4x4 tour
Wij hebben geen klooster bezocht terwijl we dit nadrukkelijk bij de reisleidster aangegeven hebben. Vanaf 9:00 tot 14:00 hebben we geen drinken gehad. Onderweg een stop waar raki geschonken werd met wat komkommer. Eten was minimaal. Om 15:00 waren we weer in het hotel. De chauffeur gaf aan nog een gezelschap voor een romantische avond moest rijden. Mogelijk dat we daarom geen klooster hebben gezien. Zeker geen €190 waard!!
The rugged mountaintops, sun-kissed plains and rustic villages of Crete are the stars of this 4x4 tour. Go off-road with visits to a winery, an ancient church and an olive oil producer. Katerina, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘A winery owner in Panormos will welcome you before leading a tour and tasting experience. You also find out about Cretan olive oil – another staple of local cuisine. Your hosts will help you unravel the secrets behind why Cretans live longer than the average Greek.'
First up, we'll hop into our 4x4s and head to a family-run winery in Panormos. Enjoy a guided visit and learn about indigenous Cretan grape varieties such as vidiano, vilana and kotsifali. These grapes are well-suited to the island's climate and soil, resulting in unique flavour profiles. After a tasting, we'll rumble through the traditional villages of Dafnedes, Apladiana and Agridia towards Garazo church. This place dates back to the 13th century. Panoramic mountaintop views make it a great place to snap some epic photos.
The rest of the morning is spent driving by sprawling vineyards en route to visit a traditional olive mill. Learn all there is to know about the ancient versus modern harvesting and production of olive oil on the island, and try some for yourself. Finally, you'll experience Cretan hospitality with a meal of tasty local dishes in the village of Melidoni before heading back to Rethymnon.
