From Chania:Elafonissi Beach Day Trip, Elos, Honey & Wine Tasting
Overview
Discover the beauty of western Crete on a comfortable day trip from Chania. Travel in a modern, fully air-conditioned coach with a professional driver and tour escort. Before reaching Elafonissi Beach, visit the Stathakis Family Honey Experience to taste four varieties of local honey and complimentary Cretan wine. Then enjoy 4 hours of free time at the famous Elafonissi Beach, known for its crystal-clear turquoise waters, shallow lagoons, and unique pink sand. A complimentary beach umbrella (one per booking, upon request) is included for added comfort. On the return journey, stop at the traditional village of Elos, where you can enjoy an optional lunch, coffee, or a stroll among the chestnut trees. The tour is operated by an ISO 39001-certified local company with organized pickup, comfortable transportation, and a strong commitment to safety. Tour commentary is in English, with bilingual German and French assistance available.
What's Included
- Complimentary local wine tasting
- 4 full hours at Elafonissi Beach
- Free beach umbrella loan, included at no extra cost, one per booking upon request
- Tasting of four Cretan honey varieties
- Visit to the Stathakis Family Honey Experience
- One-hour stop in Elos village
- Transportation by modern, fully air-conditioned coach from our young fleet
- Pickup and drop-off from selected meeting points
- Professional driver
- Personal expenses
- Gratitude/Tips
- Lunch and drinks in Elos
- Sunbeds
Meeting and Pickup
Kindly contact the tour operator for the exact time and we will inform you upon reservation the exact pick up point with map link if the bus cannot pass by outside of your hotel
What To Expect
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Elafonissi Beach
4 hours Admission Ticket Free
Elos
1 hour 5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Remember to bring the following items: sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, swimsuit and beach towel
- Rubbish disposal as well as removing seashells from the beach is prohibited
- Elafonissi beach is approximately 1.5 hours drive from Chania
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Complimentary local wine tasting.
- 4 full hours at Elafonissi Beach.
- Free beach umbrella loan, included at no extra cost, one per booking upon request.
- Tasting of four Cretan honey varieties.
- Visit to the Stathakis Family Honey Experience.
- One-hour stop in Elos village.
- Transportation by modern, fully air-conditioned coach from our young fleet.
- Pickup and drop-off from selected meeting points.
- Professional driver.
- Personal expenses.
- Gratitude/Tips.
- Lunch and drinks in Elos.
- Sunbeds.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the From Chania:Elafonissi Beach Day Trip, Elos, Honey & Wine Tasting is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for From Chania:Elafonissi Beach Day Trip, Elos, Honey & Wine Tasting will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Complimentary local wine tasting
- 4 full hours at Elafonissi Beach
- Free beach umbrella loan, included at no extra cost, one per booking upon request
- Tasting of four Cretan honey varieties
- Visit to the Stathakis Family Honey Experience
- One-hour stop in Elos village
- Transportation by modern, fully air-conditioned coach from our young fleet
- Pickup and drop-off from selected meeting points
- Professional driver
- Personal expenses
- Gratitude/Tips
- Lunch and drinks in Elos
- Sunbeds
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Remember to bring the following items: sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, swimsuit and beach towel
- Rubbish disposal as well as removing seashells from the beach is prohibited
- Elafonissi beach is approximately 1.5 hours drive from Chania
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
