Crete: Jeep Safari Wine Tour and South sea swimming
ID: GYG435869-785435
Category:
Country: Greece
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Combine the view of the imposing mountains ,South Cretan beaches and take a tour in a local winery. Off-road a unique gorge with waterfalls and end up at beautiful beaches with crystal clear waters!
Through this route you will have the opportunity to take a wine tour at a local winery with tasting and information on wine production from ancient times to the present day. Also enjoy the route which combines impressive mountains, a panoramic view of southern Crete, the impressive gorge with the incomparably beautiful waterfall Richtra and the charming beaches of southern Crete.
Starting from your hotel we head to the winery where the wine experts will introduce you to this special world of wine. You will have the opportunity to taste but also to learn all the secrets of production, of the varieties we have in Crete, as well as winemaking techniques of yesterday and today. Then we will cross a route through small traditional villages surrounded by verdant hills and olive groves. Just before our descent into the gorge we will make a photo stop at a spot with an incredibly beautiful panoramic view of the South Cretan sea that will amaze you!
Then we will head to the local gorge by a highly impressive off-road descent with continuous spectacular views amidst nature. The Portela Gorge which has an extremely unspoiled landscape that will be deeply etched in your memory as its river passes through cliffs and sheer cliffs, rich in both flora and fauna ending in the spectacular Richtra waterfall with flowing water until the spring that ends in Keratokambos.
Having enjoyed our walking exploration among this magical landscape we will be transferred to the beach of Keratokampos, where you will have enough time to enjoy both the crystal clear waters of southern Crete and a wonderful bbq lunch by the sea. This quiet and welcoming place will enchant you and the photos you will take will be impressive.
Full of unique memories and images we take the way back having visited unique places and having experienced life experiences!
Highlights
- Take a tour in a local winery and taste local wine varieties
- Off-road to the gorge of Portela and hike to the waterfall Richtra
- Swim in the crystal clear waters of South Crete
- Admire the view on the most magnificent panorama of the South Cretan Sea
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Safari Experts Crete reserves the right to change routes and stops for safety reasons or due to the weather conditions
• You will walk about 10 minutes to reach the waterfall and the visit to it depends on seasonal weather conditions
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Please be waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
Drivers will wait no longer than 10 minutes after the scheduled pickup time.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.