Full-Day Land Rover Safari from Heraklion: Explore Minoan Route & Cretan Mountains with Lunch

Participate in this 8-hour guided tour through the Cretan mountains and explore the marvels of the Minoan Route. Visit historical landmarks such as an ancient Roman aqueduct and the Greek Mythology Theme Park. Relish a traditional snack accompanied by ‘raki’ in the village of Kastamonitsa, and savor a Cretan-style lunch at a local tavern in Lassithi.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Sfendili - Sfendili, the forgotten village on the island of Crete.
  • Greek Mythology Thematic Park - This park, dedicated to Greek mythology, is situated in the village of Psychro within the Municipality of Lassithi Plateau. It is near the Dikteo Cave, which, according to myth, is the birthplace of Zeus, the god of the ancient Greeks. The park…
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
  • Greek Mytholgy Theme Park Entrance Fee 6 Euro
Cancellation Policy

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

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Callumcc9227ye
Apr 15, 2026
Sensational day out couldn’t recommend anymore . Guide was so friendly and a great lad - This was absolutely exceptional !! Couldn’t recommend this any more to anyone . They took us on an amazing tour up the mountain and our guide Jason told us lodes of information about Crete and showed us how they make there lovely olive oil . We then saw unbelievable views up the mountains and fed goats . We stoped at a shepards house and tried his cheeses he makes and it was so tasty . The stories they tell you about gods and war and how things are done seems unreal .We found out shout the plateau and a bomb bell . This trip also come with lunch which was outstanding . Our guide Jason made this trip better than it ever could have been telling us all of his stories and information . This is an amazing day out you can’t miss . Couldn’t recommend any more for a good day out in Crete adventuring into the mountains and villages seeing how people used to live and how they do now . So goodddd
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C8067lfchristineb
Apr 14, 2026
Crete island tour with lunch Safari club - Booked through TUI at our hotel. The pick up was spot on time and the driver RUDD1 was excellent. Only three couples shared a Mercedes vito which was very comfortable over unmade surface. The route took us through some excellent countryside and the lunch provided was very good indeed. Would recommend to elder visitors especially using the Vito rather than a Land Rover. This is a 100% genuine feedback.
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Rondag333
Apr 11, 2026
Full day adventure - Wonderful all day tour! Guide was so interesting and knowledgeable. We learned a lot of history!
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S0niahugues
Apr 8, 2026
To be redone - Day in companies of Nikos our guide through the authentic Crete A beautiful discovery: Olive oil factory , Bergerie, monastere , meal An off the beaten track course On top Sonia and Michael
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Peachypoo83
Apr 5, 2026
Amazing day out exploring Crete off road - Amazing day out with our tour guide Mike he was so friendly and taught us about the culture of Crete. Lunch was fantastic big portions lots of homemade Greek food. It gets chilly in the mountains so take suitable clothing and a coat. We sampled cheese, wine, raki and olives. We shared a jeep with one other family, 8 of us in total. My teenage boys 12 and 14 were very impressed. Well worth the money. Fun lively atmosphere great for anyone looking to see more of the country. Lots of laughter and singing. Would 100% recommend! Best part of the holiday! Thank you to Mike and all the safari club family.
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Susan_b
Apr 4, 2026
The day was spectacular! ... - The day was spectacular! We got to go places we would have never seen on our own. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable and kind! He took us to lovely local stops!
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Recklesswife
Apr 3, 2026
Brilliant day, even in the wind and rain! - We have had SUCH a fabulous day. The weather is awful and we booked this before arriving, so in the rain and wind we expected the day to be a bit of a flop. As it happens, this was the perfect activity for such weather. We were collected from the hotel and shared the vehicle with another family, who were lovely. Our driver, Jason, was excellent. So interesting, funny and lovely with the kids. Jason had extensive knowledge of the area and told us many facts and anecdotes. I was especially fascinated to hear about the Nazi occupation of Crete in the 1940s. We visited a range of places, including an olive oil factory, a shepherd's home-where home made goat's cheeses were produced and sold and our day finished with an authentic Cretan meal at a traditional taverna. The food was amazing, and plenty of it, and there was wine and rake included. The wine was refilled as soon as they looked near to empty, without anyone having to ask. The rain and wind were annoying but, overall, didn't spoil our day because everything was so well organised. Even the teenagers with us said what a great experience they'd had. I'd recommend this activity to anyone holidaying in Crete, this was an ideal day out for single travellers, couples or families. I will be telling other people at the hotel about it and suggesting they book in. Thank you for a really fabulous day.
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Margaret_s
Apr 3, 2026
Incredible views of Crete! - Great once-in-a-lifetime experience with incredible views of Crete!! Lots of fun and excitement with laughter along the journey! The lunch was delicious and we truly enjoyed this safari!! Highly recommend!
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940robynn
Apr 3, 2026
Amazing - Fantastic day out. Daryl was amazing super knowledgeable about the island and its history. Lovely stops with very friendly locals. Even got the child to engage and participate. Brilliant day out thoroughly enjoyed by all.
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Nataliepf6124bh
Apr 6, 2026
A Crete Road Trip - What a day. We were picked up at 8.30 from our hotel very promptly in a 4x4 by our tour guide. His name was Leon (hope I’ve spelt that correctly) and he was half South African and half Greek. We spent the day driving all over the lovely, vibrant and green mountains and hills of Crete. We did lots of interesting stops and saw ancient washing machines and gorgeous plane trees. We went to an oil press and learnt how olive oil was made and even popped in to see how a shepherd makes cheese (free tasters and both stops). Halfway through the day we stopped and fed some goats including some kids. Lunch was at a traditional restaurant in a little village. The people were incredibly friendly and generous. The food was flavoursome, filling and fantastic. Would highly recommend this tour. We experienced all sorts of weather throughout the day that meant some of the views were obscured by cloud. However, the ones we did see were excellent.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).