The Ultimate taste of Crete
This is the most complete village hopping experience enjoying a unique guided road trip with wonderful scenery as well as a real insight into traditional Cretan daily life. Following a tailor-made itinerary, you will be visiting an olive oil mill, a beautiful monastery as well as the old neighborhoods in the most picturesque villages of Apokoronas region.This tour would be incomplete without tasting delicious Cretan cheeses in a traditional ‘’kafenion’’ and tasting wine accompanied by local recipes in the Dourakis boutique winery.
duration:
6 hours
book this excursion:
up to 2 days in advance
departures from Chania:
daily upon request
pick-up point:
the exit of the Cruise Terminal
suggested pick-up time:
8.30am - flexible time, fully adapted to the schedule of the cruise ship
OPTIONAL:
A visit of the Old town of Chania can also be added in this itinerary if there is enough time (+2 hours)
services included:
services not included:
prices (VAT included)
This is a private, tailor-made tour.
Prices vary depending on group size.
Contact us to receive a personalized quote.
cancellation policy
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Your local guide/driver will pick you up from the cruise terminal in Souda bay. Your private daytrip will start by heading towards the region of Apokoronas. We shall first visit Koules Fortress that occupies a lofty position on a hill. While soaking up views of Souda bay your local guide will introduce you to Crete’s turbulent history.
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As we continue our road trip through traditional villages, we will stop at an olive mill so that you get acquainted with the Cretan olive oil production and taste high-quality olive oil.
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We shall continue our visit to a typical village dating back to the Venetian time, we will have time to explore its old neighborhood while engaging with the locals and their authentic lifestyle in its ‘’kafenion’’.
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Our next stop will be at the monastery of Agios Georgios in Karydi. A monastery with a great history, scenic views to the White mountains and its trademark: the remains of the olive oil factory with its twelve arches.
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Going through olive groves, vineyards, shepherd’s huts, we will visit old byzantine churches decorated with beautiful frescos dating back to the 12th century.
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This tour would not be complete without a delicious wine tasting experience paired with lunch in a family-run winery.
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At the end of your tour, our mission will be accomplished – you will leave with enjoyable memories and a much better understanding of Cretan nature and "slow lifestyle".
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PLEASE NOTE: As this tour involves walking, comfortable walking shoes are recommended, please do not forget your sunglasses and sun hat.
