Full-Day Jeep Safari Tour with Cooking Lesson | 8 hours to 9 hours

228 Reviews | Heraklion
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Shared Full-Day Small-Group
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$186.30
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$186.30
Option as shared tour: Small group - Up to 8 people on your Jeep
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: German, Russian, Greek, English, French, Dutch
  • Experienced and informative drivers
  • Pick-up and Drop-off
  • Adventure & Fun
  • Lunch with wine and water included
  • Pottery Classes
  • Cooking Classes
  • Tour with 4WD vehicle & fuel
  • Any Private Expenses

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.

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Pickup details

* 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. Read more ā–¼

Itinerary

  • Potamies

    Starting from your hotel we head to ā€œPotamiesā€ 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.

    30 minutes

  • 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.

    10 minutes

  • 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.

  • N/A

    Then we will start our ascent using dirt roads, we will pass through the gorge Of ā€œEbassasā€. 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.

    30 minutes

  • 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

    5 minutes

  • 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!

    45 minutes

  • 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.

    30 minutes

  • 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.

    30 minutes

  • 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!

    1 hour 30 minutes

  • 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!

    15 minutes

  • 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!

    30 minutes

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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
  • Not recommended for travelers with serious medical conditions

Free Cancellation

April 14100% refund
April 15No refund

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experienceā€™s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experienceā€™s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experienceā€™s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experienceā€™s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If itā€™s canceled due to poor weather, youā€™ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews

4.9

228 reviews

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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

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A Beautiful Introduction to Crete with Mario and Safari Experts!

Published on Nov, 2024

We had the absolute pleasure of joining Mario from Safari Experts for the Cretan Life ā€“ Cooking Lessons tour, and it was an incredible way to experience the heart of Crete. Marioā€™s personality truly made the trip unforgettableā€”heā€™s warm, knowledgeable, and has a great sense of humor that kept us laughing the whole day. His passion for Creteā€™s culture and traditions shone through, making the tour feel like an adventure with an old friend. The day was filled with so many memorable experiences. We started at a shepherdā€™s farm, where we tried goat milking and tasted fresh cheeseā€”such a unique and authentic activity! At the Aposelemis Dam, we got to admire breathtaking views of the dam and the sunken village of Sfendili from a gorgeous overlook. Mario even came up with some hilarious photo op ideas for my husband and me, which weā€™ll cherish forever. The cooking lesson was another highlight, where we prepared traditional snacks and got hands-on with local recipes. Later, we enjoyed a full traditional Cretan meal at a local restaurant, complete with wine and warm hospitalityā€”it was a true taste of the island. The ceramic workshop was unforgettable, allowing us to craft our own pieces and shop for beautiful, high-quality ceramics at fantastic prices. It was so special to take home a little piece of Crete with us! Marioā€™s thoughtful approach and incredible storytelling made every stop along the tour feel meaningful. This experience was not just a tourā€”it was a beautiful introduction to the culture, history, and spirit of Crete. We highly recommend Safari Experts and especially Mario to anyone looking for an authentic and unforgettable adventure.

Fabulous insight into rural Crete

Published on Nov, 2024

Lots of information, fun and hands on experiences. Good way to see off beaten track Crete although we did get bounced about a it in the back of the vehicle. All the drivers seemed very friendly but special shout out to Manos, our driver and Nicos who's group we joined up with at some stops to get a 100% English explanation of things (we were 2 Brits with 6 Germans in our vehicle)

Highly recommend

Published on Oct, 2024

The tour was amazing! Ilias (the driver) showed us a really authentic Crete and gave us a good insight of how the people live.

Great experience

Published on Oct, 2024

This was on of the highlights of our honeymoon in Crete. George did his utmost to make sure that everyone had a good time, even though we didn't have the easiest of groups. I very much liked the soundtrack in the car, the raki and the views. Definitely recommended.

Michael best guide

Published on Oct, 2024

Michael was such fun . Truly lovely day and really recommended . Full packed day . Milking the goats . Watching the cooking and the Mountain Viewā€™s . Lunch at the little taverna was wonderful and they catered for my food intolerance . Thankyou Michael for making the day so special for my birthday . Loved my pomegranate cake and candle . Best day out in Crete . Donā€™t miss out

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