Full-Day Land Rover Safari from Heraklion: Explore Minoan Route & Cretan Mountains with Lunch
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909 Ratings
Embark on an exhilarating full-day Land Rover safari from Heraklion and explore the Minoan Route and Cretan Mountains. Visit historic sites, enjoy traditional snacks, and indulge in a delicious Cretan-style lunch.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Sfendili - Sfendile the forgotten village on Crete
What's Included
  • Lunch included
  • Knowledgeable driver/guide
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Local taxes covered
  • No surcharges on fuel
  • Convenient hotel/port pickup and drop-off
What's Not Included
  • Drinks
  • Breakfast
  • Diction Cave Entrance Fee 6 Euro
Additional Information

Embark on an 8-hour guided journey through the mountains of Crete and explore the marvels of the Minoan Route. Visit historical landmarks such as an old Roman aqueduct and Diction Cave, known in mythology as Zeus’s place of birth. Savor a traditional snack accompanied by ‘raki’ in the town of Kastamonitsa, and indulge in a lunch prepared in Cretan style at a native tavern in Lassithi.

Cancellation Policy

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

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N3121cehilarys
Jun 19, 2024
GARY THE GREAT - Whole experience from pick up to drop off was outstanding-professional approachable Gary our driver was so informative, humorous, attentive, nothing was too much trouble - he defo "went the extra mile" I am a nervous traveller and would normally prefer to do things under our own steam, but after this therapeutic experience with Gary- IF all drivers were like Gary I wouldn't hesitate. I would recommend this excursion and defo with safari club to anyone.
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Jamie
Jun 17, 2024
An amazing trip with the perfect guide George from long island - I just returned from a safari trip that included visits to Zeus Cave and an olive factory, followed by lunch. This experience truly made my holiday special. Our driver, George from Long Island, was outstanding. His extensive knowledge of Crete, spanning archaeology, mythology, politics, geography, and zoology, provided us with fascinating and insightful information throughout the trip. George's expertise significantly enhanced the overall experience, making it unforgettable. Thank you from the Mclean's
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Onair291599
Jun 15, 2024
Excellent - From the off the tour guide Jason was fantastic. The information and background he gave to everything was absolutely incredible. His knowledge of the local area, the history of the island as well as his enthusiasm about the island’s people made the trip. The content and places visited all had great significance and back stories. The lunch provided was simple yet excellent at same time. Highly recommend this company if you’re visiting Crete.
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Coastal62739860337
Jun 13, 2024
Ruud2 is amazing!! - It was amazing! I really liked our guide Ruud2 from Limburg. He is a very positive guy and he knows everything about Crete!! Thanks Ruud for this amazing experience!
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Avua2024
Jun 12, 2024
Great 4x4 experience through the mountains of Crete - On Monday, June 10, we made a fantastic 4x4 trip through the mountains of Crete. Led by driver Ruud1, we drove through nice, authentic and photogenic mountain villages. We also visited goatherd Yanis, who makes goat cheese in the old traditional way, and the cave of Zeus. After a delicious (Greek) lunch we descended again via the village of Krasi with the historic plane tree. A very nice experience and highly recommended for anyone visiting Crete.
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Suo8
Jun 12, 2024
Views, food and fun ! - If you only do one tour while here in Crete make sure you do this one with Jason . What he doesn't know about Crete just isn't worth knowing . In fact we learnt more with Jason than we did at Knossos the day before , and are now well prepared for Spinalonga . Also probably the best food we have had here too ... I don't eat pork , however could have quite happily eaten more if put in front of me- just fell apart ! Good opportunity to buy some local produce too - am looking forward to opening the wine tonight.
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Jelmer
Jun 10, 2024
Land Rover Safari - This is a very nice excursion. Seen and tasted a lot. From olive oil with bread to raki with cheese. Visited the Cave of Zeus. Seen the oldest tree in the world. Had lunch at a very cozy restaurant with delicious fresh food. Our guide, Ruud1, a Dutchman who has lived in Greece since he was twenty, is very pleasant, tells a lot and is also very interested in his guests. This gives you nice conversations. A very nice experience....
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T5688ceilonad
Jun 9, 2024
An unforgettable experience! :-)) - It was a perfect trip from A to Z. Our guide "Big Boy" was simply brilliant, both personally and professionally! :-) With a lot of heart and dedication, he introduced us to his beautiful home - the mountains. We felt completely at home. Best wishes from Norbert & Ilona :-)
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924daigaz
Jun 8, 2024
THE BEST TRIP IN CRETE!! - This was one of the most fun and enjoyable trip that we ever had in Crete and I would highly recommend Heraklion Sunset Safari with Dinner & Prosecco to anyone!! :) The food was amazing,the sunset was breathtaking, we had a great time thanks to the driver who made us feel like a family and honestly it was cheap for such a price so dont even doubt purchasing this because its what will create such positive memory to you. You will want to go to Crete again after his :D
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Jasminsr6902fr
Jun 6, 2024
Minoan Tour. 100% Recommend! - We made the Minoan Tour to the Cave where Zeus was born. In fact, we made many little interesting stops at the trip. The driver was very nice, told us everything he knew. We really enjoyed the full day! The food at a little local tavern somewhere in the higher area of Crete was very good. Our driver even served us food. We felt very appreciatet. I would 100% recommend the tour.
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