Crete · WHITE MOUNTAINS & VILLAGES
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Out of 21 white mountains & villages tours on the island, these 15 are the ones to book. Prices, durations and the details that matter are all below, so you can choose in a few minutes and get back to the beach.
Quad Safari in Crete with an olive mill tasting, Achlada ghost village walk, Agia Pelagia views, and Fodele orange break.
“Very good tour, quad biking fun and great tour guide :)”
Crete countryside day from Heraklion: olive oil press, Mochos village coffee, Lasithi windmills, Aposelemis views, Zeus cave, optional Knossos.
“My husband and I had an amazing time on this tour. Our tour guide, Stavros, was knowledgeable, flexible and went out of his way to ensure that we had a “true picture of Cretan life”. We got to experience the itinerary as described but as an added bonus went to a cucumber and strawberry farm where we got to pick our own cucumbers and berries while enjoying a lovely glass of wine. Stavros even took us to try authentic Cretan yogurt and honey plus he gave us a bottle of olive oil from his own olive farm. My husband and I had an amazing time and recommend this particular tour…”
Cook classic Cretan dishes in the White Mountains with a small group, garden-to-table ingredients, and wine paired dinner.
“We had a great time at the Chania Cooking Tour. The pickup was smooth, and our guide (Alex) did a great job of providing information about Cretan history and food. He was also hilarious! Would definitely recommend anyone visiting Chania to take in this experience, as it was one of our favorite parts of our trip!”
Small-group 4WD wine and olive oil tour from Chania with tastings and a memorable lunch at Milia Mountain Retreat.
“We had a delightful time on this excursion. There were just four of us on this tour--my husband and I and two others--so it was very personal. This was our first time in Crete, so seeing the olive trees--from the 3000+ year old tree, to the miles and miles of olive groves was very interesting. And the lunch at the Milia Mountain Restaurant was outstanding. I would highly recommend this tour. It was a great way to spend a day near the port of Souda near the city of Chania.”
Sea kayaking from Sfakia’s Ilingas Beach to Loutro for 6 hours of caves, Sweet Water Beach swims, and lunch options.
“Both at the sea and land, Stelios and Yves (and their friends) were fantastic, made sure that everyone was safe and comfortable, they were fun and friendly. Highly recommended!”
Small-group White Mountains day trip from Chania with village stops, an off-road Mitato visit at 1350m, and a traditional lunch.
“This is a day trip that anyone visiting Chania must add to their itinerary. We were fortunate to spend the day with Giannis,. most knowledgeable (and patient with our many questions) guide on the island of Crete.”
Early 4WD jeep day from Chania to Elafonisi and Milia Mountain with reserved loungers, lunch, and small-group hosts.
“Absolutely fabulous. The car was great, Nikolas was absolutely wonderful and everything was as advertised. We loved not only enjoying the beautiful beach but having chairs ready for us and in the front! Then the meal and experience at Mila Mountian were above and beyond. One of the best meals of our life. I can’t recommend this trip or Nikolas more!”
Land Rover 4WD safari from Chania into Crete’s White Mountains for shepherd life, sweeping views, and a hearty lunch with local wine.
“Decent journey, informative and friendly driver/guide, nice lunch. Great views, interesting to see the Shepard dwelling.”
Open-top Jeep tour from Agios Nikolaos through East Crete’s Thripti Mountains: summit views, villages, Greek lunch, and a Tholos swim.
“Der Ausflug war top…und ich würde ihn uneingeschränkt weiter empfehlen! Man sieht was von der Insel, bekommt viel Hintergrundwissen erklärt und kann wenn mal will selber mit den Jeep‘s fahren! Alles super organisiert und umgesetzt…Danke nochmal für den tollen Tag.”
Taste Cretan olive oil and wine, meet an ancient olive tree, and lunch at Milia in the mountains on a small-group jeep tour.
“Dimitris was an amazing tour guide. He picked us up from our hotel and drove us around the various towns that surround Chania. He was extremely knowledgeable and personable. The couple that we got paired with made for even better company as well. This tour is definitely worth it. Thanks again, Dimitris.”
License-free 30hp boat rental from Sfakia for up to 6. Sunshade, full-day freedom on Crete’s south coast, optional insurance.
“Unbelievable experience. Staff was super helpful in setting us up and giving great advice on what to do and where to go. It was a highlight of our trip and I would highly recommend this excursion.”
Private Crete day from Heraklion with a small-group feel, olive oil and raki tasting, Mochos village, Lasithi windmills, and Knossos.
“Our tour with Ed was fantastic.. He was entertaining and provided wonderful information about Crete, its history past and present. We appreciated learning about the life in the villages, and how beautiful they were. Seeing the major historical sites was great, but we enjoyed learning about the customs and culture of Crete. I would definitely recommend this tour if you’re interested in the culture past and present of Crete.”
A 6.5-hour White Mountains 4x4 tour to 1350 m, Mitato shepherd hut, Chania panoramas, and a family tavern lunch.
“This tour lived up to expectations, in no small measure due to the efficiency, friendliness and knowledge of Olga, the tour guide. The excursion is multi-faceted, the ride is comfortable and the scenery, food and history remarkable. Highly recommended.”
Small-group 4WD day from Chania to a 3000-year olive tree, Anoskeli tastings, and a high-mountain lunch near Samaria Gorge.
“What a fantastic tour! Our tour guide was so friendly, well informed, and so gracious. The ride was comfortable, and so much better than the large bus tours. Stopping at the Samaria Gorge for lunch was so magnificent. This tour was outstanding!”
Private Crete tour from Heraklion: olive oil tasting, Krasi plane tree, Mochos village, Lasithi windmills, Lyrarakis wine, Knossos.
“An excellent, very comfortable and flexible tour of authentic Crete - we loved visiting the smaller villages, the olive oil producer, and farms of Crete, as well as Knossos, with our guide Stavros. He is very knowledgeable, funny and a pleasure to be with. Recommend to anyone, and flexible for families.”
