Overview
Discover the mountains of Crete and explore off-road trails on a quad safari with a visit to a Byzantine monastery. Head and marvel to the Minoa Palace in Maliaat and drive through olive groves. See an ancient oak tree and a 16th-century monastery.
Savor a traditional Greek lunch in a cozy tavern and tour an olive mill. Bask in the sun and cool off with a swim in the sea at the end. Then, and continue to the village of Sissi.
Cross a forest and pass through olive groves on your way up to the mountains to stop for a memorable photo at an 800-year-old oak tree. Afterward, visit Vrahasi village and navigate its narrow streets as you head up a steep road to the Monastery of Agios Georgios Vrahasiotis.
This monastery dates back to the 16th century. Next, go to the village of Latsida and eat a traditional local lunch in a tavern. Enjoy a tour here and then continue to Sissi to relax on the beach and swim. Finally, return to the starting point and then transfer back to your accommodation.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Use of Quadbike
Lunch
Guide/Driver
In-vehicle air conditioning
Cold water
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What to expect
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Malia Palace Archaeological Site
Our adventure starts from our premises in Malia. After a safety briefing, we start the trip heading the Minoa palace in Malia.
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Sissi
40 min
We pass the beautiful village of Sisi where we make a station to enjoy tradition food. As we pass through the palace and continue towards the village Sisi we will cross a forest, pass through olive groves under the main road and continue up the mountains where we will have a great photo under the one of the biggest and the oldest (over than 800 years old) oak in the island.
Duration: 40 minutes -
40 min
Here, we see one old byzantine monastery. The off-road track offers great opportunities for amazing photographs and breathtaking scenery. Every 30 minutes we will stop for photographs and a chance to change drivers. During this time, the guide will inform you about the places that you visit. Our trip will continue through the village Latsida where the longest stop will be made for lunch in traditional tavern.
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Vrachasi
40 min
Then we continue to the village of Vrachasi. The route snakes through the narrow village streets of Vrachasi and climbs steeply up towards the old Monastery of Agios Georgios Vrahasiotis.
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Latsida
10 min
Our trip will continue through the village Latsida where the longest stop will be made for lunch in traditional tavern.
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50 min
After eating and chatting, our trip is continuing to the village Neapoli where we visit Vasilakis olive factory where we have our friendly olive tour in award-winning Cretan olive press. After that our adventure will be complete but not over.
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Potamos Beach
1 hour
We stop at the end for swimming and relax. After eating and chatting, our trip is continuing to the village Neapoli where we visit Vasilakis olive factory where we have our friendly olive tour in award-winning Cretan olive press. After that our adventure will be complete but not over. We will go to village of Sisi in a beautiful beach for swimming and then we drive back to our base where our journey began.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Athens).
Additional Information
- Drivers must have a valid driving license at least one year
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 14 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Crete 5-Hour Quad Safari Experience
Can I cancel Crete 5-Hour Quad Safari Experience for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 5 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Use of Quadbike
- Lunch
- Guide/Driver
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Cold water
What's not included?
- Gratuities
Which places does it visit?
It visits Malia Palace Archaeological Site, Sissi, Vrachasi, Latsida, Potamos Beach.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, English, Italian, French.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Quad Safari Crete
