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Horse Riding Tour in Crete: An Exploration of Finikia and Giouchtas Mountains with Lunch
Enjoy a serene horse ride across the Finikia and Giouchtas mountains, offering exquisite views of Crete’s natural beauty. On a gentle horse, traverse the terrain and admire the stunning countryside scenery, followed by a delectable meal.
Enjoy a serene horse ride across the Finikia and Giouchtas mountains, offering exquisite views of Crete’s natural beauty. On a gentle horse, traverse the terrain and admire the stunning countryside scenery, followed by a delectable meal.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Finikia - Upon arriving at the stables, you’ll receive basic riding training before being introduced to the horses for a ride to the mountains. Once you reach the top of the Finikia mountains, you’ll have a chance to enjoy a soft drink, some fruit, and take photos of the stunning view, including the resting place of the Greek God Zeus (who was…
- Finikia - Upon arriving at the stables, you’ll receive basic riding training before being introduced to the horses for a ride to the mountains. Once you reach the top of the Finikia mountains, you’ll have a chance to enjoy a soft drink, some fruit, and take photos of the stunning view, including the resting place of the Greek God Zeus (who was born in a cave on the Lassithi plateau but is said to be sleeping opposite the Finikia mountains, Archanes). After this break, you’ll ride the horses back to the stables where a rich Cretan traditional lunch with homemade wine awaits you. After lunch, you can relax in the garden with more wine before heading back to your hotel or apartment.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Lunch
- Refreshments
- Horseback ride
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Local guide
- Lunch
- Refreshments
- Horseback ride
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Maximum weight allowance per person is 110 kg.
- Gratuities
- Maximum weight allowance per person is 110 kg.
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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O7287gimelaniew
Nov 2, 2024
Horse riding tour for 2 ours with lunch - A wonderful trip with horses, with very nice guides.
They cooked for my daughter a fantastic glutenfree meal. Thank you for that.
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Rachel
Oct 29, 2024
Amazing - What an amazing experience! The horses are amazing! The food! The wine!
Relaxing and enjoyable!
Would highly recommend!!!
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Darklinus
Oct 27, 2024
Great outdoor experience - It was a wonderful outdoor experience. We had a great time with the horses as complete beginners and rode along an olive plantation across a magnificent view. We were treated to a warm meal at the end and sent off with happy smiles.
All the staff were extremely friendly and fun to be around.
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L9287shmartinh
Oct 23, 2024
A must do in Crete - Thanks to Gregor and Irene, we had a lovely time. Picked up from the hotel by Gregor feed the street cats on the way (as cat lovers thought that was a great thing to do). When we got to the stables met with a drink and fussing his 4 dogs which our ADAH/autistic daughter loved. Met the horses and was show how to handle them as we were all beginner's. Ride was good at a gentle pace, we had Margret Thatcher, Bin Laden and Egas, all well looked after and calm although Margret did tend to do what she wanted. The meal after was great (eat more vegetables than I ever had) then had a lovely trip back to the hotel. Would very much recommend this trip to anyone with or without experience. Thanks again for a great day. Martin, Catherine and Sophie.
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Escape27892741321
Oct 21, 2024
Perfect sunrise excursion - Went with my boyfriend during our week holiday to the private beach horse ride which was during sunrise. The staff are so friendly and took so many photos and videos of us whilst riding. A decent price for the experience and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Would highly recommend!
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Schwisyd
Oct 20, 2024
Great excursion even with small children - Well organized and executed. It was fun and even the small children (4 years) had a lot of fun. You can decide whether you want to ride a horse with a parent, or ride alone (if you have horse experience). Three guides accompany the ride and pay particular attention to the horses with children on them. The horses mostly make a well-groomed impression and seem to be well looked after (as far as I can tell as a layman).
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Jenniferamyd
Oct 20, 2024
A wonderful morning on horseback! - The most wonderful morning spent in the company of this family and their beautiful animals. I did this activity alone and was made to feel very welcome. The horses are very well behaved and the hospitality is second to none, the lunch was delicious. I’m just sorry that I go home tomorrow or else I would have booked another activity with them.
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Dorothe_s
Oct 14, 2024
Unforgettable Horseback Adventure with Stunning Views and Delicious Cretan Lunch! - This tour was absolutely fantastic! Exploring the mountains of Finikia and Giouchtas on horseback was an unforgettable experience. The rugged slopes provided the perfect backdrop for a peaceful and scenic ride, and the panoramic views from the top were breathtaking. The break for refreshments at the summit was a great touch, allowing us to relax and take in the beauty of the surroundings.
The ride back to the stables was just as enjoyable, and the traditional Cretan lunch with house wine was delicious. It was the perfect way to end the tour, surrounded by the beautiful garden and friendly horses. The tour was well-organized, and both beginners and experienced riders were well taken care of. The fact that lunch, hotel pickup, and drop-off were included made it an incredible value for the price.
I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to experience the natural beauty of Crete in a unique and memorable way!
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Gallardom2015
Oct 11, 2024
Great. - All right, the gentleman of very nice activity, he picks you up and takes you back to the Pension. Along the way, we stop so he can feed stray cats. We ate very well on the farm with their produce from the garden and homemade dumplings. Very good. The horses are very nice, nice ride for any age. Then you can buy a nice picture of yourself riding in the mountains for 4€. The money in the photo goes to buy the kibble from the stray cats. And the photo is not small , it is medium in size , beautiful photo in a small booklet of the stable .I recommend this excursion
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879randr
Nov 1, 2024
Disorganized Business Practices! Sad! - I’ll just leave a review of how I felt we were treated by our interactions and the first impression of Finikia Horse Riding being identified as ‘calling numerous times.
They do not transport you from cruise port in Chania!! You are required to pay a taxi or take a bus, which comes every hourThis company seemed very disorganized in how they treat their paying guests with reservations. Sad to see a business that depends on tourism act like this.
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