Elafonisi & Falasarna Kleine Groepstour vanuit Chania met snacks
Beschrijving
Ervaar een perfecte dag van zon, zee & cultuur! Geniet van bijna 5 uur puur ontspannen zwemmen en zonnebaden aan zee, terwijl we je meenemen naar twee van de meest iconische stranden van Griekenland - Elafonisi en Falasarna - allemaal op één onvergetelijke dag. We beginnen onze reis bij Elafonisi, de meest adembenemende bestemming van de dag. Duik in ondiep turquoise water, wandel langs zachtroze zand en verken de exotische lagunes, ideaal zelfs voor kinderen. Vervolgens gaan we westwaarts naar het prachtige Falasarna Beach, een lokale favoriet die bekend staat om zijn kristalheldere turquoise zee en brede, witte zandstrand – perfect om te ontspannen onder de zon. Onze laatste stop is het traditionele dorp Vouves, waar we de oudste olijfboom ter wereld bezoeken en genieten van een proeverij van pure Kretenzische extra vergine olijfolie – een echte smaak van het erfgoed van het eiland. Kleine groepsreis – maximaal 15 personen! Beperkte zitplaatsen – boek nu om uw plek te verzekeren!
Rondreisopties
Reisroute
Voor de zuidwestelijke punt van Kreta, ongeveer 75 kilometer van de stad Chania, ligt het strand van Elafonisi en een klein eiland. Het is op loopafstand van het vasteland, soms zelfs zonder dat je tenen nat worden. Het werd ooit gebruikt door piraten om hun buit (lafyra) te verbergen en zo kreeg het zijn naam. Het eiland (ongeveer 1,3 km lang en 400 meter breed) is een beschermd natuurgebied en heeft een van de mooiste zandstranden van het land. Bovendien is Elafonisi de enige Griekse mededinger op een Tripadvisor-lijst van de 25 beste stranden ter wereld voor 2014. Dit is te verwachten: verblindend witroze zand, turkooiswitte lagune-achtige wateren die kabbelen als ze de wind oppikken , een exotische plek met sporadische vegetatie tegen de grimmige kaalheid van de Kretenzische bergen. Ontdek op het eiland talloze kleine baaien, zandstranden en interessante rotsformaties. Het is ook de thuisbasis van 110 plantensoorten, waaronder de beschermde Androcymbium rechingeri, die zo zeldzaam is als het klinkt.
Het strand van Falasarna ligt in het westelijke deel van Kreta, ongeveer 53 km van de stad Chania en 13 km van de stad Kissamos. Heel populair bij dagjesmensen, de prachtige stranden en de heldere turkooisblauwe zee zijn uniek. Het heeft vele onderscheidingen ontvangen voor zijn schoonheid, voorzieningen en diensten waarvan de bezoeker geniet. Het lange zandstrand is een van de belangrijkste voordelen, omdat het de bezoekers de kans biedt om ervan te genieten, zelfs in het hoogseizoen. Zwemmen in het kristalheldere turquoise water van het strand, zal iedereen het ultieme plezier bezorgen. Het strand is volledig georganiseerd met parasols en ligbedden in het grootste deel. Er zijn echter verschillende vrije plekken voor degenen die liever hun eigen paraplu en handdoek op het zand leggen. Wat het meest indruk op u zal maken, is de charmante en unieke zonsondergang, een van de mooiste in Griekenland. De zonsondergang daar is echt indrukwekkend, want er is niets dat je gezichtsveld tussen het strand en de horizon belemmert.
De olijfboom van Vouves is waarschijnlijk een van de oudste olijfbomen ter wereld, die tot op de dag van vandaag productief blijft. De exacte leeftijd van de boom kan niet worden bepaald. Hoewel boomringanalyse aantoonde dat de boom minstens 2000 jaar oud was, schatten wetenschappers van de Universiteit van Kreta hem op 4000 jaar oud. In 1997 werd het uitgeroepen tot beschermd natuurmonument en in oktober 2009 werd het Olijfboommuseum van Vouves ingehuldigd in een nabijgelegen 19e-eeuws huis, met traditionele gereedschappen die worden gebruikt in het proces van de olijventeelt. Vanaf de Olympische Spelen in Athene in 2004 werden olijftakken "kotinos" van deze oude olijfboom gebruikt voor de krans van marathonwinnaars in elk olympisch spel. Elk jaar bezoeken meer dan 20.000 mensen van over de hele wereld deze eeuwenoude boom.
Hoogtepunten
Wat is inbegrepen
Ophaallocaties en -tijden
Neem contact met ons op om uw ophaallocatie te bepalen **Gasten die in de Venetiaanse haven en de oude stad verblijven, worden opgehaald bij de dichtstbijzijnde bushalte, bereikbaar met een minibus **
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Belangrijke informatie
- Er zijn speciale kinderzitjes beschikbaar
- Opties voor openbaar vervoer zijn in de buurt aanwezig
- Baby's en kleine kinderen kunnen in een wandel- of kinderwagen mee
- Geschikt voor alle condities
- Reizigers moeten vanaf de parkeerplaats ongeveer 500 meter lopen naar het strand in Elafonisi, omdat het strand van Elafonisi een beschermd gebied is en auto's/bussen niet dichterbij mogen parkeren.
- Zomerseizoen 2026 : Deze activiteit is elke maandag, woensdag en zaterdag van 18 mei tot eind september.
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It didn't took us long to find someone offering tours around Crete, close to the place where we were staying. Safe to say we made the right choice with SeaByBus. Eleni was such a lovely guide with a lot of historical know how. Kostas drove us savely to Elafonisi, Falasarna and Vouves. If you want to see two of the most lovely beaches and the worlds oldest olive tree, we can highly recommend this tour.
Thank you so much Stefan for your kind review! We are thrilled to hear that you chose SeaByBus and that your day exploring Crete was such a positive experience. Eleni will be delighted to know that her passion for Crete’s history and culture helped make your tour memorable, and Kostas will certainly appreciate your recognition of his safe and comfortable driving. We're glad you enjoyed the stunning beauty of Elafonisi and Falasarna, as well as the opportunity to visit the ancient olive tree in Vouves—a truly special piece of Cretan heritage. Thank you for your recommendation. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back to Crete for more unforgettable experiences in the future! 🌿☀️🚍😊
We had an amazing day! Our group only consisted of 7 people. The guide was excellent. The scenry beautiful. The time at the beaches was just right. We booked last minute due to other plans derailing, but this was so much better. Highly recommend!
Thank you Sara for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had such an amazing day with us. A small group and a great guide can make all the difference, and we're so glad you enjoyed the beautiful scenery and the time spent at the beaches. It's especially rewarding to know that, despite booking last minute after your original plans changed, the experience exceeded your expectations. Thank you for your recommendation—we hope to welcome you again on another adventure soon! 😊
This was one of the best tour I have ever been on! Both the driver Kostas and Eleni were unbelievably good! Would highly recommend it
Thank you so much Steve for your wonderful feedback! We are thrilled to hear that this was one of the best tours you have ever experienced. Your kind words mean a great deal to us, and we are especially delighted that Kostas and Eleni made such a positive impression. Their passion, knowledge, and dedication to creating memorable experiences are truly special, and we will be sure to share your compliments with them!! Efharisto poli!!
My wife and I traveled from Texas to Crete for our honeymoon. Our first adventure on the island was with SeaByBus. We were greeted with kindness the whole time. I would highly recommend these kind people to escort you around the island and teach you a thing or two about the Cretans. They provided a nice beach lunch and supplies needed to have a good time at the beach (Beach mat, umbrealla, lunch box. I enjoyed them so much that I booked a private taxi to the airport in Heraklion from Chania with them. I chatted with Christine via WhatsApp and she was delightful and a great help. I am grateful to her and Thanos and to our tour guides Eleni and Kostas. 5 star experience. All the best, Matthew Wallace
Thank you so much Matthew for your wonderful review and for choosing us to be part of your honeymoon in Crete. It truly means a lot to hear that your first adventure on the island was such a memorable one. We are delighted that you enjoyed your tour experience, the beach day, and the opportunity to learn more about our beloved Cretan culture and traditions. Christine, Thanos, Eleni, and Kostas will be especially happy to read your kind words. Our goal is always to make our guests feel welcomed, comfortable, and connected to the authentic spirit of Crete, and knowing that we succeeded for you and your wife is the greatest reward. Thank you as well for trusting us with your private transfer to Heraklion Airport. We are honored that you chose to travel with us again during such a special trip. We wish you both a lifetime of happiness, love, and adventure together. If your travels ever bring you back to Crete, we would be thrilled to welcome you again as part of the SeaByBus family!!
Better than renting a car and getting lost - let the professionals take care of you. The "snacks" were healthy home cooked pastries full of Cretean goodness and so healthy as well as yummy and tasty. They thought of everything from cold water, sleeping mats and umbrellas. (I feel sad though - that the wind blew our umbrella inside out and probably ruined it). Elifanici beach was breathtakingly beautiful - and we went there first as it gets crowded as the day goes on. The other beach was also amazing - blue water like a David Hockney painting. The oldest olive was nice - but not very photogenic as it had a fence all around it - still it was lovely to visit a peaceful Cretean family homestead. We loved feeding the chickens and tasting fresh bread dipped in extra virgin olive oil. Great day.
Thank you so much Emma for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a great day exploring Crete with us. It’s lovely to know that you enjoyed the traditional Cretan snacks, the stunning beaches, and the chance to experience some of the island’s authentic culture and hospitality. We always aim to provide a comfortable and carefree experience, so we're glad the little touches like the cold water, beach mats, and umbrellas were appreciated. Elafonissi is truly spectacular, especially earlier in the day, and we're delighted you were able to enjoy its beauty before it became busier. We're also happy that the visit to the ancient olive tree and family homestead gave you a glimpse of a quieter, more traditional side of Crete. Thank you again for your kind words and recommendation. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back to Crete someday for another unforgettable adventure!
We had an amazing time on this tour and it was definitely one of the highlights of our trip to Crete. Everything was very well organised from start to finish. Our tour guide (Eleni) and our driver (Kostas) were both fantastic. They were professional, knowledgeable, friendly and made us feel welcome straight away. They also went above and beyond by kindly picking us up and dropping us off (even though we were staying outside the standard pick-up area), which we really appreciated. Communication was excellent throughout, from the moment we booked the tour and also on the day itself, so everything felt smooth and stress-free. We had a wonderful day. I can’t recommend this tour enough!
Thank you so much Dimitri for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that the tour was one of the highlights of your trip to Crete. Eleni and Kostas will be very happy to hear your lovely comments. We're glad you felt welcomed and enjoyed a smooth, stress-free experience from booking through to the end of the tour. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back to Crete again in the future! 😊
driver KOSTAS excellent smooth steady and careful driver communicative friendly guide Elena thorough mindful communicative congenial dedicated engaged friendly
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us. Kostas will be very happy to know that his smooth, careful driving and friendly communication made you feel comfortable throughout the tour. Elena will also truly appreciate your recognition of her dedication, thorough guidance, and warm personality. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you again on another adventure in the future!
One of the best tours I’ve taken. Irina was delightful and informative. Beaches, views & olive tree were amazing. Met some great people and made beautiful memories
Thank you dear Jennifer 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 in our beautiful island!! Efharisto poli :):)
Great day at both beaches. Very nice that they add on the visit to the Vouves oldest olive tree with tasting. Hospitality was amazing. They provided everything. Great box lunch, mats & umbrella for the beach & all the drinks from soda, water to beer. Snorkel gear was available. Had a wonderful time & great experience.
Thank you dear guest for your kind words! Sounds like a day well spent in paradise! I hope you made memories to last a lifetime! Looking forward to your next visit to our beautiful island! Efharisto poli :):)
Our guide christine was wonderful. We learned so much and saw beautiful beaches. O great day trip! Also it was great to learn all about creten olive oil production and to visit the oldest iluve tree in the world. Fantastic trip
Hello Charles, seeing you had a 5-star experience is the best thing we could hope for! Your review means a lot to us! Thank you for choosing SeaByBus during your stay in Crete!! We look forward to accommodating you again!!
