Crete · WHITE MOUNTAINS TRIPS
The good white mountains trips fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 13 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Chania White Mountains cooking class with garden herb walk, ntakos and tzatziki, local cheese and wine, plus jar desserts in 6 hours.
“one of the best experiences I've been on as a frequent traveller. it was so wonderful to meet people and experience the view of the mountains. highly recommend”
A full-day small-group White Mountains of Crete tour from Chania, with off-road stops, a Mitato shepherd hut visit, and lunch.
“Overall the trip was very good. The scenery is beautiful and our driver Nikos was so knowledgable and educated us throughout the tour. His sense of humor added to the experience Our lunch was excellent. Especially enjoyed going to thRead more”
A 7-hour 4WD Land Rover safari from Chania into Crete’s White Mountains for mitato shepherd stops, wildlife chances, and a 3-course lunch.
“This was a fantastic day out and well worth the cost of the booking! Our tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable, not just about the sites that we stopped at but more generally about Crete. A particular highlight for the tour was the lunch at the Shepherd's tavern - the food was incredible and some of the best that we had in our stay on the island. It's worth it to make sure you are wearing comfortable clothes and shoes as the terrain at each of the stops is a bit rocky.”
4x4 White Mountains day trip from Chania with Mitato shepherd hut, Chania panoramas, wildlife sightings, and hearty Cretan lunch.
“We loved this tour and cannot recommend it enough! Our guide, Aris, was super informative, patient and showed us so many places and things about the island that we wouldn't have discovered without a guided tour. Highly recommended!”
From Chania, visit Vouves olive tree and Anoskeli Winery, then ride into the White Mountains for a high-altitude lunch and Samaria entrance views.
“Really enjoyed this tour. So many different stops- Oldest Olive tree, Wine and Olive oil tasting, Amazing lunch at Samaria Gorge/White Mountains. Our guide was amazing - a lot of interesting information . Great way to see the Chania countryside.”
Jeep safari from Chania into the White Mountains for off-road views, village stops, and 5 wine plus olive oil tastings, with lunch.
“Everything was wonderful. Nicolas was the perfect guide. He was kind, what he said was informative and interesting. We will definitely recommend your company and particularly him as a guide.”
Crete White Mountains safari from Chania with 4x4 drives, a mitato shepherd hut stop, and traditional lunch. A long, scenic ride.
“Our driver Jonathan was very good and knowledgeable. We enjoyed the other group's company in our van. The scenery was stunning and it was great to get out of Chania for a change. The lunch was tasty and plenty of it.”
Chania 4x4 White Mountains shore excursion with port pickup, Mitato shepherd hut visit, scenic viewpoints, and a traditional Crete lunch.
“We really enjoyed our tour with Jacob. The drive up to the mountains included beautiful vistas along the way with a few photo stops. Crete is a beautiful island and the scenery is just gorgeous. The stop at a family restaurant for lunch was very nice and the food was very good. Jacob filled us in with interesting details about the history and also with fun facts about Crete. We were included in a group of 7 from our cruise ship.”
Chania to White Mountains villages, Lake Agias, Theriso gorge, cypress forest, avocado farm, and a Cretan lunch with wine and raki.
“My husband and I took the Spirit of Crete guided tour with Michael. Michael's expertise was extensive, he looked after our well-being throughout the trip. We had an excellent time and the tour fulfilled all our wishes.”
Private White Mountains day trip from Chania, with a historian guide, gorge viewpoints, Samaria entrance photos, and shepherd tavern lunch.
“The sights were incredible from the entrance to the Samaria Gorge. Lunch was amazingly delicious and our tour guide was very knowledgeable!!!!!”
Private Chania White Mountains tour from sea level to 1400 m, with gorge views, a war museum stop, Samaria Gorge entrance, and free Cretan lunch.
“We had a fabulous day with Apostolis. He is a fantastic guide, who is extremely knowledgeable about his island. He ensures every detail is accounted for and his lunch recommendation was delicious. Some of my favorite food from the entire cruise! We highly recommend him as an alternative to a large cruise excursion. The personalized private trip creates special memories. We hope to return one day.”
Private 4x4 Crete safari to Lefka Ori, Kallergi Refuge, Botanical Park, Omalos, and Theriso Gorge with pickup and included tickets.
“We had a great time with Jacob. We saw parts of Crete that were very much off the beaten path! We felt very safe with Jacob at the wheel . He was a great guide ! Would recommend this tour for anyone who wants to be as adventurous and see some amazing sights”
Private jeep safari from Chania to the White Mountains and Samaria Gorge, with Kallergi Refuge views and local guide stops.
“The Jeep Safari adventure was an excellent experience. Our driver Michalis was thoughtful, informative, and very welcoming to our group. High marks for his presentation. We stopped at a taverna for coffee which was scenic and tasty. Read more”
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