This Off-Road tour offers an authentic Cretan experience! Discovering the richness of traditional Cretan life and the hidden treasures within Crete's nature. Our adventure takes place in the mountain villages and gorges of Crete and it has it all! From local activities in our local shepherd's farm, such as goat milking, cheese and local product tasting. Cooking lessons of Cretan gastronomy, engaging ceramics in the local pottery workshop, visit to the local olive oil factory, and of course… Authentic local food slowly cooked into the wood oven accompanied with local wine in the traditional restaurant. Experience an impressive off-road adventure amidst the local life & impressive views!
Our first stop is the verdant and representative village of Crete, Potamies. We visit our traditional shepherd’s farm where we will do many local activities such as the milking of the goats. Additionally we will taste traditional products such as fresh olive oil with herbs, freshly made cheese by the shepherd and rakomelo.
Next stop is the Aposelemis dam, the largest water supply project in Crete. The village of Sfendili is submerged in the waters of the dam with its impressive old houses fading on the surface of the water. Also a natural wetland with a variety of birds.
We climb uphill on dirt roads to the gorge of Embassa as a result to experience impressive mountains and wildlife with unique views. This presents a great opportunity to collect some local herbs and learn about Cretan nature.
After that, we’ll make a stop at the largest windmill line in Crete, located at the entrance of Lasithi Plateau. Here, we’ll have a panoramic photo opportunity and learn about the history of windmills in Crete!
We proceed to the Lassithi Plateau. Hospitable place with authentic people. Visit a pottery workshop for the secrets of ceramic art as well as participate in the course for the creation of our own ceramics!
We will then start our interactive local cooking lessons! Let’s take a dip into the Cretan Gastronomy by joining our local host in crafting authentic Cretan dishes using fresh, local ingredients. We will dive into the heart of Cretan cuisine and we will let the aromas take us on a journey! Then… Relish slow-cooked local dishes from our traditional wood oven, flawlessly paired with local wines. Taste the true essence of Crete in every delightful bite!
Descending, we stop at the picturesque village of Krasi to see the monumental plane tree, which has stood there for over 2,000 years.
We end our day with a tour in the Olive Oil Factory where we will be guided in order to learn all the details of extracting the olive oil. In addition after the tour we will have the opportunity to enjoy authentic local olive oil and local products.
Having enjoyed a route of beautiful images, we return to your hotel full of unforgettable experiences!
Included
Not Included
Traditional Cretan lunch with local wine
Cooking Lesson
Ceramic Lesson
Pick-up
Drop-off
Land rover Defender
4x4 Mercedes Vito
Personal Expenses
Important Notes
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Pick-up & Drop-off from the wider areas of Elounda, Ag. Nikolaos, Milatos, Sissi, Malia, Stalis, Hersonissos – Koutouloufari – Piskopiano, Anissaras – Analipsi, Gouves – Kokkini Hani, Heraklion, Amoudara
