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Daily morning departures from June to October.
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Departure
The tour departs at 11:30 hrs from the Port of Ierapetra and returns at 17:30. Passengers are requested to arrive 1 hour before departure at the port.
Language
The tour takes place in English.
Duration
This is a half-day excursion and lasts approximately 6 hours.
When to book?
Greca manages its own services but we always recommend that you book as early as possible to ensure availability.
Payment Method
Reservations can be paid by credit and debit card via our website.
Cancellations
Full refund for cancellations at least 48 hours in advance. In case you want to modify the date, check that the tour is operative on the desired date.
Voucher
Once the reservation is made you will receive an email with your booking number or receipt. Printed vouchers are not essential for this tour.
How to make a reservation?
Enter the desired date, and the number of travelers and book in 3 simple steps. When the booking is processed, our agents will send you an email with all the details!
IMPORTANT: The ship does not dock on the island, the access of ships is prohibited. It must be reached after a short swim.
Your journey to Chrissi Island will begin from the port of Ierapetra, the southernmost city in Europe, in the morning. For one hour, your cruise ship will sail through the emerald waters of the Libyan Sea.
The Chrissi Island, which received this name from its goldish sand, was inhabited during the Minoan and Roman Era and is home to seashells, the largest natural forest of cedars in Lebanon, considered the biggest one in Europe, and more than 120 registered species of migratory birds.
Is it also known as Gaidouronisi or the island of donkeys as was the place where locals from Ierapetra brought their old donkeys to spend their last days. Around midday, you will be approaching the north beach of Belegrina, a pristine beach famous for being made of small shells that give the sand white and rose shades.
The ship will moor nearby, giving you the chance to swim in their exquisite blue waters. You will have time to enjoy a fresh meal on a boat admiring the sea coast and water line. After lunch, you will be heading to the south side of the island, the Vougiou Mati beach where you will take joy in swimming with a small rocky bay on your left and a long beach on your right.
During the afternoon, after an exciting and fun day at sea, you will be returning to the port of Ierapetra. The island of Chrissi is part of the European Natura 2000 program. The preservation of the island’s natural environment forbids visitors to do activities such as hiking outside the designated paths and collecting shells, plants, and rocks.
Greca Tip: Before your journey don't forget to pack comfortable clothing, a hat and sunscreen!
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