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The adventure on 4 wheels...
To discover Crete off the beaten track, far from the coast the North
concreted, it is possible! Several courses in the steering wheel of our
4x4, from Chania or from Héraklion. A pleasant formula in couple, in family,
between friends, a discovery of little known Crete, his population in the
warm hospitality and its cooking in the legendary virtues.
Several circuits on 3, 8, 12 or 15 days westward or the East which can
also harmonize with a hike or a stay.
For more information or a detailed offer, please
contact us.
Example of a Ride 4X4
Schedules of 7 days:
In detail:
- Day 1: Reception at the airport of Chania,
the transfer towards the villa Kapassa, to Mathes, delivery of your
vehicle, briefing explaining the road book and all your stages.
- Day 2: Course on the lake of Kourna, the
sources of Argiroupolis, then the south coast towards the village of
Matala, housing to Matala
in a hotel of charm. Visit of Argiropoulis, Lappa, the lake of Kourna
and the monastery of Préveli.
- Day 3: Of Matala, bare of the south coast
by Kali Limenes and Lendas, then crossed by the throat of Tripiti, return
by the valley of Messara, garden of Crete. Accommodation to Matala.
Visit of the ancient Roman capital of Gortys, the Minoan palace of Phaestos,
villa of Agia Triada, ethnological museum of Vori.
- Day 4: By custard tarts of Psiloritis,
return towards the north coast and the suburb of Rethymnon, then course
on the city of Chania, housing in the district of the old port. Visit
of the monastery of Arcadi, and the small villages of mountain.
- Day 5: After a visit of the old town and
the market hall, by the road you join Kastelli, to begin 20 km of track
on the magnificent peninsula of Gramvoussa. After a small walk
you discover the lagoon of Balos, returned on your steps, you go to
Milia, a small village of the 14th century of a charm outside time. Overnight
stay to Milia. Visit of the city of Chania, the lagoon of Balos.
- Day 6: Of Milia by magnificent tracks,
you take the course towards magnificent trays, forests of sweet chestnut
trees, then along the west coast, the direction Elafonissi and its beach
in multicolored sands. Visit of the monastery of Chrissokalitissa, the
beach of Elafonissi.
- Day 7: From Paléochora, you cross the province
of Selinou, to join the plateau of Omalos, allocates gorges of
Samaria
and come down towards the city of The Knackered out. Accommodation to
Almyrida. Visit of the plateau of Omalos and Xiloskalos.
Key points
- Ride 4x4 without any trouble
- Road portfolio and maps precise
- Legendary reception of the local population
- Beauty of the Cretan landscapes, the bathings (especially from June
till September)
- Accommodation of charm, discovery of the Cretan cooking
- spot French-speaking Assistance
- Numerous circuits eastward and the West
Organized Ride 4x4 and Trekking
Discover Crete, go to meet his inhabitants...
Ally the pleasure of the driving except the road main trunk roads and
the walking tour, closer to the nature. A breath of adventure, a discovery
off the beaten track, an sharp dream … Here is Crete
different.
Circuits from 7 to 14 days in West and East Crete with 4x4 ride and hiking
program.
For more information or a detailed offer, please
contact us.
Example of an organize Ride 4x4 and Trekking
Schedules of 14 days:
In detail:
- Day 1: Reception at the airport of Chania,
the transfer towards the villa Kapassa, to Mathes, delivery of your
vehicle, briefing explaining the road book and all your stages.
- Day 2: Course on the lake of Kourna, the
springs of Argiroupolis, then the south coast towards the village of
Matala, housing to Matala in a hotel
of charm. Visit of Argiropoulis, Lappa, the lake of Kourna and the monastery
of Préveli.
- Day 3: Of Matala, bare of the south coast
by Kali Limenes and Lendas, then crossed by the throat of Tripiti, return
by the valley of Messara, garden of Crete. Accommodation to
Matala. Visit of the ancient Roman
capital of Gortys, the Minoan palace of Phaestos, villa of Agia Triada,
ethnological museum of Vori.
- Day 4: By custard tarts of Psiloritis,
return towards the north coast and the suburb of Rethymnon, then course
on the city of Chania, housing in the district of the old port. Visit
of the monastery of Arcadi, and the small villages of mountain.
- Day 5: After a visit of the old town and
the market hall, by the road, you join Kastelli, to begin 20 km of track
on the magnificent peninsula of Gramvoussa then after a small walking
you discover the lagoon of Balos, returned on your steps, you go to
Milia, small village of the 14th century of a charm outside weather.
Overnight stay to Milia. Visit of the city of Chania, the lagoon of
Balos.
- Day 6: Of Milia by magnificent tracks,
you put the course towards magnificent trays, forests of sweet chestnut
trees, then along the west coast, the direction Elafonissi and its beach
in multicoloured sands. Visit of the monastery of Chrissokalitissa,
the beach of Elafonissi.
- Day 7: From Paléochora, you cross the province
of Selinou, to join the plateau of Omalos, allocates gorges of
Samaria
where you leave your vehicle. Accommodation to Omalos. Visit of the
plateau of Omalos and Xiloskalos.
- Day 8: Coverage of your 4x4 and your luggage,
you take only a rucksack your luggage will wait for you to Loutro. At
7 am, the boss of your hotel will drive you by car from the gorges of
Samaria, descent on foot (+/-4:30 am) .Transfer towards Loutro by boat.
- Day 9: Free day to Loutro, possibility
of going to the beach of Marmara on foot ( return 2 am ) or walk to
the breast of Aradaina (5:00 am).
- Day 10: Free day to Loutro and transfer
by boat to Chora Sfakion or walking tour (1 h), then transfer in taxi
towards Almyrida.
- Day 11 - 14: Accommodation in studio, in
apartment or in the hotel to Almyrida, possibility of water sports.
- Day 15: Transfer towards the airport of
Chania.
Key points
- Original Formula appreciated by families
- Numerous activities
- Housing of charm
- Stay over at Loutro
- Seen by very complete Crete
- Possibility of programs in 7 days
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