Embark on a captivating journey through Crete, exploring its landscapes, traditional villages, and rich heritage. This small-group tour offers an immersive experience, from a honey factory visit to discovering the lifestyle of a Cretan shepherd at a remote hut. Savor authentic Cretan cuisine, meet locals, and relish panoramic views that capture the island’s essence.
- Enjoy Cretan Villages and the best panoramic view of Psiloritis Peak
- Visit a honey factory and taste local honey
- Visit an original shepherd’s hut or else “Mitato”
- Experience live the cheese making process and taste local cheese
- Lunch with traditional Cretan platters
- Embark on semi private safari tour for up to 6 or 8 persons per vehicle
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ A visit to an original shepherd’s hut “Mitato” and cheese making process
✔ Lunch
✔ Premium off-road vehicles (7 or 9 seater) driven by multilingual escort-drivers
✔ Free hotel pick up and drop off
✔ Liability Insurance and local taxes
✖ Coffee or beers or refreshements in tavern
✖ Gratuities
Pickup Locations
1. Epos Luxury Beach Hotel
2. Deep Blue Sea at Georgioupolis
3. Harmony Boutique Resort
4. Hotel Golden Bay Georgioupoli
5. Pilot Amphora Boutique Hotel
6. Kokalas Resort
7. Eleana Studios
8. Delfina Boutique Hotel
9. Hotel Romantica
10. Anna's House
11. Kavros Garden Hotel
12. Vetera Suites
13. Odyssia Beach Hotel
14. Minos Mare Royal
15. Palazzino di Corina
16. Hotel Adams
17. Anita Beach Hotel - Adults Only
18. Ikones Seafront Luxury Suites
19. Hotel Iliana Panormos
20. Hotel Belvedere
Additional Info: 8:30 Georgioupoli
8:35 Kavros
9:00 Rethymnon
9:15 Platanias
9:25 Adelianos Kambos
9:30 Stavromenos
9:45 Panormos
Tour starts at 10:00 am
Itinerary
1
Apithano Honey Museum-Tasting & Tours
Starting from Rethymnon, the tour heads southeast, stopping at Apithano Honey Factory for a guided tour and tastings. Drive through Milopotamos and traditional villages, immersed in lush greenery and captivating views.
- Drive to Melidoni village (15 minutes)
- Honey museum visit (45 minutes)
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Discover Halepa Monastery, offering breathtaking views of Crete’s peaks and valleys. Learn about its history as a refuge for rebels during civil wars, capturing stunning snapshots in this picturesque setting
- Drive to Halepa Monastery (40 minutes)
- Monastery visit (20 minutes)
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Axos
Ascend an off-road trail to ‘’Mitato,’’ the traditional shepherd’s hut. Gain insights into shepherd life, cheese-making, and perhaps spot wild eagles and goats, perfect for memorable photos.
Journey to Axos village for authentic Cretan cuisine at a traditional tavern. Indulge in local delicacies and experience Cretan warmth. Enjoy leisurely coffee before returning to Rethymnon.
This tour encapsulates Crete’s essence—culture, vistas, and gastronomy—providing a memorable glimpse of the island’s charm and hospitality in a day-long adventure
- Drive to Axos Gorge photo stop (off-road) (15 minutes)
- Axos Gorge Vultures photo stop (off-road) (10 minutes)
- Drive to the Shepherd's Hut (5 minutes)
- Shepherd’s Hut & cheesemaking stop (1 h 15 min)
- Drive to Axos Village (5 minutes)
- Lunch Stop (1 h 25 min)
Duration: 3.25 hours
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Not recommended for people suffering from car sickness
• Not recommended for travelers having mobility or kinetic problems
• Not recommended for children than 7 years old
• Not recommended for people taller than 195cm or heavier than 130kg
