Insel Elafonisi Tour mit Agia Sophia-Höhle und Besuch des Klosters
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Insel Elafonisi Tour mit Agia Sophia-Höhle und Besuch des Klosters

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Im Rahmen unseres Engagements für nachhaltigen Tourismus entsprechen alle National Geographic Day Tours den Kriterien des Global Sustainable Tourism Council, und ein Teil der Einnahmen aus diesen Touren erfolgt an die National Geographic Society zur Finanzierung von Forschung und nachhaltigen Projekten weltweit.

Highlights
  • Genießen Sie die Sonne auf dem rosafarbenen Sand des Strandes von Elafonisi, einem der besten Strände Kretas
  • Entdecken Sie populäre Mythen und Glaubensvorstellungen im Kloster Chrissoskalitissa an der Küste
  • Bewundern Sie die beeindruckenden Stalaktiten und Stalagmiten in der Höhle von Agia Sofia
  • Erleben Sie eine Fahrt durch die atemberaubende Landschaft der zerklüfteten Topolia-Schlucht
  • Ortskundiger Tourguide mit unübertroffenen Kenntnissen über Kreta und seine Landschaft
Beschreibung

Die unbewohnte Insel Elafonisi im Südwesten Kretas ist reich an Naturschönheiten und kulturellen Schätzen. Die Topolia-Schlucht, die Höhle Agia Sophia, das Kloster Chrissoskalitissa und ein Strand, den viele für den besten der Insel halten, gehören zu den Höhepunkten dieses Tagesausflugs. Rena, eine unserer ortskundigen Tourguides, sagt: "Diese Tour kombiniert das Beste des kretischen Hochlands mit dem idyllischen rosa Sandstrand von Elafonisi an der Südküste."

Der Tag beginnt ganz entspannt mit einer Kaffeepause in einer familiengeführten Taverne in dem Bauerndorf Voulgaro. Von hier aus erwartet Sie eine dramatische Fahrt nach Süden durch die Topolia-Schlucht. Die Aussicht auf die tiefe Schlucht zu Ihrer Linken ist atemberaubend. Anschließend besuchen Sie die Höhle von Agia Sophia, die für ihre Stalaktiten berühmt ist. Man sagt, dass hier der Hufabdruck des Pferdes des heiligen Georg zu finden ist, um den sich zahlreiche Legenden ranken. Und wenn Sie genau hinsehen, finden Sie in einem Felsen einen Abdruck, der wie ein Hufeisen aussieht.

Der nächste Ort ist das Kloster Chrissoskalitissa. Dieser 1 000 Jahre alte Rückzugsort liegt auf einem Hügel mit Blick auf die Küste und bietet einen zeitlosen Charme. Sein Name bedeutet "goldene Stufen", und es ranken sich viele Mythen um ihn. Manche behaupten, dass eine der Stufen golden ist - aber nur für die Gläubigen sichtbar. Die letzte Anlaufstelle ist geradezu postkartenreif. Rena fügt hinzu: "Vom Strand von Elafonisi aus können Sie die kleine Insel Elafonisi durch ein seichtes Stück Wasser erreichen." Verbringen Sie den Nachmittag mit Schwimmen, Entspannen und genießen Sie die erstklassige Aussicht, bevor Sie den Tag im Fischerdorf Paleochora beenden.

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    Petra & Jörg

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    4.6

    8. Oktober 2025

    Als Paar gereist


    Der Ausflug nach Elafonisi Island hat uns sehr gut gefallen. Die Fahrt durch das Landesinnere mit den vielen Olivenbäumen und den wechselnden Landschaften hat uns beeindruckt. Ein toller Tag.

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    Dani u Drea

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    4.6

    14. Juni 2025

    Mit Freunden gereist


    Überraschenderweise ist der Aufenthalt der Tour in Elafonissi am Strand mit 2,5h doch zu kurz.. Der Strand ist schöner als bei anderen Ausflügen.

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    Sanna

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    4.2

    29. Oktober 2025

    Mit der Familie gereist


    Mycket trevlig tur genom Kretas landskap mellan bergen. Vi som familj hade önskat mer tid på stranden och sen i staden. Men det var spännande med grottan.

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    janake

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    4.2

    8. Oktober 2025

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    guiden kristina var fantastiskt bra och chaffören körde lungt o bra

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    Stacey

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    6. Oktober 2025

    Als Paar gereist


    I went away with my partner and this whole day overed things my partner wanted to do and myself, it was defiantly value for money, it was an amazing experience, the views, cave, beach, even the tour guild was so lovely and helpful. I would defiantly recommend this trip. There wasn't anything I didn't enjoy, I did not expect the stairs to the caves but the views were amazing and you don't have to go up to the Caves there was a beautiful cafe also.

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    S Singh

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    4.2

    3. Oktober 2025

    Mit der Familie gereist


    The stop overs were great but more time should be allocated to visit the cave and the monastery, as we felt rushed and at times not had enough time to use the toilets. The cave was an eye opener and walk up was scenic but challenging as not everyone has so much stamina or may have minor physical impairments and not able to rush. The beach visit was great. In general a great day out including the olive oli tasting though a tad disappointed as we had hoped to have a glimpse of Olive oil production

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