Discover the most valuable and hidden treasures of the Cretan
mainland and learn everything about the l
ocal wine, olives and an immense diversity of Cretan
tastes in a premium
small-group safari tour. Your tour
escorts will introduce you to the elements of Cretan
culture,
lifestyle and everyday life now and through the centuries. With this tour, you will pass through many traditional Cretan
villages and explore the
mainland like never before.
Our safari starts with a morning
pick up from your
hotel or a near meeting point and heading towards Terra Creta
olive mill. There, the local experts will
guide you through the mill’s facilities and let you
taste the
extra virgin olive oil they produce. After the olive mill’s informative and tasty tour, we will visit one of the
best local wineries for a
mouthwatering tasting experience. We first tour around the winery and learn much exciting information about Crete’s viniculture and wine-making traditions. As soon as you finish the tour and
tasting, be ready for time travel. At the village of Ano Vouves lies a
3000 years old olive tree. It’s considered the
world’s most ancient one. You will have the chance to admire the enormous tree and learn its history by visiting the
museum nearby.
The
off-road adventure begins. We will drive towards Sebronas village, and we cross a
gorge with a charming
river nestled amongst blooming vegetation and
panoramic views. There, we will have plenty of time and chances to get photos of scenic chapels, local animals like sheep, goats, bees, and stunning vineyards, olive groves & meadows on our way through the gorge. After our
adventurous route, we arrive at a small village called Nea Roumata. There
you will be introduced to Cretan gastronomy with plenty of local food and let you feel the very essence of the famous Cretan
hospitality. On our way back, we will follow an easy asphalt route through orange and lemon groves before reaching back to Chania town.
*Minimun participation: 4 people
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