Elafonisi Beach Tours and Tickets

Visit Elafonissi Island, two of western Crete's most-popular attractions, on this day trip from Chania. In the morning, travel by climate-controlled coach to the sun-kissed west, where you'll ascend the 'golden step' to the monastery. Then, continue to the paradise island of Elafonissi for an idyllic afternoon of sunbathing, swimming and exploration.

Relax on the paradise-like island of Elafonisi and visit rocktop Chrissoskalitissa Monastery on this family-friendly day trip. Admire western Crete's hills and traditional villages on a drive to the southwest coast, and visit medieval Chrissoskalitissa, perched on a clifftop and famous for its 'golden step.' Then, spend the afternoon on the idyllic protected islet of Elafonisi, enjoying its pink sands and clear seas. Includes round-trip transport plus select hotel pickup and drop-off.

Bask on Elafonisi Beach on this day trip in Crete. Venture southwest through the White Mountains to Chrissoskalitissa, and climb the 'Golden Step' to this medieval religious retreat, perched high above the sea. Afterward, continue to Elafonisi to laze on its pink-white sands, swim, and wade through the shallows to nearby Elafonis Island, sometimes known as 'Deer Island.' Transport and pickup and drop-off at selected hotels included.