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Discover the authentic heart of Crete on a relaxing countryside journey through historic sites, traditional villages, and beautiful natural landscapes. Visit the hilltop Koules Fortress of Aptera for breathtaking panoramic views over Souda Bay, explore charming local villages, and stop at a historic monastery to learn about Crete’s olive-oil heritage.
Along the way, collect fresh local products from village producers and a traditional bakery before ending the day with a peaceful picnic beside the cool waters of the Kiliaris River. Surrounded by nature and shaded by plane trees, you’ll enjoy local cheeses, fresh bread, olives, olive oil, and wine—an authentic farm-to-table experience inspire...
Highlights
7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Authentic Tasting Package
Pick-up/Drop-Off
Air-Conditioned Luxury Bus
Guiding
The Cretan Pic-Nic Tour
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Discover the authentic heart of Crete on a relaxing countryside journey through historic sites, traditional villages, and beautiful natural landscapes. Visit the hilltop Koules Fortress of Aptera for breathtaking panoramic views over Souda Bay, explore charming local villages, and stop at a historic monastery to learn about Crete’s olive-oil heritage.
Along the way, collect fresh local products from village producers and a traditional bakery before ending the day with a peaceful picnic beside the cool waters of the Kiliaris River. Surrounded by nature and shaded by plane trees, you’ll enjoy local cheeses, fresh bread, olives, olive oil, and wine—an authentic farm-to-table experience inspire...
Highlights
7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Authentic Tasting Package
Pick-up/Drop-Off
Air-Conditioned Luxury Bus
Guiding
Itinerary
1
Rocca a Mare Fortress
Our day begins at the hilltop fortress of Koules Fortress of Aptera, above ancient Aptera, where breathtaking panoramic views unfold across Souda Bay, the Apokoronas valley, Souda islet, and the historic Izzedin Fortress. Here, guests learn why this strategic location served as a natural defensive stronghold for centuries.
20 minutes
2
Armenoi
We then continue to the peaceful village of Armenoi to admire its beautiful Venetian church and enjoy a relaxing coffee beneath the shade of a centuries-old plane tree. Local delicacies — cheeses and traditional cold cuts — are carefully selected for our picnic later in the day.
45 minutes
3
Saint George Monastery
At the historic Monastery of Agios Georgios at Karydi, guests explore the charming monastery grounds and a traditional
stone olive mill, a timeless reminder of Crete’s olive-oil heritage. We collect fresh monastery olive oil to savor during our
countryside feast.
