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By Cretan Holidays S.A.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Features

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Overview

    • Drive through plateaus, ancient paths, and wildlife
    • Visit the village of Kastamonitsa
    • Visit plateau of Lassithi
    • Visit the Eco Village on the high plateau
    • Enjoy your lunch at a local tavern

Activity location

  • Lasithi Plateau
    • Lasithi Plateau, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hotels in Agios Nikolaos
    • Agios Nikolaos, Greece

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Lunch
  • Inclusions
    Hotel pick-up/Drop off
  • Inclusions
    Land Rover Car
  • Inclusions
    Guiding
  • Exclusions
    Any food, drinks or services not specified above

Know before you book

    • You will receive confirmation of your exact pick-up time when you call to confirm your reservation.
    • Hotel pickup is available from Elounda, Agios Nikolaos, Stalis and Sissi hotels. Please arrange pickup from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation.

What you can expect

  • Experience the heart of Crete on an unforgettable journey through breathtaking landscapes, authentic villages, and hidden plateaus. This unique route takes you deep into the island’s central region, where mythology, nature, and local traditions come together.

    Begin your adventure in a charming mountain village, where you can stroll through traditional craft shops and enjoy a relaxing refreshment. Continue to a spectacular viewpoint overlooking Mirabello Bay, offering panoramic views stretching across both the north and south coasts.

    Travel through the lush Selakanos forest and venture into the remote Katharo Plateau, where rugged terrain and untouched nature create a true sense of exploration. Enjoy a refreshing break at a traditional kafenion in the middle of this peaceful wilderness.

    The excitement builds as you drive along dirt tracks through the “Goat Valley,” leading to one of the most stunning viewpoints of the Lassithi Plateau—perfect for unforgettable photos from above. Descend into the plateau for a delicious lunch with unlimited wine, surrounded by a landscape where time seems to stand still.

    Discover authentic rural life as you pass local farms and see donkeys still used in daily work. On the way back, enjoy a special stop to taste exquisite local olive oil.

    This full-day adventure is packed with surprises, breathtaking views, and genuine Cretan experiences—memories you will cherish long after your journey ends.

Location

Activity location

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    Lasithi Plateau
    • Lasithi Plateau, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Hotels in Agios Nikolaos
    • Agios Nikolaos, Greece
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Hotels in Elounda
    • Elounda, Greece
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Hotels in Stalida
    • Stalida, Greece
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    Hotels in Sissi
    • 720 54, Sisi, Greece
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Hotels in Malia
    • 700 07, Malia, Crete, Greece