Private Tour Elafonisi Beach With Honey Olive Oil & Wine Tastings

This is a great day!!!! All the planning is done for you so that you just get to experience the fun.

This was a very scenic drive into the countryside. We thoroughly enjoyed the honey tasting, wine tasting and hike up to the Hagia Sofia Cave. I was to Elofanissi Beach 9 years, driving myself. It was now so nice to have a driver on the winding road. I was shocked at how developed this beach had become. The weather was overcast, so the water and sand did not look as brilliant blue and pink as we hoped. We were disappointed with the seafood restaurant as the wait staff was not particularly helpful and one of our meals did not arrive until the rest of us were nearly finished. The driver was good and the vehicle clean and comfortable. He did not offer information unless we asked, but we understand that watching the winding road was more important. Overall, I would recommend this day tour.

This tour is full of beautiful sights along the way. The honey & olive oil tasting was delicious while learning how it was made. The stop at the cave was the highlight for me. Note: it is over 200 steps to reach the cave, with very uneven steps. So, if you or someone in your group has difficulty walking, they have the choice to wait in the air conditioned van. The view from the cave is breathtaking. Inside, you will take a path that shows many views. After the cave, we went to a beach which is also a long walk, but beautiful, clear water. The water depth is mostly 2-3 feet but does have areas where it reaches approx. 4 -5 ft. It’s great for children because the water has movement but not strong waves. You can relax and float in the water or lay in the sandy beach. The last stop was the winery, with a variety of tastings, which also included grape syrup and olive oil to dip breads and salted olives. Everything was delicious! You can purchase anything you like to take home! We really enjoyed the entire day! Also, our ship time at the port was not as long as the tour, but our guide was able to shorten our stops yet still fit everything in and get us back on time which we really appreciated!!

If I could give this to her 10 stars I would! George picked us up promptly at our desired time and location. We traveled in a very clean and spacious van. Although the day is scheduled for up to 10 hours, we desired only a seven hour tour. Because it is completely private, George helped us to identify what was best for our group to cut, so we would be back at our desired time. We started our day at a beautiful olive orchard where we learned about olive trees, olive oil production, as well as their beehives and honey. We had a very fun tasting experience in a gorgeous setting of the olive trees. After this, we opted to visit the cave, where George told us a little history about its significance. It was a very unique and special experience for our family. When we visited the beach, George was very kind and prepared with beach towels, mats, and even an umbrella. He always had a fresh supply of cold waters for us and did everything possible to make us comfortable. He brought us to a lovely restaurant for lunch and we opted to end our day early. For people who want to do more, the day has the potential to be longer. There is a lot of driving around the island, but George gave us a perfect balance of answering our questions, and also allowing us to just be quiet and enjoy enjoying the beautiful scenery. He was an exceptionally careful driver, as many of these mountain roads seemed quite dangerous. I cannot say enough good things about this tour. Don’t hesitate to book! Definitely worth the money. Thank you George (and Giorgina from the Olive orchard)

We went on this private tour as a family and enjoyed every minute. George was very polite and answered our endless questions about his culture, family life, and the island he grew up on. He was flexible with our schedule and accommodating when we asked for slight changes to the program and timing. We would recommend this experience, and it left us wanting to return to Crete to experience more of this beautiful island!

We had an amazing time! This tour felt so special and individualized to our group that we truly felt taken care of. The olive oil and honey tour was our favorite portion as you can tell how passionate everyone who worked there was. We were spent by the end of the day but we truly had a remarkable time. Highly highly recommend traveling with a big or small group!

We had an absolutely wonderful Private Tour. Our driver Emmanuel was exceptional! Punctual, highly professional, and fantastic with our family ( incl kids). His great sense of humor kept everyone smiling all day. As a local Cretan, he shared stories about the island’s history, culture, and the places we visited, which made the experience truly special. The day was perfectly planned: we visited a family-owned honey & olive oil farm for tasting and shopping, climbed the 250 steps to Agia Sophia Cave for breathtaking views, relaxed at Elafonisi Beach (the company thoughtfully provided towels, umbrella, and everything for our comfort), enjoyed delicious lunch at a family-run tavern, and ended with a winery visit. This tour is a must-do in Crete! This company clearly goes above and beyond to deliver an authentic, comfortable, and memorable experience. We highly recommend it ! 🙌

George was terrific! Lots of great sites and a beautiful beach! Would definitely recommend this tour.

This excursion gave us a little taste of everything in Crete. The stop at the Honey and Olive oil farm was amazing and educational. We enjoyed handing out on the beautiful beach for a bit. The Mediterranean water and white sand was breathtaking. We enjoyed the stop for lunch to try the local food. George our driver took great caution as we drove the windy roads through the mountains. Overall a great way to see a lot during our day at port. Highly recommend this trip!

Terrible experience. Our drive did not speck to us. No history was given. He basically drove us to the sites and told us where to go. Definitely not worth the $$

Michael was wonderful. He was educational, humorous and flexible with our wishes. We would request him again.

This private tour was an amazing way to experience some of Crete’s most unique highlights in one day. Elafonisi Beach was absolutely stunning, with its pink-tinged sand and crystal-clear water. We visited the Grocery Store for honey and olive oil tasting giving us a chance to sample authentic local products and learn a bit about traditional production. It felt genuine and not rushed at all. Visiting the Cave of Agia Sofia added a completely different dimension to the day, with its impressive natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere. We finished the tour with lunch and wine. Our guide made the experience even better—friendly, knowledgeable, and flexible to our pace. Everything was well-organized and comfortable from start to finish. Highly recommended for anyone wanting a mix of nature, culture, and local flavors in Crete.

Our family had such an incredible experience on the honey and olive oil tour, combined with visits to Agia Sophia Cave and the pink sand beach, it truly ended up being one of the highlights of our trip. Our tour guide, Aphrodite was amazing, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about sharing her culture. She made everyone feel comfortable and made the entire day flow seamlessly. She also took us to a fantastic spot for authentic Greek food, which ended up being one of the best meals we had on the trip. It was such a thoughtful touch and really completed the experience. Highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Crete especially if you're traveling with family and want something meaningful, beautiful, and well-organized.

Maria was one of the best tour guides we have ever had and we travel A LOT and use viator all the time. She is so warm and kind and so passionate about sharing her knowledge about Cretan history, traditions and their lifestyle. She was attentive to every little detail and customized our day to our desires. Since we travelled in late March it was a little chilly and she went out of her way to go back to her own house and get jackets for me and my daughter. It also started to rain as we were ending our tour and she gave us her umbrella so we didn’t get wet while getting back to our hotel (which she picked up at our hotel the next day…so thoughtful and kind). I highly recommend this tour! 12/10 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The tour was excellent. We enjoyed the wine tasting and olive oil/honey expediences. Both had wonderful guides and tasting delights. Our guide, George, was exceptional. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and gave us choices along the way. Couldn’t have asked for a better guide.

Great way to spend the day and more importantly have someone else drive! We loved the honey and olive oil tasting. We love the beach but you need to know it’s about a 15 min walk from the van to the beach. They do provide towels and umbrellas and beach mats. But there are only a few places in the beach where you can use your own umbrella. You can rent an umbrella and two chaises for 20 E. There is also a “handicap” van if you need to move older people or people with diminished mobility down to the beach. Ask at the kiosk at the entrance. Our driver George gave us the proposed itinerary and then let us taylor it to how we felt. We appreciated the flexibility! If you want more beach time you may need to cut out something like the cave tour or winery? Up to you.

We loved this tour! Our driver George was so flexible and didn’t mind that we went 2 hours over our time. He was knowledgeable and considerate. I would highly recommend this tour especially if you have George as your guide.

George was great! It is a full day, so be prepared. You can spend as much time or as little time as you want at each place.

George was incredibly patient and accommodating. He was always attentive and very polite. This tour was fantastic snd would recommend to anyone. The drive was beautiful and the twists and turns were many. George was a wonderful driver.

Great tour - just our group with a private driver! We really enjoyed the cave, and the wine, olive oil and honey tasting - and lovely scenery along the drive. The driver provided plenty of bottled water throughout the day. The beach was beautiful but we did not see any pink sand - not sure why - and the beaches near Chania are really just as nice. We booked a 10AM tour, but an eralier timeslot probably would allow for more beach time.

This trip was fantastic! George was a wonderful and safe driver on very narrow twisty road. The beach was beautiful and our lunch was delicious. Highly recommend this fun excursion.

What a fabulous tour and guide. Private air conditioned mini bus and great stops. The guide was knowledgeable and we certainly made the most of what Crete had to offer. The honey tasting and beach were real highlights for us as was the lunch stop. Highly recommend and would definitely book again.

It was truly private with just my husband and myself. George allowed us to customize and change things if we wanted but he had a great agenda set up. His driving was safe and top notch. He made sure we had cold water consistently. Elefonisi Beach was absolutely stunning! The cave stop was interesting too. Beautiful cave! A lot of steps so make sure you can handle the climb. George asked at all the right times if we needed a coffee break or whatever we wanted. His English was excellent too. The winery stop was nice. It was a serve yourself so if you like a lot of wine you can get it. We are wine snobs from CA though so very particular. The honey and olive oil stop was an absolute dream!!!! We learned about bees, honey, olive trees and olives. A real beekeeper taught us too. The vineyard and the honey/olive oil tasting both has views of the ocean in the distance. The honey tasting stop was superior. They set up a beautiful picnic bench covered with honeys, cheeses, and a lot more in the olive grove with views of the ocean. That was unforgettable. If I were to make a recommendation it would be to skip the winery and spend more time at the honey tasting. We couldn’t have had a better guide. George is top notch and I hope his tour company recognizes him as exceptional and a true professional that made their company look world class. Thank you Viator and George for one of if not the best tour of our lives.

I can’t recommend this company and our tour guide George enough. We did a full day tour and got to see and experience so many things in one full day (cave stop, Elafonissi beach, local lunch stop, wine tasting/tour, honey & olive oil tasting). Everything went incredibly smooth. George was very flexible and allowed us to maximize our time during the tour wherever we pleased. He was a safe, excellent driver through the winding mountains (we are so glad we didn’t rent a car and do ourselves.) we also asked for recommendations for our last day as we had a late flight out, and George and his company planned out a full itinerary for us and suggested things we never would have seen without their recommendations. They provide everything you need, don’t hesitate to ask they are so accommodating and friendly. 10/10 recommend!!

Very professional and friendly. Every question was answered with pride. Very easy to talk to and extremely relatable. We were always given fresh cold water and offered to stop for food. Would definitely recommend.