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ESCAPE TO SOUTH WEST CRETE: ELAFONISI BEACH, CHRISOSKALITISSA MONASTERY AND CRETAN MOUNTAIN CUISINE
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ESCAPE TO SOUTH WEST CRETE: ELAFONISI BEACH, CHRISOSKALITISSA MONASTERY AND CRETAN MOUNTAIN CUISINE
Rethymnon, Crete, Greece
Take me to the Beach!
Experience Seekers
About this experience
Highlights
- Embark on an idyllic escape to the south west of the island
- Enjoy exclusive sunbed and umbrella service arranged by your private destination angel
- Soak up the beauty of Elafonisi’s famous pale pink sands while swimming in azure waters
- Visit the storied monastery of Chrisoskalitissa
- Savour authentic Cretan tastes at a taverna located in a unique mountain settlement
Description
Driving through spectacular gorges, we will arrive at one of Europe's most jaw-dropping peninsulas, the Natura 2000-listed Elafonisi (or the Island of Deer to use its Greek translation). Your destination angel will enliven the ride with interesting stories about your stunning surroundings. At the beach, there will be time to fully unwind on those prized pink sands and cool off in those exquisite waters. Many choose to swim or stroll across to the small islet that lies within a pebble’s toss away, across the lagoon-like shallow sea.
Next, we shall venture to the fortress-like convent of Chrisoskalitissa (In Greek, it means the Golden Steps Monastery), perched dramatically atop a rock. It is a landmark monastery with a rich cultural history and the sea views from above are magnificent. Would you like to know the legend behind its poetic name?
On our way back, you will enjoy an authentic Cretan meal at the restaurant of Milia’s mountain retreat. This tranquil 17th century mountain settlement has been transformed into one of Greece’s finest eco lodges.
Experience Details
What is included
Your English speaking destination angel
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation by air conditioned vehicle
Entrance Fees
Drinks (beer, house wine, beverages, soft drinks, mineral water)
Sunbed and umbrella service
Lunch
What is not included
Gratuities
Personal expenses
Beverage/drinks other the ones mentioned
Things you need to know
General Terms and Conditions
General Terms and Conditions
Before proceeding with the final booking, customer has to agree on applicable terms and conditions
Payment terms
Payment terms
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Deadline for reservations
The latest deadline for submitting your booking request is 4 days before the desired date
Restrictions that might influence the operation
As per terms and conditions (extraordinary cancelations)
This experience is subject to weather conditions, (rain- strong winds)
Prepare for the experience
Know before you go
- It is important to know in advance if the guests have any food allergies/dietary requirements
- To enter the Monastery, it is compulsory for men to wear long pants and for women to wear a long skirt with their shoulders covered
- Good physical condition & sturdy and comfortable shoes are required
- Guests must be without heart, lungs or breathing health problems
Starting time
08:30 am
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, sun protection cream, hat and loose fitted clothing
- Swimming suit and your towel
NOT suitable
- Wheelchair users / People with mobility impairments
- Pregnant women
Meeting point
Your hotel, villa, yacht from any location / radius -15klm from Rethymnon city centre