Katharo Route Tour from Agios Nikolaos: An 8-Hour Journey Through the Cretan Wilderness

Embark on an 8-hour journey through the stunning wilderness of Crete, climbing to mountainous regions usually only frequented by goats and donkeys. Encounter wildlife, admire blooming flowers, and engage with the locals, experiencing their authentic hospitality. The trip also features a cheese sampling and a lunch complemented by unlimited wine.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cave of Zeus - Psychro Cave is an ancient Minoan sacred cave in Lasithi plateau in the Lasithi district of eastern Crete. Psychro is associated with the Diktaean Cave, one of the putative sites of the birth of Zeus.
What's Included
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Professional driver/guide included
  • Lunch provided during the tour
  • Local taxes covered
  • No extra fuel surcharges
  • Convenient hotel/port pickup and drop-off
What's Not Included
  • Drinks
Additional Information
  • Infant rates only apply provided the child do not occupy a seat
Location
Cave of Zeus
Main Road
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Hollac59
Oct 17, 2024
Safari trip to mountains - One of the best day trips I’ve ever been on. We loved every minute. Geoff was so knowledgeable and friendly we felt we really learnt a lot and he made it really enjoyable. The views were amazing as was lunch at the taverna. Makes a trip to remember thank you ☺️
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Wanderer128177
Oct 10, 2024
Katharo route 4x4 tour - Been on many holiday trips, but this must be one of the best we have done. Excellent views and Vasilis’ knowledge made the trip unforgettable. Enjoyed every moment from pickup to drop off.
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Riff43
Sep 27, 2024
What a truly great day! - Absolutely excellent!!! We were with 3 other couples which was great because the group gelled well and we got to know each other a little. Our driver and guide was Jason - he knew his stuff, was full of historical anecdotes, information about the wildlife, geology and the farming practices and to top it all, he was such a gent. A most enjoyable day. And we certainly didn’t go hungry either. Thanks Jason, pleasure to have spent the day with you. Keith and Annabel
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Travellerrat
Sep 24, 2024
Brilliant day! - Joyful day! Jeff wos a marvellous guide, very knowable and funny. We saw interesting and beautiful sights, also off-road. Everything was well organised, and there was no hurrying. Meal was tasty. Highly recommendable day trip!
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Iano730
Sep 23, 2024
Great whole day Safari - Just back from an amazing full day safari around Crete with our incredibly informative guide and driver Geoff. Would recommend it to anyone who is thinking of going. Thank you Geoff
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E9749ajpamelaw
Sep 22, 2024
Fantastic jeep safari - Just returned from a fantastic safari with Jason. Jason is an encyclopedia of Crete, it's history, culture, and interesting facts. The Jeep was very comfortable over some off road driving. Enjoyed a nice meal in a typical creaton taverna, run by Yanni. Plenty of photo opportunities, and a chance to feed the goats. Great day, highly recommended. Al and Pam from Liverpool
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Camper45404932639
Sep 10, 2024
Unforgettable 4x4 Safari in Elounda with Superguide Ruud 2 – A Trip That May Go On For Hours! - What an amazing experience! The 4x4 safari trip in Elounda was perfectly organized. The timing, the route, and especially the way the participants were taken into account, were excellent. Our Guide, Ruud 2, was fantastic! He made everyone feel comfortable and managed to break the ice between the participants. Thanks to him, the trip became not only adventurous, but also incredibly educational and fascinating. When I came back I immediately felt like just doing the trip again! Kudos to the team, and I can recommend this trip to anyone who wants to discover Crete in a unique way!
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L7962iytiffanyg
Aug 29, 2024
We had an amazing day - We had an fantastic day out with Safari Club Crete, we learned so much about Crete and the history of it, we found it so interesting, our tour guide Geoff was amazing, he really gave us a great experience, definitely one of the best days of our holiday! finished with an amazing lunch, a great day all round, thanks Geoff!
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179ferny
Aug 21, 2024
Amazing excursion!! - Geoff, our guide, was absolutely amazing! Such a fantastic day, exploring parts of Crete you would never normally see.
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Heather
Aug 17, 2024
Great Day Out - I was picked up at my hotel by Thomas, our driver and guide, in a spotlessly clean and air conditioned Mercedes 4x4. Thomas was knowledgeable, funny and spoke perfect English. I was solo, and we had another couple of pickups nearby, eight of us in total. We visited mountain villages, the Cave of Zeus, an olive farm, saw fabulous views and had a delicious Greek lunch (included in the price) with wine and raki. It was a truly enjoyable day with a great guide.
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