Explore the White Mountains of Crete from Chania

From April 1st to October 31st, 2023

Combine a unique safari tour in the White Mountains of Crete and take in the most incredible panoramic views, visit traditional Cretan villages, learn the history and the traditions of the island, and find out all about the lifestyle of a Cretan shepherd while exploring an original Shepherd's Hut.

Highlights:

• Visit the White Mountains and enjoy the best panoramic view of Chania
• Savor coffee or tea or juice in a traditional coffee shop
• Pay a visit to an original Shepherd's Hut or else Mitato at 1350m

Includes:

• Hotel pick up and drop off (Chania area)
• Driver (guide)
• Off-road vehicles (7 or 9 seater)
• Coffee or tea
• Lunch with traditional Cretan food
• Liability Insurance and local Taxes.

Not included:

• Beers or refreshments or coffee in tavern (during the lunch)
• Gratuities

Please note: Minimum 1 person per booking. The prices are for group participation with a minimum of 4 people to start.

Don't forget your face masks, comfortable shoes, for example trekking shoes or sandals, camera, sun protection, etc. During spring and autumn, we advise you to bring a jacket. The trip is not recommended to people suffering from car sickness, having mobility or kinetic or back problems, pregnant women or for children younger than 7 years old as we don't provide baby seats, or people taller than 195 cm or heavier than 130 kg. Alcohol consumption is not allowed to minors under the age of 18 years old. We reserve the right to make minor changes in the program when considered necessary, for example, in case of unfavorable weather conditions. This can be done without any prior notice.

Pick-up time per area:

• 8:15 Chania Town
• 8:30 Golden Beach
• 8:40 Agia Marina
• 8:45 Platanias
• 8:50 Maleme
• 8:55 Tavronitis
• 9:00 Kolymvari

Itinerary:

Our amazing off-road adventure begins by crossing a valley full of orange and avocado trees, and many vegetable gardens. Climbing up the foothills of the White Mountains where we make our coffee stop at Deres to enjoy our morning break. Continuing we drive through the Cretan villages of Vatolakos, Alikianos, Fournes, Meskla, Zourva and Therisso getting a taste of the mountainous Crete in the foot of the White Mountains, following an off road route up to the shepherds hut called Mitato far away from tourist areas. We are traveling on uncharted routes where only a four wheel drive can approach and we enjoy the magnificent panoramic views of northern Crete and, if lucky ... to marvel at some wild eagles and goats from up close giving us a good reason to stop and capture the moment. A small rocky road will lead us up to our trip's highest point of 1350 meters altitude in the heart of the White Mountains of Crete, where you will find out all about the lifestyle of a shepherd. We will learn where the famous Cretan Graviera cheese was produced and explore an original Shepherd's hut called "Mitato".

On our way back we will enjoy the best panoramic view of Chania from above, until we arrive at Therisso village for a short walk in the historic village and a visit to a small Cretan family tavern for our lunch. After our lunch we will follow the road through the amazing gorge of Therisso that will lead us back to the city of Chania.