Crete 7-Day Sea & Mountains Escape
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.
Price includes
- 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
Dates and prices
| Date | Price | Availability | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2027 – Jun 4, 2027 | from ≈ $996 | Seats availableRuns from 6 travellers Confirmed by May 22, 2027 | |
| Jun 12, 2027 – Jun 18, 2027 | from ≈ $996 | Seats availableRuns from 6 travellers Confirmed by Jun 5, 2027 | |
| Jun 26, 2027 – Jul 2, 2027 | from ≈ $996 | Seats availableRuns from 6 travellers Confirmed by Jun 19, 2027 | |
| Jul 10, 2027 – Jul 16, 2027 | from ≈ $996 | Seats availableRuns from 6 travellers Confirmed by Jul 3, 2027 | |
| Jul 24, 2027 – Jul 30, 2027 | from ≈ $996 | Seats availableRuns from 6 travellers Confirmed by Jul 17, 2027 | |
| Aug 7, 2027 – Aug 13, 2027 | from ≈ $996 | Seats availableRuns from 6 travellers Confirmed by Jul 31, 2027 | |
| Aug 21, 2027 – Aug 27, 2027 | from ≈ $996 | Seats availableRuns from 6 travellers Confirmed by Aug 14, 2027 | |
| Sep 4, 2027 – Sep 10, 2027 | from ≈ $996 | Seats availableRuns from 6 travellers Confirmed by Aug 28, 2027 | |
| Sep 18, 2027 – Sep 24, 2027 | from ≈ $996 | Seats availableRuns from 6 travellers Confirmed by Sep 11, 2027 |
Final price depends on group size — 6–14 people.
A guaranteed date runs whatever the numbers. Other dates confirm once 6 travellers have booked — we tell you by the date shown, and if it doesn't fill you can move to another date, travel at the smaller-group price, or take a full refund.
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 questions
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 visa for Greece?
No. Georgia has visa-free access to the Schengen area, so with an ordinary Georgian biometric passport you travel to Greece with no visa, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. ETIAS, an online travel authorisation that the EU plans to require of visa-free visitors, Georgian passport holders included, is not a visa and has no announced start date yet. Verified on 17 September 2026.
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.
Photos from this tour
Elafonissi pink beach
Balos lagoon
Chania old harbour
A Cretan taverna table under a vine
The white cliffs of the Samaria Gorge
Reviews for this tour
“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.”
Final price depends on group size — 6–14 people.
Book this tour
Free cancellation up to 14 days before departure. Payment after confirmation.
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