Crete Land Rover Tour from Heraklion

This Land Rover tour of Crete from Heraklion will take you deep into the ancient Minoan history of the area. It will be a full day tour starting with a convenient pick-up service from your hotel, so you don't have to worry about anything. You will be picked up by your local driver/guide, accompanied by a small group of travellers.

The tour is designed for a small group, so that you can enjoy more exclusivity and personalisation during the tour. Along the way, you will hear live commentary from your driver/guide about the most important facts at each point.

The comfortable and fun Land Rover will take you along the coast towards the mountains of Crete, but will stop along the way to enjoy the reservoir of the Aposelemis basin and an ancient Roman aqueduct.

The Afendi Mountain s will be waiting for you so you can enjoy breakfast (not included) there to get your strength back for the rest of the day. You will also visit the forgotten village of Sfendili, which leaves no one indifferent.

The tour will continue following an ancient Minoan road and through picturesque mountain passes. You will have the opportunity to see the shepherd's life up close with a visit to a minato, even feed the cattle and watch a cheese making demonstration.

The Lassithi Plateau will be the backdrop that takes you to the Dikteon Cave, where the god Zeus is said to have been born according to Greek mythology. You can enhance your experience by adding the cave entrance and exploring it.

You will replenish your strength with a delicious Cretan lunch at a local tavern. Lunch will be accompanied by wine and you will be able to taste the typical liquor "raki". In the afternoon, it will be time to go into the mountains and enjoy the handicrafts at the Lassinthos Ecopark, the agricultural village of Seli and Krassi, known for its natural spring water. At the end of the tour, the car will take you back to your hotel.