Crete
The beach day trips: Balos pooling turquoise behind its sandbar, best arrived at by boat past Gramvousa’s pirate fortress, and Elafonisi answering with pink sand in the 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“Perfect cruise. We have a wonderful time that day with our friends.”
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.
“I thought that everything was well timed for each of the stops. The information that was given was good. The bus ride was comfortable. The pick ups and drop offs were on time and the overall trip was everything that was advertised.”
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.
“This trip was the best thing I did whilst in Chania! The transport was so quick and easy. The hike and balos beach is so worth the trip! Best experience of my trip! Thank you!”
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.
“Lazarus&Dimitri made my day. Elafonissi is little paradise with pink sand. We enjoyed every moment. Food in little village elos was delicious, especialy I recomended goat tsigariastó (stew goat with vine and herbs). You need to see while there is still some pink sand.”
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.
“We had a trip to Elafonisi beach which was beautiful. We had Taki as our tour guide and Nikos as our driver, both of which were excellent! Takis information and instructions were great! Nikos driving got us to each location safely and on time, with…”
Experience Crete’s stunning Elafonissi Beach with a full-day guided trip from Chania, including scenic stops in Elos Village and expert local insights.
“Great day out .. the beach is not Instagram pink but it is still stunning. The turquoise waters are crystal clear and although it was packed we found some space to sit and enjoy. Guided was very helpful and I would recommend this trip.”
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.
“Beautiful beach, good to visit in October nit do many people, the weather was good”
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.
“Great Value for a Beautiful Experience The price is absolutely worth it. Private catamarans cost around €1500, and even the smaller boats we considered were €400–€500. Given that 2–3 hours is more than enough time to enjoy Balos — whether you're a couple or traveling…”
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.
“We took this trip on 23d September! Thanks a lot to the great guide George/Georgios for smooth organising, being funny and answering all our questions. Best guide we had while staying in Crete! Weather was windy but it the blue water was still worth it.”
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.
“Easy pick up and drop off process. Overall very fun day. A bit crowded.”
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.
“it was a very comfortable trip with a nice guide and driver in an air conditioned bus”
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.
“My wife and I can't recommend this day trip enough! Everything ran exceptionally to time and was so well thought out; from coordination of the various pick up and drop off points close to everyone's various places of accommodation, Irini's warm, witty and insightful commentary,…”
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.
“I'm still in awe thinking about how beautiful this beach was. It's so hard to get good photos of it, as they just dont seem to show the brilliant and natural colors that you can visually see. I absolutely love beaches and have been to…”
Minoan palaces, pink sand and gorges worth the boot room.