Elafonisi Beach & Agia Sofia Cave Day Tour from CHANIA area
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
With its breathtaking senary with the pink sand and blue-green waters Elafonissi is not only one of the most famous beaches of Crete, and of Greece generally – this extraordinary destination has also made the list of the top ten beaches in the world. This is a premium destination for lovers of nature. The island and surroundings are protected as part of the Natura 2000 network.
Inclusions
What's included
- Pick up/Drop off at your hotel or very near your hotel
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Guide
What's not
- Breakfast, drinks, snacks etc. are not included in the price
- Lunch, drinks, snacks etc. are not included in the price
Itinerary
The Cave of Agia Sophia is one of the most impressive caves of Crete, as its central hall has a height of 20 meters and a diameter of 70. It is located just beyond the village of Topolia. There you will also find the church of Agia Sophia from which the cave took its name. The remarkable numerous stalagmites and stalactites on the cave’s walls reach a size of five meters. The legend says that from the Cave of Agia Sophia passed St. George and there is even a mark in the rock from the horseshoe of his horse. In the Cave of Agia Sophia, scientists have discovered objects that testify to its use by the people of the Neolithic Period.
The Libyan Sea and Elafonissi - the most south-westerly point of Crete - are not far away. It is considered to be a genuinely beautiful place with its pale pink sandy beaches and crystal clear water.
Elos is a small village with few stone houses where its inhabitants are mostly engaged in agriculture The tiny, traditional village of Elos is located 60km southwest of Chania Town, which is situated a short distance from Kissamos on the West part of Crete, on the way to the well-known Monastery of Chrissoskalitissa and the unique, great, sandy beach of Elafonissi. The village is surrounded by lush greenery, olive groves, and plane trees. We will stop here for about 45 min to enjoy our lunch in a traditional taverna.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 100 travellers
- Operated by
- El Greco Tours
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Chania
- Its from-price is 73% below the median of the 205 day trips we list in Chania.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 50 of 205.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Chania
Chania, on Crete's north-west coast, is a Venetian harbour town of old mosques and tall houses, with mountain gorges and beaches within reach.
Chania's old harbour is a crescent of tall Venetian houses facing a stone breakwater and a lighthouse rebuilt by the Egyptians in the nineteenth century. The domed Mosque of the Janissaries stands on the quay, left from the Ottoman centuries, and behind it narrow lanes in the Splantzia and Topanas quarters pass Venetian and Ottoman houses, churches and small workshops. The cross-shaped covered market sells cheese, honey and herbs.
Top-ranked sights in Chania: Marathi Beach, Venetian Lighthouse, Venetian Harbor.
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