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Full-Day Land Rover Safari from Heraklion with Lunch

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Heraklion, Greece
Full-Day Land Rover Safari from Heraklion with Lunch
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icon8 hours  (Approx.)
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iconOffered in: English and 3 more
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Overview

Discover ancient Minoan history, Cretan farming culture, and magnificent island views on this full-day off-roading adventure from Heraklion. Travel in a rugged Land Rover along historic mountain trails, stopping along the way to visit the mythological Diction Cave, shepherds’ villages, the scenic Lassithi Plateau, and an eco park where traditional ways of life are still practiced. Replenish your energy with an included lunch and taste of ‘raki’ liqueur at a local tavern.
  • Full-day off-road adventure from Heraklion
  • Travel through the gorgeous Cretan mountains in a Land Rover
  • Visit traditional farming villages and an eco park
  • Stop at the Diction Cave, the mythological birthplace of Zeus
  • Take in spectacular views of the Lassithi Plateau
  • Learn about the history of Crete and the ancient Minoan civilization
  • Includes lunch at a local tavern
  • Small group ensures personal service
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Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
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Lunch
Fuel surcharge
Local taxes
Bottled water
Drinks
Breakfast

Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up from all hotels situated between Heraklion and Sissi

Ports

  • Heraklion Port


Departure Time

8:00 AM
The adventure begins with morning pickup at your Heraklion hotel and a trip out of town in a sturdy Land Rover with a small group. Drive along the coastline and into the Cretan mountains, stopping first at the Aposelemis Basin Reservoir and an ancient Roman aqueduct. Journey on to the foothills of the Afendi Mountains for a hearty breakfast (own expense) and visit the forgotten village of Sfendili.

Follow an ancient Minoan path, winding through scenic mountain passes as your guide relates the history and myths of Crete. Get a glimpse into the local shepherding lifestyle with a visit to a mitato to feed the livestock and watch a cheesemaking demonstration. Next, snap photos of the Lassithi Plateau on the way to the famous Dikteon Cave, known as the birthplace of Zeus according to Greek mythology. If you like, pay a small entry fee and climb the rocky steps up to the cave.

After working up an appetite, break for lunch at a local tavern, where you can choose from traditional and vegetarian starters and main courses, served with wine. In the afternoon, observe traditional ways of mountain life and handicrafts at the Lassinthos Eco Park and the farming village of Seli, located on the Lassithi Plateau. Make a final stop in Krassi, known for its natural spring water and 2,000-year-old tree, before the scenic return drive to your hotel.
Itinerary
Stop At:  
Sfendili
Sfendile the forgotten village on Crete
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Duration: 15 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Cave of Zeus
Psychro Cave is an ancient Minoan sacred cave in Lasithi plateau in the Lasithi district of eastern Crete. Psychro is associated with the Diktaean Cave, one of the putative sites of the birth of Zeus.
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Duration: 1 hour 
Admission Ticket Not Included
Stop At:  
Lassithi Plateau
The Lasithi Plateauis a high endorheic plateau, located in the Lasithi regional unit in eastern Crete, Greece.
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Duration: 15 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Service animals allowed
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • OPERATED BY Safari Club SA

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Full-Day Land Rover Safari from Heraklion with Lunch?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
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What is the policy on sanitization during Full-Day Land Rover Safari from Heraklion with Lunch?
A:The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
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What is the social distancing policy during Full-Day Land Rover Safari from Heraklion with Lunch?
A:The policies on social distancing are:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
See all safety measures taken by Full-Day Land Rover Safari from Heraklion with Lunch.
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Full-Day Land Rover Safari from Heraklion with Lunch?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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Excellent Adventure
Karin_R
, Sep 2021
Fantastic day outside of Heraklion and a unique way to experience the life outside of the tourist areas. Beautiful scenery and a greater appreciation for the village culture. Darrel was not only informative but humorous as well, keeping us laughing the entire time.
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icon Response from Host , Sep 2021
Many thanks for your lovely review! We aim to delight our customers every time and we are so pleased that we were able to meet your expectations. We hope we can welcome you again one day. Your Safariclub Team
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Fantastic Adventure and High Point of Vacation
Jadyn_M
, Aug 2021
The safari tour with Darrel was not only the highlight of my trip to Crete, but possibly the best guided experience I’ve had to date. It’s difficult to balance humor for such a diverse group in age, gender, and travel styles, but he managed wonderfully to keep the day cheery, informative, and equitable, offering photo opportunities (with a generous photographer!), memorable descriptions, and clever advice for the best way to see everything on the tour, from the most timely routes to take up and down from the Zeus cave to which bathrooms were best along the route. The tour itself was fantastic from a storytelling point of view—narrative arc from morning to afternoon, callbacks that made us feel like Cretan experts by the end of the day, and a fantastic mix of illuminating and grounded statistics, humorous beats, and a panoramic view tracing the people and the presences on the island that have made it what it is today. Fauna sightings are of course not guaranteed, but Darrell went above and beyond to offer us many photo opportunities of the griffin vultures and goats, and provided a wonderful sensory experience of the island’s native flora.
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icon Response from Host , Sep 2021
Thanks so much for your thoughtful and detailed review. This is incredibly helpful. We’re grateful for customers like you. We hope we can welcome you again one day. Your Safariclub Team
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Amazing Experience
Johnny_J
, Aug 2021
This was a Unique and Amazing way to explore Crete. It was an amazing experience. We got to see the real Greece away from the city and the crowds. Definitely would recommend
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icon Response from Host , Aug 2021
We’re happy you had a fantastic time with us! We hope to see you again soon! Your Safariclub Team
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Great guide, great food, great time!
Lily_W
, Aug 2021
Darrell is one of the best tour guides I’ve ever had - very knowledgeable and a natural born entertainer. The day was fun & educational while also being laid-back, and the perfect way to see more of Crete. The lunch provided was delicious with plenty of options. Our group was a mix of solo travelers and a family, all of whom had a great time. I highly recommend doing this tour!
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icon Response from Host , Aug 2021
Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts and feedback with us. We’re grateful for your honest feedback and we’re glad you feel we’re on the right track. We hope to see you again one day. Your Safariclub Team
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👍 😊
Natalie_N
, Aug 2021
The guide was super nice, stopped in each place to take time and tell us the story and about the local plants :) let me at my COVID test point and make sure I was safe and sound. The food was awesome and the cave is a must see!
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icon Response from Host , Aug 2021
We are glad you had a fantastic time with us! We hope to see you soon! Your Safariclub team
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Overall god with someScope to improve
Zia
, Aug 2021
Good day out Geoff was very friendly and tried his best to keep us involved ( although would have booked it as private tour if given an option) as was difficult to sit at back and listen The lunch was good idea as was very authentic Cretan not touristy May be olive oil tasting could be a bit better more in a farm setting But overall quite good
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icon Response from Host , Aug 2021
Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts and feedback with us. We’re grateful for your honest feedback and we’re always willed to improve our service. We hope to see you again one day. Your Safariclub Team
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Terrific tour
Anshuman_G
, Jul 2021
Great tour guide and highly recommend for families. Great driver who had ample knowledge of all the locations and Crete history.
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icon Response from Host , Jul 2021
Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour with us and hope to see you again soon. Your Safariclub Team
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Great off-road Cretan experience
Deborah_D
, Jun 2021
The off-road experience gave us a chance to see Crete from a shepherd’s perspective. Little villages, goats, sheep, cheese making - all wonderful. That plus Zeus’s cave and lunch on the mountain made for a fabulous day. Our guide, Nick, was fantastic
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icon Response from Host , Jun 2021
Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour with us and hope to see you again soon. Your Safariclub Team
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Great day with a great guide!
alanatcohen
, Nov 2019
Our tour started when our guide Daryl picked us up at our hotel and from there we picked up a few other guests. We drove into the mountains and was given loads of information and history along the way. The whole day was super informative and involved! We saw a bunch of small towns, learned all about the Cretan people and tried some olive oil, honeys and raki, then went to a farm to try some cheeses and finally made our way to an authentic Greek lunch (where our dietary restrictions were easily met). We visited Zeus's cave where you have the option to hike to- or relax if you'd prefer not to hike. All in all the whole day was great and our guide was fantastic!! Would definitely recommend the tour to anyone!
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Can't Go Wrong !!!
reyckmans1
, Oct 2019
This is a well diversified tour. You will visit an olive oil factory, small greek villages and sample Raki and cheeses, travel on a dirt road and feed some goats on top of a gorgeous mountain, visit the cave where Zeus was born followed by a delicious Greek lunch.Our guide Marios even told us about a Greek festival in Malia which was great. My three children rated it 5 stars ! You could never duplicate this on your own period.
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