Immerse yourself in the Cretan countryside
Experience an action-packed day by hiking, eating and cruising your way around the island! Admire astonishing scenery, taste the traditional Cretan cuisine, soak up sun and sea and conquer Spinalonga, a tiny island with an old fortress. Be prepared to fall in Love with the Cretan countryside, all in one day!
Local impact — How you help the local community by joining this tour
Tour Highlights
- Duration: 7 hours
- Tour Type: Private
- Ages: because of the hiking of the gorge advisable age is 8 years and older
- Activity Type: Beyond the city, Hiking
- Time: 8.30 am
- Language: English, dutch, german, greek
Included
- Local English, dutch, german, greek speaking guide
- Round-trip transportation via private 4×4 vehicle
- Speedboat ride with a professional driver
- Olive oil tasting
- Dolmades
- Taditional Greek lunch (seasonal dishes)
- One glass of wine and shots of raki (a local spirit)
- Coffee, water and refreshments (iced tea, seasonal fruits, energy snacks)
Not Included
- Additional food and drink
- Souvenirs and items of a personal nature
- Tips and gratuities for your guide
Highlights
- Hike through one of Crete’s prettiest off-the-beaten-path gorges with a local mountain guide by your side.
- Catch a speedboat to explore a spectacular Venetian fortress islet Spinalonga in the Gulf of Elounda.
- Participate in a hands-on cooking class, making your own traditional Greek dolmades and enjoying a mouthwatering traditional Greek lunch.
- Enjoy a coffee under the shaded square of Kritsa village
- Learn all about the ‘green gold’ in a local olive farm and participate in an olive oil tasting session.
Additional Information
- Food Allergies: Unless you suffer from multiple, combined food allergies, or unless you are a vegan, we will figure it out. Vegetarians are welcome on all tours
- Please wear comfortable shoes for walking
- In general, there are few dress restrictions in Europe and dress codes are similar to those you are used to at home. Please note though that in many churches modest dress is required; no shorts or skimpy tops are permitted
- If you are happy with the services provided by your local a tip – though not compulsory – is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour
A beautiful tour to explore
Next, you’ll participate in a hands-on experience by learning the art of making the traditional Greek dolmades, one of the Greek-favourite dishes.
Wrap the vine leaves stuffed with rice and then, enjoy a delicious Greek-style lunch including Cretan Dako (rusks with dressing), salad, tzatziki, and other small seasonal plates, accompanied with a glass of wine or a shot of local raki.
From here, you’ll take a drive out to a traditional Cretan olive oil farm where you’ll participate in an olive oil tasting session. While the farm’s expert will show you around the place, learn all about the high-quality Cretan green gold, such as how to cultivate it and what to look for when tasting olive oil’s different varieties.Meeting point
Departure Point, Traveler pickup is offered. We will pick you up from hotels in the area of Aghios Nikolaos and Elounda/Plaka is included in the tour price. We can offer pick up/drop off transfer to any other location at an extra charge.
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Immerse yourself in the Cretan countryside.