Private - Jeep Safari Tour with Lunch and Tastings

Overview

The local drivers - escorts will pick you up from your hotel/villa and will drive you through rough roads to the authentic part of Crete. Just a few minutes from Chania city you will begin to get a sense of the Cretan landscape and to enjoy yourselves close to olive, lemon, orange and avocado grooves.Early in the morning we visit the 3000-5000 years old olive tree and later at Anoskeli's olive mill and winery the Sommeliers and Wine-Olive Oil producers, as more professional in their sector, will inform you about the wine and olive oil when they serve you.
The adventurous part of the tour is to approach the White Mountains from Sebronas gorge and driving on rough roads.
Have your lunch time at 1200m/4000ft altitude with a magnificent view to Samaria Gorge and the highest summit, named Pachnes (2453m/8048ft).
Heading back to Chania enjoy the view at the Aegean sea from 1000m/3300ft, visit the Historical Therisso village and enjoy the scenery of Therssio Gorge.

Itinerary

1. The Monumental Olive Tree of Vouves

   Touch the 3000 years old olive tree, which is still productive! Enjoy your coffee time and visit a small typical Cretan farm.

   1 hour
2. Anoskeli Winery Olive Mill

   At Anoskeli's Olive mill and winery the Sommeliers and Wine-Olive Oil producers, as more professional in their sector, will inform you about the wine and olive oil when they serve you.Taste the organic extra virgin olive oil, spread on warm bread with oregano, salt and lemon juice. Continue with a winery experience by trying 5 different labels of local wine, accompanied by Cretan snacks. Keep your privacy and have an enjoyable time, tasting local products.

   1 hour 30 minutes · Admission included
3. Chania Prefecture

   Explore a part from the Chania Prefecture area on comfortable, full A/C 4wd vehicles, which compatible vehicles, buses or mini buses, can’t offer. We will cross in driving the Sebronas gorge, approaching the White Mountains from west.

   1 hour 30 minutes
4. Samaria Gorge National Park

   Visit the Samaria gorge entrance and enjoy your lunch time at 1200m altitude (4000ft) with a magnificent view at the White Mountains and the highest summit (Pachnes, 2453m, 8048 ft).

   1 hour 30 minutes
5. White Mountains (Lefka Ori)

   Driving downhill we stop at 1000m (3300ft) altitude to enjoy the view from above and take photos. Heading to Chania you will see enough changes in nature's beauty. From the forest with cypress trees , in a short distance we are to the valley with lemon, orange, avocado and olive trees. We will cross in driving the villages, Omalos, Lakki, Meskla, Zourva, Therisso.

   1 hour 30 minutes
6. Theriso

   Visit the Historical Theriso village where the Cretan revolution started in 1905.

   Pass by
7. Gorges of Theriso

   Enjoy the beauty of Theriso Gorge scenery before to be back at your hotel. Have the chance to walk and to see around goats and sheep.

   30 minutes

Meeting and pickup

Please place the cursor at the window above and check if your hotel is in our list. If your hotel it is not in our list we will inform you about the meeting point and time by the Viator application after your booking.
Pick up is available 3 miles (5km) east from Chania up to 15 miles (25km) west.

Good to know

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Minimum age 2y
• Minimum drinking age is 18 years
• Dress code is smart casual
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.