Mountains of Crete 4x4 sunset safari with dinner
Activities

Mountains of Crete 4x4 sunset safari with dinner

4.9/5
Excellent
Based on 14 reviews
from
$97.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, English, French, Dutch
Printed ticket only
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • A thrilling off-road adventure in the Cretan mountains at sunset
  • You'll try traditional raki in the rustic village of Kastamonitsa
  • There's a stop for panoramic views across the Lassithi Plateau
  • Authentic flavours await at a Cretan-style meal in a local taverna
  • Your local expert guide has an unrivalled knowledge of Crete
What to expect

Off-road adventures don't get more fun than this. On this evening tour, you'll buckle up for a thrilling ride through the Cretan mountains, taking in villages, landmarks and more. What's more, there'll be a traditional dinner at a local taverna waiting for you. Vaggelis, one of our local expert guides, says 'Lassithi Plateau was said to be the birthplace of Zeus, the king of the Greek gods. According to legend, his mother, Rhea, hid the newborn in a cave on the plateau to protect him from being devoured by his father. It's one of the best places in Crete to grab a bird's-eye view of the north'.

It all starts the moment you hop aboard your 4x4 and head for the mountains. You'll stop by Aposelemis basin reservoir and ancient Roman aqueducts, before following the path to the village of Kastamonitsa. Here, you'll be greeted with a tipple of fiery raki. Vaggelis says, 'After the grape harvest, the leftover skins, seeds, and stems are fermented and then distilled to produce raki, a tradition that many Cretan families proudly maintain'.

You'll continue along the Minoan path, taking in the wildlife and scenery while learning all about local mythology and history. You'll stop for a glass of sweet, sparkling wine and admire Lassithi Plateau, as well as its iconic views. And once you've built up an appetite, you'll head to a local taverna for a traditional Cretan-style dinner with unlimited wine. Finally, as night draws in, you'll head back down the mountain roads, taking in the moonlit coastline and the twinkling lights of towns and villages.

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What's included
  • check Dinner
  • check Driver/ Guide
  • check 4x4 tour
  • check Local delicacy tasting
  • check Snack and a glass of sweet wine
What to remember
  • Pick-ups are available from following regions: Ammoudara, Heraklion,Karteros, Kokkini Hani, Gournes, Gouves, Analipsi, Anissaras, Hersonissos, Stalida, Malia and Sissy. If you don't see the option to add a hotel for pick up, please provide the details at the checkout.
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Provider
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Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.9/5

Based on 14 reviews from verified customers

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  • Ryan

    From United States of America - May 2025

    Traveled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Chris the tour guide was very helpful funny and made the experience great would do it again food at the end was also very nice

  • Adam and Vicky Jackson

    From United Kingdom - May 2025

    Traveled as a couple

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    The sunset safari was amazing,from collection to meeting our guide Stavros was excellent, entertaining full of knowledge, seeing the little towns and ...

  • Rachel

    From United States of America - October 2024

    Solo traveler

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    The best part of my holiday, George was an amazing tour guide, from start to finish the trip was amazing! As a solo traveller I felt comfortable, made ...

  • Gabby

    From United States of America - September 2024

    Traveled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Our guide (we can’t recall his name!) was very funny and knowledgeable, he made us feel like we were a group of friends on a road trip. He took pictur ...

  • Sarah

    From United States of America - August 2024

    Traveled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Chris was excellent from start to finish very informative on where we was and the history of each place....loved the scenery the sunset from the mount ...

  • Alison

    From United States of America - July 2024

    Traveled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Best trip of our holiday the guide was very informative and made the whole trip and very enjoyable experience

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