Landrover Safari: Explore Shephard's Hut and Learn about Cheese Making on Crete Island
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Rethymnon
Embark on a Landrover Safari on Crete Island to explore a shepherd's hut, learn about cheese making, and indulge in delicious Cretan cuisine. Immerse yourself in the island's history, traditions, and wildlife while experiencing the warm hospitality of the locals.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Rethymnon Old Town - Learn about the history and the traditions of the Island, meet locals, explore the wildlife of Crete, feel our hospitality and taste the delicious Cretan cheese and cuisine

. Our Day starts from Rethymnon city heading south east passing through traditional villages of Milopotamos and an area with dense vegetation, fresh aromas and unique views. The amazing field and views continues until we reach the historic Halepa Monastery, that use to be a refuge for Cretan rebels during civil wars and our second stop takes places. The unique view from the monastery is a great spot for pictures combing the highest mountain tops of Crete and a farming valley.

Afterwards our amazing off-road route continues and on the way up to the shepherd‡s hut “Mitato” you will enjoy the magnificent panoramic view… If we are lucky… eagles and wild goats will stop for us to take some photos. The road will lead us up to a traditional Shepherd‡s Hut where you will find out all about the lifestyle of a shepherd and cheese making process. There the owner welcomes us with a shot of raki and fresh Graviera Cheese.

Leaving Shepfherd‡s hut and working up an appetite we arrive at a traditional Cretan tavern in Axos village, where we introduce you to Cretan cuisine with plenty of food, wine and warm Cretan hospitality. On our way back we will follow an asphalt road that will lead us to the city of Rethymnon.

What's Included
  • Special Equipped Land Rover Defenders
  • Liability Insurance and local Taxes
  • A visit to an original shepherd’s hut “Mitato”
  • Lunch with traditional Cretan food
  • Hotels pick up and drop off.
What's Not Included
  • Infants are not allowed
  • Drinks
Additional Information

Discover the rich heritage and customs of the Island, interact with native inhabitants, witness the diverse flora and fauna of Crete, experience our warm-heartedness and savour the sumptuous Cretan cheese and culinary delicacies. We then proceed further on our incredible off-road journey towards the shepherd’s cabin “Mitato”, where you can learn about a shepherd’s way of life and the technique of cheese production. Upon arrival, the owner greets us with a shot of raki and fresh Graviera Cheese.

Location
Rethymnon Old Town
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Supermausruhrgebiet
May 19, 2024
A great trip, off the beaten track - It was a great and eventful trip, away from the tourist routes. Our driver Niko entertained us fantastically, gave us lots of information about Crete and made the trip a very entertaining experience. We were picked up directly from the hotel in a Land Rover. From there we went to a honey museum with a very interesting tour, then we drove along an adventurous gravel road to a small farm. There we were allowed to milk goats and the milk was made into cream cheese on site. Very interesting and above all tasty. From there we drove to a tavern for lunch. On the way we were lucky enough to see the bearded vultures that live there in the wild. An impressive experience to see the magnificent birds with a 2.50 m wingspan circling above you.
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Petratd4479ik
Aug 15, 2023
Land Rover ride you absolutely must do - We had a fantastic tour guide, his name was Thomas, and he was able to give us a great insight into the country and its conditions. We saw a lot that we wouldn't have seen on our own. We saw so much, from olive production to cheese production. A highlight was the cave in which Zeus was supposedly born and the museum that is also located there. Highly recommended, you just have to do this tour.
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