Greece · Rural Experiences

8-Hour White Mountains Jeep Safari from Chania with Wine Tastings

8 Hours Round trip from Χανιά Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Reach unique parts of Crete that compatible vehicles, buses, and minibuses cannot access
02 Taste extra virgin olive oil and five local wines at Anoskeli Winery and Olive Mill
03 Drive through Sebronas Gorge toward the White Mountains on adventurous rough roads
04 Enjoy lunch with traditional Cretan flavours overlooking Samaria Gorge and Pachnes summit

Explore parts of Crete that buses and minibuses cannot easily reach on this 4WD jeep safari with local guides driving comfortable 7-seater, air-conditioned vehicles. Visit a unique 3000-5000-year-old olive tree, then continue to Anoskeli's olive mill and winery to learn about olive oil and wine production while enjoying tastings served by specialists in their field. The adventure continues through Sebronas Gorge on rough mountain roads toward the White Mountains. Enjoy lunch at 1200m/4000ft with a magnificent view of Samaria Gorge and the highest summit, Pachnes (2453m/8048ft), before returning to Chania with views of the Aegean Sea from 1000m/3300ft.

Admire, touch, and take plenty of photos of this unique 3000-5000-year-old olive tree, which is still productive.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Chania, Crete, Samariá Gorge

Languages English, Greek

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

White Mountains Jeep Safari with Wine and Olive Oil Tastings

Ancient Olive Tree: Admire, touch, and take plenty of photos of this unique 3000-5000-year-old olive tree, which is still productive. We will also guide you to a traditional stone olive mill and show you a typical small farm in Crete. There will be time for a cup of coffee, mountain tea, or fresh orange juice while you enjoy the countryside.
Anoskeli Winery and Olive Mill: In Crete, olive oil and wine have been produced for more than 3500 years. Taste extra virgin and organic extra virgin olive oil, then continue with a winery experience featuring five different labels of local wine accompanied by Cretan snacks.
Sebronas Gorge: This is where the tour becomes more adventurous. About half an hour later, we drive uphill through Sebronas Gorge and approach the White Mountains from the west. The scenery changes quickly, from a valley of olive, orange, lemon, and avocado trees to a gorge filled with chestnut and walnut trees. Many goats and sheep can be seen in the area throughout the year.
Omalos Plateau: At 1000m (3300ft) altitude, this small plateau is famous for its apples, potatoes, honey, and mountain tea. In winter, when there is snow, the scenery is beautiful, and many locals from Chania come here to visit.
Samaria Gorge: Visit the entrance to Samaria Gorge and enjoy lunch at 1200m altitude (4000ft), with a magnificent view of the White Mountains and the highest summit, Pachnes (2453m/8048ft). Samaria Gorge has been a national park in Greece since 1962 and a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. Your delicious lunch includes traditional Cretan flavours, a seasonal salad, wine, and dessert.
White Mountains: Driving downhill, we stop again at 1000m (3300ft) altitude to enjoy the view from above and take photos. On the way back to Chania, you will notice more changes in nature's beauty, from forests of cypress trees back to valleys with lemon, orange, avocado, and olive trees. We will drive through the villages of Omalos, Lakki, Fournes, and Alikianos before returning you to your hotel.