Crete
Balos pools turquoise behind its sandbar, best arrived at by boat past Gramvousa’s pirate fortress; Elafonisi answers with pink sand in the island’s far corner. Crete’s two cover-photo beaches, one per day.
Discover Crete’s highlights with a full-day boat cruise to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa, featuring stunning scenery, historical sites, and crystal-clear waters.
Most Popular“Excellent cruise the boat is very spacious and views are stunning .”
Discover the stunning pink sands of Elafonisi on a guided day trip from Chania, with scenic drives, cultural stops, and ample beach relaxation—perfect for a memorable Crete getaway.
“The tour was really great. Our driver and guide were amazing.”
Discover Crete’s stunning Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Island on a full-day boat tour from Chania, including transfer, guided commentary, and free time to explore.
“Super nice driver who made an extra trip to take us at our hotel. Nice guide as well with good energy. Definitely recommend”
Discover Crete’s stunning Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Island with this full-day tour featuring scenic boat rides, hiking, and authentic Greek views.
“Great day out. Scenery is beautiful. Had a great amount of time at both stops. It did take quite a long time to get to Balos on the ferry as the sea was quite choppy. Stella, our guide, was very amicable and funny, and JM…”
Discover Crete’s stunning pink sand beaches on this full-day tour from Rethymno, featuring scenic drives, local villages, and 4 hours of beach time.
“The trip was excellent, highly recommended for the guide and the driver. You have 4 hours at the beach, but it takes about 20 minutes to go down to it and then back up, so in reality, you have only 3 hours, which is too…”
Discover the stunning pink sands of Elafonisi on this full-day Crete trip from Rethymno. Enjoy scenic drives, cultural stops, and ample beach time for a memorable experience.
“It was an amazing trip on the road you are astonished by majestic secenery , and the beach itself is like another world is merging with ours. Our tour guide and bus driver did an amazing job”
Experience Crete’s stunning Elafonissi Beach with a full-day guided trip from Chania, including scenic stops in Elos Village and expert local insights.
“I had a nice time going to Elafonisi, it does take about an hour to pick everyone up but the stops for breakfast and to Elos for lunch were very nice! Elafonisi is what I expected, beautiful and it really has the pink hues in…”
Experience Crete's famous pink-sand Elafonisi Beach with this guided day tour offering scenic drives, free beach time, and hassle-free pickup for under $60.
“I do not regret the trip to the beach, the beach is really beautiful. The tour was perfectly organized, everything on time. Although the trip was long, we went in a comfortable, air-conditioned bus. The guide Maria, spoke English and Polish, was pleasant and willing…”
Experience Crete’s stunning Balos Lagoon on a boat cruise from Kissamos port with clear waters, scenic caves, and spectacular views, perfect for a day of relaxation.
“The trip is great. Balos is beautiful, loads of shallow blue crystal clear water. Ideal for children paddling and adults chilling. There is a small cafe available and lots of bins to put your rubbish in. Sometimes there are goats coming down from the hills…”
Experience Crete's stunning beaches and historic sites on this full-day tour to Gramvousa Island and Balos Bay, with boat tickets and transfers included.
“Gramavousa, difficult to travel at the end of the day, I suggest changing the order of the objectives. Attentive guide, very interesting route, Balos is wow, worth it, the Crete is fabulous!”
Discover Crete’s stunning Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Island on a full-day boat trip from Chania, featuring scenic views, historical sites, and swimming opportunities.
“Balos Lagoon is a wonder! A breathtaking place with clear-chrystal turqoise waters! A very good organized trip, a day of discoveries, beauties, some history (Gramvousa Peninsula with its Venetian fortress), a boat trip and many surprises. I fully recommend it!”
Experience a full day exploring Crete’s stunning Balos Lagoon and charming Chania Old Town with this guided cruise from Heraklion. Perfect for nature lovers and history buffs alike.
“An amazing day, everything is taken care of. Balos is absolutely breathtaking!!! I cannot believe i saw these sights with my own eyes. The free time in Chania was fun, an opportunity to see a different part of Crete”
Discover Crete's stunning Elafonisi Beach on an affordable, well-organized bus trip that includes mountain drives, free beach time, and charming village stops.
“The Elafonisi Pink Beach bus trip is a fun excursion that begins with participants being picked up from different places. Along the trip, there are breathtaking vistas as the route passes through the White Mountains. Visitors can spend about four hours exploring and relaxing at…”
Experience Crete’s stunning pink sand beach on a guided day trip from Chania, with scenic mountain drives, a historic village stop, and plenty of beach time.
“Beautiful beach to go and see and transportation was well priced with a well informed guide. Walk across to smaller island when you get there if you’re looking for a quieter spot on the beach.”
Discover the beauty of Crete with a full-day trip from Chania to Elafonissi Beach, featuring stunning pink sands, scenic stops, and expert guides, all at a great value.
“The trip was very nice and accurate. The guide and the bus driver lovely :) I would definitely recommend them or use them for another tour if I visit again.”
Minoan palaces, pink sand and gorges worth the boot room.