From Chania: Elafonisi and Falasarna Guided Tour with Snacks

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From Chania: Elafonisi and Falasarna Guided Tour with Snacks
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Embark on a shared group or private tour of Crete and discover some of its best beaches. Relax in the sparkling blue waters of Elafonisi and Falasarna and see the oldest olive tree in the world.

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Duration 10 - 10.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English, German
Pickup included
Meet your driver in front of your accommodation/cruise ship port or at your arranged pickup points in the Chania area.
Private group available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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5 out of 5 stars
M
Miguel – United States

We had an amazing day touring Elafonisi and Falasarna beaches with Irene as our guide and Kostas as our driver. Irene was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing the rich history of Crete, its people, culture, and food in such a passionate and engaging way. Kostas was a skilled and friendly driver who made the journey smooth and enjoyable. Both beaches were absolutely stunning, and we especially loved the visit to the oldest olive tree—such a unique and memorable stop. The tour was perfectly balanced between relaxation and learning, and we felt truly connected to the spirit of Crete. Highly recommend this experience—thank you, Irene and Kostas!

5
5 out of 5 stars
K
Kayla – United States

So glad we booked this tour!! Irene was a great guide and shared interesting stories during the car ride. We visited each beach at the PERFECT time avoiding crowds at both! We rented beach chairs at Elafonisi for 20 euros and used the umbrella and mat provided by the tour at Falasarna. The stops for honey and olive oil were a nice experience as well. Great for taking photos! MUST SEE beaches!! Worth every penny!

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Itinerary

  • 2 pickup location options:

    Platanias, Chania

  • Bus/coach

    (45 minutes)

  • Topolia

    Break time, Photo stop (10 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (45 minutes)

  • Elafonisi

    Beer, Spirits, Free time, Swimming, Local snacks (2.5 hours)

  • Bus/coach

    (80 minutes)

  • Falassarna Beach

    Free time, Swimming (2 hours)

  • Bus/coach

    (45 minutes)

  • Ano Vouves, Crete

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Free time, Food tasting (30 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (45 minutes)

  • 2 drop-off locations:

    Chania, Platanias

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Discover the beautiful beaches of Crete on a guided day tour from Chania
  • Admire the stunning pink sands on the beautiful beach of Elafonisi
  • Visit the oldest olive tree in the world in the small village of Vouves
  • Relax on the shimmering white sands and in the clear waters of Falasarna beach
  • Enjoy local snacks as well as soft drinks, beer, and wine during the day

Full description

Discover some of the scenic highlights of Crete on a guided day tour. Visit the 2 most popular beaches in Greece, Elafonisi, and Falasarna, and make a stop at the oldest olive tree in the world in Vouves.

Enjoy the convenience of pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Chania in an air-conditioned vehicle fully equipped with Wi-Fi. Start your experience with a visit to Elafonisi, a beach with unique, pink sands that shimmer in contrast to the blue waters.

Continue west to Falasarna, a blinding white sandy beach famous for its striking turquoise waters. Then, head to the last stop, Vouves, where you'll visit the oldest olive tree in the world.

Take some time to splash about in the shallow waters of the small, exotic lagoons. In all, enjoy nearly 5 hours of leisure time swimming and sunbathing by the sea.

Throughout the tour, learn more about Cretan customs and sample local cuisine from a prepared snack box. Return to your hotel once again in cool comfort in a quality vehicle.

Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation
  • WiFi and USB charging ports on board
  • Tour guide
  • Local history audiovisual presentation
  • Olive oil tasting
  • Soft drinks, beer, wine, and bottled water
  • Snack box
  • Portable umbrellas for the beach
  • Insurance
  • Sunbeds on the beach
  • Tips

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

Important information

What to bring

  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen

Know before you go

  • Participants need to walk about 500 meters from the parking lot to the beach in Elafonisi, because Elafonisi Beach is a protected area, and cars/buses are not allowed to park closer
  • The shared option is available every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from May 20 to the end of September

Customer reviews

Overall rating

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based on 147 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    5/5
  • Value for money
    4.9/5

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Miguel – United StatesJune 3, 2025 – Verified booking
We had an amazing day touring Elafonisi and Falasarna beaches with Irene as our guide and Kostas as our driver. Irene was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing the rich history of Crete, its people, culture, and food in such a passionate and engaging way. Kostas was a skilled and friendly driver who made the journey smooth and enjoyable. Both beaches were absolutely stunning, and we especially loved the visit to the oldest olive tree—such a unique and memorable stop. The tour was perfectly balanced between relaxation and learning, and we felt truly connected to the spirit of Crete. Highly recommend this experience—thank you, Irene and Kostas!
5
5 out of 5 stars
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Kayla – United StatesMay 24, 2025 – Verified booking
So glad we booked this tour!! Irene was a great guide and shared interesting stories during the car ride. We visited each beach at the PERFECT time avoiding crowds at both! We rented beach chairs at Elafonisi for 20 euros and used the umbrella and mat provided by the tour at Falasarna. The stops for honey and olive oil were a nice experience as well. Great for taking photos! MUST SEE beaches!! Worth every penny!

Response from provider

May 25, 2025

Thank you Kayla for your fantastic review! We are so satisfied that you enjoyed our tour to the best beaches of Crete and to the oldest olive tree of the world! We can't wait to welcome you again to our beautiful island! Efharisto poli :):)

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Tracey – United KingdomSeptember 25, 2024 – Verified booking
great communication and well organised. i am gluten free and they did their best to provide snacks for me which was appreciated.

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Activity provider:
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