Definitely one of our best off road-experience in Crete. Explore the mountains, forests and the gorge, enjoy the view & off roading in the inlands of Crete.
This amazing tour takes you to the inlands of Crete. After visiting a olive factory with tasting of the different qualities of oil we are heading direction the mountain village of Kritza. Along the old Minoan paths and civilizations to the unknown Crete. Pure Nature, wild landscapes and breathtaking views. One highlight on your tour is the protected mountain forest of Kroustas. than we heading over the mountains south where we will serve your lunch in a very nice taverna with mountain spring water, far away from civilization you will be able to meet our local host and feel what Cretan hospitality really means.
Next stop will be the amazing Gorge of Sarakina, where you can hike depending your skills and fitness.
A visit in Myrtos at the beach of the Lybian sea (with possibility to swim) ends this amazing day.
Posted By : Basil K
Embark on an exploration journey to the South Coast of Crete via a picturesque route from the North while absorb the best of Cretan culture from visiting one of the best olive oil factories, villages, forests and experience a genuine Cretan active lifestyle mini-hike in a beautiful gorge. Panos our dedicated tour guide was outstanding in terms of safety and knowledge of every detail that we saw.
Our journey began with great view points nearby Eludna into the Marbella bay followed by authentic village experience in Kristi and another town covered in lovely colored doors and mulberry trees. We learned alot about the fauna that grows on Crete. We also visited great villages and I shopped handmade tablecloths while met senior Cretan villagers who were kind and always bid you adieu with a smile. We continued our journey to the forest followed by lunch in one of the best mountain village restaurants in Crete. We then did a wuick hike followed by ending the trip in a strikingly blue beach!
Panos is definately one of the most experienced and pleasurable guides that I have seen in my decades of travelling. This os well worth every minute and highly recommended for those that want a real exciting Cretan one day excursion.
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Posted On : 2024-07-05 02:53:18 
Posted By : EnglandSunsearcher
Super trip. Michael and his French co-pilot made the day great. The wealth of knowledge Michael has about Greek history and mythology was amazing. Pick up and drop off outside our hotel door in Elounda. We visited an Olive co-operative, walked the Sarakina Gorge for 1 hour. All inclusive lunch in a local Taverna with grilled meats.. Time to spend in the Libyan sea for a swim at the end of the day. 100% recommended bravo Michael. Thank you.
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Posted On : 2024-06-16 17:30:24
Posted By : Sandra F
Host was very friendly and knowledgable
Lunch was delicious at a small taverna in the hills. There were only 4 of us and we went in a land rover. Some of the little villages were so quaint and clean
Would recommend this trip!
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Posted On : 2024-06-10 02:30:35
Posted By : 208CorinneF
Very very good I give a score of five, The vehicle was very comfortable the guide was very nice and friendly. We learned a lot
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Posted On : 2024-06-03 06:51:24
Posted By : 886joycet
Absolutely perfect day! Was picked up at my hotel, in a very comfortable Land Rover. We then went on to pick up the other guests. It was small goup only 3 of us. All the stops where good. The included lunch was delicious and taverna was beautiful. Seeing and hiking in the gorge was great experience. Our guide Michael was very nice and knowledgeable. He made me feel very comfortable with the hike, including rhe rock scramble parts with helpful hints as to where the best foot placement was. The beach after was a great way to relax after the hike and views throughout where gorgeous. The only downside on mine was because it was small group the other couple weren't keen on doing to much of the hike do to not wanting to go up parts that used ropes as an assist. So we only did a small portion of the hike. Would've liked to have gotten farther. Still a great day, well worth the money.
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Posted On : 2024-06-02 11:42:58
Posted By : JeremyH224
Great trip with our tour guide, Michael, that we would highly recommend. Great to see a side to Crete you would not ordinarily see including a trip to an olive factory, a couple of lovely villages in the mountains and off road driving and hiking in the mountains and Sarakina gorge. The hike through the gorge is not the easiest but you are totally free to go as far as you like with no pressure. Lovely stop for lunch in a little Cretan taverna off the beaten track. Loved it all.
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Posted On : 2024-05-15 14:44:19
Posted By : 539nathalies
Very nice excursion, beautiful views, a superb traditional lunch very good in a cool place in the middle of the trees, Sarakina is to do there was no water... it is sometimes rough to climb on the rocks with the ropes but it's not too long! Very beautiful little village Kritsa and Kroutsa, instagrammable! Beautiful black sand beach on the Libian Sea but it was short! In short to do :)
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Posted On : 2024-05-12 03:03:39
Posted By : Kathryn_L
Michael was our tour guide, and he was the best. His knowledge of history, the land, agriculture, local traditions, and culture was outstanding. He was friendly, professional, and went over and beyond to provide the best service we could have expected. We just can’t say enough about his good efforts. He stood out from the rest, as did the choice locations of this tour.
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Posted On : 2024-04-30 15:20:36 
Posted By : Tony_B
The restaurant for lunch was amazing and the guide was incredible. He loved his job and we could tell. He made the tour.
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Posted On : 2024-04-16 10:13:22
Posted By : 601kaspers
Absolutely amazing day trip, our guide Petra was so knowledable, and answered any questions we had in incredible detail. Not a dull moment on this tour. Beautiful views, amazing food, and varied terrain. Could not recommend enough (and ask for Petra if you can, she was amazing)
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Posted On : 2024-04-16 02:25:49
