Private Jeep Tour in Rodopou Peninsula and beach of Menies with Lunch

About the Activity

What to Expect

Enjoy an exciting private Jeep tour through Rodopou Peninsula to the beautiful Menies Beach, ending with a tasty picnic lunch. Your adventure begins in Kissamos, where you will meet your informative English-speaking guide. You will be driving a robust Jeep 4x4 perfectly suited for off-road exploration. The first leg of your journey will take you through the wild interior of Crete, offering a glimpse of the island's untamed beauty.

Your first stop is a typical monastery, where you will explore its serene grounds and learn about its historical significance. From there, the tour continues to the coastline of Rodopou Peninsula, where you will enjoy breathtaking views of the rugged landscape. After roughly an hour of coastal exploration, you will reach the secluded Menies Beach. Here, you can swim in the crystal-clear waters and soak up the sun. The tour concludes with a delicious picnic lunch composed of local products, which can be customized according to your preferences. This tour is ideal for those who want to explore the real Crete and get off the beaten track.

Highlights

• Explore the wilderness of Crete

• Swim and relax in the Beach of Menies

• Lunch with local products included

Itinerary

• Departure from Kissamos

• Rodupou peninsular

• Beach of Menies

• Arrival to Kissamos

How to Get There

• Meeting time: 10 minutes before departure

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

Characteristics of the vehicle

• Type of vehicle: Jeep 4x4

• Number of passengers: 3

• Number of vehicles available: 5

Requirements

• No licence required

• Physical health

Included Services

• Lunch (pic-nic with Cretan products)

• English-speaking licenced driver

Not Included

• Entry ticket to to the Monastery (2€ to be paid on site)

• Balos beach entrance ticket (1€ to be paid on site)

Bring along

• Comfortable and closed shoes

• Bottle of water

• Sunscreen, sunglasses and hat

• Swimsuit

Good to know

• No licence required

• Not accessible to wheelchairs and strollers

• No pets allowed

• Not suitable for people with bad heart conditions

• Not suitable for people with serious mobility issues