Guided Jeep Tour along the Cretan Alps with Lunch

About the Activity

What to Expect

Join us for an unforgettable Jeep Tour through the breathtaking Cretan Alps, leading to the renowned Skinakas Observatory. Our adventure begins at our family estate, where we set off across stunning mountain landscapes. As we drive through these scenic routes, you will experience the beauty of Crete’s high-altitude terrain and its serene environment.

We will traverse winding roads with spectacular views, culminating at the Skinakas Observatory. From this vantage point, marvel at the vastness of the Cretan sky and the panoramic landscapes below. Along the way, enjoy a traditional Cretan lunch featuring Greek tapas, goat, lamb, snails, fresh fish, and seafood with unlimited cold soft drinks, water, and alcoholic options. Additionally, savor tastings of our own products, including olive oil, olives, thyme honey, raki, various liqueurs, herbal tea, and grape vinegar. Experience the rugged beauty of Crete with us on this exceptional journey through the Cretan Alps, where every moment is filled with natural wonder and culinary delights.

Highlights

• Traverse winding roads with spectacular views

• Enjoy a traditional Cretan lunch featuring Greek tapas, goat, lamb, snails, fresh fish, and seafood

• Savor tastings of our own products, including olive oil, olives, thyme honey, raki, various liqueurs, herbal tea, and grape vinegar

Itinerary

• Departure from our family estate in Gazi

• Skinakas Observatory

• Arrival at our family estate in Gazi

• Please note, there is no fixed itinerary; your guide will decide on the places to visit, such as hidden spots, villages, or scenic mountain drives, based on the day’s conditions. He will also ask you what you wish to see and adapt the route accordingly.

How to Get There

• Meeting place: our family estate in Gazi

• Meeting time: at the booked time

• Car parks nearby: none

• Pick up: If you wish to make use of our pickup service, please contact us after completing the booking. We offer free Hotel pick up from Hersonissos, and Hotel pick ups from Stalida and Malia are available for an additional surcharge of €40-60.

Characteristics of the vehicle

• Type of vehicle: Jeep 4x4

• Number of passengers: 6 + Guide

• Vehicle with roof

Requirements

• Maximum number of participants: 6

• For groups that are larger than 6 people, please contact us after your booking to check availability

• Minimum age to participate alone: 18 years old

Included Services

• Pick up (from Hersonissos)

• Drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)

• Lunch (Greek tapas, goat, lamb, snails, fresh fish and seafood)

• Certified guide

• Vegan and vegetarian options available upon request

• Tasting of local products (e.g. olive oil, olives, thyme honey, raki and various liqueurs, herbal tea, and grape vinegar

Additional Services

• Pick up from Stalida or Malia for a surcharge of €40-€60

Bring along

• Cash or card

• Comfortable and closed shoes

• Sunscreen, sunglasses and hat

• Comfortable clothes appropriate for the season of the activity

• Waterproof clothing (depending on season)

Good to know

• Accessible to wheelchairs

• Not recommended for people who suffer from any back problems, or had any back operations

• Infant seats available

• Please note that this activity requires a minimum of 6 participants to take place. If this number is not reached, we will contact you to reschedule the activity or give you a refund

• Our Jeep is wheelchair accessible, but we recommend having an additional person with you to assist with getting in and out of the vehicle.

• Not recommended for pregnant women

• Accessible to children of all ages