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This is not just another safari — it’s your invitation to **experience Crete the way locals live it**: slow, soulful, and with a touch of raki. While most tours stick to well-trodden roads, **we take the back way** — through mountain villages, olive groves, and hidden hilltops where time has almost stopped.
You won’t just taste olive oil — you’ll learn how it’s made by people who’ve pressed olives the same way for generations. You won’t just sip raki — you’ll stand beside the still where it’s born. From **Skotino’s shadowy cave** to **the panoramic serenity of Ederi hill at sunset**, this tour unfolds like a story, not a schedule.
With only **four guests per vehicle**, it’s personal. With **no big buses, no plastic charm**, and nothing rushed, it’s the kind of journey that connects you to the heart of Crete — one glass, one stone path, and one golden hour at a time.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
A member of our team will contact you the day before to reconfirm the pick-up point and time
Itinerary
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This lesser-known sacred cave, dedicated in ancient times to Artemis, remains untouched by mass tourism. You'll descend a few stone steps to explore its vast, echoing chambers filled with mystique, myth, and cool damp air. A flashlight and a little imagination bring the shadows to life. Locals still whisper tales about the goats that never returned and the hermits who did.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Hidden among pine trees, this tranquil nunnery dates back to the 14th century. Its serene courtyard, aged frescoes, and flower-filled balconies offer a moment of peaceful reflection and a glance into Cretan Orthodox devotion. If you listen closely, the wind sometimes sounds like chanting.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
A brief walk through the narrow lanes of Voritsi will show you how life still flows slowly in the mountains. Whitewashed walls, quiet courtyards, old men under mulberry trees. This is the Cretan countryside unplugged. No shops, no tourism – just authenticity and thyme in the air.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Our final and most flavorful stop for the morning tour. You’ll enjoy: A guided tour through the olive mill to see the cold-press process in action Tasting of different olive oils with local rusks and sea salt A visit to the on-site rakokazano (raki distillery) Raki tasting session with a light snack platter (gruyere, olives, tomato, paximadi) Here, you’ll not just drink raki — you’ll understand it.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
5
Only available in the afternoon tour. We climb one final dirt track to reach the hidden hill of Ederi. Here, we’ll park the Jeeps and take a short walk to a scenic viewpoint. Watch the sun melt into the Aegean Sip on a final glass of raki or a fresh juice Perfect moment for reflection, photos, or just soaking in the peace It’s the kind of sunset that lingers in your memory long after your tan fades.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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