The Secrets of Southern Crete
Traditional villages - Amazing canyons - Unique waterfalls and Crystal clear seas
Free cancellation
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Duration 8 hours
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Multilingual Guide
Your guide speaks English, German, French, and Russian
Pickup included
Please wait in the hotel lobby 15 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Drivers will wait no longer than 10 minutes.
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€85.00 per person
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HIGHLIGHTS
- Shepherd Experience: Discover traditional goat and sheep herding in the Cretan mountains, up close with a local shepherd.
- Pottery Workshop: Watch live demonstrations and learn about Cretan clay crafting traditions.
- Olive Mill & Winery: Learn about olive oil and raki production with tasting included.
- Viannos Village: Explore Cretan architecture, visit the unique local folklore museum, and enjoy coffee under the plane tree.
- Kavousi Canyon: Take in breathtaking views and photograph wild vultures.
- Richtra Waterfall: Admire the meeting point of two canyons and the seasonal waterfall.
- Skouros Beach: Swim in crystal-clear waters followed by a full lunch with unlimited wine.
Tour Overview
With this route we will learn the secrets of southern Crete and be amazed by its beauty. We combine ultimate exploration on land and sea. We explore unique traditional villages, visit folklore museums, admire breathtaking views over the mountains, experience the wild beauty of the Cretan mountains with the beautiful canyons, take photos of a stunning waterfall, and relax in the calm, turquoise sea of southern Crete.
Morning Pick up
We begin the journey with pick-up from your resort and drive south into the heart of Crete.
1st stop: Shepherd Experience
A short visit to meet a local shepherd and witness traditional goat and sheep herding practices.
2nd stop: Pottery Workshop – Thrapsano Village
We visit a family-run pottery workshop to see live demonstrations of traditional clay product crafting and learn about ancient Cretan techniques.
3rd stop: Olive Mill & Winery
We visit a traditional olive mill and distillery where we learn the secrets of olive oil production and taste local raki.
4th stop: Viannos Village
Explore the architecture of old Crete, visit the folklore museum, and enjoy coffee under the centuries-old plane tree in the village square.
5th stop: Kavousi Canyon
After an off-road climb to 850m altitude, we enjoy stunning panoramic views and watch Cretan vultures up close.
6th stop: Richtra Waterfall
We arrive at the unique meeting point of two canyons and admire the waterfall. The flow is strong in May and gentler through summer.
7th stop: Skouros Beach
We swim in turquoise waters for about 45 minutes, followed by lunch at a traditional tavern with unlimited wine and local dishes.
End of the tour / Return to resorts
Full of pictures through a beautiful route we return to the hotel having done so much in just one day.
Included
- Lunch
- Pick-up and return to your hotel
- Tour with 4WD vehicle & fuel
- Experienced informative drivers
Important information
What to bring
- Walking shoes or ones that are comfortable for you
- Camera
- Hat & Sunglasses
- Towel & Swimwear
- Extra money in case you desire to buy souvenirs, local products etc
Know before you go
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infant seats available
