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Rethymno 4x4 Safari: Tastes & Farm Experience
Crete, Greece, Europe
$125.14
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Crete's breathtaking landscapes and rich culinary traditions await you on a semi-private 4×4 safari from Rethymno. This immersive adventure combines thrilling off-road exploration with unforgettable tastings of local wines, olive oils, and cheeses.
- 🏷️ Rethymno 4x4 Safari: Tastes & Farm Experience: This package includes a guided tour through the stunning countryside, with tastings at a winery and olive oil mill, plus a visit to a traditional shepherd’s hut.
- 🚙 Semi-Private Safari: Enjoy an intimate experience with up to 6 or 8 guests per vehicle, ensuring personalized attention from your knowledgeable guide.
- 🍷 Visit the renowned Klados Winery in Panormos for a guided tour and tasting of exquisite local wines, revealing the secrets of Cretan winemaking.
- 🫒 Discover the art of olive oil production at Melidoni Olive Oil Mill, where you’ll sample fresh, peppery extra-virgin olive oil straight from the source.
- ⛪ Ascend to the historic Halepa Monastery, perched high with breathtaking views, and learn about its fascinating past as a refuge for Cretan rebels.
- 🐐 Venture off the beaten path to a traditional shepherd’s mitato, where you can witness the cheese-making process and hear captivating stories of mountain life.
- 🍽️ Savor a hearty lunch of authentic Cretan dishes at a family-run tavern in the charming village of Axos, featuring fresh local ingredients and warm hospitality.
- 🌄 Enjoy panoramic views and explore hidden villages untouched by mass tourism, all while traveling in comfort with expert local driver-guides.
- 📅 Departures are flexible, with convenient pickup options available within Rethymno, ensuring a hassle-free start to your adventure.
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Rethymno 4x4 Safari: Tastes & Farm Experience
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
- Liability Insurance and local taxes
- Free hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Lunch with traditional Cretan platters
- Visit to an original shepherd’s hut “Mitato” and cheese making process
- All entrance fees and tastings at the winery, olive oil mill, and farm
- 4×4 off-road vehicles or 4×4 minivans (7 or 9 seater) driven by multilingual escort-drivers
- Purchases at the winery or olive mill
- Gratuities
- Coffee or beers or refreshements in tavern
- Discover the raw, untamed beauty of Crete and its world-famous authentic flavors on an exclusive semi-private 4×4 safari departing from Rethymno – a thrilling journey that perfectly combines heart-pounding off-road exploration across rugged mountain trails with intimate, mouthwatering gastronomic experiences: hand-picked local wines tasted at a family winery, extra-virgin olive oil fresh from the press, and traditional cheese still made by Cretan shepherds in a stone mountain hut, all wrapped in breathtaking panoramic views, hidden villages lost in time, and the legendary warmth of Cretan hospitality. (pass by)
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Klados WineryYour day starts at the award-winning Klados Winery in Panormos, where the owner personally guides you through the vines and cellars, revealing the secrets of Cretan winemaking before treating you to a wine tasting of the island’s finest indigenous varieties. - Drive to Klados Winery (15 minutes) - Winery Tour & Tasting Stop (50 minutes)
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Paraschakis Olive Oil - CreteContinue to Melidoni olive oil mill for an authentic taste of liquid gold. Discover the journey from tree to bottle – traditional stone presses alongside modern methods – and sample fresh, peppery extra-virgin olive oil that captures the pure essence of Crete. - Drive to Melidoni Olive Oil Mill (20 minutes) - Olive Oil Tour & Tasting Stop (30 minutes)
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Climb higher to the historic Halepa Monastery, beautifully perched with jaw-dropping panoramic views over mountains and valleys. Learn its dramatic past as a hideout for Cretan rebels and soak in one of the island’s most photogenic spots. - Drive to Halepa Monastery (35 minutes) - Monastery Visit (20 minutes)
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AxosThe real magic happens when you leave the paved roads behind and venture deep into the mountains to a traditional shepherd’s mitato – the iconic stone hut where Cretan cheese is still made by hand. Watch shepherds craft local cheese right in front of you, hear stories of mountain life, and keep your eyes peeled for wild Cretan goats (kri-kri) and soaring eagles against a backdrop of endless peaks. Drive to Axos Gorge photo stop (off-road) (15 minutes) Axos Gorge Vultures photo stop (off-road) (10 minutes) Short drive to the Shepherd’s Hut (5 minutes) Shepherd’s Hut & cheesemaking stop (1 h 15 min)
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AxosThe real magic happens when you leave the paved roads behind and venture deep into the mountains to a traditional shepherd’s mitato – the iconic stone hut where Cretan cheese is still made by hand. Watch shepherds craft local cheese right in front of you, hear stories of mountain life, and keep your eyes peeled for wild Cretan Ibex (kri-kri) and soaring eagles against a backdrop of endless peaks. - Drive to Axos Gorge photo stop (off-road) (15 minutes) - Axos Gorge Vultures photo stop (off-road) (10 minutes) - Short drive to the Shepherd’s Hut (5 minutes) - Shepherd’s Hut & cheesemaking stop (1 h 15 min)
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AxosThe adventure ends in the charming mountain village of Axos, where you’ll sit down to a hearty lunch of authentic Cretan dishes at a family-run tavern – fresh local ingredients, warm hospitality, and flavors you’ll remember long after the trip is over. - Drive to Axos Village (5 minutes) - Lunch Stop (1 h 25 min)
- Throughout the day, breathtaking panoramic views, hidden villages untouched by mass tourism, and the genuine soul of Crete unfold before you. Travel in comfort and style with our expert local driver-guides and fully equipped 4×4 vehicles on this small-group, semi-private safari that shows you the real Crete – raw, delicious, and unforgettable. (pass by)
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Rethymno 4x4 Safari: Tastes & Farm Experience
Crete, Greece, Europe
$125.14
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!