Why choose this Crete tour ?
We are a company with a privately-owned mini bus. We are authorized by the GREEK TOURISTIC ORGANISATION to be able to legally offer daily transfers as well as organized excursions.
We love our work and this shows in the service we provide and in our fully equipped bus which has a refrigerator, TV monitor, individual lighting, air conditioning, Wi-FI internet, multimedia sound system, and Bluetooth.
We love to help our visitors discover the nature, history and traditions of Crete, and will be delighted to share with you the beauties, the history, and the flavors and aromas of our land.
The benefits on our bus, are for us, our philosophy of politeness and service.
It would give us great joy to escort you on our excursions; we have excursions for all visitors, and accommodate wheelchair and mobility scooter users, their friends and family.
We accommodate 2 wheelchairs or 1 mobility scooter users; inform us at time of booking
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What makes Cretan Nature Paradise up 15 persons Group Tour – Wheelchail,Scooter Accessible a unique experience ?
The artificial lake of Agia (Ayia) is located near the village of Agia, at west of Chania. This valley is considered as the most humid of Crete. Agia lake receives water from underground springs originating from Lefka Ori and the river Xekolomenos. The lake was a swamp before the Power Public Corp turned it to artificial, for producing hydroelectric power. Today, the power station is abandoned, but visitors still can see the old mechanisms and a relevant museum.
This small lake hosts the largest variety of aquatic plants in Crete, but also hosts very important species of fauna, such as rare species of ferns and frogs. Moreover, the lake is a shelter for many migratory and non-migratory birds. The ecological significance of Ayia is reflected in the fact that it is protected by international laws.
The company “Koukakis S.A” made its first steps as a family business and is active in producing olive-oil since 1979. It was first established in Chania in Crete, but organized work and guaranteed quality, both in providing high quality services and olive-oil resulted in the establishment of the company’s name all over Greece, known for its guaranteed quality, service and reliability. In this way the company’s requirements grew rapidly. It was in 1985 that the company “ KOUKAKIS S.A” replaced the production machinery with ones of greater capacity.
In addition, as an extension of the activities the company “ KOUKAKIS S.A” in the year 2012 constructed a special space for the standardization of olive-oil in all types of packing. Simultaneously, the company, which is so far, a family business has all the necessary standards both for the production and the standardization of olive-oil, as: iso 22000:2005, certificate from AGROSERT for the olive-oil production “Protected Geographical Indication” as well as a special permission from the Organization Δ.Η.Ω so as to produce organic olive-oil. Location The company “Koukakis S.A” is located on a key position, where some of the best areas of Chania intersect, which are famous for the excellent quality of olive-oil they produce, and designated as “Protected Geographical Indication”.
These areas consist in their majority of a special variety of olive trees, the so called “koroneiki”. This variety, in combination with the exceptional climatic conditions, the proper cultivation and harvesting in the right, traditional way, results in the production of the best olive oil quality that could be offered.
The 20-hectare Botanical Park and Gardens of Crete grew from disaster: a devastating fire in 2004 laid waste to the olive and orange groves around Skordalou village, so the local Marinakis family built the park to showcase the Mediterranean flora and fauna, and encourage hiking.
There’s a citrus garden, a tropical garden, vineyards, and an area dedicated to aromatic herbs. Butterflies and birds abound.
The White Mountains form a spectacular backdrop to the three-hour walk round the park and your reward is an outstanding restaurant, specialising in local produce.
The last time I ate there my aperitif was a plate of sliced citrus fruits, 17 in total, some sweet, some sour and some unknown.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Cretan Nature Paradise up 15 persons Group Tour – Wheelchail,Scooter Accessible
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Pickup included
- Transfer by special Mini Bus acommodating up to two wheelchairs or one scooter
Not Included
- Personal expences
- Entrance fee to the Botanical Park
- Entrance fee to Koukakis Group Olive Mills
- It’s recommended to bring sunscreen, a hat and a raincoat if needed.
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by 7plan.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Athens.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.