The Land Rover Experience Greece is a unique opportunity to discover this part of the country, off the beaten track. Drive through quaint mountain villages and explore the untouched nature and stunning landscapes of Crete in the comfort of a Land Rover Defender.
After breakfast you start an exciting day by departing for the southeast of Crete. The rugged landscape in this area is the perfect terrain for nature-lovers. Passing along a varied route on the northern coast you head towards Sitia and then cross the mountains in a southeastern direction until you reach the wonderful beach of Xerokampos.
Here your heart will skip a beat: crystal clear, turquoise waters, white, gently sloping beaches – the view is just incredible!
You move on to the little village of Kato Zakros, which feels like the island’s end. You’ll also find the archaeological excavations of another Minoan palace in this location before it’s time for a little lunch in the tavern right by the sea.
The route leads you further on – passing through picturesque little mountain villages, set in the rolling hills. Via the Orno and Thripti mountain range you make your way back to the hotel.
After dinner you can let a day of adventure and wonderful impressions draw to a leisurely end.
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Tour changes are subject to weather conditions.
Today’s tour takes you to the classic landmarks of Crete. The wonderful Lassithi plateau offers an exceptional view into the distance; but first you pass through the beautiful village of Kritsá, where you’ll enjoy a leisurely first break.
Then you drive via a short off-road route to the Lassithi plateau where you get to see a completely different side of Crete: bizarre bushes and plants give these rocky surroundings a very special appearance.
In the early afternoon you will reach Plaka in your Land Rover Discovery. Here you will enjoy a perfectly relaxing lunch — a typically Greek meal in one of Crete’s best tavernas, right on the water with a view to the island of Spinalonga. In the late afternoon you pass through the well-known village of Elounda; and early in the evening you’ll return to Daios Cove.
Tour changes are subject to weather conditions.
Today you will go on a very special tour – perhaps the most beautiful yet! After an hour’s drive you will leave the road and enjoy the first of the day’s off-road experiences. The route leads you through small, typically Cretan villages right into the gorgeous landscape of southern Crete. This region, which is off the tourist track, has perfectly preserved its rural character.
In the mountains you will find wild, pristine and almost uninhabited Cretan scenery, challenging off-road tracks and great mountain panoramas – the ideal terrain for your Land Rover Discovery. Having reached the southernmost point of Crete, you’ll enjoy your lunch break, accompanied by wonderful views from the mountains over the blue sea.
During the tour there will be plenty of opportunities to take pictures of this stunning environment. Every now and then goats and sheep will cross your path, and in good weather conditions you may enjoy a spectacular view of the Asterousia Mountains with a height of 1,230 meters.
Tour changes are subject to weather conditions.
