Full-Day Crete Preveli Route from Rethymno
Rethimno, Greece
Trip Type: 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
Duration: 8 hours
Get ready for a unique experience with 4x4 vehicles. Join this 8-hour trip through the beautiful Cretan wilderness, high into the mountains where only the goats and donkeys usually go. The perfect way to explore the southern part of Crete from mountains and gorges to beautiful palm beaches. Let the island amaze you, for sure this will be the best day of your holiday. With professional and informative drivers you will discover that this excursion is the best way to explore Crete. Wild animals, flowers and herbs, Cretan inhabitants and their genuine hospitality. All within a stunning landscape that will take your breath away.
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Get ready for a unique experience with 4x4 vehicles. Join this 8-hour trip through the beautiful Cretan wilderness, high into the mountains where only the goats and donkeys usually go. The perfect way to explore the southern part of Crete from mountains and gorges to beautiful palm beaches. Let the island amaze you, for sure this will be the best day of your holiday. With professional and informative drivers you will discover that this excursion is the best way to explore Crete. Wild animals, flowers and herbs, Cretan inhabitants and their genuine hospitality. All within a stunning landscape that will take your breath away.After the morning's pickup from your accommodations, the journey will start as you head toward the wilderness and high altitudes where you get a bird's eye view of one of the magnificent gorges, where you can see the vultures soaring high on the thermals.
Pass through small traditional villages full of character and interest. Make a brief stop to take photos of the beautiful scenery at the Potamon Dam. From here, make the short journey to Patsos Gorge with its imposing rock faces and interesting features, where you'll take time to enjoy a coffee and sample the local drink, Raki.
Afterward, it's back in the vehicles again and through the mountains to your next stop. Everyone will be impressed with the village of Spili, famous for its spring water. Over 25 lion head fountains have cold mountain water running all year round, and small shops sell handmade souvenirs and traditional handmade crafts. Continue on through dirt tracks, bumpy roads and quaint villages, where time has virtually stood still. After passing through Kerame, you can take-in the panoramic view of the southern Cretan coast and the Libyan sea. After getting dusty and dirty, a swim at Preveli Beach will be very welcomed.
Preveli is one of the most beautiful beaches on the island. Its tall palm trees and crystal clear water were even chosen to advertise Bacardi on television. It is the only beach where guests can swim in cold mountain and ocean waters in the same place.
Working up an appetite as you walk back from the beach. Stop for a traditional Cretan meal with unlimited wine. After lunch, start the climb back up into the mountains for more dramatic scenery, and more photos as you drive through Kroustaliotico Gorge. As you head back, view the entire city of Rethymno from the top of a mountain which can only be reached by your 4x4 vehicles.
This is a day full of many surprises and the excitement is second to none, you certainly won’t forget your fun day out on this great adventure.
Pass through small traditional villages full of character and interest. Make a brief stop to take photos of the beautiful scenery at the Potamon Dam. From here, make the short journey to Patsos Gorge with its imposing rock faces and interesting features, where you'll take time to enjoy a coffee and sample the local drink, Raki.
Afterward, it's back in the vehicles again and through the mountains to your next stop. Everyone will be impressed with the village of Spili, famous for its spring water. Over 25 lion head fountains have cold mountain water running all year round, and small shops sell handmade souvenirs and traditional handmade crafts. Continue on through dirt tracks, bumpy roads and quaint villages, where time has virtually stood still. After passing through Kerame, you can take-in the panoramic view of the southern Cretan coast and the Libyan sea. After getting dusty and dirty, a swim at Preveli Beach will be very welcomed.
Preveli is one of the most beautiful beaches on the island. Its tall palm trees and crystal clear water were even chosen to advertise Bacardi on television. It is the only beach where guests can swim in cold mountain and ocean waters in the same place.
Working up an appetite as you walk back from the beach. Stop for a traditional Cretan meal with unlimited wine. After lunch, start the climb back up into the mountains for more dramatic scenery, and more photos as you drive through Kroustaliotico Gorge. As you head back, view the entire city of Rethymno from the top of a mountain which can only be reached by your 4x4 vehicles.
This is a day full of many surprises and the excitement is second to none, you certainly won’t forget your fun day out on this great adventure.
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