Why choose this Heraklion tour ?

Taste Crete with a unique wine tour in a local winery and learn all the secrets of its production from ancient times to today. Combine both the view of the imposing mountains and the charm of the beaches of South Crete. Meet the traditional life of the Cretan villages, take panoramic photos, tour a unique gorge with waterfalls of incomparable beauty just before ending up at beautiful beaches with deep blue waters to enjoy. Destinations that will enchant you and memories that will accompany you for a lifetime.



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What makes Jeep Safari Wine Tour and South sea swimming a unique experience ?

Starting from your hotel we head to Avli village there where we will visit the local winery to taste and learn about the local wine but also the process of produce it from the ancient times until today. (Optional visit to the winery entrance fee 8€ or walk )

Then we will head to the local gorge by a highly impressive off-road descent with continuous spectacular views amidst nature. The Portela Gorge which has an extremely unspoiled landscape that will be deeply etched in your memory as its river passes through cliffs and sheer cliffs, rich in both flora and fauna ending in the spectacular Richtra waterfall with flowing water until the spring that ends in Keratokambos.

Arriving at the Portela gorge we will start a short walking route until we reach the impressive Richtra waterfall where it has running water until the beginning of summer and depending on the weather conditions. A wonderful place to be one with the nature!

Having enjoyed our walking exploration among this magical landscape we will be transferred to the beach of Kastri, where you will have enough time to enjoy both swimming in the deep blue waters of southern Crete and a wonderful lunch by the sea. This quiet and welcoming place will enchant you and the photos you will take will be impressive.

Just before we take the way back to your hotels we will do a photostop on the most magnificent panorama of the South Cretan Sea. Prepare your cameras and give your best smile !

Tour Description & Additional Info:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Don’t forget : Water, Walking shoes, Sunscreen, Hat & Sun glasses, Swimsuit, Flip-flops, Sea towels
  • Safari Experts Crete reserves the right to change routes and stops for safety reasons or due to the weather conditions
  • You will walk about 10 minutes to reach the waterfall and the visit to it depends on seasonal weather conditions
  • We provide child seats just let us know when you book your tour
  • Not recommended for travelers with serious medical conditions


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Jeep Safari Wine Tour and South sea swimming Inclusions:

Included with Your Ticket

  • Experienced and informative drivers
  • Pick-up and Drop-off
  • Tour with 4WD vehicle & fuel

Not Included

  • The entrance fee in the winery (8€)
  • any private expenses

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  • This Tour is Provided by Safari Experts Crete.
  • 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.
  • This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 26 valid reviews on VIATOR.
  • Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
  • Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.