Chrissi Island Cruise

Chrissi Island, located off the coast of Crete, offers visitors a stunning natural paradise to explore and admire. Here are some of the highlights that you can enjoy during a visit to Chrissi Island:

Pristine Beaches: Chrissi Island is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the Mediterranean, with soft white sand and crystal-clear turquoise waters. The island’s beaches are perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and relaxing in the shade of the tamarisk trees.
Marine Life: Chrissi Island is surrounded by crystal-clear waters that are home to a diverse array of marine life. Visitors can admire colorful fish, sea turtles, and other marine creatures while snorkeling or swimming in the sea.
Natural Landscapes: The island’s unique flora and fauna are another attraction that visitors can admire during their visit. Chrissi Island is home to a rare forest of Lebanon cedar trees, which create a cool, shady retreat from the sun. The island’s sand dunes and salt marshes are also fascinating natural landscapes to explore.
Local Culture: Chrissi Island has a rich history and culture that visitors can learn about during their visit. The island was once a trading hub for the ancient Minoan civilization, and remnants of its past can still be seen in the form of ancient ruins and archaeological sites.
Overall, Chrissi Island is a must-see destination for nature lovers, beachgoers, and anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse themselves in the beauty of the Mediterranean.

Our adventure starts in the beautiful city of Ierapetra, which is located on the southern coast of the island. From here a (one hour) boat trip takes us to the secluded island of Chrissi.
Due to its unparallel beauty and its unique ecosystem, it is under the protection of Natura 2000 Networking Programme, as a wildlife refuge and an “area of intense natural beauty”.

The pristine beaches the myriads of shell fossils on volcanic rocks – remnants of the time that the island was sunk in the sea. Famous for the cedar forest, the crystal clear waters and the fine sandy beaches, the island of Chrissi gives you the opportunity to enjoy the sun and the sea.

So if you wish to get away from the hustle and bustle of the civilization, even for a single day, come to Chrissi with us! Book your Chrissi Island excursion today and experience the beauty and tranquility of this breathtaking destination for yourself.

To make the most of your visit to Chrissi Island, we recommend bringing the following items with you:

Shoes for the Sea: The island’s beaches are made up of fine sand and pebbles, so we recommend bringing appropriate footwear for the beach and the sea. Water shoes or sandals are a great choice for comfortable and safe swimming and snorkeling.
Sun Protection: The island can get very hot during the day, so it’s important to protect your skin from the sun. We recommend bringing a high SPF sunscreen, sunglasses, and a wide-brimmed hat to keep you cool and comfortable throughout the day.
Water and Snacks: There are no shops or restaurants on Chrissi Island, so it’s important to bring plenty of water and snacks with you to keep you hydrated and energized throughout your visit.
By bringing these essential items with you, you’ll be able to fully enjoy all that Chrissi Island has to offer, from its stunning beaches and crystal-clear waters to its unique natural landscapes.

Included
Professional and Multilingual speaking guide.
Transfers with air-conditioned luxurious buses.
Free pick up service from any place between Ammoudara -Malia.

Excluded
Tips and Individual expenses.
Optional lunch
Entrance to Chrissi
Boat Ticket (per adult, per chd)

Cretan Folklore Night

If you want to feel really like a true Cretan, come with us to the traditional village of Kato Karouzana, a night dedicated to music, to dance and to tasty local food. Reaching the ancient village, we have the chance to take our walk through this magnificent place and be surprised by the locals’ hospitality. At dusk, we are going to enjoy the traditional feast, taste the delicious dishes with the cheese, the virgin olive oil, the meat and all the other products of the Cretan soil.

Get treated with the wine, listen to the sound of the Cretan “Lyra” and take delight in looking at the dancers, dressed in their traditional costumes performing Cretan and Greek folk dances.

At the end of the night, we can also join the dancers, who will teach us the basic steps, so that we can also dance like modern Zorbas!

Experience a Cretan evening like never before, the only thing you need to bring is your good mood!

Included
Professional and Multilingual speaking guide.
Transfers with air-conditioned luxurious buses.
Free pick up service from any place between Ammoudara -Malia.
Buffet & Wine

Excluded
Tips and Individual expenses.

Elafonisi Excursion from Heraklion

This is an excursion to Elafonisi you do not want to miss!

Up to the south-westernmost point of the island, in one of the most spectacular and unexpected locations on the island is where we will spend the day. Elafonisi is a place of exceptional natural beauty, something between an island and a peninsula, as you have to walk through the sea to reach it.

Once occupied by pirates, today it is a very popular destination for day trippers who flood there to faraway lagoon, whilst having a Mediterranean holiday.
Elafonisi is a paradise on earth – a heaven of unparalleled beauty. It is covered with sand dunes, low trees, bushes, sand lilies and junipers. You can get there on foot from the beach by passing through shallow aquamarine and turquoise waters. The white and pink sand made of thousands of broken seashells, the limpid blue-green waters, the little coves and the secluded tiny beaches remind the travelers of a paradise lost.

Take a swim in the warm tropical waters and relax under the hot summer sun!

To ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience during our excursion to Elafonisi Island, we recommend bringing appropriate footwear for the beach and the sea, as well as sun protection and a hat to shield yourself from the sun’s rays. Don’t forget to pack your favorite pair of water shoes or sandals, as the island’s pink sand can get hot! Additionally, protecting your skin from the sun is crucial, so we suggest bringing a high SPF sunscreen, sunglasses, and a wide-brimmed hat to keep you cool and comfortable throughout the day.

Included
Professional and Multilingual speaking guide.
Transfers with air-conditioned luxurious buses.
Free pick up service from any place between Malia – Agia Pelagia.

Excluded
Tips and Individual expenses.

Preveli Tropical Beach

The beach of Preveli, also known as Lake Preveli or Phoenix, is located at the exit of the imposing Kourtaliotikos Gorge, where the Grand River (Megalos Potamos) flows. It is certainly the most famous beach in South Crete, accepting thousands of visitors every summer. During the ‘60s and ‘70s, it was a favorite destination for the hippies.

On the banks of the Grand River there is a large colony of Theophrastus palm trees, which give the region a sense of a tropical landscape. This is the second largest palm forest of Crete, after the palm forest of Vai.

The river forms a small lake, 500 m long, before emptying into the sea. You can walk along the river, under the shade of palm trees, and start ascending in the beautiful canyon. At the exit of the river, a beautiful beach with pebbles and sand is formed.

Moreover, in the eastern part of the beach, there is a beautiful rock which looks like a heart. Here, you will have plenty of free time to enjoy swimming in the turquoise waters, to sunbathe under the warm sun and to explore this tropical and very unique landscape.

The bus will stop at a parking lot, the closest to the beach, where there is a path descending down to the beach.

The parking is located near towering vertical cliffs, where you can take some fantastic photos. To reach the beach walk the footpath (app. 300 stairs) that takes about 15 minutes.

After, approximately 4 hours of free time at the beach, the day will come to an end and we will make our way back to your hotels.

Included
Professional and Multilingual speaking guide.
Transfers with air-conditioned luxurious buses.
Free pick up service from any place between Malia – Agia Pelagia.

Excluded
Tips and Individual expenses.

Imbros Gorge

Let’s escape to the wild nature and to the most mesmerizing places of Crete!

Delve into the beauty of the second most visited gorge on the island, Imbros Gorge.

Easier to walk than the renowned Samaria gorge, Imbros is equally captivating with its several narrow stony passages, the steep slopes and cliffs around, the shady trees that protect you from the scorching sun and the wild vegetation. The route is mostly descending but never steep and it takes only about two hours to walk, which it makes it ideal for families with children.

At the end of your hiking, find yourself at Komitades village, where you can enjoy your lunch or a refreshment drink, if you wish.

Afterwards, you will have more than an hour free time to enjoy the famous village of Sfakia, on the south coast of Chania. You can choose between quiet local beaches, several cafes or taverns and many picturesque points for unique photos in order to spend your own time at Sfakia before heading back to your bus with unforgettable memories.

Included
Professional and Multilingual speaking guide.
Transfers with air-conditioned luxurious buses.
Free pick up service from any place between Malia – Agia Pelagia.

Excluded
Tips and Individual expenses.
Imbros Entrance