Hersonissos Trip Overview
Enjoy the most idyllic and beautiful sunset of Crete!
Combine an unforgettable off road in a wonderful part of Crete crossing its hinterland where in addition to traditional settlements you will see its natural beauty until you enjoy the magnificent sunset in an amazing panorama.
Additional Info
Duration: 5 to 6 hours
Starts: Hersonissos, Greece
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Hersonissos, Heraklion Prefecture, Greece
Enjoy the most idyllic and beautiful sunset of Crete!
Combine an unforgettable off road in a wonderful part of Crete crossing its hinterland where in addition to traditional settlements you will see its natural beauty until you enjoy the magnificent sunset in an amazing panorama.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Potamies, Potamies, Crete
Starting from your hotel we head to “Potamies” an Authentic Cretan village.There we will make our first stop, in a traditional mitato where we will meet a local shepherd with his family.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Aposelemis Dam, Chersonisos, Potamies, Crete 700 05 Greece
Wandering among the gardens of the village with the fresh fruits and vegetables of the season and the aromas we will reach the dam of Aposelemis, the largest water supply project in Crete. The village of Sfendili is submerged in the waters of the dam with its impressive old houses fading on the surface of the water.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Avdou, Avdou, Crete
We continue, for perhaps the most representative village of Crete, Avdou. Characteristic of the settlement, all the buildings preserved and with signs with all the information about how the village was shaped then.
Stop At: Gorge of Embasa-Virgin Mary, Chersonisos 700 05, Greece
Then we will start our ascent using dirt roads, we will pass through the gorge Of “Ebassas”. The view of the imposing mountains and the wild beauty of nature will reward you. At the short stop, the guide will collect various local herbs (oregano, thyme, sage) as the Cretans used to do.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Karfi, Up on the Diktaean Mountains, Crete Greece
Time for the sunset! Beautiful images as if taken from another setting accompanied by cool Prosecco and fresh seasonal fruits. Breathtaking views , photo shooting , romantic moments !
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ano Kera, Ano Kera, Crete
Immediately after we will enjoy delicious authentic food in one of the best traditional taverns.
Including Food with wine and water.
Duration: 1 hour