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Combining inland Crete's rugged landscapes and ancient villages with a visit to a typical shepherd's hut, this small group 4x4 tour is for those who are wild at heart. You'll journey into the mountains to the Halepa Monastery from Rethymnon, venture off-road and stop to enjoy some typical meze. Georgios, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘The Halepa Monastery is thought to be the oldest on Crete, dating from the mid-16th century. Not only is it a special, spiritual place, but it boasts bird's-eye views over the valley of Mylopotamos.'
Passing through areas of lush green landscapes and traditional villages such as Milopotamos, the tour gets off to a panoramic start. We'll wind our way up the slopes of Mount Psiloritis to Halepa Monastery, which was in ruins before the restoration works finished in the year 2000. The ruined structure used to be a refuge for Cretan rebels during past civil wars, but now it is as peaceful as it is beautiful.
As you continue your off-road adventure, your guide will deepen your understanding of the history and the traditions of the island, introduce you to the locals, and point out the wildlife of Crete. Stop to see an original shepherd's hut – known as 'Mitato' – and taste local honey at a producer. Tracing mountain tracks, keep an eye out for wildlife such as eagles and wild goats as you rumble through the countryside. And with an appetite worked up, you'll take a break to munch on traditional meze.
Based on 43 reviews from verified customers
Horst
From United States of America - July 2025Traveled as a couple
45 - 54 years old
Excellent
Overall rated4/5
Guide war hervorragend. Das Mittagessen könnte optimiert werden. Klima im Auto fehlte !!
Micha
From United States of America - June 2025Traveled with family
18 - 24 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Gabriela und Fred
From United States of America - June 2025Traveled as a couple
35 - 44 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Diese Tour haben wir bereits zum zweiten Mal gemacht und waren sehr zufrieden. Die Tourguides haben viel über die Geschichte der Insel Kreta und ihre ...
baer
From United States of America - June 2025Traveled as a couple
45 - 54 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Sehr interessante Tour mit dem Bienenmuseum und der Farm mit der Käseherstellung. Schöne Taverne, gutes Mittagessen. Guides auch sehr gut. Es wurde al ...
Lydia Horemans
From United States of America - May 2025Solo traveler
55 - 64 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Het eten was minder dan bij Maroulas de chauffeur was uitstekend ! 10/10
Karola
From United States of America - May 2025Traveled as a couple
45 - 54 years old
Excellent
Overall rated4/5
Es war eine sehr interessante Tour, haben viel gesehen und erlebt.