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Full-Day Jeep Safari Tour with Cooking Lesson

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Heraklion, Greece
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On average, this is booked 28 (0) days in advance.

8 to 9 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
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French, German, Greek, Dutch

Overview

Become a local for a day!
Discover with us the traditional Cretan life! Local activities - goat milking - cheese and local products tasting, local cooking classes, pottery classes and impressive off Roading through mountains and wildlife nature with unique views!!
A real authentic Cretan experience.

What's Included

  • Lunch Lunch with wine and water included
  • Experienced and informative drivers
  • Pick-up and Drop-off
  • Any Private Expenses
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Meeting and Pickup

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* Pickup service is included from the wider areas of Heraklion meeting points, Amoudara, Analipsis - Anissaras, Chersonissos - Piskopiano - Koutouloufari, Elounda, Agios Nikolaos, Gouves - Kokkini Hani, Malia, Sisi, Milatos, Stalis between 07.45am to 09.30am & drop-off 4.30-5.00pm * For all the rest areas we will ask you to come to a meeting point. * We will inform you of the exact pickup time after your booking. * If your location is on a street our vehicles can't access, we'll arrange a nearby meeting point for pickup.

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Potamies

Starting from your hotel we head to “Potamies” an Authentic Cretan village.There we will make our first stop, in a traditional mitato where we will meet a local shepherd with his family. We will see how the cheese is made after first milking the milk from the goats and then we will learn how the flour is made in the traditional herromily. Those who wish can taste from the traditional products of the shepherd, such as cheese, raki and oil.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Aposelemis Dam

Wandering among the gardens of the village with the fresh fruits and vegetables of the season and the aromas we will reach the dam of Aposelemis, 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.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Avdou (pass by)

We continue, for perhaps the most representative village of Crete, Avdou. Characteristic of the settlement, all the buildings preserved and with signs with all the information about how the village was shaped then.
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Ano Kera

Then we will start our ascent using dirt roads, we will pass through the gorge Of “Ebassas”. The view of the imposing mountains and the wild beauty of nature will reward you. At the short stop, the guide will collect various local herbs (oregano, thyme, sage) as the Cretans used to do.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Windmills Of Lasithi Plateau

These stone structures fitted with white sails turned with the wind and drew water from the ground to irrigate the crops. During its heydays, Lasithi Plateau had over 10,000 windmills
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Pinakiano

It's time for the cooking classes from local professionals. Participation in the preparation of dishes from pure ingredients and local products. Get ready to feel the aromas of herbs and taste the unique Cretan products as you cook with us!
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Psychro

Visit to a pottery workshop for the secrets of ceramic art as well as participate in the course for the creation of your own ceramics! Lassithi Plateau, hospitable place and embraced by authentic people.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Plati

Time for a tour of the Plateau and contact with its inhabitants. Stop at the local cafeteria. Optional coffee or walk on the allies of the old village.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Krasi

Now it is time to enjoy the food baked in a wood oven in one of the best traditional restaurants. Flavors , aromas and good local wine!
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Krasi

After this delicious lunch, it is the time to see the monumental plane tree of the village. Its square is dominated by the aqueduct of the 18th century and the imposing centuries-old plane trees and the oldest plane tree of Crete that is over 2000 years old!
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Malia

We end our day with a tour of an olive oil mill and learning how to export olive oil. A small taste test will follow!
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Don't forget : Walking shoes, Sunscreen, Hat & Sun glasses, Jacket, Water

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Full-Day Jeep Safari Tour with Cooking Lesson?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • LunchLunch with wine and water included
  • Experienced and informative drivers
  • Pick-up and Drop-off
  • Adventure & Fun
  • Pottery Classes
  • Cooking Classes
  • Land Rover Defender or 4x4 Mercedes Vito van. Request your vehicle after booking or one is assigned.
  • Any Private Expenses

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with serious medical conditions
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Don't forget : Walking shoes, Sunscreen, Hat & Sun glasses, Jacket, Water
  • Safari Experts Crete reserves the right to change routes or stops for safety reasons
  • We provide child seats just let us know when you book your tour
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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