Tours/Agios Nikolaos/Sarakina Gorge, Kritza, Oliveoil Tasting, Mountains, South Coast
Viator · group up to 30 pax

Sarakina Gorge, Kritza, Oliveoil Tasting, Mountains, South Coast

5.0(98)Agios Nikolaos1 hour
VIATOR5.0(15)TRIPADVISOR5.0(83)

Description

Definitely one of our best off road-experience in Crete. Explore the mountains, forests and the gorge, enjoy the view & off roading in the inlands of Crete. This amazing tour takes you to the inlands of Crete. After visiting a olive factory with tasting of the different qualities of oil we are heading direction the mountain village of Kritza. Along the old Minoan paths and civilizations to the unknown Crete. Pure Nature, wild landscapes and breathtaking views. One highlight on your tour is the protected mountain forest of Kroustas. than we heading over the mountains south where we will serve your lunch in a very nice taverna with mountain spring water, far away from civilization you will be able to meet our local host and feel what Cretan hospitality really means. Next stop will be the amazing Gorge of Sarakina, where you can hike depending your skills and fitness. A visit in Myrtos at the beach of the Lybian sea (with possibility to swim) ends this amazing day.

Tour Options

Sarakina Gorge & High Mountains & South Coast & (Luxury Adventure)
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

Pass by

starting location. But we pick you up at your hotel also in other towns.

30 min

Visit of a family factory for olives and olive products, tasting of different quality and sorts of olive oil

20 min

We will visit one of the oldest villages of Crete, you have the change to see the small houses, the church and if you like, you can do some souvenir shopping. By the way: one of the world best olive oil is coming from here

Pass by

We will visit the wonderful mountain forest near crusts, it look like direct from the movies of Harry Potter .... you will be surprised to see something like this in Crete

Admission included30 min

You will see the beautiful gorge of Sarafina, we will enter as far as possible without special equipment. Impressive stones and a perfect place for pictures

Admission included60 min

Have a swim in the Libyan Sea after exploring the gorge

Pass by

on the way home we pass the most southern city of Europe

Highlights

Bottled water
Alcoholic Beverages
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle

What's included

Included
Bottled water
Alcoholic Beverages
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
Graduaties

Pickup Locations & Times

We pick you up at your hotel villa or apartment. We dont pickup from Chania or Rethimno. We pickup for normal tours from the regions of Heraklion, Chersonissos, Malia, Sissi, Agios Nikolaos, Elounda, Istron and Ierapetra.

Traveller Ratings

5.0
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Important Information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • none

Reviews(98)

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Robbo
July 7, 2026
The best nightmare scenario

Our tour had a couple of unfortunate moments, with the car breaking down on a mountain with little to no signal, and yet it was still my favourite tour over my holiday. The food exceeded expectations, the guide was friendly, and there were great sights to see. I would whole heartedly recommend and get stranded up a mountain again with this tour company.

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Alla_K
June 9, 2026
A Perfect Day Exploring Crete: Olive Oil, Mountains, Amazing Food & the Libyan Sea

This was one of the best excursions of our trip and offered a perfect mix of culture, scenery, food, and adventure. Our day began with a visit to a local olive oil factory, where we learned how traditional olive oil is produced and enjoyed a tasting of several varieties. The explanations were informative and engaging, and there was plenty of opportunity afterward to purchase any products that caught your interest. From there, we traveled into the mountain region, where we explored the island's diverse landscapes and learned about the different flora and fauna found at various elevations. We made several scenic stops along the way, giving us plenty of opportunities to take photos of the breathtaking views. Lunch was a true highlight. We visited a locally owned and operated restaurant nestled in a beautiful garden, shaded by an incredible 500-year-old tree. The setting alone was unforgettable. The meal was absolutely delicious—tender oven-roasted potatoes, succulent chicken, and lamb so perfectly cooked it practically melted in your mouth. It was accompanied by local wine, a fresh green salad, and what may very well be the best homemade tzatziki sauce on the island. A special mention goes to our driver, George, who expertly navigated narrow, rocky mountain roads while sharing fascinating stories and history about the island. His knowledge, skill, and sense of humor made the journey even more enjoyable. The adventure continued with a stop at a gorge where we climbed among massive boulders and captured some incredible photos of the stunning natural scenery. To finish the day, we headed to the beach, where we had the chance to cool off with a refreshing swim in the crystal-clear Libyan Sea. This excursion truly had something for everyone—history, local culture, spectacular scenery, outstanding food, and a bit of adventure. Highly recommended!

Operator response

Perhaps the most detailed and best review ever. Thanks so much for the feedback

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Tobias P
May 23, 2026
Great tour with very good organization and top-notch staff

The tour was really great. We were informed in advance that no German guide would be available to us as drivers, but there is a German guide in a second vehicle who communicates with us via radio. That worked out great; our English guide also told us a lot and was very friendly and funny. The tour itself was a fantastic experience and definitely worth the money.

Operator response

tolle review. vielen Dank

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Marie_M
May 15, 2026
A great Day

Amazing day , Our Guide Michael was so knowledgable & Lovely . Our group was 6 in the car, We all had a wonderful time .

Operator response

Thanks so much for your feedback

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karinbQ7722HP
May 4, 2026
A world class experience

We are completely thrilled! Our guide Andreas told us with passion and great knowledge about culture, people, fauna & flora and the day was exactly how we like it: family and with the small group in Landover far away from big coaches & mass tourism. Would definitely come back!

Operator response

Vielen Dank fuer Ihre Hammer Bewertung

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Helios1960
May 3, 2026
Perfect!!!

Just perfect!!! Kosta has been a friendly and sympathetic guide. He answered all our questions. He steered the Jeep confidently through the mountains. The weather didn't play along as we would have liked, but we made the most of it. I booked a tour with you for the second time and I would do it again at any time. See you next time.

Operator response

Danke vielmals fuer die perfekte Review

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P5604BPmichaelw
September 25, 2025
Successful excursion

A nice and very interesting excursion. Our tour guide was absolutely great, told us a lot about the areas, history and people. The tour could be flexibly adapted to the interests of the participants. The way through the gorge was more challenging than everyone expected, but it was fun and brought our small group closer together. This excursion can be recommended in good conscience.

Operator response

Vielen Dank fuer Ihr Super Feedback Chersonissos

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jolantabY8548SF
September 20, 2025
Excellent tour from Adventure Crete with George!

This was our second time in Crete and our second tour with the same company Adventure Crete. We even requested the best tour guide George! It was one of the most active tour we have ever been. George is an excellent driver and very knowledgeable person. Our first stop was at olive oil factory Physis of Crete for olive tasting and SHOPPING 😊If you are looking for a Face Care products-you will definitely find something for yourself. I am mad about their products . Driving through the mountain you can enjoy spectacular views. We had the best Cretan lunch in one of the taverna😋Absolutely love it! Myrtos was great for swimming and shopping. We can highly recommend this tour to everyone.

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claudialB4076BE
August 25, 2025
Recommend this trip!

Great experience, we enjoyed the tour with a small group! Nice combination of locations to visit. My boys loved the visit of the gorge the most👍🏾

Operator response

Many thanks for your great review Elounda

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L2283XQdianar
August 13, 2025
Great interesting and fun day tour

Great and interesting tour with Costa as guide. Mega was a lot of fun and the lunch itself as a vegetarian super delicious and the tavern a room location.

Operator response

Vielen Dank fuer Eurer tolles Feedback Ierapetra

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