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Visite en famille des montagnes de la Crète et parc mythologique

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94,00 €

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Langue(s): Allemand, Anglais, Français, Néerlandais

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Durée: De 4 heures à 8 heures

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Conformément à notre engagement en faveur du tourisme durable, toutes les excursions National Geographic Day Tours répondent aux critères du Conseil mondial du tourisme durable, et une partie des recettes de ces visites est reversée à la National Geographic Society pour financer des programmes de recherche et de développement durable dans le monde entier.

Points forts

Cette ascension familiale en 4x4 du mont Psiloritis dévoile les paysages sauvages de l'intérieur de la Crète
Le monastère de Halepa, situé au sommet d'une colline, offre des vues saisissantes pour de belles photos
Un arrêt pour une dégustation de miel et un repas de meze traditionnel le midi vous fait décourvir les saveurs de la Crète
Les rencontres avec les habitants et la découverte des mythes insulaires prennent vie lors de cette excursion
Votre guide expert met à l'honneur les villages rustiques de Crète lors de cette aventure en petit groupe

Ce qui vous attend

Cette journée pleine d'action donne vie à l'essence de la Crète pour toute la famille. Découvrez la mythologie grecque en explorant les sentiers de montagne pittoresques lors d'une aventure tout-terrain menant au plateau de Lassithi. Essayez-vous à la fabrication de céramiques, puis visitez le parc mythologique. Katerina, l'une de nos guides locales expertes, explique avec enthousiasme : "Le plateau de Lassithi est l'un de mes endroits préférés de cette excursion. La vue s'ouvre sur les dizaines de moulins à vent qui parsèment le paysage. Construits au 19ᵉ siècle pour moudre le grain, ce sont aujourd'hui un symbole de la région."

Nous partirons sur un sentier qui grimpe dans les montagnes pour atteindre le premier arrêt, au barrage d'Aposelimi. De là, nous nous dirigerons vers un point de vue d'où nous pourrons admirer le plateau de Lassithi, une haute plaine fertile qui, selon la légende, serait le lieu de naissance de Zeus.

En descendant sur le plateau, nous nous dirigerons vers un atelier de céramique et un producteur d'huile d'olive. C'est une étape amusante pour les enfants, qui auront tout le temps de s'essayer à la fabrication de leurs propres créations en poterie. Entrez ensuite dans le parc mythologique, où vous en apprendrez plus sur les mythes de la Grèce antique. Les éclairages spéciaux et les effets sonores, ainsi que la visite audio, rendent le parc agréable pour tous les âges. Terminez la journée par un repas tardif dans une taverne, avant de faire un arrêt au village de Krassi, célèbre pour son platane vieux de 2 000 ans et sa source naturelle.

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La prise en charge est possible dans les zones suivantes : Karteros, Kokkini Hani, Gournes, Gouves, Analipsi, Anissaras, Hersonissos, Stalida Malia et Sissy. Si vous ne voyez pas l'option d'ajouter un hôtel pour la prise en charge, veuillez en indiquer les détails pendant la réservation.
Pensez à prendre de l'eau et des goûters pour toute la famille, car le repas du midi est prévu tard dans la journée.
Ne convient pas aux femmes enceintes ou aux personnes souffrant de problèmes de dos
Non adapté aux personnes en fauteuil roulant
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Prestataire

TUI Hellas Travel, Tourism and Airlines SA, with Tax Number 094469778 and Travel License Number 0261Ε60000126100

Frais de service

Bonne nouvelle! Aucun frais supplémentaire n'est appliqué à cette réservation.

Conditions d'annulation

Recevez un remboursement de 100% si vous annulez jusqu'à 1 jour avant le début de l'activité.

Ce que les internautes disent de cette expérience

Excellent

4,5 /5

Basé sur 18 évaluations de voyageurs vérifiés

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4 étoiles (7)

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M
Verified booking
4.2
3 septembre 2025
A voyagé en famille
Trip erg leuk, geen kinderzitje in auto dus veiligheid voor kinderen is minder. Stops erg mooi qua uitzicht, uitleg van gids michaelis B. erg leuk! Redelijk opdringerige verkoop op de locaties waar je stopt, bij de proeverij krijg je raki, olijfolie en honing te proeven welke erg lekker zijn (maar wel graag kopen!) bij de keramiek workshop ben je in 5 minuten klaar met kleien, verder bijna een uur verkopers van je af zien te houden… eten in de taverna erg lekker!
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Emily
Verified booking
5
1 septembre 2025
A voyagé en famille
This trip was guided by local driver Stavros who was excellent at engaging and entertaining my 7 year old for the duration - they were best pals by the end - and had lots of local knowledge, and “survival tips” for the mountains. The visit to the Olive Factory, drive up the mountains, farm visit and local Cretan lunch were all fun and informative. The Mythological Park really peaked the interest of my son and is definitely worth a visit. We would definitely do this tour again.
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Phil
Verified booking
2.2
13 août 2025
A voyagé en famille
Der Park ist runtergekommen, die Stops unspektakulär und die Natur karg! Die Kinder haben sich gelangweilt! Zu Teuer für die Tour.
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Peter
Verified booking
5
30 juillet 2025
A voyagé en famille
Michael, the guide was amazing, giving us a real insight into local life on crete and how the locals in the mountain areas live. His knowledge of plants and geography was phenomenal.
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Donna from Staines UK
Verified booking
5
25 juillet 2025
A voyagé en famille
Our tour guide Niko made this a very enjoyable trip. He had lots of experience of driving up these mountains. The mythological park was very interesting. We then had a super lunch at a taverna in a village down the mountain. So much delicious food and wine.
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JP
Verified booking
5
20 juillet 2025
A voyagé en famille
Dmitri from Tui was amazing in recommending this trip which was our favourite of the holiday even though all our trips were fantastic. This was amazing. Chris our guide and driver from Safari club 4x4 was so knowledgeable and experienced and great to be in Socrates Land Rover and meet Maria the goat and taste feta cheese and see how it’s made and go visit traditional Cretan villages in the mountains. Do not miss this trip!

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