Far West of Crete Private Tour
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$258
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Discover the “authentic Crete” that most tourists don’t see by joining us on an amazing road trip to Sfakia, Crete’s most remote and rugged region, home to the impressive White Mountains. Experience a 10-hour epic Crete tour, full of activities for the whole family, including hiking in deep gorges, hands-on cooking, sampling of local tastes, amazing storytelling and towering mountains, and endless blue sea views of unparalleled beauty. Highlights: • Experience an adventure amongst stunning mountains, gorges, and endless wild landscapes • Take a local breakfast in a family-owned cheese and yogurt factory • Hike through stunning Imbros Gorge, once the hidden pathway for ANZAC soldiers • Learn about the Cretan herbs’ therapeutic qualities and try some of their concoctions • Participate in a cooking class and enjoy a Cretan lunch of traditional dishes from farm to table • Discover a unique local cellar and winery and sample Cretan wines
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Souda (chania), Crete Information
Souda (Chania), Crete, offers docking at Souda Port. Travelers explore Chania’s Venetian Harbor and Samaria Gorge. Excursions include Elafonisi Beach. Local markets sell dakos. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures old town alleys and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes moussaka, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like olive oil, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Minoan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while sturdy shoes enhance gorge hikes. Souda’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic harbors and scenic beaches, making Souda an engaging destination.
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Far West of Crete Private Tour
snacks
private transportation
lunch
alcoholic_bevrages
breakfast
carbonated beverages
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Alcoholic beverages are allowed to participants age 18 or older because of the national alcohol restrictions. Participants under the age 18 are provided non-alcoholic beverages.
Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a hat, sunscreen, and a bottle of water.
We can accommodate vegetarians and other dietary restrictions. Please notify us in advance if you have any dietary requests.
All our tour guides and team members are fully vaccinated.
How you help the local community by joining this tour: - You visit villages far from mass tourism and collaborate with the locals, supporting these small communities financially. - By sampling products that originate from the Cretan countryside, you promote 100% local, family-owned businesses such as a local cheese monger and a local botanist. - You visit a local family in their home where you learn about local products and traditional cooking techniques as you participate in a hands-on cooking class.
If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides a tip – though not compulsory – is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour.
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.