Quad tour from Agia Pelagia to discover the authentic Crete
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Quad tour from Agia Pelagia to discover the authentic Crete

Free cancellation
Language: English, French, Arabic, German
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Why you’ll love this…
  • Visit the abandoned ghost village of Achlada and learn its history
  • Ride your quad on alternative paths to places away from mass tourism
  • Marvel at breathtaking views from the mountain top
  • Feel the flair of the traditional Fodele the "village of the oranges"
  • Enjoy the tranquility of a small group tour
What to expect

This half day trip will show you the many sides of Crete including local history, culture, untouched nature and breathtaking views, and gives you the freedom to enjoy the rest of your day in the way you prefer.

Meet your tour guide in Agia Pelagia. After a short theoretical and practical quad driving lesson, you will head out in a small group towards the mountains, on lonely tracks away from main traffic and in the midst of the most beautiful nature. Riding by a beautiful cliff path along the sea, you will reach the abandoned ghost village of Achlada. Find out more about the background of the village, the ancient and traditional Cretan way of life and share a special personal moment with the three last and only inhabitants of this village.

After the visit you will continue through the mountains on the old donkey roads until you reach Fodele, a traditional Cretan village, which is also called the "village of the oranges" and is the birthplace of the famous painter "El Greco". Here you can explore Crete's culture and marvel at its local handicrafts. You may enjoy 20 - 25 minutes of free time before heading back to Agia Pelagia.

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What's included
  • check Driving lesson (theoretical and practical)
  • check Fuel and tax
  • check Multilingual guide
  • check Guided tour
  • check Use of equipment
  • check Helmet
  • check Driver guide
What's not included
  • x_not_included Drinks
  • x_not_included Food
Where

Quad Safari Peninsula, Mononaftis, Greece

Meeting point:
Meet your guide at Quad Safari Peninsula headquarter, located in the parking of the Peninsula Resort and Spa. As you enter the hotel you will see a baby pool with two water slides to your right, after that pool you turn to your right onto the parking.
What to remember
  • The minimum age for the tour is 3
  • Drivers need to bring a valid driving license
  • The minimum age for the driver is 18
  • The maximum number of people for this tour is 10
  • Please be at the meeting point 20 - 30 minutes before the departure time
  • Not accessible for pregnant travelers
  • Please bring: sunglasses, mask or bandana and closed shoes
  • The indicated price is per Quad (1 or 2 people on it)
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Provider
Quad Safari Peninsula
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.

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