Private Tour Elafonisi Beach with Honey Olive Oil & Wine Tastings
Runs in English
- Easy
- Suitable for strollers and prams
This is a private tour. When you book a date, your group has the tour to itself. Nobody else can join.
Your guide
I am the founder of Moysidis Travel, a Crete-based travel company specializing in private tours, shore excursions and tailor-made travel experiences throughout Crete and …
Discover Elafonisi Beach on a private tour with swimming, a mountain cave visit, and authentic Cretan honey, olive oil and wine tastings.
Highlights
- Discover the pink sands and turquoise waters of Elafonisi Beach.
- Visit the impressive Agia Sofia Cave in the Cretan mountains.
- Enjoy free time for swimming and relaxation at Elafonisi.
- Taste authentic Cretan honey, olive oil and local delicacies.
- Experience local wines and traditional Cretan hospitality.
What's included
- Pick-up / Drop-off at your hotel/villa/port Souda
- Comfortable Vehicle with a professional driver.
- Water from the springs of the White Mountains “Samaria”, in bottles.
- We provide umbrellas, towels, and beach mats.
- English-speaking driver/guide.
- Honey, Olive Oil, and Wine tasting fees.
- Tour coordination and friendly local recommendations.
Not included
- Lunch in Elos village (optional).
- Personal expenses, drinks, lunch / dinner.
- Customary tips to your drivers, guides and escorts.
What to bring
- Swimwear, beach towel and sunscreen.
- Comfortable walking shoes for the cave visit.
- Sunglasses, sun hat and drinking water.
- Camera or smartphone for photos.
Know before you go
- Infants sit on an adult's lap
- Infant seats available
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Not recommended for people with back problems
- If any participant has severe allergies (e.g. to bee stings, food allergies/intolerances) or medical conditions that we should be aware of, please inform us before the tour. This is strictly for safety reasons — we fully respect your privacy and handle all information with discretion.
- Health & Travel Insurance: Moysidis Travel is covered by Professional Liability Insurance. However, we strongly recommend that all participants arrange their own health and travel insurance prior to their visit to Crete, especially for medical coverage and trip interruptions.
- You do not need a printed ticket. Your driver will meet you at the agreed pickup location and time — just show your confirmation email or Viator booking on your phone.
- Private pick-up and drop-off from your hotel, villa, cruise port, or any other location within the region of Chania. Pick-up time is flexible and will be arranged upon your final confirmation. You will receive detailed instructions and contact information after booking
- The visit to Agia Sofia Cave involves climbing steps and may not be suitable for guests with limited mobility.
- Elafonisi is a protected Natura 2000 area. Please respect the natural environment and do not remove sand or shells.
Pickup: Choose where your guide collects you when you book.
- Chaniá · anywhere within 5.0 km · at the start
- Kolympári · anywhere within 5.0 km
- Stalós · anywhere within 5.0 km
Complimentary pickup is available from hotels, villas and private accommodations within the designated pickup area, including Chania, Agii Apostoli, Kalamaki, Stalos, Agia Marina and Platanias. Cruise passengers can be collected directly from Souda Cruis
Drop-off: Back where your guide collected you.
At the end of the tour, you will be comfortably transferred back to your original pickup location, whether it is your hotel, villa, private accommodation or Souda Cruise Port. Alternative drop-off locations within the designated service area may be arran
Cancellation policy: Free until 24 hours before: Full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start. After that, no refund.
Cancel within that window and you get your full deposit back. After it, you do not get your deposit back. If the guide cancels, you always get your deposit back.
What you'll do
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08:00 – Pick-up from your hotel
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08:00 – Pick-up from your hotel. Our comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle with your friendly English-speaking driver will be waiting. Water bottles and smiles provided.
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08:45 – STATHAKIS FAMILY – Cretan Honey Experience
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08:45 – STATHAKIS FAMILY – Cretan Honey Experience. Start sweet: tour the charming family-run honey farm, learn about traditional Cretan beekeeping, and taste their natural honey and homemade products.
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10:30 – Cave of Agia Sofia (Topolia Gorge)
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10:30 – Cave of Agia Sofia (Topolia Gorge). Short scenic stop to explore this unique cave-chapel with ancient stalactites. Optional: local coffee & olive oil tasting from a small nearby stall with mountain views.
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12:15 – Elafonissi Beach
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12:15 – Elafonissi Beach. Pink sand, turquoise waters, and plenty of wow-moments. We provide beach umbrellas — you just bring the swimwear and curiosity.
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14:45 – Optional lunch stop in Elos village A quiet green village known for chestnut trees and real-deal Cretan food
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14:45 – Optional lunch stop in Elos village A quiet green village known for chestnut trees and real-deal Cretan food. Eat like locals, with locals — or skip and head to the wine.
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16:00 – Pnevmatikakis Winery
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16:00 – Pnevmatikakis Winery. A laid-back stop at this family winery to try their best bottles and walk among the barrels. Generous tasting included — driving not required for you, thankfully!
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17:00–17:30 – Return to hotel
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17:00–17:30 – Return to hotel. Full hearts, sandy feet, and probably a few bottles in the trunk.
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