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Flavours of Crete 4x4 Tour with Monastery and Winery Visits

The rugged mountaintops, sun-kissed plains and rustic villages of Crete are the stars of this 4x4 tour. Go off-road with visits to a winery, Vosako Monastery and an olive oil producer. Katerina, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘A winery owner in Panormos will welcome you before leading a tour and tasting experience. You also find out about Cretan olive oil – another staple of local cuisine. Your hosts will help you unravel the secrets behind why Cretans live longer than the average Greek.'

First up, we'll hop into our 4x4s and head to a family-run winery in Panormos. Enjoy a guided visit and learn about indigenous Cretan grape varieties such as vidiano, vilana and kotsifali. These grapes are well-suited to the island's climate and soil, resulting in unique flavour profiles. After a tasting, we'll rumble through the traditional villages of Dafnedes, Apladiana and Agridia towards Vosako Monastery. Steeped in history, it was once used as a refuge where Cretans could escape civil unrest. Panoramic mountaintop views make it a great place to snap some epic photos.

The rest of the morning is spent driving by sprawling vineyards en route to visit a traditional olive mill. Learn all there is to know about the ancient versus modern harvesting and production of olive oil on the island, and try some for yourself. Finally, you'll experience Cretan hospitality with a meal of tasty local dishes in the village of Melidoni before heading back to Rethymnon.

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Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Crete
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Language: German, English
Printed ticket only

Additional features

Guided tour
Instant confirmation
Meal included
Private Tour
Hotel pick up

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Why you’ll love this…

  • Embark on a 4x4 safari and tasting tour from Rethymnon
  • Visit rustic villages, wineries and traditional olive mills
  • Test your tastebuds with wine and olive tasting sessions
  • Enjoy panoramic views from a mountaintop monastery
  • Expert local guide with unrivalled knowledge of Crete
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Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.

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What’s included

  • 4x4 tour
  • Guide
  • Meal in a taverna
  • Winery tour and wine tasting
  • Local delicacy tasting
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This experience meets the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria. By choosing this experience you can protect the places you love, care for the environment and support local communities.

Booking fee

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