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Elafonissi Island

 

A trip to our "Cretan Maledives". Elafonissi is a lagoon with crystal clear water and pink sand. You reach the island with its white dunes within 5 min. walk through very shallow water. Also you will be able to see the following places of interest: Agia Sofia cave, Topolia gorge, Chestnut villages, Monastery Chrissoskalitissa and the end of the journey a stop in a typical tavern to taste "Kalizounia".

   

Samaria Gorge

 
Our adventure starts at 6.00 a.m. Through fertile orange groves you drive up to the White Mountains. At Omalos plain you have the possibility to having breakfast. At about 8.00 a.m. the bus drives you to the entry of the gorge at "Xsiloskala" (1100 m) where you walk down into Europe's longest gorge, wild and unspoilt. 5-6 hours walking time. At the end of the gorge you arrive in Agia Roumeli at the Lybian sea. You have time for a swim or just relax and taste local specialities in one of many cozy taverns. In the afternoon you take the ferry-boat to Sougia and your bus takes you back to Chania.

Practical walking shoes are essential. For people with health problems the walk is not recommended.

   

Knossos

 
Between palaces and myth of the Minoan civilization you walk around in Knossos and the Archaeological museum in Heraklion. You can find satisfaction admiring arts and crafts of Minoan culture unique in the world. Finally there is free time in the centre of Heraklion for shopping and lunch.
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
 

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