Relax in Nature - Chrissi Island day Cruise
Overview
Follow the lead of this excursion on the way to Ierapetra by bus, accompanied by the morning sun. Soon after embarking in the boat, enjoy the trip in the Libyan sea on your way to Chrissi island where you will taste the natural beauty of a unique and protected by “Natura 2000” golden beach.
Inclusions
- Pickup and Drop off from hotels and designated meeting points.
- Transport by air-conditioned coach or minivan
- Boat ticket
- Guide
- Municipality Fee
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Ports of Ierapetra, Λιμανάκια Ἱεράπετρας, Ιδομενέως 15, Ιεράπετρα 722 00, Greece
Ierapetra is located on the south coast of Crete. As it is the only town in the south, it is also called the bride of the Libyan Sea.
From Ierapetra’s port, we will be embarking on the boat and start our sail towards Chrissi island.
Stop At: Chrissi Island, Ierapetra, Crete Greece
Chrissi Island or Gaidouronisi, meaning Golden Beach or Donkey Island is an uninhabited island 9 miles south of the town of Ierapetra. Most of the island is covered with golden sand and ¼ of the island is covered from the rare variety of Lebanon cedars. The boat anchors on the south side of the island. There is a path running through the island and its cedar forest to the beach of Belegrina or Chrissi Ammos, an exotic beach. On the east side of the beach, one can find a wide variety of seashells. You can explore another beach called Kataprosopo that faces Mikronisi, an island on the east of Chrissi. On the west side of Pelegrina, a rockier landscape is found on your way to the chapel of Agios Nikolaos and the island’s lighthouse, both worth a visit. As you will be located in one of the southernmost parts of Europe, make sure to relax and enjoy a day in an unspoiled environment by swimming in turquoise crystal clear waters, sunbathe and rest under a cedar tree.
Duration: 4 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Ports of Ierapetra, Λιμανάκια Ἱεράπετρας, Ιδομενέως 15, Ιεράπετρα 722 00, Greece
Ierapetra is located on the south coast of Crete. As it is the only town in the south, it is also called the bride of the Libyan Sea.
From Ierapetra’s port, we will be embarking on the boat and start our sail towards Chrissi island.
Stop At: Chrissi Island, Ierapetra, Crete Greece
Chrissi Island or Gaidouronisi, meaning Golden Beach or Donkey Island is an uninhabited island 9 miles south of the town of Ierapetra. Most of the island is covered with golden sand and ¼ of the island is covered from the rare variety of Lebanon cedars. The boat anchors on the south side of the island. There is a path running through the island and its cedar forest to the beach of Belegrina or Chrissi Ammos, an exotic beach. On the east side of the beach, one can find a wide variety of seashells. You can explore another beach called Kataprosopo that faces Mikronisi, an island on the east of Chrissi. On the west side of Pelegrina, a rockier landscape is found on your way to the chapel of Agios Nikolaos and the island’s lighthouse, both worth a visit. As you will be located in one of the southernmost parts of Europe, make sure to relax and enjoy a day in an unspoiled environment by swimming in turquoise crystal clear waters, sunbathe and rest under a cedar tree.
Duration: 4 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Face masks required for travelers in the bus You must fill out a travel information form
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Simon F
August 2019
Super journée ! La golden beach est magnifique et c'est un réel plaisir de nager dans une eau chaude et transparente. Le seul point négatif est le peu de temps qu'on y passe car les sociétés de croisière sont pressées de vous ramener.
Super journée ! La golden beach est magnifique et c'est un réel plaisir de nager dans une eau chaude et transparente. Le seul point négatif est le peu de temps qu'on y passe car les sociétés de croisière sont pressées de vous ramener.ivano f
August 2019
Devo dire che l'escursione a chrissi Island lascia senza fiato per quanto riguarda l'isola e le sue spiagge. Amareggiato invece per l'organizzazione della Alpino tour per quanto riguarda le modalità della gita in se stessa. inizio col dirvi di non farvi lusingare dalla dicitura barca a vela perch...
Devo dire che l'escursione a chrissi Island lascia senza fiato per quanto riguarda l'isola e le sue spiagge. Amareggiato invece per l'organizzazione della Alpino tour per quanto riguarda le modalità della gita in se stessa. inizio col dirvi di non farvi lusingare dalla dicitura barca a vela perché questa non esiste si parte tutti con un traghetto ammassati e disorganizzati. Questo è un grosso punto a sfavore anche perché vero che la comunicazione con l'agenzia è siano rapida ma in realtà non Chiara. ci hanno dichiarato il punto di raccolta per il pick-up sul bus ma in realtà non si è riuscito a capire chiaramente l'orario di raccolta. ci siamo svegliati all'alba e sono arrivati a prenderci alle 9:15 L'isola È comunque veramente stupenda se non siete persone scaltre è consigliabile comunque organizzarvi con loro ma se siete un attimino svegli potete comunque organizzarsi da soli far trascorrere più tempo sull'isolaLapinou47
June 2019
Très bon guide ( qui parlait français) prévenant et à l'écoute. Beaucoup de route ( nous sommes partis d'Hersonisos)mais ce qui nous a permis de découvrir certains endroits de la crête( très beaux)mais grand bus avec beaucoup de monde. Bateau : grand! Beaucoup de monde.....Pas cool du tout! Le re...
Très bon guide ( qui parlait français) prévenant et à l'écoute. Beaucoup de route ( nous sommes partis d'Hersonisos)mais ce qui nous a permis de découvrir certains endroits de la crête( très beaux)mais grand bus avec beaucoup de monde. Bateau : grand! Beaucoup de monde.....Pas cool du tout! Le repas prévu: une boite avec du poulet une salade et une bouteille d'eau que nous avons mangées sur un transat...pas agréable,ni pratique,on pouvait manger sur le bateau mais à 11h!! Ensuite pas mal de marche à pieds dans le sable pour arriver à la fameuse Golden Beach..oui c'est beau. Mais je conseille pour cette excursion( avec la même compagnie) de ne pas prendre le repas ( c'est possible) de ne pas aller à Golden Beach( sauf pour les plus courageux) de s'arrêter à la première plage ( aussi belle) et de manger au "resto" ( simple) mais au moins on est assis: à l'ombre! Les transats sont payants ( 15 euros pour 2) J'aimerais refaire cette excursion mais avec un bateau plus petit pour pouvoir profiter de la traversée( presque qu'une heure) et ensuite pouvoir m’arrêter , cool à la première plage ,de me balader suivant mon humeur et de manger assise ,tranquille, au "resto" Je signale que cette excursion est quand même cher!Eric
August 2023
Demasiadas horas de autobús y tan solo 3:30 en la playa. Nos recogieron a las 7am y hasta las 11:30 no cogimos el barco. En la descripción decía q iríamos a dos playas y solo no dejaron en una, no habia sitios para comer. Llegamos al hotel a las 21h de noche habiendo disfrutado 3 horas d la isla.
Demasiadas horas de autobús y tan solo 3:30 en la playa. Nos recogieron a las 7am y hasta las 11:30 no cogimos el barco. En la descripción decía q iríamos a dos playas y solo no dejaron en una, no habia sitios para comer. Llegamos al hotel a las 21h de noche habiendo disfrutado 3 horas d la isla.Sarah Ü
September 2021
Es war ein wunderschöner Ort, aber wir wären gern noch etwas länger auf der insel geblieben um noch mehr zu sehen. Und das boot war etwas zu groß/voll, dadurch konnte man die fahrt nicht so geniessen.
Es war ein wunderschöner Ort, aber wir wären gern noch etwas länger auf der insel geblieben um noch mehr zu sehen. Und das boot war etwas zu groß/voll, dadurch konnte man die fahrt nicht so geniessen.F4389MPannaw
September 2021
Totally recommended!!! We had a lovely day at Chrissi and the option of pick-up and drop off was much appreciated in our case. The guides are multilingual and make sure everyone is updated with all relevant information as well as general tips about the island. They will also make sure you are on ...
Totally recommended!!! We had a lovely day at Chrissi and the option of pick-up and drop off was much appreciated in our case. The guides are multilingual and make sure everyone is updated with all relevant information as well as general tips about the island. They will also make sure you are on time onboard. Besides the company was easy to reach out to and had a quick response. Last but not least, I forgot my sunglasses in the bus and got them delivered to my hotel on a the next day. This is this kind of a customer service which is difficult to find nowadays.