Crete Off-Road & Flavors Safari: Wine, Olive Oil & Mountain Life
Overview
Join a semi-private 4×4 safari from Rethymno through Crete’s rugged mountains. Discover hidden villages, historic monasteries, and panoramic views. Taste hand-picked local wines, fresh extra-virgin olive oil, and traditional shepherd-made cheese, then enjoy a hearty Cretan lunch in a family-run tavern — an unforgettable journey combining adventure, culture, and authentic flavors.
What's Included
- Special Equipped Land Rover Defenders
- Liability Insurance and local Taxes
- A visit to an original shepherd’s hut “Mitato”
- Lunch with traditional Cretan food
- Hotels pick up and drop off.
- Infants are not allowed
- Drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Hotel pick up from Adele, Rethymnon, Sfakaki, Atsipopoulo, Bali, Georgioupolis, Missiria, Panormo, Platanias Rethymno
What To Expect
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Rethymnon Old Town (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Individuals taller than 195 cm or heavier than 130 kg may find the trip challenging
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-6761P91
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Special Equipped Land Rover Defenders.
- Liability Insurance and local Taxes.
- A visit to an original shepherd’s hut “Mitato”.
- Lunch with traditional Cretan food.
- Hotels pick up and drop off.
- Infants are not allowed.
- Drinks.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Crete Off-Road & Flavors Safari: Wine, Olive Oil & Mountain Life is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Crete Off-Road & Flavors Safari: Wine, Olive Oil & Mountain Life will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Special Equipped Land Rover Defenders
- Liability Insurance and local Taxes
- A visit to an original shepherd’s hut “Mitato”
- Lunch with traditional Cretan food
- Hotels pick up and drop off.
- Infants are not allowed
- Drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Individuals taller than 195 cm or heavier than 130 kg may find the trip challenging
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
