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Crete Wine Tour: Full-day Crete Jeep Safari from Rethymno

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About this experience

✔ Health & safety measures apply
✔ Small-group tour
✔ No booking fees

DURATION: 6 hours
STARTING TIME: 8.30 am
MEETING POINT: At your hotel or other designated meeting point
LANGUAGE/S: English, German & Greek
OPENING SEASONS: May to October
  • Languages English Greek
  • Who can comePlease note that this Crete wine tour, jeep safari trip is not recommended for individuals with car sickness, mobility or kinetic issues, back problems, pregnant women, or children under 7 years old, as we do not provide baby seats. Additionally, individuals taller than 195 cm or heavier than 130 kg may find the trip challenging. Alcohol consumption is strictly prohibited for minors under the age of 18.

Overview

Embark on a captivating Crete wine tour delving into the secrets of Cretan tastes and culture, exploring wine, olive, and culinary traditions while traversing picturesque villages and breathtaking landscapes. Join a semi-private group of 6-8 individuals per vehicle for an immersive journey through Klados winery, historic sites, olive oil mills, and a village tavern, experiencing Cretan hospitality and savoring delectable local delicacies.

Experience Highlights

Visit a winery for tour and tasting
Visit an olive mill with tour and olive oil tasting
Visit Halepa Monastery
Lunch with Cretan platters
Off-road tour, marvel old olive trees, vineyards and Cretan villages
Embark on a semi private tour for up to 6 or 8 persons per vehicle

About this Experience

✔ Health & safety measures apply
✔ Small-group tour
✔ No booking fees

DURATION: 6 hours
STARTING TIME: 8.30 am
MEETING POINT: At your hotel or other designated meeting point
LANGUAGE/S: English, German & Greek
OPENING SEASONS: May to October

Description - What to expect

Embark on a captivating day tour delving into the secrets of Cretan tastes and culture, exploring wine, olive, and culinary traditions while traversing picturesque villages and breathtaking landscapes. Join a semi-private group of 6-8 individuals per vehicle for an immersive journey through Klados winery, historic sites, olive oil mills, and a village tavern, experiencing the essence of Cretan hospitality and savoring delectable local delicacies.

Cretan Wine Secrets: Begin the excursion with a visit to Klados Winery in Panormos. Delight in a personalized wine tour guided by the owner, unlocking the mysteries behind Cretan wines and experiencing an enticing wine tasting that reveals the region's longevity secrets.

Historic Halepa Monastery among Stunning Landscapes: Travel along the coastline, passing through villages like Sisses and Aloides. Enjoy panoramic views of Psiloritis and Mylopotamos area. Explore the historic Halepa Monastery, known for sheltering Cretan rebels during civil wars, amidst the captivating landscapes.

Olive Oil Discovery: Embark on a journey through picturesque villages like Doxaro, Apladiana, and Agia, nestled amid lush greenery, vineyards, and olive groves. Visit a traditional and modern olive mill in Melidoni village. Learn about the olive oil production process, from ancient handmade methods to modern techniques, and savor the flavors of local olive oil.

Cretan Cuisine Delights: Indulge in the flavors of Cretan cuisine at a charming village tavern in Melidoni, and embrace local hospitality with an array of delicacies.

This unique wine and olive escape offers not just an exploration of culinary traditions but an adventure embracing Greek hospitality. Enrich your senses with breathtaking sights, professional yet relaxed service, and an unforgettable immersion into the heart of Cretan culture.

RTH02. Explore the Secrets of Wine and Olives, Itinerary

08:30 - 09:45: Pickups (1 h 15 min)
09:45 - 10:00: Drive to Klados Winery (15 minutes)
10:00 - 10:50: Winery Tour & Tasting Stop (50 minutes)
10:50 - 11:30: Drive to Halepa Monastery (off-road) (40 minutes)
11:30 - 12:00: Monastery Stop (30 minutes)
12:00 - 12:25: Drive to mountain View point (off-road) (25 minutes)
12:25 - 12:35: Mountain View point photo stop (10 minutes)
12:35 - 13:15: Drive to Melidoni olive oil mill (40 minutes)
13:15 - 13:45: Olive oil tour and tasting stop (30 minutes)
13:45 - 13:55: Drive to Melidoni village (10 minutes)
13:55 - 15:15: Melidoni lunch stop (1 h 20 min)
15:15 - 16:30: Drive back to pick up points (1 h 15 min)

*Time schedules may vary depending on group size and weather conditions

What's included, what's not

✔ Free hotel pick up and drop off
✔ Premium off-road vehicles (7 or 9-seater) driven by multilingual escort-drivers
✔ Entrance fees for the olive mill tour and tasting
✔ Entrance fees for the winery tour and tasting
✔ Lunch with Cretan delicacies
✔ Liability insurance and local taxes
✖ Wine, beers or refreshments in the tavern
✖ Purchases in the winery or olive mill
✖ Gratuites

Who can come/Other requirements

Please note that this Crete wine tour, jeep safari trip is not recommended for individuals with car sickness, mobility or kinetic issues, back problems, pregnant women, or children under 7 years old, as we do not provide baby seats. Additionally, individuals taller than 195 cm or heavier than 130 kg may find the trip challenging. Alcohol consumption is strictly prohibited for minors under the age of 18.

Language/s

  • English
  • Greek

Bring with you

Remember to pack comfortable shoes, such as trekking shoes or sandals, a camera to capture memorable moments, and sun protection. During spring and autumn, consider bringing a jacket to stay comfortable

Good to know - practical information

◾This Crete wine tour jeep safari is crafted for those seeking an extraordinary adventure, catering to diverse audiences including youth groups, solo or couple participants, families with older children, and corporate teams. Discover a journey beyond the ordinary.
◾Please inform us in advance about any vegetarian preferences or dietary restrictions, including food allergies, allowing us to prepare suitable alternatives tailored to your needs.

Description - What to expect

Embark on a captivating day tour delving into the secrets of Cretan tastes and culture, exploring wine, olive, and culinary traditions while traversing picturesque villages and breathtaking landscapes. Join a semi-private group of 6-8 individuals per vehicle for an immersive journey through Klados winery, historic sites, olive oil mills, and a village tavern, experiencing the essence of Cretan hospitality and savoring delectable local delicacies.

Cretan Wine Secrets: Begin the excursion with a visit to Klados Winery in Panormos. Delight in a personalized wine tour guided by the owner, unlocking the mysteries behind Cretan wines and experiencing an enticing wine tasting that reveals the region's longevity secrets.

Historic Halepa Monastery among Stunning Landscapes: Travel along the coastline, passing through villages like Sisses and Aloides. Enjoy panoramic views of Psiloritis and Mylopotamos area. Explore the historic Halepa Monastery, known for sheltering Cretan rebels during civil wars, amidst the captivating landscapes.

Olive Oil Discovery: Embark on a journey through picturesque villages like Doxaro, Apladiana, and Agia, nestled amid lush greenery, vineyards, and olive groves. Visit a traditional and modern olive mill in Melidoni village. Learn about the olive oil production process, from ancient handmade methods to modern techniques, and savor the flavors of local olive oil.

Cretan Cuisine Delights: Indulge in the flavors of Cretan cuisine at a charming village tavern in Melidoni, and embrace local hospitality with an array of delicacies.

This unique wine and olive escape offers not just an exploration of culinary traditions but an adventure embracing Greek hospitality. Enrich your senses with breathtaking sights, professional yet relaxed service, and an unforgettable immersion into the heart of Cretan culture.

RTH02. Explore the Secrets of Wine and Olives, Itinerary

08:30 - 09:45: Pickups (1 h 15 min)
09:45 - 10:00: Drive to Klados Winery (15 minutes)
10:00 - 10:50: Winery Tour & Tasting Stop (50 minutes)
10:50 - 11:30: Drive to Halepa Monastery (off-road) (40 minutes)
11:30 - 12:00: Monastery Stop (30 minutes)
12:00 - 12:25: Drive to mountain View point (off-road) (25 minutes)
12:25 - 12:35: Mountain View point photo stop (10 minutes)
12:35 - 13:15: Drive to Melidoni olive oil mill (40 minutes)
13:15 - 13:45: Olive oil tour and tasting stop (30 minutes)
13:45 - 13:55: Drive to Melidoni village (10 minutes)
13:55 - 15:15: Melidoni lunch stop (1 h 20 min)
15:15 - 16:30: Drive back to pick up points (1 h 15 min)

*Time schedules may vary depending on group size and weather conditions