Land Rover Safari Minoan Route with driver and lunch

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Duration:8 hours (approx.)
Location: Heraklion, Crete

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This is the best way to explore central Crete with plateaus, ancient Minoan paths, and wildlife. Visit the Aposelemis basin reservoir and an ancient Roman aqueduct, Kastamonitsa, shepherds' Mitato, plateau of Lassithi, Diction cave, the birth place of Zeus.
Visit the Lassinthos Eco park where traditional handicrafts and the local way of life can be experienced and Krassi with the famous for a 2,000-year-old plane tree and also has a natural spring water source.

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1. Windmills Of Lasithi Plateau
This is the best way to explore central Crete with plateaus, ancient paths, and wildlife. Our journey begins from your hotel making our way through the spectacular mountains of Crete we visit the Aposelemis basin reservoir and an ancient Roman aqueduct. From here, we will visit the village of Kastamonitsa nestling in the foothills of the Afendi mountains where you will experience breakfast Cretan style and be introduced to a local product, Raki. Now brace yourselves for dirt tracks, following the Minoan path going through mountain passes, experiencing spectacular wildlife, unbelievable scenery, mythology, history and enjoy seeing the local nature at its best. Here, up high in the mountains we stop at a shepherds' Mitato where we can feed the animals whilst seeing shepherds produce cheese the traditional, old fashioned way and even taste this fresh, rich delicacy. Next stop is a birds-eye view of the plateau of Lassithi and the North coast, a great photo opportunity not to be missed. We continue towards the Diction cave, the birth place of Zeus. There is a 4€ entry charge and walking shoes are recommended. After building up and appetite we head for lunch at a local tavern where you will have the opportunity to try a selection of traditional local starters and main courses (vegetarian option available) and enjoy a glass or two of the unlimited wine! Once refreshed we continue on to Lassithi visiting the Lassinthos Eco park where traditional handicrafts and the local way of life can be experienced. Then on to Lassithi plateau where time has virtually stood still, the local people are mainly farmers. You will also see many donkeys at work. We then make our way to Seli, where once again we have an opportunity to take photos of this unique scenery. As we continue driving, we reach the village of Krassi, which is famous for a 2,000-year-old plane tree and also has a natural spring water source. Leaving Krassi, meandering down the mountain roads and past just some of the many olive tree farms on the island you will again see the spectacular coastline and deep blue sea. This is a day full of many surprises.
2. Aposelemis Dam
See the sunken village of Sfedoni at the dam of Aposelemis and take some amazing pictures
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Visit the quaint village of Kastamonitsa and join the locals to taste wine and the famous Cretan olive oil. Drive afterwards into the mountains to visit a local shepherd and have the chance to feed some goats and try some of the home made cheese.

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Posted By : Sharon_A
Stravos was amazing, he truly enhanced the trip and the pork was excellent. Will definitely recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-04-30 13:13:57

Posted By : solib44
We had a really great driver who explained everything to us very well in German. Our tour guide was also with us and he gave us a lot of background knowledge - I would like to give him 10 stars. The lunch was plentiful in a cozy, happy atmosphere.
The views from the mountains were beautiful.
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Posted On : 2024-04-23 06:49:12

Posted By : Anthony_E
I was lied to by the viator seller even after making it explicitly clear that this was a family experience for my 60th birthday and that it was imperative that we were in the same vehicle i was totally misold and assured this would be the case.... lied to and this totally totally ruined my once in a lifetime 60th birthday.... DEVASTATED

I WILL BE GETTING LEGAL ADICE
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Posted On : 2023-10-13 19:20:18

Posted By : Sightsee09947838752
we had a Dutch-speaking driver-guide (Greek but with Belgian roots)
Although we were not allowed to drive ourselves, this was never boring for a moment.
the driver-guide told us a lot about the island, about the fauna and flora as well as about the customs, their culture and mythology.

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Posted On : 2023-09-23 10:18:20

Posted By : 844tamsinw
Absolutely excellent day with Chris as a very informative and knowledgeable guide. We learnt a lot about the island and it’s culture and history but always with a lighthearted touch and lots of fun.
Highly recommend!
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Posted On : 2023-09-07 12:29:55

Posted By : Kera_P
Most amazing experience. If your lucky enough to get darrell you’ll have the best experience. He is so informative and friendly. Thank you !!
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Posted On : 2022-12-08 09:35:20

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Land Rover Safari Minoan Route with driver and lunch

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1. Windmills Of Lasithi Plateau

2. Aposelemis Dam

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1. Windmills Of Lasithi Plateau

2. Aposelemis Dam

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