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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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.
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Experienced tour guide
Hotel pick up and drop off
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance to Cretan olive oil factory: 2€/per person
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Our meeting will be on the main road.
Cretan Olive Oil Farm, Agios Nikolaos, Greece 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
Kritsa, Kritsa, Greece 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. 90 minutes
Prina, Prina, Greece 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
Kalamafka, Kalamafka, Greece 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. 90 minutes
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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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13 Jun 2023
In this trip we visited many traditional villages like Kristsa, Prina & Kalamafka. It was a beautiful experience. Once again the guide was very helpful answering all our questions.
Road37725102360
12 Jun 2023
Guided tour to Cretan traditional villages. Olive oil farm was a really nice experience, we learned usefull information. Lunch at Kalamafka is something to remember.Kritsa is probably the most beautifull traditional village in Crete!
This tour in
Heraklion
is organized by
South Crete Tours
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