Explore the Real Crete (from Rethymnon)

<p><strong>Please note that your tour has hotel pick up and drop off, simply note your hotel name in the relevant field during the booking process and allow an approx 10-15 minutes frame from the pick up area range times here noted. </strong></p>

<p>Experience a safari excursion that combines all the different aspects of rural Crete.</p>

<p>Discover green valleys, small villages, impressive canyons and beautiful, isolated beaches.. live it all in one, memorable off-road trip!</p>

<p>Your jeep guide/driver will pick you up from your resort and take you on a journey of discovery of the real, unspoilt Crete. There will be many sights and scenic stops en route and you will learn many great facts about the island.</p>

<p>The route will take you around traditional mountain villages, combining on-and-off road driving so be sure to have your cameras ready to capture some exhilarating moments throughout the safari tour!</p>

<p>Explore the traditional mountain village of Malaki and share a coffee with the locals before admiring some of the most impressive and historic churches in the area. Then marvel at the views of Psiloritis and the White Mountains as we traverse the valley &#34;Tis nifis ta potamia&#34;.</p>

<p>We will then navigate through the dense forest of Agios Ioannis, before stopping at Rodakino beach to relax and enjoy a traditional Cretan buffet lunch (drinks not included) before heading off-road to Plakias beach where we can visit the tourist center and take a swim in the Libyan Sea. </p>

<p>Then, on the way back to Rethymno we stop for some photo opportunities at Kourtaliotiko gorge before returning to our hotel around 5.30pm.</p>

<p><strong>Pick-up times</strong></p>

<p>Skaleta 8.20</p>

<p>Adelianos Kampos 8.30</p>

<p>Missiria / Perivolia 8.40</p>

<p>Rethymno city beach: 8.45- 8.50</p>

<p>4 Martires 8.55</p>

<p>Koumpes: 9.00. </p>

<p><strong>Please note that for each hotel on this route we stop and pick you up at the entrance.</strong></p>

<p><strong>Highlights:</strong></p>

<ul><li>Driving through a dense forest, one of the few on the island.</li><li>Walking around a small, traditional village and having a Greek coffee with the locals.</li><li>Visiting historical churches.</li><li>Crossing two impressive canyons.</li><li>Swimming at some of the most beautiful Cretan beaches.</li><li>Enjoying a full, delicious Cretan meal.</li><li>Taking amazing photos along the way.</li></ul>