All-inclusive Jeep Tour from Rethymno
Explore the wild side of Crete on a 7-hour 4x4 safari from Rethymno! Visit a winery, an olive mill, and a traditional shepherd's hut with tastings included.
Practical information
A 7-hour 4x4 safari from Rethymno including visits to a winery, an olive mill, and a traditional shepherd’s hut with a Cretan lunch.
- Semi-private experience with a maximum of 6 to 8 people per vehicle.
- Full tastings included: local wines, extra-virgin olive oil, and artisanal cheese.
- Itinerary combining asphalt roads and off-road tracks to historic sites like Halepa Monastery.
Course of events
Please allow 7 hours and 30 minutes on site for the entire experience.
- Hotel pick-up and transfers to the starting point (1h 15m)
- Drive to Klados Winery in Panormos (15 minutes)
- Guided tour of the vineyard and Cretan wine tasting (50 minutes)
- Drive to the Melidoni olive mill (20 minutes)
- Mill discovery and olive oil tasting (30 minutes)
- Scenic drive to the historic Halepa Monastery (35 minutes)
- Visit to the monastery and photo stop (20 minutes)
- Off-road exploration through Axos Gorge for vulture spotting (25 minutes)
- Arrival at the "Mitato" traditional shepherd's hut (5 minutes)
- Cheese-making demonstration and local cheese tasting (1h 15m)
- Transfer to Axos village (5 minutes)
- Traditional Cretan lunch in a local tavern (1h 25m)
- Drive back to pick-up locations (1h)
Activity requirements
A minimum of 4 participants is required for this activity to take place.
Minimum age for participation is 7 years old.
Being in good physical condition is required to take part in this activity.
Special terms
This activity is not recommended for pregnant people.
This activity is not accessible to people with physical disabilities.
Please note that the duration and itinerary of the activity are weather-dependent.
Pets are not permitted to join in this activity.
Please list any dietary restrictions when booking.
The trip is not recommended for people suffering from car sickness, or who have back or mobility problems.
The trip might be challenging for people taller than 195 cm or heavier than 130 kg.
Pick-up locations and times (Wed, Fri, Sat) :
8:30 Georgioupoli
8:35 Kavros
9:00 Rethymnon
9:15 Platanias
9:25 Adelianos Kambos
9:30 Stavromenos
9:45 Panormos
Spoken languages:
English, GreekIncluded
- Multilingual escort-drivers
- Free hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Lunch with traditional Cretan platters
- Cheese-making demonstration and tasting
- Wine tasting (Klados Winery)
- Liability Insurance and Local Taxes
- All entrance fees
Excluded
- Coffee, beers, or refreshments at the tavern
- Personal purchases at the winery or olive mill
Do not forget to bring
- Comfortable shoes (sneakers or hiking boots)
- Camera
- Sunscreen and hat
- Light jacket (for spring and autumn)
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Discover the raw and untamed beauty of Crete on a 4x4 safari in Rethymno, an exclusive adventure that blends off-road exploration with deep gastronomic immersion. In the heart of wild landscapes, you will set off to encounter the authentic flavours of the island, far from the beaten tourist tracks. Between rugged mountains and villages frozen in time, this excursion reveals the soul of Crete through its exceptional local products and legendary hospitality, all enhanced by breathtaking panoramas of the Psiloritis Mountain. The White Mountains and the Cretan Sea provide a stunning backdrop as you traverse altitudes of up to 550 metres.
The journey begins with a guided visit to the award-winning Klados Winery in Panormos, where you will unlock the secrets of local winemaking before a tasting of indigenous grape varieties. Your itinerary continues to the Melidoni olive mill to taste the island's liquid gold—extra-virgin oil pressed using traditional methods. The highlight of the day takes place in the heights at the historic Halepa Monastery, followed by a visit to a "Mitato," a traditional stone shepherd's hut. There, you will observe the artisanal cheese-making process and might even catch a glimpse of the Cretan wild goat (kri-kri) or golden eagles soaring over the peaks.
This small-group outing, limited to 6 or 8 passengers per vehicle, ensures an intimate and secure experience. Accompanied by expert multilingual escort-drivers, you will travel in high-end 4x4 vehicles or all-terrain minivans perfectly equipped for rocky tracks. The adventure is accessible to families with children from age 7 and travellers seeking true authenticity. A hearty lunch featuring traditional Cretan platters in a family-run tavern in the village of Axos completes this day rich in emotions and discoveries.
This safari is available from March to November, offering ideal conditions to explore the Cretan mountains under a unique light. Book your 4x4 safari in Rethymno now and prepare for a total immersion into the heart of the traditions of the island of Crete!