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Cruise to Chrissi Island & Ierapetra Town

Cruise to Chrissi Island & Ierapetra Town

Spend a magical day to the unhabited island of Chrissi, this exotic natural landscape which shores are surrounded by the Mediterranean’s Libyan Sea. The island is protected by Natura 2000 Networking Programme, as an “area of intense natural beauty’’. Enjoy a walk in the woods, and the golden sand of the beach, swim in crystal clear waters and get the most of your day in this unique destination!

Highlights:

Enjoy a morning bus drive through the East coast to Ierapetra
Sail to Chrissi Island through the Libyan Sea
Swim in crystal clear waters
Discover the golden sand beaches and natural cedar forests of the island
Wonder at Ierapetra, the southernmost town of Europe
 

Included

Transportation in Air-Conditioned bus
Professional Driver
Tour Guide
Boat Tickets (cruise to the island)
Entrance Fee on the island of Chrissi
Lunch on Board (or lunch box)
All the legal taxes
Liability insurance coverage by  ALLIANZ
 

Not Included

Snacks / Coffee
Umbrellas / Sunbeds

What to bring

Hat / Sunglasses / Sunscreen
Swimsuit / Beach Towel
Comfortable shoes
Water
 

Know before you go

We offer pick-up from various points such us hotels and bus stops.

As soon as you complete the booking, your agent will let you know the exact place and time of the Pick-up which is closer to your place of staying.

Passengers are required to bring and wear face masks in indoor places and while traveling by bus, as long as it is requested by the government covid regulation.
The programme of this excursion might change due to environmental regulation, that changes from time to time in order to protect the natural park. That means there might be less remaining time on the island or even only a 4.5hours cruise around it, with swim stops. This information must be given to travelers before they buy the excursion.
 

Timetable Information:

Total Duration of the tour: 9-11hours(depending on clients resort)

Morning Pick up:

We will start collecting participants from pick-up points in the morning.

Depending on the place of your hotel/apartment the bus drive will differ.

Bus Drive: 1-2 hours

1st stop: Ierapetra

The most southern and warmest town of Europe and departure place for the boat to Chrissi island. Embarkation on boat and across the Libyan Sea to the uninhabited island.

Boat Trip: 1 hour

2nd stop: Chrissi Island – 4 hours 30 minutes

Clients will have plenty of time to swim off the boat in the crystal clear water, that surrounds theisland. The boat doesn’t not approach the coast of the island, due to the latest regulation for the protection of the natural park. But still the clients may swim to the coast and explore the beautiful beach, covered by white sand and millions of small shells. Lunch will be offered on the boat.

Boat Trip: 1 hour

End of the tour – Return to resorts:

Return to Ierapetra, embarkation in the buses and drive back to the hotels where we gathered participants in the morning.

Depending on traffic and on the pick-up places of each one, the time of journey back to the hotel will differ.

Bus Drive: 12 hours

Timetable Information:

Total Duration of the tour: 9-11 hours(depending on clients resort)

Price: 50 EUR