Chania Town Trip Overview
Elafonisi is translated from Greek as Deer island. However, there are no deers but there’s pink sand! This place is so unique with its unbelievable colors, rare animals and unique history.You can have great time here, beaches are very well equipped. You can rent beach beds, umbrellas and have lunch here.
One more place that we’re going to visit on our way is Cave of Agia Sofia with impressive stalactites and stalagmites as well as Hrisoskalitissa monastery. Located at 285 m above the sea level this place is truly sublime in its natural beauty, spirituality and history. Remember that to visit this place you need to wear clothes that cover your knees and shoulders.
Our route to this place goes through picturesque road. You’ll be able to see amazing nature of Crete, some traditional villages that will should you unique Cretan lifestyle. We can also stop for a tasting of olive oil, thyme honey and, of course, raki – local vodka. Our journey will finish with traditional meal at a tavern.
Additional Info
Duration: 6 to 7 hours
Starts: Chania Town, Greece
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Chania Town, Chania Prefecture, Greece
Elafonisi is translated from Greek as Deer island. However, there are no deers but there’s pink sand! This place is so unique with its unbelievable colors, rare animals and unique history.You can have great time here, beaches are very well equipped. You can rent beach beds, umbrellas and have lunch here.
One more place that we’re going to visit on our way is Cave of Agia Sofia with impressive stalactites and stalagmites as well as Hrisoskalitissa monastery. Located at 285 m above the sea level this place is truly sublime in its natural beauty, spirituality and history. Remember that to visit this place you need to wear clothes that cover your knees and shoulders.
Our route to this place goes through picturesque road. You’ll be able to see amazing nature of Crete, some traditional villages that will should you unique Cretan lifestyle. We can also stop for a tasting of olive oil, thyme honey and, of course, raki – local vodka. Our journey will finish with traditional meal at a tavern.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Elafonissi Beach, Elafonissi, Crete Greece
Unique pink sand beach.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Chrisoskalitissa Monastery, Moni Chrisoskalitissis, Crete 230 53 Greece
Located at 285 m above the sea level this place is truly sublime in its natural beauty, spirituality and history. Remember that to visit this place you need to wear clothes that cover your knees and shoulders.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cave of Agia Sofia, Kythira Greece
We’re going to visit Cave of Agia Sofia with impressive stalactites and stalagmites.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Elos, Elos, Chania Prefecture, Crete
Our journey will end with a traditional meal at a Cretan tavern in the village of Elos.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
