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Prepárate para una aventura en 4x4 que te llevará verdaderamente fuera de los caminos habituales. Explora los rincones rurales de Creta y sumérgete en la naturaleza mientras recorres las montañas por caminos de tierra. Experimente el corazón de Creta: su rica mitología, su diversa flora y fauna y su fascinante vida local. Katerina, una de nuestras guías locales expertas, dice: "Los picos montañosos arrugados de Creta están llenos de historias de la mitología griega: Zeus, el dios griego responsable del trueno y el relámpago, nació en una cueva en las montañas de Creta, y fue aquí en Creta donde Teseo mató al Minotauro.'
Comenzamos con un recorrido por senderos pintorescos y olivares, pasando por reliquias antiguas mientras subimos por las colinas de Creta. Luego llamaremos a un pequeño pueblo donde podrás degustar raki y aceite de oliva con los lugareños. El aceite de oliva de Creta es apreciado por su pureza y sabor, así como por su alto contenido en polifenoles y su baja acidez, que lo hacen muy saludable.
A partir de aquí, la verdadera aventura todoterreno comienza mientras nos adentramos en las montañas y seguimos un antiguo sendero utilizado por los pastores para llegar a los rebaños en lo alto de los pastos de verano. En las sencillas chozas de pastores se utiliza leche fresca de cabra para elaborar un sabroso queso casero. A continuación, visitaremos una taberna familiar para disfrutar de un almuerzo típico local (también está disponible una opción vegetariana) con vino ilimitado. Descubrirá otro lado de Creta con conductores profesionales e informativos que le contarán todo sobre su isla, desde la vida y la historia local hasta la vida salvaje y la gastronomía.
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Nat Geo Day Tour: Discover Cretan Farm Life
Small-scale, family-run farms are integral to the Mediterranean diet that Crete is so famous for. A local family will welcome you to their Mitato, a small farmhouse, where you'll be greeted with the genuine warmth of Cretan hospitality. Listen to the local farmer tell the intriguing tale of King Minoas who watched from his observatory, and alerted locals to incoming pirates. Greetings over, it's time for a hands-on bread-making lesson, learning the techniques for typical Cretan bread, made with wheat and barley flour. Then, witness their cheese-making skills using goat's milk from the farm. Next, it's time to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in, helping out with daily farm tasks like feeding the goats, pigs, chickens, and rabbits, and tending to the gardens. The adventure continues with a snail hunt over the mountainside, exclusive to National Geographic travellers, peeking under rocks, and among shrubs and flowers. As the day unfolds, your collected treasures, including snails, eggs, fruit, and vegetables, become the ingredients for lunch. Alongside the family, you'll prepare a feast of local delicacies, all made from the products of your day's work. Finish off the experience with a taste of Crete's spirit, Raki, and why not sing along to their traditional Cretan ‘Mantinades,' - traditional Cretan couplets that express sentiments about Cretan daily life.
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Nat Geo Day Tour: The Millenary History of Olive Oil
Approximate itinerary and duration of activitiesIntroduction - 15 minutesWalking tour through the olive trees - 30 minutesPause for questions and raki drink - 15 minutesOlive oil factory tour - 40 minutesOlive oil tasting and questions - 55 minutesCooking demonstration and tastings - 30 minutesPlease note the order of activities may vary at your guide's discretion With millennia of experience behind them, it's no wonder the people of Crete produce some of the finest olive oil in the world. You will appreciate the timeless bond between Cretans and their revered olive trees as you trace the long heritage of olive cultivation on the island. Just outside Kritsa village in the hills of eastern Crete, you'll follow Nikos Plevritakis on a brief walk to his olive groves where some trees are 600-800 years old, and learn about olive cultivation from a true specialist. In the shade of the olive trees, you can try local raki known as ‘tsikoudia' with olives to nibble on while discussing the cultural and societal significance of olive cultivation in Crete. Then it's time to visit a local cooperative factory, to see up close how olives are processed into world-class olive oil. Back on the Olive Path, seize the chance to taste fresh figs, almonds, and grapes, see what the locals are growing, and find out all about the Cretan lifestyle and diet. Then, at an olive farm, you can sample olives, fresh tomatoes, and raki before your olive oil tasting session begins – a great opportunity to learn how to taste oils like a professional and compare the flavor profiles of different varieties. Finish off the day with a cooking lesson on various ways to use olive oil in Cretan cuisine. Authentic dishes, such as tzatziki and Greek salad will feature, and you'll find out why the traditional Cretan diet is so beneficial to health and longevity.
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Cretan Countryside Tour with Agia Triada Monastery
For a slice of authentic Crete, look no further than a day of discovery around the island's countryside. You'll see all the best of the west, including Agia Triada Monastery, Aptera archaeological site and the hills covered in olive groves.
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Elafonisi Island Tour with Monastery and Agia Sophia Cave
The uninhabited island of Elafonisi may be tiny but it's bursting with personality. This journey to this islet off southwestern Crete is steeped in myths and legends and boasts historic buildings and amazing natural scenery – making it an ideal excursion for all the family.
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Tour of Western Crete with Winery and Olive Oil Estate
Western Crete boasts wonderful local produce and spectacular beaches. This excursion showcases the area's best bits, with a wine tasting at the Karavitakis winery, sampling delicious local olive oil at Biolea estate and some relaxation on the white sands of Falassarna beach.
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Cretan 4x4 Experience from Chania
This full day 4x4 tour is for designed especially for adventures. You'll journey along dirt roads, mountain passes and through Crete's charming villages as you explore the island's hidden gems and vast panoramic scenery.
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Knossos Palace and Heraklion Guided Tour with Transport
'The Palace of Knossos is one of the most important archaeological sites in Crete because it's where Europe's first civilisation began,' says Veta, one of our guides. A born and bred local, she knows a thing or two about the legends and myths surrounding the island's most popular attraction. You'll spend the day watching history come to life as you tour the grounds of the palace, before crossing over to Heraklion for some free time in the capital.Once the hub of Crete's Minoan civilisation, Knossos Palace sits in the heart of what's considered to be Europe's oldest settlement. You'll enjoy a guided tour around its treasures, stopping by the throne room, royal apartments, frescoes and more. And with fast-track access, there's no waiting around in queues.It's then time to head to Heraklion, the island's capital. See the 17th-century Morozini Lions fountain and the 400-year-old Venetian Loggia – which is still the city hall – during a short guided walk around the city. We'll round the day off by taking you to the open markets for some free time. Poke around stalls laden with hand-made trinkets and fresh local produce or stop off for a coffee at a local café for some people watching. Other must-sees include the Koule Fortress and the Church of Agios Titos.
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Mountains of Crete 4x4 Tour with Taverna Lunch
Get ready to go off-road on this adrenaline-pumping 4x4 adventure that will take you well and truly off the radar. Explore the more rural parts of Crete and the beautiful nature as you voyage through the mountains on this small group tour.
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Spinalonga Island Guided Tour with Lunch
The tiny isle of Spinalonga is just a short hop away from Crete but a visit is like stepping back in time. Centuries of history are packed within the walls that encircle it. See it through the eyes of a true local on this full-day tour of its must-see monuments.
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Western Crete Tour with Agia Triada Monastery and Chania
Crete's western corner offers up some fantastic history and scenery. And this daytrip is great for taking it all in, from a monastery winery to a picturesque lake.
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