Duration
7:30 Hours
Activity Level
Moderate
Experience Details*
Hop in a 4x4 and head off for an island adventure. Pausing to admire landmarks along the way – including the Aposelemi Dam and the Roman aqueduct at Lyttos – you’ll soon reach the quaint village of Kastamonitsa, where you can join the residents for raki and olive oil tasting.
Rumble off road and follow the Minoan trail high into the mountains. A local shepherd will offer a warm welcome and invite you to feed the goats and taste some homemade cheese.
Before you head back to Heraklion via the village of Krasi, home to the famous 2,000-year-old plane tree, you’ll call at a traditional taverna for lunch. Here you can sit back, relax and tuck into typical Greek dishes accompanied by free-flowing wine.
At a glance*
Duration: Full day tour
Activity: Medium level of activity
Transport: by 4x4 and on foot
Why Book? For an exciting way to visit hidden areas of the island and engage with local cultures.
Itinerary*
4X4 ride > Passing landmarks such as Aposelemi Dam and the Roman Aqueduct at Lyttos > Stop at the vilklage of Kastamonitsa for raki and olive oil tasting > Off road to the Minoan mountain trail > Stop with local shepherd to feed the goats and sample the homemade cheese > Stop at Vidiani Monastery > Drive to the village of Krasi for typical Geek lunch and wine>Return drive to Heraklion
What's included*
Local guide
Raki and olive oil sampling
Goats cheese sampling
Greek lunch and wine
Photo opportunities
Essential information
Children and pregnant women may not participate. This tour is not suitable for those with injuries or conditions which may be affected by the bumpy ride. It may not also be suitable for guests taller than 190cm. This tour involves walking over steps, uneven ground and inclines. Flat walking shoes are advised.
ACTIVITY EXCURSIONS, You and all those in your party should be aware that, in undertaking activity excursions, you will be involved in a degree of physical exertion and/or activity such as hiking, biking, snorkelling, kayaking, diving etc. By booking the excursion you confirm that you and all those in your party are in good physical and mental condition, with no history of conditions such as seizures, dizziness, fainting, heart condition, respiratory problems or back/neck problems (by way of example only). You should also ensure that no one in your party is taking medicine that carries a warning about impairment of physical or mental abilities. If you are pregnant this type of excursion may not be appropriate for you. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are fit and well enough to take part in the activities booked and you are reminded to take care for your own safety. Because of the risks associated with activity excursions, you may be asked by the excursion provider to sign a document which may affect or limit the excursion provider’s liability. Comfortable flat walking shoes are recommended.
BEACH/WATER RELATED EXCURSIONS, For any excursion involving water, passengers are reminded to exercise particular care. Alcohol and eating a full meal should be avoided before swimming. If buoyancy aids are provided for an activity they must be worn at all times. You should bear in mind that the sea is unpredictable. Lifeguards are unlikely to be present and there may not be a flag system to indicate whether or not it is safe to go in the water. In addition, beach activities may not be supervised or accompanied and so you should take care to satisfy yourself as to the safety of the beach and/or the sea at the time of your excursion. Please exercise caution when entering the sea as the seabed and aquatic environment is capable of springing surprises and we have not inspected the beach or seabed for its safety. Children must be supervised by you at all times near water. All activities on the beach, water and in the sea are undertaken at your own risk. You’ll need to take swimwear, a towel, sunscreen and flat shoes that can be worn in the water.
SCUBA DIVING, All passengers wishing to participate in a certified dive tour must hold a PADI open water scuba certification or BSAC Ocean Diver certification. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate divers with either a PADI Junior Open Water or a PADI Scuba Dive rating due to the depth limitations imposed by these qualifications. In line with the recommendations by the sports-diving industry, we strongly recommend that divers undertake a refresher course if they have not been diving within the last six months. You must be aged 15 or over, carry your dive certification card with you and we recommend that you carry your diving log or proof that you’ve recently completed a refresher course. If you are a certified diver, but are unable to meet our requirements we recommend taking the Discover Scuba excursion as an alternative. For Discover Scuba courses you don’t need any scuba experience but you must be 15 or over and be able to swim. You’ll also need to complete a medical/liability consent form before you go - but if you suffer from asthma, diabetes, heart problems or other medical conditions you won’t be able to take part. Please visit www.padi.com/padi/en/sd/whatsrequired.aspx for more information.