Private Jeep Tour to the Krasi Village with Cooking and Ceramic Workshop

About the Activity

What to Expect

Embark on an exclusive private Jeep tour where you will indulge in a journey enriched with cultural delights, including a cooking and ceramic workshop along the way to the village of Krasi. Your adventure begins at a tranquil Shepherd’s Farm, where you will witness traditional goat milking and savour fresh cheese tasting. This authentic encounter will give you a taste of rural Cretan life and its timeless customs.

Next, we drive to the impressive Aposelemis Dam, offering stunning views and a glimpse of the sunken village of Sfendili. As you marvel at this submerged wonder, you will learn about its history and the impact of the dam on the local area. Our journey continues through the Embassa Gorge, a natural haven where you can enjoy picking wild herbs and possibly spot majestic vultures griffon soaring above.

As we head towards Krasi, we will stop for engaging cooking lessons from locals, learning the secrets of Cretan cuisine. For those interested, a visit to a local ceramic workshop is also available, where you can try your hand at pottery. In Krasi, you will admire the up to 2000-year-old plane tree and the village springs, a perfect spot to relax and soak in the history. Our tour includes a delightful traditional Cretan lunch paired with local wine and water. Before concluding, we will visit a local Olive oil factory to explore the production process and taste the exquisite olive oil. Optionally, you can enjoy a coffee break in a traditional cafeteria, rounding off a day rich with experiences and memories.

Highlights

- Private Jeep tour with cultural delights, including cooking and ceramic workshops in Krasi

- Visit Shepherd’s Farm for goat milking and cheese tasting

- Explore Aposelemis Dam and sunken village of Sfendili

- Cooking lessons and pottery workshop in Krasi, plus visit to a local Olive oil factory

Itinerary

• Departure from your accommodation or a nearby place

• Village of Potamies

• Dam of Aposelemis & sunken village of Sfendili

• Gorge of Embassa

• Lassithi Plateau

• Village of Krasi

• Arrival at your accommodation or a nearby place

How to Get There

• Meeting time: 10 minutes before departure

• Car parks nearby: at the meeting place (paid and free)

• Pick up: if you wish to make use of our pickup service, please contact us after completing the booking

Characteristics of The Vehicle

• Type of vehicle: Land Rover Defender or Toyota Landcruiser

• Number of passengers: 7 + driver

• Vehicle with roof

Requirements

• Maximum weight per person: 120 kilograms

• Minimum age to participate alone: 18 years

Included Services

• Pick up (Elounda, Agios Nikolaos, Milatos, Sissi, Malia, Stalida, Chersonissos, Koutouloufari, Piskopiano, Anissaras, Analipsi, Gouves, Kokkini Hani, Heraklion, Amoudara)

• Drinks (Wine and water)

• English-speaking licensed driver

• Infant seats available upon request

• Traditional Cretan lunch

• Cooking workshop

• Ceramic lesson

Bring Along

• Cash

• Bank card

• Comfortable and closed shoes

• Jacket

• Bottle of water

• Sunhat, sunglasses, and sunscreen

• Camera

Good to Know

• Accessible to wheelchairs

• No pets allowed

• If you are a wheelchair user, you will need an accompanying person to help the guides get in and out of the vehicle

• You are welcome to bring your own food and drink, but please note that food and drink are not allowed in the car

• Smoking in the car is not permitted

• Your seatbelt must remain fastened for the duration of the excursion

• Starting times and pickup locations are flexible and can be chosen according to your preference. Just contact us via your CheckYeti chatroom.