Top Chania Day Trips - page 2

Christina and Kostas are the best for this tour! The drive is a little rough with the winding road to get to Elafonissi but Kostas is a very good driver and Christina was well prepared with anyone that might have motion sickness during the drive. The first beach is beautiful and is a great spot to be early in the day before all the busses start to drop off other travelers with just enough time there to enjoy the beach and leave before the crowds really show up. Lunch provided was just what you need to make it through the day. Christina was nice enough to walk our small group down to make sure everyone knew when and how long it takes to get back from the drop off point. Fallasarna was a much better beach experience, water is deeper, you can swim freely, the water actually feels like you’re in the ocean with waves and a walk up beach bar that has drinks and food. The last part visiting the ancient olive tree in vouves was the perfect way to end the trip, I had previously visited the tree but Christina is very well versed in the history and importance of the tree that filled a lot of gaps that my other guide missed and had a lot more information about the whole culture of olive trees in Crete that was very pleasant way to end the day before the short drive back to Chania. Wonderful day! Great trip I’d recommend to everyone to do this if you’re just getting into Crete!

This is a great excursion especially if you don't want to drive the rough road yourself or hike down to Balos in the heat. Yiannis was an experienced and informative driver. We took great pictures of Balos Bay and then had a relaxing afternoon at Falasarnna beach. The day ended with a nice lunch at the beach tavern.

We had a fantastic tour to Elafonisi! Yannis was an excellent tour guide and shared a lot of interesting information about Crete's history, the island's landmarks, and local products throughout the journey. It made the drive both informative and enjoyable. One of the biggest advantages was having reserved sunbeds at the beach. Considering how crowded Elafonisi gets, this was a huge plus. The beach itself is stunning, the water was perfect for swimming, and walking across to Elafonisi Island was a wonderful experience. It was very busy overall, so arriving early was definitely the right choice and allowed us to enjoy the beach before the biggest crowds arrived. Unfortunately, the planned visit to Milia Mountain Retreat had to be canceled due to wildfires and road closures. However, Yannis handled the situation very well and quickly arranged an excellent alternative for lunch. Overall, it was a fantastic tour that I would highly recommend!