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A group of people posing in front of safari vehicles on a dirt road with a mountainous landscape in the background. 3
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By Safari Experts Crete

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €92 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Explore Crete’s countryside on an exciting 4x4 off-road adventure
    • Experience authentic farm life and milk goats with local farmers
    • Learn to prepare traditional dishes in a hands-on Cretan cooking class
    • Discover the art of Cretan pottery at a traditional workshop
    • Visit charming villages of the Lasithi Plateau and taste local products

Activity location

    • Heraklion
    • Heraklion, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Heraklion
    • Heraklion, Greece

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Private and Shore Tour Option - Every Day

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

By choosing this option, you will travel privately without other clients, and the tour can be customised on request, including the pickup and drop-off times. This is ideal for cruise travellers and travellers who want their privacy.

Price details
€590.00 x 1 Traveller€590.00
Total
Price is €590.00
Until Sat, 17 Oct

Shared Option - Every Day

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

This is a shared option, where multiple guests can book the same tour and travel together in the same vehicle (up to 8 people per car). For a fully private experience, you can choose the other option listed as the Private Option.

Starting time: 08:00
Price details
€92.00 x 1 Adult€92.00
Total
Price is €92.00
Until Sat, 17 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Inclusions
    Cooking classes
  • Inclusions
    Pottery classes
  • Inclusions
    Tour with 4x4 vehicle
  • Inclusions
    Cretan traditional lunch
  • Inclusions
    Local wine and water
  • Inclusions
    Land Rover Defender or 4x4 Mercedes Vito fully-AC
  • Exclusions
    Any private expenses

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Drinks in the vehicle, Food in the vehicle, Smoking in the vehicle
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Leave the crowded beaches behind and discover the authentic heart of Crete. Climb into your 4x4 and begin a beautiful journey through mountain roads, traditional villages, and breathtaking countryside that most travellers never get to see.
    Your adventure begins at a traditional Cretan farm, where you will step into real rural life. Meet local farmers, learn about their daily traditions, and try the unforgettable experience of milking goats! Taste fresh local products made right there on the farm while enjoying the warm hospitality that Crete is famous for.
    Back in the 4x4, the journey continues through off-road mountain routes and hidden landscapes. Feel the excitement as you drive through an impressive gorge, stopping at scenic viewpoints where the mountains open up before you — perfect moments for photos and unforgettable views.
    As the road leads to the beautiful Lasithi Plateau, you will pass through charming villages where life moves at its own relaxed rhythm. Here you can enjoy a short village stop, perhaps sipping a coffee while soaking in the authentic atmosphere of rural Crete.
    The experience continues with a visit to a local pottery workshop, where you will discover the traditional craft of shaping clay by hand — a skill passed down through generations.
    Next comes one of the highlights of the day: a joyful Cretan cooking experience. Learn how to prepare traditional dishes using fresh local ingredients and herbs while sharing stories, laughter, and the true spirit of Cretan hospitality.
    After the cooking, sit down and enjoy a delicious traditional Cretan lunch, freshly prepared and served with local wine and warm smiles.
    Your journey then takes you to the charming village of Krasi, where you will see one of the oldest plane trees in Europe — a monumental tree believed to be more than 2400 years old, standing proudly in the village square.
    Before returning, visit a local olive oil factory to discover how one of Crete’s most famous treasures is produced and taste high-quality extra virgin olive oil.
    This experience is not just a tour — it’s a journey into authentic Cretan life, combining adventure, culture, food, and unforgettable moments in the heart of the island.

Location

Activity location

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    • Heraklion
    • Heraklion, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Heraklion
    • Heraklion, Greece