Crete 7-Day Sea & Mountains Escape
Trip highlights
- A full week on Greece's largest and most varied island
- Swim at the pink sands of Elafonissi and the lagoon of Balos
- Explore the Venetian harbour of Chania at golden hour
- Boat day to a hidden cove with lunch on board
- Free beach days built in — rest is part of the plan
- Georgian-speaking guide; hotel and transfers handled
Crete is not so much an island as a country you can fall in love with — pink-sand beaches and turquoise lagoons on one coast, three-hour village lunches and gorge hikes in the mountains behind. This seven-day escape is designed the way a sea holiday should be: enough beach time to genuinely switch off, with just enough exploring to bring home the good stories.
You'll base near the beautiful old town of Chania, with its Venetian harbour and lantern-lit alleys, and fan out to the island's greatest hits — the pink sands of Elafonissi, the lagoon of Balos, a boat day to a quiet cove — while keeping whole days free for the beach, the taverna and the sun. It's warm, easy and sociable, with a Georgian-speaking guide, comfortable hotels and every transfer handled, so all you have to do is arrive and exhale.
Day-by-day itinerary
1Tbilisi → Chania
Fly to Crete and transfer to your hotel near Chania. Evening welcome dinner by the Venetian harbour.
2Elafonissi pink beach
Day trip to the famous pink-sand lagoon of Elafonissi — shallow, warm and unreal in colour. Beach time and a seaside lunch.
3Free beach day in Chania
A day at leisure — swim, wander the old town, or add an optional Samaria Gorge hike.
4Balos lagoon boat day
Boat excursion to the Balos lagoon and Gramvousa island, with swimming stops and lunch on board.
5Mountain villages & taverna lunch
Into the hills for a slow day of stone villages, a family taverna lunch and local wine.
6Free day
Your last full day, entirely free for the beach, shopping or one more swim.
7Chania → Tbilisi
Transfer to the airport and flight home.
What's included
- 6 nights in a hotel near Chania (breakfast daily)
- Airport transfers on Crete
- Elafonissi and Balos excursions
- Georgian-speaking guide/coordinator
- Welcome dinner
Not included
- International flights (we quote current fares from Tbilisi on request)
- Lunches and dinners not listed
- Optional Samaria Gorge excursion
- Travel insurance and Schengen visa fees
Dates & availability
Meeting point
Tbilisi International Airport (group check-in), then Chania (CHQ) on arrival
We send full flight and meeting details with your booking confirmation and pre-trip pack.
Frequently asked
Are flights included?
Flights are quoted separately so we can always give you the best current fare from Tbilisi for your dates. Tell us your dates and we'll confirm the all-in price.
Do I need a Schengen visa?
Yes, Georgian passport-holders need a Schengen visa for Greece. We explain the process and provide the booking documents you'll need for the application.
How much free time is there?
Plenty — two full free days plus free afternoons. This is a relaxing sea holiday, not a march. Optional excursions fill the free time if you want more.
Reviews for this trip
“The best sea holiday we've had. Everything was organised — flights, hotel, transfers — and the Georgian-speaking guide made it stress-free. Elafonissi is a dream. We're already asking them about next summer.”
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