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The Cretan Pic-Nic Tour
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover the authentic heart of Crete on a relaxing countryside journey through historic sites, traditional villages, and beautiful natural landscapes. Visit the hilltop Koules Fortress of Aptera for breathtaking panoramic views over Souda Bay, explore charming local villages, and stop at a historic monastery to learn about Crete’s olive-oil heritage. Along the way, collect fresh local products from village producers and a traditional bakery before ending the day with a peaceful picnic beside the cool waters of the Kiliaris River. Surrounded by nature and shaded by plane trees, you’ll enjoy local cheeses, fresh bread, olives, olive oil, and wine—an authentic farm-to-table experience inspired by traditional Cretan countryside life.
Inclusions
What's included
- Authentic Tasting Package
- Pick-up/Drop-Off
- Air-Conditioned Luxury Bus
- Guiding
Itinerary
Our day begins at the hilltop fortress of Koules Fortress of Aptera, above ancient Aptera, where breathtaking panoramic views unfold across Souda Bay, the Apokoronas valley, Souda islet, and the historic Izzedin Fortress. Here, guests learn why this strategic location served as a natural defensive stronghold for centuries.
We then continue to the peaceful village of Armenoi to admire its beautiful Venetian church and enjoy a relaxing coffee beneath the shade of a centuries-old plane tree. Local delicacies — cheeses and traditional cold cuts — are carefully selected for our picnic later in the day.
At the historic Monastery of Agios Georgios at Karydi, guests explore the charming monastery grounds and a traditional stone olive mill, a timeless reminder of Crete’s olive-oil heritage. We collect fresh monastery olive oil to savor during our countryside feast.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 50 travellers
- Operated by
- TravelPath AllcreteTours
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Greece, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 52% below the median of the 313 day trips we list in Greece, outside the cities.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
Special offers in Greece, outside the cities
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
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