ランチとクレタフィニキアとジウタータ山の乗馬ツアー

Avoid sandals and any kind of open shoes, take sunscreen with you, don't need to take water or anything like snacks.

We came for the horseback riding, but it was the people, the laughter, and the animals that made the day unforgettable. It was one of those special days that stays in your heart long after your vacation is over. From the moment George picked us up at our hotel, we knew we were going to have a wonderful day. Along the way, he stopped to feed a group of stray cats, something he does several times a day simply because he cares about them. That small act told us so much about the kind of people we were about to spend the day with. George is also absolutely hysterical! He had us laughing throughout the entire car ride and made us feel completely at ease from the moment we met him. When we arrived at the farm, we were welcomed so warmly. There is such a genuine family feeling to the whole experience, and it is obvious how deeply they love and care for their horses and all the animals around them. Irene’s passion for animal welfare shines through in everything she does. She knows each horse’s personality and takes such care to make sure every rider feels comfortable, confident, and safe, regardless of their experience level. The ride through the Cretan mountains was absolutely beautiful and gave us a completely different way to experience the island. But as beautiful as the scenery was, it was the people who made the day truly unforgettable. Their kindness, warmth, and wonderful sense of humor made us feel less like tourists and more like friends being welcomed into their home. After the ride, we all sat together and enjoyed a delicious homemade Cretan lunch. It was the perfect ending to an already wonderful day—relaxed, personal, and wonderfully authentic, like spending the afternoon with a Greek family. We left with full stomachs, happy hearts, and so much affection for George, Irene, and all their animals. If you love horses, beautiful scenery, delicious food, lots of laughter, and genuinely kindhearted people, please do not miss this experience! It was truly one of the most special and memorable days of our time in Greece. ~The Girls from Maui, XO

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A great day ! Very nice ride with a perfect organization from the pick-up to the drop-off. Very welcoming and professional stable owners and an amazing « sur-mesure » home made lunch. I strongly recommend.

I had the best time! The pick up was right on time, the horses, animals, people there were all kind and beautiful, such kind souls that care about their animals and people around them. They help street animals with the money that they make out of small pictures. Irene made sure everyone felt safe and happy. Food was delicious, all organic and from their garden. I would recommend if you go alone, family or friends, even if you don’t have any experience

Excellent time! The horses are magnificent and calm despite each one's personality. You can see that they are loved and well treated. Grégory is generous and funny, and his daughter Irène is passionate and kind. You can feel the love that everyone has for the horses and the people. A family story, "employees" for 15 years, and births... it shows animal and human well-being. The meal was excellent, thanks to Grégory's wife. The only regret, which is personal, is that I would have liked the ride to last longer and to be able to gallop a little... but that's the enthusiast in me speaking!!

Amazing experience. The family was really welcoming and went out of their way to look after our 4 yr old daughter. Amazing tasty lunch was really nice sat outside and so tasty and fresh.

Wow what an experience, very friendly family, we were warmly received, is a family business with really still passion for the animals themselves. Everything is about the horses, they were well cared for and were very friendly and quiet. Small explanation of how or what you can control the horse. You were classified at nivo those without experience got the quietest horses and the more experienced the slightly busier (although they were all really very quiet and friendly if you were on it or standing next to it) Very nice environment to do by horse! Lunch was great everything came from their own garden and was really too tasty. Got a lot and was added every time. In the end you can buy a picture for a few euros that they take on the way which was really beautiful and with that they support the street cats!

We were picked up and taken to the horses, and everyone was very friendly from the start. They also take care of the stray dogs and make sure they are fed. The horse ride through the mountains was a lot of fun and had beautiful views. Afterwards, we had a great meal with plenty of food. They also gave ride back and we really recommend it!

The horses were nice and well-fed so that was great. The trail itself was alright. Mostly it was on paved roads and not too adventurous. Personally I wasn't a fan of the humour of the boss man and daughter. Please don't give your horses full-on terrorists' names, it's offensive, really. Also many sexist and racist remarks. The lunch was OK, but not great per se. And it was a bit strange that you still had to pay for fizzy drinks and bottles of water. I mean, we paid 80 euro's pp. Is a bottle of water for 19 cents really too much?

The horse riding was one thing, but the owner of the stables and his lovely daughter were what sold the experience. After a quick banter and short, basic introduction to how to properly steer a horse, you get a hand picked mount (often with a ridiculous name 😂) and off they go! The horses all have big personalities, but they are clearly used to the mountain route - so even a true beginner can enjoy the ride, as the horses will take you in the right direction almost by themselves. The white speckled girl I was given was a little stubborn, and kept randomly stopping - but a quick tap on the sides and she kept going, so I think she was just testing me! The ride is quite long - over an hour up the mountain and back down - so comfy clothes, sturdy shoes, long sleeves, lots of sunscreen and a generous coating of insect repellent are all musts. Atop the mountain the hosts provide juice and water to rehydrate, and the views are absolutely stunning. One thing to be careful of... The horses are all used to people and acclimated to riding, but some of them are left to free reign during the down time. I went to pet my horse (being careful to give the other steeds a wide berth), turned around, and a different horse had cornered me. She lunged and tried to bite me and, failing that, turned and kicked me, leaving a huge, nasty bruise on my knee! Now, I won't detract from the owners for this as it was probably my fault for approaching the wrong way, and I was not seriously injured. The man who actually rode Maria (the aggressor in question) the entire way was uninjured, so I can only speculate that this mare had some sort of grudge against me specifically! Simply put, be very careful when interacting with the horses, as I think the heat after a long walk makes them grumpy! Everything was forgiven once we got back and were fed an absolutely delicious home made lunch, with beef meatballs, chips from Lidl (as the owner kept stating 😂) and freshly grown garden salad. We were filled with all the food and white wine we could stomach, then placated with some fresh oranges. The hosts really made you feel like family, and it was lovely getting to bond with some of your fellow riders. Don't let my slightly frightening injury story put you off, as the experience was still very fun and rewarding overall. My only recommendation would be to avoid Maria - 'the bitch' according to the owners! 😂