East Crete Off the Beaten Track: Through the Eyes of Locals from Ierapetra

Ierapetra Trip Overview

There still exists a purity of experiences in this world, and you can find it here in East Crete.

Have the inside track from our top local insider unearthing gateways to an unseen world by the comfort of luxury chauffeured vehicle at your disposal. Venture from village to village to see the island through the eyes of a local.

Get off the beaten track & follow archaic trails across the Minoan mountains embraced by ancient forests. From a perfect mountainside peak take in the bird’s eye panoramas of the Libyan & Aegean Seas. Then lose yourself in the deep veins of magnificent gorges that host wild beauty with a soft heart.

Somewhere between heaven & earth, discover a secret paradise of our forefathers nestled within an oasis of towering-aged trees & perennially flowing waters. Revel in genuine tastes of Cretan cuisine with local cooking techniques on a wood oven or open fire.

Looking for stories that define people & culture, we want to give you access to Crete’s best-kept secrets.

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Additional Info

Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Ierapetra, Greece
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips



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What to Expect When Visiting Ierapetra, Greece, Greece

There still exists a purity of experiences in this world, and you can find it here in East Crete.

Have the inside track from our top local insider unearthing gateways to an unseen world by the comfort of luxury chauffeured vehicle at your disposal. Venture from village to village to see the island through the eyes of a local.

Get off the beaten track & follow archaic trails across the Minoan mountains embraced by ancient forests. From a perfect mountainside peak take in the bird’s eye panoramas of the Libyan & Aegean Seas. Then lose yourself in the deep veins of magnificent gorges that host wild beauty with a soft heart.

Somewhere between heaven & earth, discover a secret paradise of our forefathers nestled within an oasis of towering-aged trees & perennially flowing waters. Revel in genuine tastes of Cretan cuisine with local cooking techniques on a wood oven or open fire.

Looking for stories that define people & culture, we want to give you access to Crete’s best-kept secrets.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Mirabello Bay, Agios Nikolaos, Crete Greece

Have beyond-the-guidebook insider access to plunge into a bespoke adventure of the uncharted East Crete

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Monastery of Kremasta, Neapoli, Agios Nikolaos, Crete 72400 Greece

Visit a storied Byzantine Monastery with fortified architecture dedicated to Archangels Michael and Gabriel

Duration: 35 minutes

Stop At: Archaia Poli tis Lato, Kritsa, Crete 720 51 Greece

Village-hop through East Crete at its most authentic and explore the cyclopean ruins of the archaic city of Lato

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Kritsa, Kritsa, Lasithi Prefecture, Crete

Amble the picturesque hamlets of Kritsa and Krousta and exchange smiles with the ever-friendly locals

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Kroustas Forest Historical Landscape Park, Kroustas, Crete Greece

Luxuriate through the Minoan forested mountains flooding with the aromas of wildflowers and the serene hum of bees

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Lassithi Plateau, Crete 72052 Greece

Stopover at the highest spot of seaside cliffs to capture panoramas of both Libyan and Cretan Seas that sparkle in deep blue and emerald green

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Agia Fotia, Agia Fotia, Ierapetra, Lasithi Prefecture, Crete

Unearth a mountainous place of alluring beauty and indulge in scrumptious dishes cooked with the tastiest materials

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Sarakinas Gorge, Ierapetra 720 56, Greece

Encourage your travel curiosity and traverse a gentle gorge embracing the hidden treasures of Cretan nature

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ierapetra, Ierapetra, Lasithi Prefecture, Crete

Bask in the turquoise Libyan waters at the South-Eastern shores

Duration: 45 minutes

Pass By: Makrigialos Beach, Makry-Gialos, Crete 70255 Greece

One of the potential regions for your personal pick up and drop off.

Pass By: Ferma, Ferma, Ierapetra, Lasithi Prefecture, Crete

One of the potential regions for your personal pick up and drop off.

Pass By: Koutsounari, Koutsounari, Ierapetra, Lasithi Prefecture, Crete

One of the potential regions for your personal pick up and drop off.

Pass By: Ierapetra, Ierapetra, Lasithi Prefecture, Crete

One of the potential regions for your personal pick up and drop off.

Special Offer – Book by March 19 to save 6% off our previously offered price! – Book Now!



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