Discover the enchantment of our Rethymno Sunset Tour. Embrace nature's wonders as you journey through hills, villages, and valleys. Experience Cretan hospitality in the Venetian Pikris village, glimpse the past at Arkadi Monastery, and enjoy the breathtaking sunset with a glass of wine from the top of the mountain. Indulge in a Cretan-style riverside meal (vegetarian option available) at Limnokastro taverna, surrounded by ancient trees. A blend of culture, history, and flavors await. Join us for a truly unforgettable Rethymno sunset experience.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 11.
Arkadi Monastery which is one of the most important monasteries in Crete and holds great cultural and historical value. It is renowned for its stunning architecture, with a mix of Venetian, Byzantine, and Ottoman influences, making it a unique and captivating structure.(to enter the Monastery is optional and the entrance fee is 4 euro)
After we pick you up from your hotel, our first stop will be at the Venetian village of Pikris , where you will see the Cretan way of life and our hospitality. The village was built next to the river with its mythical nymphs. You will have the chance to see the amazing central gate of the villa Claudio. What makes it even more intriguing is the Latin inscription in letters: "Pateat bonis," which translates to "the good man passes through." This phrase hints at a place that values virtues and welcomes those of moral character.
We continue through the changing scenery of wild flowers, herbs and local groves to reach the mountains at an altitude of around 1000m.Here you will have an amazing view point of the dam of potamon. We stop to relax with a glass of wine whilst admiring the vivid colors of the sun sinking into the ocean!
Our last stop will be at Limnokastro where we will have a Cretan style evening meal at a local tavern by the river, where giant trees and a 1000 year old church will fascinate you! Here you will have the opportunity to try a selection of traditional local starters and main courses (vegetarian option available) and enjoy unlimited Cretan wine. Don’t miss this unique experience and an unforgettable, epic Rethymno sunset tour!
We can pick you up from hotel/villa Kavros,Rethymno,Misiria,Platanias,Sfakaki,Skaleta,Bali
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Half Day Sunset Tour in Rethymno with Dinner and Wine lasts about 5–6 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
Prices start at $96 per person for this Chania experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, starting at 5:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. We can pick you up from hotel/villa Kavros,Rethymno,Misiria,Platanias,Sfakaki,Skaleta,Bali Pickup points include Epos Luxury Beach Hotel, Mare Blue & Suites.
The experience is available in DE, EN, FR.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 24 participants.
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 17 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Cretan Safari Land Rover Experience.
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The tour was absolutely amazing and our guide “Dennis the menace” was fantastic!! The whole excursion from start to finish was incredible!! I would highly recommend this tour to anyone and that sunset was just stunning!! The 2 stops we made along the way up the mountain were so lovely and our guide was was so informative and the food at our last stop on the way back was amazing…. Overall a 10/10 experience
Very good experience: Two really friendly guides, beautiful landscapes and views. The meal at the tavern was excellent.
Un grand merci pour ce chaleureux commentaire ! C'est un réel plaisir de savoir que notre équipe et les panoramas de la Crète ont rendu votre journée unique. Nous sommes fiers que notre choix de taverne vous ait régalé. Cordialement,Cretan Safari Alkmini
Enjoyable fun filled family evening out with trip to old village, monastery, mountain top sunset views and meal in local taverna in 4x4 jeep. Thermas the guide was super and made the trip. He brought lots of energy enthusiasm and fun to the trip. He was very knowledgeable and you can see he is very proud of Crete. Views of sunset were class. Thank you.
Thank you so much for choosing us for your family night out! We are thrilled to hear that Thomas brought so much positive energy and shared his passion for Crete with you. It is wonderful that you enjoyed the mountain sunset and our village tour. Best regards, Cretan Safari Alkmini
We participated in the sunset safari yesterday and were more than thrilled! 🌅 It was an unforgettable experience that exceeded all our expectations. A large part of this was our guide Michael, who made our vacation day a true highlight. 😊 The landscapes were breathtaking, we were able to capture unforgettable impressions, and we greatly enjoyed the relaxed, authentic, and cheerful atmosphere. The sunset was amazing, followed by the typically critical meal in a small cozy tavern. Once again, thank you very much, Michael.
Vielen Dank für dieses wunderschöne Feedback ! Es freut uns sehr, dass die Sunset-Safari ein so unvergessliches Erlebnis für Sie war und der Sonnenuntergang sowie das kretische Essen Ihre Erwartungen übertroffen haben. Michael wird sich riesig über Ihr großes Lob freuen. Herzlichen Dank für Ihren Besuch ! Cretan Safari Alkmini
A completely breathtaking tour that brought us to places we had never even found. The enthusiastic guide, Antonios, knew every place and every hair needle swing, he knew every plant and tree, he knew all the beautiful places for photoshots; yes he knew virtually everything. With champagne and strawberries, the sunset was eternalized. The evening ended with an authentic tavern with genuine Greek food. Everything was perfect
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are delighted that you enjoyed the tour and discovered places you would never have found on your own. Antonios will be thrilled to hear your kind words. We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable Cretan adventure! Kind regards, Cretan Safari Alkmini
Magical experience with amazing guide. Well worth the money.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are thrilled that you had a magical experience with us.Best regards, Cretan Safari Alkmini
Good Tour with a great concept. Guide was hard working and very informative and personable; however, we had to walk to meet the tour from the heart of old town to meet the tour on time while other tour guests were late despite being picked up at their hotels directly. Also, beware that the safari experience is real and those such as 3 of us had to ride in the very back of a Land Rover which was very uncomfortable and not at all what we expected from this Cretan Safari advertised experience! Further, a very brief stop at the monastery of Arkadi was so short on time at additional cost and not worthwhile! Again, this tour is fundamentally a good concept but the execution can and should be improved with more focus on appropriate and meaningful stops. Highlight of the tour was the upper mountain sunset viewing!
Thank you for your feedback. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed our guide's expertise and the mountain sunset view. We have noted your comments regarding the tour's logistics and itinerary. Your input is valuable as it helps us evaluate and refine our services. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again in the future. Best regards Cretan Safari Alkmini
It was an amazing experience I would definitely recommend. Angelo our driver was brilliant as was all of the staff. The visit to the village is great and so informative with amazing cheeses, olive oil and Raki! As we visited the Monastery at around 6.00pm it was empty and we had it to ourselves. It is beautiful. The sunset was amazing and the staff hand round wine. We then finished at a Taverna in the mountains for the most amazing authentic food and the wine kept flowing! Also stopped of in the mountains for an amazing view over a reservoir and some local stories which were very entertaining. Loved it! 10/10
Your satisfaction is our greatest motivation—thank you for choosing us! Cretan Safari Alkmini
The trip was great. Despite English we were able to follow everything well. The guides were very accommodating and friendly. Can only recommend! -> Reason for 1 point deduction: would have liked us if our guide had told as much as his colleague. But these are peanuts;)
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted you had a great time with us. Cretan Safari Alkmini
Fantastic tour with Antonis who guided us through the afternoon up to the mountains and fantastic sunsets. The trip is a memory for life that is highly recommended. Antonis speaks several languages and is amazingly pleasant and have as a guide. Finishing at the local terverna with good food and local Greek music. Love Crete more and more❤️❤️
We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed your safari experience! Hope to see you again soon. Cretan Safari Alkmini
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