Embark on an immersive journey through the heart of Crete's culture and flavors with our premium semi-private safari tour. Delve into the essence of Cretan life as you explore ancient olive groves, visit a historic olive mill, indulge in wine tastings at a renowned winery, savor authentic Cretan cuisine, and traverse breathtaking landscapes.
* Explore numerous Cretan villages
* Visit a winery to enjoy a tour with tasting
* Visit an olive oil mill to enjoy a tour with tasting
* Marvel at a 3000 years old ancient olive tree
* Taste traditional Cretan lunch
* Embark on a semi private tour for up to 6 or 8 persons per vehicle
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Liability insurance and local taxes
✔ Entrance fees for the winery tour and tasting
✔ Premium off-road vehicles (7 or 9 seater) driven by multilingual escort-drivers
✔ Traditional Cretan lunch
✔ Free hotel pick up and drop off
✔ Entrance fees for the olive mill tour and tasting
✖ Wine or beers or refreshements in tavern
✖ Gratuities
Pickup Locations
1. Porto Platanias Beach Luxury Selection
2. Panorama
3. Eden Beach Hotel
4. Hotel Stellina Village
5. Hotel Aegli
6. La Maison Ottomane
7. Samaria Hotel
8. Triton Apartments
9. Domes Zeen Chania, A Luxury Collection Resort, Crete
10. Hotel Christina
11. Hotel Lissos
12. Hotel Belmondo
13. Tina Hotel
14. Hotel Irene
15. Elektra Beach Hotel
16. Gaia Kreta Hotel
17. Kalimera
18. Nefeli Hotel
19. Airis Boutique & Suites
20. Helios Apartments
Additional Info: Pick up times per area:
7:55 Kalives
8:05 Souda
8:15 Chania town
8:20 Nea Chora
8:25 Golden Beach
8:30 Agioi Apostoloi
8:30 Galatas
8:35 Kalamaki / Stalos
8:40 Agia Marina
8:45 Platanias / Gerani
8:50 Maleme
8:55 Tavronitis
9:00 Kolymbari
Tour starts at 9:00 am
> Please provide your accommodation details when booking. If your accommodation does not appear in the list, kindly include it in the notes section.
> If your accommodation is accessible by car, we can arrange to pick you up directly from there. Otherwise, we will suggest a convenient nearby meeting point.
Itinerary
1
Kolymbari
egin your day with a visit to an olive mill in Kolymbari, where you'll witness the olive oil-making process and engage in a flavorful olive oil tasting.
-Drive to Kolymvari View Point (15 minutes)
-Kolymvari View Point Stop (10 minutes)
-Drive to Olive Mill (35 minutes)
-Olive Mill Stop (50 minutes)
Duration: 1.8333333333333 hours
2
Karavitakis Winery
Wine Tasting and Longevity Secrets: At Karavitakis winery, savor the finest wines while uncovering the secrets of longevity associated with Cretan living. Enjoy an informative wine tasting session amidst stunning vineyard landscapes, immersing yourself in the cultural significance of winemaking in Crete.
- Drive to Karavitakis Winery (10 minutes)
- Winery Stop (1 hour 5 min)
Duration: 1.25 hours
3
The Monumental Olive Tree of Vouves
Journey to Ano Vouves to encounter a 3000-year-old ancient olive tree, delving into the rich history and significance of olives in Cretan culture.
-Drive to Ano Vouves Village (5 minutes)
-Stop at Ancient Olive Tree (15 minutes)
Duration: 20 minutes
4
Embark on an exhilarating off-road adventure towards Sebronas village, navigating through picturesque gorges, lush vegetation, and panoramic vistas.
Satisfy your appetite at a quaint local tavern in Sebronas, experiencing the true essence of Cretan hospitality through local platters and authentic cuisine. Immerse yourself in the flavors and warmth of Cretan culture while enjoying a memorable dining experience.
Embark on a unique wine and olive escape, immersing yourself in the famed Greek hospitality and embracing the sights, flavors, and warmth of Cretan culture. Enjoy a
professionally guided journey through ancient landscapes and indulge in authentic culinary delights, making this safari tour an unforgettable experience.
-Drive through Sebronas Gorge with off-road (1 hour 10 minutes)
-Lunch Stop / Free time (1 hour)
-Drive back to Pick-up Points (40 minutes)
*Please note that timings may vary based on group size and weather conditions.
Duration: 2.8333333333333 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 below 7 years old
• Not recommended for people taller than 195cm or heavier than 130kg
