This trip offers the opportunity to visit Cretan traditional villages and observe the way people used to live in Crete many years ago.
Starting from Makry Gialos we will drive through Ierapetra to our first stop in an olive oil farm near Agios Nikolaos where we will have the opportunity to taste fresh virgin olive oil and learn everything about olive oil production from ancient years.
Our second stop is in Kritsa, a beautiful traditional Cretan village where there will be enough time to walk around the local streets, visit an old church and enjoy a cup of Greek coffee in the village’s square.
Our next stop is in Prina where you will learn about Cretan traditions and hear local stories, while walking around the village. Quick stop to visit a unique point of view where you can see the two seas that surround the Crete at the same time.
Last stop is on the edge of the Lasithi mountains, in the village called Kalamafka. You can visit the Holy Cross and enjoy your lunch.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Experienced tour guide
✔ Hotel pick up and drop off
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✖ Entrance to Cretan olive oil factory: 2€/per person
Pickup Locations
1. Gialos Studios & Apartments
2. Atlantica Mikri Poli Crete
3. Avra Palm
4. Tylissos Beach Hotel
5. Kakkos Beach Hotel
6. Enorme Santanna Beach
7. Sunwing Makrigialos Beach
8. Ocean Beach Club Crete
9. Artemis
10. South Coast Hotel
11. Achlia Apartments and Villas
12. Robinson Ierapetra
13. Coriva Beach Hotel & Bungalows
14. Aroma Creta Hotel Apartments & Spa
15. Villea Village
16. Sunshine Crete Beach
17. Arion Palace Hotel
18. Giannoulis - Almyra Hotel & Village
19. Astron Hotel
20. Numo Ierapetra Beach Resort Crete, Curio Collection By Hilton
Additional Info: Our meeting will be on the main road.
Itinerary
1
Cretan Olive Oil Farm
Our first visit is an olive oil farm near Agios Nikolaos where we will stay for approximately 45 mins. and have the chance to taste fresh virgin olive oil. The total duration of the entire tour includes the pick-up and drop off time.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Kritsa
Our second stop is in Kritsa, a beautiful traditional Cretan village where there will be enough time to walk around the local streets, visit an old church and enjoy a cup of Greek coffee in the village’s square.
Duration: 1.5 hours
3
Prina
Our next stop is in Prina where you will learn about Cretan traditions and hear local stories, while walking around the village. Between Prina and Kalamafka we stop at a unique point of view where you can see the two seas that surround the Crete at the same time.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Kalamafka
Last stop is on the edge of the Lasithi mountains, in the village called Kalamafka. We will climb the 200+ stairs of the Holy Cross and have enough time for lunch.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
