A unique experience exploring the hinterland, passing through traditional villages of wild beauty, and ending up at the tropical beach at Elafonisi. The experience begins by traversing the hinterland and the mountain from north to south. The route through the gorge of Topolio and the visit to the cave of Agia Sophia, the monastery of Chrysoskalitissa on the top of a rock overlooking the Libyan sea and the tropical beach at Elafonissi, which is a Natura 2000 protected area with rare bio-communities, with pink sand, clear blue waters, dunes with rare lilies create an unforgettable life experience. All the above in combination with conversations with local people and tasting local flavors close a great day with countless memories on the way back
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Surprise gifts at the end of the tour
✔ Private transportation
✔ On-board WiFi
✔ Flexible stances-Possible diversions/modifications depending on your needs
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ Bottled water
✖ Dinner
✖ Alcoholic Beverages
Pickup Locations
1. Iolkos Hotel Apartments Chania
Additional Info: Customers should wait at their pickup point 15 minutes before the scheduled pick-up time
Itinerary
1
Topolia Gorge
In the gorge in Topolia, we will pass a small tunnel and then we will make a stop to enjoy the wild beauty of the gorge.
Duration: 30 minutes
2
Agia Sofia Cave
After the gorge in Topolia, we will visit the cave of Agia Sophia at a height of 20-30 meters, if we are lucky we will meet the Cretan goat, and you will be able to enjoy a refreshment or coffee at the local cafe
Duration: 45 minutes
3
Chrisoskalitissa Monastery
The Monastery of Chrysoskalitissa is a monastery of unique beauty and architecture built on top of a 35-40 meter rock with an incredible view of the Libyan Sea. Free time for photos
Duration: 45 minutes
4
Enjoy your swim in a tropical landscape. The magic of nature with the pink sand, the dunes with the protected sea lilies, and the clear blue waters promises us a unique life experience. Visitors have free time for enjoyment for 4 hours.
Duration: 5 hours
5
Kefali
Leaving Elafonisi with unforgettable images in our minds, we head for a meal with traditional, authentic Cretan food and a conversation with local people exploring their traditions and culture. On the way back to the disembarkation point, any other interesting sights, we stop and enjoy.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
