehicle. You'll receive specific pickup information in a separate email from the local partner (please check your spam folder).
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• Confirmation will be received at time of booking • Take swimming suits • Seats are assigned by the theater box office and will not be known in advance of the performance date • At the time of booking please mention your hotel name and location. You will be notified by email about the pickup point and time • Pickup begins up to 90 minutes before tour starts and is done from central meeting points near the hotels, only in the areas of Malia , Stalis ,Hersonisos , Anissaras , Analypsi , Gouves , Gournes , Heraklion , Ag. Pelagia , Sisi and Ammoudara. • Infants will be seated with their parents on the bus and will not have their own seat Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time. Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
