Tour to Cretan Traditional Villages from Makry Gialos


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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 7 hours

Departs: Heraklion, Heraklion

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

Overview

This trip offers the opportunity to visit Cretan traditional villages and observe the way people used to live in Crete many years ago.
Starting from Makry Gialos we will drive through Ierapetra to our first stop in an olive oil farm near Agios Nikolaos where we will have the opportunity to taste fresh virgin olive oil and learn everything about olive oil production from ancient years.
Our second stop is in Kritsa, a beautiful traditional Cretan village where there will be enough time to walk around the local streets, visit an old church and enjoy a cup of Greek coffee in the village’s square.
Our next stop is in Prina where you will learn about Cretan traditions and hear local stories, while walking around the village. Quick stop to visit a unique point of view where you can see the two seas that surround the Crete at the same time.
Last stop is on the edge of the Lasithi mountains, in the village called Kalamafka. You can visit the Holy Cross and enjoy your lunch.


What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Experienced tour guide

Hotel pick up and drop off

What's Not Included

Entrance to Cretan olive oil factory: 2€/per person


Traveler Information

  • INFANT: Age: 0 - 3
  • CHILD: Age: 4 - 12
  • ADULT: Age: 13 - 99

Additional Info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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

What To Expect

Spiridi Olive Oil Farm
Our first visit is an olive oil farm near Agios Nikolaos where we will stay for approximately 45 mins. and have the chance to taste fresh virgin olive oil. The total duration of the entire tour includes the pick-up and drop off time.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Kritsa
Our second stop is in Kritsa, a beautiful traditional Cretan village where there will be enough time to walk around the local streets, visit an old church and enjoy a cup of Greek coffee in the village’s square.

1 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Prina
Our next stop is in Prina where you will learn about Cretan traditions and hear local stories, while walking around the village. Between Prina and Kalamafka we stop at a unique point of view where you can see the two seas that surround the Crete at the same time.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kalamafka
Last stop is on the edge of the Lasithi mountains, in the village called Kalamafka. We will climb the 200+ stairs of the Holy Cross and have enough time for lunch.

1 hours • Admission Ticket Free






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