Cretan 4x4 adventure from Rethymnon

Nature & Wildlife

Cretan 4x4 adventure from Rethymnon

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£82.00

Free cancellation

Language: German, English, French, Dutch

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours

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Meal included

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Why you’ll love this…

Epic views await you on a sunset 4x4 tour of Crete, ideal for capturing great moments
You'll explore the real Crete, ensuring a personalized experience
Get ready to take fantastic photos of picturesque sunset views over the city as the sky transforms
Finish your day at taverna with Cretan meze and a glass of wine to savour the local flavours
Your expert local guide provides invaluable insights, sharing their knowledge of Crete

What to expect

Go off-road on a 4x4 adventure that will take you well and truly off the radar. You'll bump down dirt tracks, bounce over potholes and drive through blink-and-you-miss-them villages. Plus, you'll tick off plenty of must-sees on the way. Your driver actually doubles up as a guide, giving you the insider's track on Crete's hidden gems as you go.

You'll kick off this full day tour just as you mean to go on – driving along country roads and tracks to experience the real Crete. You'll head for the mountains first, stopping off for photos and a coffee in a village, before reaching Spili, home to the 25-head Lion Fountain and some gorgeous views.

Now you'll really get to grips with the land as you go off-road towards the village of Kerame where you'll be treated views over the south coast. There's a beach nearby where River Kourtaliotis flows into the sea, Preveli Beach, which makes an idyllic spot to take a dip. A Cretan lunch then awaits before a walk between the vertical cliffs surrounding Kourtaliotiko Gorge.

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What's included

Transport
Guide
Lunch with drinks

What to remember

Bring bathing gear, towel, sunblock and comfortable shoes
Not suitable for guests with limited mobility or back problems

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Provider

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

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Lukasz
From United States of America - September 2025

Travelled as a couple

25 - 34 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Super wszystko
Lohnenswerter Ausflug
From United States of America - September 2025

Travelled with family

18 - 24 years old

Great
Overall rated
4/5
Lars
From Germany - September 2025

Solo traveller

18 - 24 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5
Mia Cools
From United States of America - September 2025

Travelled as a couple

45 - 54 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5

Vonden het goed omdat we een nederlands talige gids hadden gewoonlijk is alles in het engels wel beetje prijzig
Veronika
From United States of America - September 2025

Travelled with family

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5
Steffi
From Germany - September 2025

Travelled with a group of friends

25 - 34 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Eine super Tour!!! Die Mitarbeiter waren sehr nett und haben uns viel über Land und Leute erzählt. Das Essen war mega lecker und mehr als reichlich. K ...

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