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Discover the secrets of wine, olives and Cretan tastes in a premium semi private safari tour introducing you to the daily Cretan life style and some of its most valuable treasures ...
- Small Group
- Full Day
- Gastronomy (Wine Tastings & Cooking Workshops)
- History & Culture
- Trekking & Hiking
- Jeep Safari Tours
- Cretan Villages
- Wildlife & Nature
... most amazing tour which will travel you through many small traditional villages and beautiful Cretan landscapes.
Our day trip safari to the depths of the Cretan culture begins after we pick you up from your hotel or accommodation and head towards Biolea Olive Mill in the village of Astrikas for an informative tour and olive oil tasting.
Biolea is a family-owned company specializing in the artisan production of organic olive oil using millstones and presses. All products are exclusively estate-produced and bottled At Biolea, we strive for excellence by combining innovation and tradition, remaining environmentally accountable, and promoting sustainable tourism.
Our next stop is at Karavitakis winery for a special wine-tasting experience providing valuable information about local wine.
Then we head to the village of Ano Vouves to wonder the ancient olive tree which is 3000 years old and learn about the history of olives.
Our adventure off-road route starts heading towards Sebronas village and as we cross a gorge with a picturesque creek nestled amongst lush vegetation and panoramic views. There, on our way through the gorge, we will have plenty of opportunities to take photos of picturesque chapels, sheep, goats, bees, sprawling vineyards, and gorgeous olive groves.
Time for a traditional meal at a small village tavern in Nea Roumata, Cretan cuisine, and Cretan hospitality at its best.
On the way back we will follow an easy asphalt route through orange and lemon trees before reaching back to our hotels.
A unique wine and olive escape, an exciting adventure to embrace the renowned Greek hospitality, enjoy the sights and professional yet relaxed service!!!
Prices
89.00€ Adults Aged 13-up
69.00€ Childs aged from 12 and below
The prices are for group participation with a minimum of 4 pax to start
Included
- Free hotel pick up and drop off
- Premium off-road vehicles (7 or 9 seaters) driven by multilingual escort-drivers
- Entrance fees for the olive mill tour and tasting
- Entrance fees for the winery tour and tasting
- Traditional Cretan lunch
- Liability insurance and local taxes
Not Included
- Wine or beers or refreshments in the tavern
- Purchases in the winery or olive mill visit
- Gratuities
Pick up times
7:45 Kalives, 8:00 Chania town, 8:10 Golden Beach, 8:10 Agioi Apostoloi, 8:15 Kalamaki, 8:20 Stalos, 8:25 Agia Marina, 8:30 Platanias, 8:40 Maleme, 8:45 Kolymbari, Tour starts at 9:00 am
Schedule
April to October: Monday - Wednesday - Friday
Duration
7-8 hours
Distance
110km
Don't Forget
- This trip is not recommended for people suffering from car sickness, fear of heights or bumpy roads, disabled people or people with mobility problems, children under 8 years old or for any children & adults who for some reason could have issues joining a Jeep tour.
- Don’t forget your face mask, comfortable shoes (for example trekking shoes or sandals), camera, sun protection, etc. During spring and autumn, we advise you to bring a jacket.
Payment & Cancellation Policy
- Reservations must be made in advance, no later than 24 hours before departure.
- A cancellation must be done 48 hours before departure.
- In case of later cancellations, no refund will be made.
- We maintain the right to cancel any tour due to bad weather conditions or due to other reasons beyond our control.
- If a tour is cancelled due to a few participants or bad weather conditions, we will refund 100% of made payments.
Adventure Tips
- The trip is ideal for everyone who ́s looking for an experience beyond the ordinary, youth groups, single or couple participants, families with older children, and companies.
- The trip has guided stops every 30-40 minutes, for everyone ́s convenience.
- In order to arrange lunch with vegetarian alternatives, information is required upon reservation. That also counts for any kind of food allergy, and only when possible to find suitable alternatives.
Please Note
- Our partner reserves the right to make minor changes in the program when this is considered necessary, for example in case of unfavorable weather conditions. This can be done without prior notice.
- Reservations must be made in advance, no later than 24 hours before departure.
- Cancellations must be done 48 hours before departure. In the case of later cancellations, no refund will be made.
- If a tour is canceled due to a few participants or bad weather conditions, we will refund 100% of made payments.
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