Explore Crete’s hidden gems with a van tour through Apokoronas villages, featuring cheese-making, local snacks, and captivating stories. Book your adventure today.
Explore Crete’s hidden gems with a van tour through Apokoronas villages, featuring cheese-making, local snacks, and captivating stories. Book your adventure today.
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Armeni - Start the day with a picturesque drive and photo opportunity at the village of Armenoi. This charming settlement showcases Crete’s timeless architecture, local customs, and a relaxed countryside lifestyle.
Pick-ups (1 hour 30 minutes)
Drive to Armenoi (30 min)
Stop at Armenoi (15 min) - Apokoronas - Continue the journey with a scenic…
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Armeni - Start the day with a picturesque drive and photo opportunity at the village of Armenoi. This charming settlement showcases Crete’s timeless architecture, local customs, and a relaxed countryside lifestyle.
Pick-ups (1 hour 30 minutes)
Drive to Armenoi (30 min)
Stop at Armenoi (15 min) -
Apokoronas - Continue the journey with a scenic drive through the quaint villages of Neo Chorio, Pemonia, Fres, Tzitzifes, Nipos, Vafes, and Vryses. As you travel at the base of the majestic White Mountains, enjoy expansive views of olive groves, vineyards, and rustic stone houses.
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Παναγία των δύο βράχων - Visit the Holy Mary of Two Rocks Church, peacefully nestled between hills, to admire one of Apokoronas’ most atmospheric spiritual landmarks—a tranquil place seldom visited by travelers.
Drive to Holy Mary of Two Rocks (30 min)
Visit at Holy Mary of Two Rocks Church (30 min) -
Arevitis Farm - Continue the adventure toward Arevitis village for an unforgettable experience. Visit a traditional shepherd’s farm and immerse in authentic rural life. Explore the family-run garden of local products and participate in a hands-on cheese-making session guided by your hosts. Savor the fresh cheese you helped create, paired with a warm Cretan snack and homemade Raki, while listening to stories of the land, tradition, and daily life in the mountains.
Drive through villages to Arevitis Farm (40 min)
Farm visit (1 hour 30 min) -
Vryses - Enjoy a quick 10-minute photo stop in Vryses, Chania, appreciating the shady riverside, stone bridges, and peaceful village atmosphere. It’s a brief yet delightful moment to capture the charm of this traditional Cretan village.
Drive to Vryses (15 min)
Stop at Vryses (10 min) -
Chania - Drive back to pick-up points (50 min)

- Liability insurance and local taxes
- Premium 9-seater van with English-speaking escort-driver
- Entrance fees for Arevitis farm
- Booster seat available upon request
- Cretan snacks with Raki
- Free hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Liability insurance and local taxes
- Premium 9-seater van with English-speaking escort-driver
- Entrance fees for Arevitis farm
- Booster seat available upon request
- Cretan snacks with Raki
- Free hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
Experience the genuine essence of Crete on an exclusive small-group tour through the picturesque villages and secluded landscapes of Apokoronas. Enjoy a comfortable journey in a 9-seater mini van, exploring areas untouched by mass tourism—serene roads, traditional homes, rural life, and local tales that embody the authentic Cretan spirit.
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Experience the genuine essence of Crete on an exclusive small-group tour through the picturesque villages and secluded landscapes of Apokoronas. Enjoy a comfortable journey in a 9-seater mini van, exploring areas untouched by mass tourism—serene roads, traditional homes, rural life, and local tales that embody the authentic Cretan spirit.
- Discover 9 genuine villages of Apokoronas via hidden scenic backroads
- Visit the distinctive Holy Mary of Two Rocks Church
- Meet a shepherd and immerse in authentic Cretan rural life
- Participate in a live cheese-making demonstration
- Savor fresh cheese, traditional Cretan snacks & homemade Raki
- Exclusive small-group tour in a 9-seater mini van
- The prices are for group participation with a minimum of 4 pax to start.
- Travel time is included in the total tour duration.
- Please note that this trip is not recommended for individuals with car sickness, mobility or kinetic issues, back problems, pregnant women, or children under 4 years old. Additionally, individuals taller than 195 cm or heavier than 130 kg may find the trip challenging. Alcohol consumption is strictly prohibited for minors under the age of 18.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.