Jeep Safari Cretan Life & Cookings lessons! From Heraklion & Agios Nikolaos

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:

✅ Pick-up & Drop-off service (mainly from hotels at Agios Nikolaos, Ammoudara, Analipsi, Anissaras, Chersonissos, Elounda, Gouves, Heraklion city center, Kokkini Hani, Malia, Milatos, Sisi, Stalis is provided. If pick up from your hotel is not possible you will be picked up from the closest pick-up point)

✅ Land rover Defender / 4×4 Mercedes Vito vehicle & fuel

✅ Traditional Cretan lunch with local wine and water (Appetizers per 4 people: greek salad, tzatziki, vegetables Briam, bread, pork or chicken with potatoes, vegan option (stuffed vegetables with rice). Kids menu options (spaghetti in tomato sauce or burgers with french fries), desserts (seasonal fruits or homemade dessert with raki).

✅ Experienced and informative drivers in your language

✅ Cooking Lessons

✅ Ceramic Lessons

Not Included:

❌ Any Private Expenses

Discounts:

Children up to 1 year old pay 30€

Children 2 – 11 years old pay 65€

Cancellation policy:

For cancellation up to 2 days prior to arrival no cancellation fees

For cancellations 1 day prior to arrival 100% cancellation fees

Non-show 100% cancellation fees

Notes:

1. For bookings 2 days before departure please contact us in order to check availability!
2. Please arrive on time to the given pick-up point. Unfortunately, there is no option to wait for latecomers. In case of delay, missed pick-up, missed departure time, no refunds.
3. Please provide fullname, telephone number (country code included), e-mail and accommodation details (hotel name & address) upon booking.
4. The travel agency reserves the right to alter or cancel any tour due to adverse weather conditions or insufficient passengers number or force majeure 12 hours prior to departure time with a notification to the traveler.

Upon booking you will receive from us in a separate mail your activity’s voucher with specific pick-up details (please check your spam folder as well)

For clarifications please send us a mail at online@travelid.gr or contact us at +30 2810 335 227

We are at your disposal from Monday to Friday 09:00 am till 20:00 pm and Saturday 09:00 till 15:00 pm