
Excursions
![]() Elafonissi |
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Elafonissi is one of the exotic beaches of Crete with salow and warm waters which make it ideal for children. It is located 76km west of Chania to the most southwestern point of Crete. The island is joined by a long and narrow streak of white sand which is covered by sea water depth of 20-60 cm high and you can cross on foot, in order to reach the island |
![]() Falasarna |
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Falasarna is one of the most famous destinations in Crete for their beaches and for reasons of ecological interest. This is one of the cleanest beaches of Crete with crystal clear water and has several times been awarded as the best beach in Greece and one of the best in Europe! Falasarna have joined the project Natura 2000 due to the variety of flora and |
![]() Balos Gramvousa Cruise |
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The famous lagoon of Balos is located approximately 56km northwest of Chania and 17km northwest of Kissamos, it is surely the mostly photographed beach in Crete, famous for its turquoise waters, the wild natural beauty and the beautiful exotic scenery. During the summer, Balos is visited by thousands of people. The water is very shallow and warm ideal choice |
![]() Knossos |
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Knossos was undeniably the capital of Minoan Crete, it is grander, more complex, and more flamboyant than any of the other palaces known. Knossos was inhabited for several thousand years. It was destroyed for the first time along with the other Protopalatial palaces around Crete at 1700 BC, probably by a large earthquake or foreign invaders. It was immediately |
![]() Samaria Gorge |
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Samaria gorge is located in southwest Crete in the regional unit of Chania. It was created by a small river running between the White Mountains (Lefká Óri) and Mt. Volakias. The village of Samariá lies just inside the gorge, it was finally abandoned by the last remaining inhabitants in 1962 to make way for the park. The village and the |
![]() Arkadi Monsteri & Rethymno city |
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Our journey starts from the Orthodox Arkadi Monastery located at Rethymno, it has a unique natural beauty, a prestigious history, numerous legends deeply rooted in the time, the battles against the conquerors inspired the whole world. The sacrifice of the people living and dying there, affected and attracted the attention of the rest of the world. Later |
![]() Spinaloga |
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In this excursion you will have the chance to meet the following cities of Crete: Rethymno, Heraklion and Lassithi. The first stop will at the Venetian port of Rethymno which maintains its old aristocratic appearance with impressive buildings dating from the 16th century, the same beauty and remarkable history holds and the famous water fountain lions one |
![]() Agia Triada Monastery |
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The places that we will visit are the Venizelos graves an ideal place for panoramic photos with view in the sea area and to the whole Chania city region later on we will visit the monastery of Agia Triada which held key role in the history of Crete and finally Stavros Beach famous for its wild beauty and the movie Zorba that took place there with the famous |
![]() Botanical park |
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This excursion gives you the unique opportunity to see the Orthodox Gonia Monastery one of the most impressive fortified monasteries of Crete build in 13th century, Gonia Monastery played key role in Cretan history as it resistance to many conquerors. Later on our voyage will take us further to the oldest olive tree in the whole world estimated |
![]() Waterpark |
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Chania’s water park is a fantastic place to visit during the heat of summer, the fascinating aquatic games will take you away from your routine. Come and find the undiscovered paradise that is waiting for you, a magical place full of fun and adventures. Every day from May to October, 10:00 to 18:00 AVAILABLE ONLY FOR |
![]() Photo Safari |
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We will drive having view the impressive mountain range of Lefka Ori, we will continue our road trip going through the spectacular plateau of Askifou and driving parallel to Imbros Gorge. Later on we will reach at Frangokastello castle famous for big battle of Hatzimichalis Dalianis and Drosoulites myth. |
![]() Biolea factory & Ancient Olive tree |
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This excursion gives you the unique opportunity to visit Astrika's Estate olive groves which are located within the Protected Denomination of Origin (PDO) Kolymbari area and see how the organic olive oil is made at Biolea factory, later on you will visit one of seven oldest olive trees in the Mediterrranean. The tree remains productive and was declared |

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