Guided 4x4 Tour around East Crete: Milatos Cave, Plaka, Elounda, and Agios Nikolaos
Explore eastern Crete by 4x4 with an expert and discover the Milatos Cave, traditional villages, amazing Spinalonga views, and coastal charm in just half a day!
Practical information
Discover the beautiful eastern side of Crete on a 5 to 6-hour 4x4 tour with an expert who will take you to see its highlights, including ancient caves and sites, traditional villages, and much more!
Course of events
You should plan to spend half a day (around 5 to 6 hours) on this activity:
- Pick-up from your accommodations (see pick-up zones)
- Off-road drive to Milatos Cave
- Short hiking excursion and wild herb collection
- Stop at Fourni village to walk and take an optional coffee break
- Head to Plaka for sea views and photos of Spinalonga
- Drive to Elounda and walk along the submerged ruins of Olous
- Final stop in Agios Nikolaos with optional lake walk or coffee break
- Drop-off at your accommodations and end of activity
Activity requirements
Being in relatively good physical condition is required to take part in this activity.
Seat belt use is mandatory.
All minors must be accompanied by an adult to participate in this activity.
Special terms
Please note that the duration and itinerary of the activity are weather-dependent.
No drinking, eating, or smoking is allowed inside the vehicles.
Wildlife sightings and specific photo opportunities are not guaranteed.
Your instructor offers you a free pick-up & drop-off service from the wider areas of Sissi, Malia, Stalis, Hersonissos – Koutouloufari – Piskopiano, Anissaras – Analipsi, Gouves – Kokkini Hani, which will take between the hours of 8 and 9 am. Please contact them once your reservation is confirmed to set up a pick-up time and place.
Spoken languages:
English, GreekIncluded
- Transport in 4x4 vehicle (Land Rover Defender, Toyota Landcruiser, or Mercedes Vito 4x4)
- Fuel
- Experienced local driver and guide
- Transportation to and from the activity (check special terms)
Excluded
- Food or drinks
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities (optional)
Do not forget to bring
- Comfortable clothing
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Bottle of water
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Light jacket
- Hat
- Snacks
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Enjoy a scenic, fun, and interesting ride as you explore some of the best natural and historic spots of an ancient Greek island on this amazing guided 4x4 tour around east Crete toward Milatos Cave, Plaka, Elounda, and Agios Nikolaos! With beautiful beaches, a vibrant nighlife, and mesmerizing ancient sites, eastern Crete is the place to go for a varied vacation. Milatos Cave, for example, is an amazing historic site made up of a limestone cave system that contains a church with relics over 200 years old. There's also Spinalonga, an islet just off the coast of Crete, sitting in a deep blue sea, which you can see from the traditional village of Plaka, and much more.
On the day of your guided 4x4 tour around east Crete toward Milatos Cave, Plaka, Elounda, and Agios Nikolaos, your instructor offers you a transportation service from around Malia, Heronissos, and Sissi (check special terms). Once you organize your pick-up place and time, you'll meet your instructor and board the 4x4 vehicle that will transport you throughout the experience. You'll receive a quick but thorough safety briefing, and your guide and driver will give you an itinerary for the day, since it can change depending on the weather conditions.
Once you're comfortably installed, it's time to go! Your guided 4x4 tour around east Crete toward Milatos Cave, Plaka, Elounda, and Agios Nikolaos will start with an off-road drive to Milatos Cave, where you'll stop and take a short hike to be able to reach the cave and observe its beautiful 1935 church, as well as collect wild herbs and take beautiful pictures of the gorge where the cave was dug. Then, you'll continue toward the traditional village of Fourni, where you will be able to walk around its picturesque alleys, take a coffee break (not included), and enjoy the scenery.
Next, it's off to Plaka, a charming fishing village where you'll get those stunning Spinalonga views, as well as learn about the history of both the island and the town. And it's not over, your guided 4x4 tour around east Crete toward Milatos Cave, Plaka, Elounda, and Agios Nikolaos will continue as you head toward Elounda, a coastal village where you'll be able to walk along the remains of the submerged ancient city of Olous! And lastly, you'll visit Agios Nikolaos and its iconic Voulismeni Lake, take a walk, or head to a coffee shop for a last relaxing break before heading back to your accommodations.
All you need to bring on this amazing guided 4x4 tour around east Crete toward Milatos Cave, Plaka, Elounda, and Agios Nikolaos is comfortable clothing adapted to the weather, comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, a bottle of water, and anything else you might need (medicine, snacks, etc.) to spend an amazing 5 to 6 hours exploring the eastern side of Crete!
If you are interested in local nature, archaeology, history, and stunning ocean views, you can't miss out on this wonderful guided 4x4 tour around east Crete toward Milatos Cave, Plaka, Elounda, and Agios Nikolaos. Book today!