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Mountains of Crete 4x4 sunset safari with dinner

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84,00 €

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Kieli: German, English, French, Dutch

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A thrilling off-road adventure in the Cretan mountains at sunset
You'll try traditional raki in the rustic village of Kastamonitsa
There's a stop for panoramic views across the Lassithi Plateau
Authentic flavours await at a Cretan-style meal in a local taverna
Your local expert guide has an unrivalled knowledge of Crete

Retken kuvaus

It all starts the moment you hop aboard your 4x4 and head for the mountains. You'll stop by Aposelemis basin reservoir and ancient Roman aqueducts, before following the path to the village of Kastamonitsa. Here, you'll be greeted with a tipple of fiery raki. Vaggelis says, 'After the grape harvest, the leftover skins, seeds, and stems are fermented and then distilled to produce raki, a tradition that many Cretan families proudly maintain'.

You'll continue along the Minoan path, taking in the wildlife and scenery while learning all about local mythology and history. You'll stop for a glass of sweet, sparkling wine and admire Lassithi Plateau, as well as its iconic views. And once you've built up an appetite, you'll head to a local taverna for a traditional Cretan-style dinner with unlimited wine. Finally, as night draws in, you'll head back down the mountain roads, taking in the moonlit coastline and the twinkling lights of towns and villages.

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Dinner
Driver/ Guide
4x4 tour
Local delicacy tasting
Snack and a glass of sweet wine

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Pick-ups are available from following regions: Ammoudara, Heraklion,Karteros, Kokkini Hani, Gournes, Gouves, Analipsi, Anissaras, Hersonissos, Stalida, Malia and Sissy. If you don't see the option to add a hotel for pick up, please provide the details at the checkout.

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R. Gerlach
Asuinpaikka Saksa - elokuu 2025

Matkusti perheen kanssa

35 - 44 vuoden ikäinen

Erittäin hyvä
Yleisarvio
5/5

Super und sehr netter und unterhaltsamer Tourführer. Viele gute Informationen über Land, Leute, Tier- und Pflanzenwelt auf Kreta. War eine wunderschön ...
Sàrah and Sue
Asuinpaikka Yhdysvallat - elokuu 2025

Matkusti ystävien kanssa

18 - 24 vuoden ikäinen

Erittäin hyvä
Yleisarvio
5/5

Just recently done this trip, absolutely fantastic from pick up to drop off, our driver tassos was so funny and very knowledgeable about the island,th ...
Dorien
Asuinpaikka Yhdysvallat - elokuu 2025

Matkusti perheen kanssa

25 - 34 vuoden ikäinen

Erittäin hyvä
Yleisarvio
4/5

Heel leuke groep, rekening gehouden met land van herkomst. Gids was open, veel kennis en leuke humor. Veel gezien en echt traditioneel Grieks gegeten, ...
Kasia
Asuinpaikka Yhdysvallat - heinäkuu 2025

Matkusti perheen kanssa

25 - 34 vuoden ikäinen

Erittäin hyvä
Yleisarvio
5/5
Andy & Pici
Asuinpaikka Yhdysvallat - heinäkuu 2025

Matkusti yksin

18 - 24 vuoden ikäinen

Erittäin hyvä
Yleisarvio
4/5
Dave Partlow
Asuinpaikka Yhdysvallat - heinäkuu 2025

Matkusti puolison kanssa

35 - 44 vuoden ikäinen

Erittäin hyvä
Yleisarvio
5/5

The guide was very good and made the excursion. Beautiful views, interesting stops and great local food.

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Mountains of Crete 4x4 sunset safari with dinner

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