Most PopularWWII – The Battle of Crete Day Tour
Discover the greatness of Cretan history and learn about one of the most critical battles in WWII…
1 / 10This shore excursions is one of the standout things to do in Chania, Crete, Greece. Rated 4.3/5 by 3 travellers, it combines the highlights below into a single, easy-to-book experience from €500 per person. Crete's two most iconic beaches. One private vehicle. One epic day. Skip the packed boat tours — your dedicated driver takes you to Balos Lagoon and Elafonisi's pink sands entirely on your own terms.
Crete's Greatest Beach Day — Done Right
Most visitors have to choose between Balos Lagoon and Elafonisi Beach. You don't. On this exclusive private tour, we take you to both in a single, spectacular 10-hour day — each one experienced privately, at your own pace, without a single group boat or shared bus in sight.
Balos is Crete's most photographed lagoon: a surreal expanse of shallow turquoise water, white-pink sand, and crystalline sea that looks more Caribbean than Mediterranean. Elafonisi is the island's famous pink sand paradise — a rare UNESCO-protected nature reserve where the sand is literally tinted pink from crushed coral.
In a premium, air-conditioned vehicle with a dedicated local driver, you'll travel the scenic Western Crete coastal route — stopping for authentic product tastings along the way — before arriving at each beach with maximum time to swim, explore, and simply exist.
Your Private Day Includes:
Duration: Approximately 10 hours with flexible departure times.
Two Iconic Beaches: Both Balos and Elafonisi are included — not choose-one.
Balos Admission: Included in your tour price.
Why This Tour?
Because doing Crete's two best beaches in a single private day — without the crowds, ferry queues, or group schedules — is the only way these places deserve to be experienced.
Chania, Crete is rewarding year-round, but spring and early autumn typically bring the most comfortable temperatures and thinner crowds than peak summer. Morning departures tend to be quieter and cooler; booking ahead is recommended in high season as popular shore excursions slots in Chania, Crete sell out.