White Mountains - Semi Private Safari Tour with Tastings & Lunch

Only local guides, driving 7 seater 4wd, full A/C, vehicles , will allow you to explore on really comfortable conditions a part from the mainland of Crete which compatible vehicles, buses or mini buses, can’t offer. In small groups up to 6 guests/vehilcle with lunch, you will have a memorable day.
Early in the morning we visit the 3000-5000 years old olive tree and later at Anoskeli's olive mill and winery the Sommeliers and Wine-Olive Oil producers, as more professional in their sector, will inform you about the wine and olive oil when they serve you.
The adventurous part of the tour is to approach the White Mountains from Sebronas gorge and driving on rough roads.
Have your lunch time at 1200m/4000ft altitude with a magnificent view to Samaria Gorge and the highest summit, named Pachnes (2453m/8048ft).
Heading back to Chania enjoy the view at the Aegean sea from 1000m/3300ft.


Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Olive Tree Museum of Vouves, Ano Vouves, Vouves, Crete 730 06 Greece

Touch the 3000 years old olive tree, which is still productive! Enjoy your coffee time and visit a small typical Cretan farm.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Anoskeli Winery Olive Mill, Anoskeli, Platanias, Crete 73002 Greece

Taste extra virgin and organic extra virgin olive oil. Continue with a winery experience by tasting 5 different labels of local wine, accompanied by Cretan snacks.

Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes

Stop At: Chania Prefecture, Chania Prefecture, Crete

Explore a part from the Chania Prefecture area on comfortable, full A/C 4wd vehicles, which compatible vehicles, buses or mini buses, can’t offer. We will cross in driving the Sebronas gorge, approaching the White Mountains from west.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Omalos, Omalos, Chania Prefecture, Crete

Approach the west part of the White Mountains and enjoy the scenery at Omalos Plateau (1000m/3300ft altitude). The shepherds have their sheep and goats at the plateau all year arround. Take photos at Samaria's National Park entrance, the longest gorge in Europe (16km/10 miles).

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Samaria Gorge, Sfakia 730 11, Greece

Visit the Samaria gorge entrance and enjoy your lunch time at 1200m altitude (4000ft) with a magnificent view at the White Mountains and the highest summit (Pachnes, 2453m, 8048 ft).

Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes

Stop At: White Mountains (Lefka Ori), Sfakia, Crete Greece

Driving downhill we stop at 1000m (3300ft) altitude to enjoy the view from above and take photos. Heading to Chania you will see enough changes in nature's beauty. From the forest with cypress trees , in a short distance we are to the valley with lemon, orange, avocado and olive trees. We will cross in driving the villages, Omalos, Lakki, Fournes and Alikianos.

Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Children must be accompanied by an adult"
"At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time"
"Dress code is smart casual"
"Near public transportation"
"Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required"
"Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately"
"Infant seats available"
"Minimum drinking age is 18 years"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 3 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability"



Start Time: 09:00 AM
Duration: 7 To 8 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Pick up is available 6 miles (10km) east from Chania up to 15 miles (25km) west.
We inform the travelers about the meeting point and time if we know their
hotel/apartment address.

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Small group: Up to 6 people per guide/vehicle
• Lunch with Cretan flavors, 1st round of wine or beer & Dessert at 4000ft (1200m) altitude
• Olive Oil & Wine tastings with alcoholic beverages
• A cup of coffee/tea or a fresh orange juice
• Bottled water
• Pickup, up to 10km (6 miles) east & 25km (15 miles) west from Chania
• Liability Insurance
• Local driver/host
• Entry/Admission - Anoskeli Winery Olive Mill
• Entry/Admission - Olive Tree Museum of Vouves

Not Included

• Gratuities

Facilities