Cretan villages 4x4 tour with lunch
Activities

Cretan villages 4x4 tour with lunch

Free cancellation
Language: German, English, French, Polish
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours

This experience meets the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria. By choosing this experience you can protect the places you love, care for the environment and support local communities.

Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll drive a 4x4 off-road into Crete's northern countryside
  • Traditional villages, caves and beaches are all on the agenda
  • You can taste olive oil and honey at a local olive press
  • There's a traditional Cretan lunch to tuck into
What to expect

The rugged hills, rolling olive groves and coastal trails of Crete are best explored in an access-all-areas 4x4 vehicle – and you can be behind the wheel. Head for the north coast of Crete, where you'll explore the countryside to rumble through hidden villages and travel down dirt tracks to discover a world untouched by time.

Leave the hustle and bustle of Malia behind and start your day with a visit to Milatos Cave. As well as framing Cretan countryside views, it holds historical significance as a key site for villagers in the 1823 conflict, where many were killed. You'll find a small church built inside the cave to commemorate them.

After a quick café stop, the real off-road driving begins as you head north to reach the abandoned Monastery of Xera xila for a quick tour. Then you'll start your descent to Mirabello Bay and stop for a swim at Vlihadia Beach while a delicious stone-oven-cooked lunch is prepared for you.

Round off your tour in a traditional village where you'll taste local olive oil and honey. These are the true tastes of the island and you'll get to see the time-honoured ways these goodies are produced before heading back to Malia.

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What's included
  • check Transport
  • check Individual 4x4 vehicle for parties of four
  • check Lunch
What to remember
  • Not suitable for very small children or guests with back problems
  • Drivers must be over 21 years old and have held a full licence for at least a year
  • Drivers must carry driving licence at all times during activity
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Provider
TUI Hellas Travel, Tourism and Airlines SA, with Tax Number 094469778 and Travel License Number 0261Ε60000126100
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

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