Top Crete Motor Sports - page 2

Discover the hidden gems of Crete on an exhilarating off-road buggy safari that takes you through breathtaking gorges and picturesque villages. This adventure begins at the archaeological site of the Minoa palace, where a knowledgeable guide provides insights into the history. Traverse the scenic routes to Milatos cave, a fascinating site with its storied past. After a delightful lunch in Latsida, visit the Vasilakis olive factory for a friendly olive tour. The journey culminates at a serene private beach, allowing for relaxation swim or snorkel at a private beach, and relax with included hotel pickup from Hersonissos, Gouves, Analipsi, and nearby areas. before returning to base. This experience is accessible for all drivers, with comprehensive instructions provided, ensuring everyone can enjoy the thrill of the ride.

Spend a day at Acqua Plus, the most popular water park on Crete. The park is divided into two sides, one for all ages and one for adults only. Facilities are clean, well-run, and safe, with multiple lifeguards on duty at all times. In addition to the many games, slides, and water rides inside the park, there is a beautiful garden in the center with Cretan flowers and trees, exotic flowers, weeping willows, palm trees, bougainvilleas,  French marigolds and more greenery, making for a nice escape form the heat and sun.

Avoid the noise and stress of impersonal large-group tours with an personalized small-group tour to Elafonisi Beach and Milia Mountain Retreat. This isn’t just a transfer service as you'll take a guided tour around some beautiful Cretan villages before relaxing on Elafonisi Beach. Exclusive beach loungers and umbrellas are reserved for you so you won’t miss out. Refuel with a tasty Cretan lunch at Milia Mountain Retreat.

Get a little wild on Crete thanks to this full-day excursion exploring the island’s unpopulated mountains, small villages, legendary caves, and forgotten paths. Travel off road by 4x4 as you traverse the rugged mountain terrain, stopping to visit a shepard’s ‘mitato’ (inn), tasting local cheese, and exploring the agrarian ways of life on the isolated Lassithi Plateau. Round-trip hotel transport and 3-course lunch are included.

Explore Crete’s diverse palm forests, gorges, and beaches on a full-day Land Rover safari with a guide to reveal the best of the island’s scenery and culture. Rumble along remote roads, passing landmarks like Prassano Gorge and Potamon Dam, and stopping to swim in the Libyan Sea. Get a taste of Cretan country life when you visit traditional villages like Spili, and enjoy a local tavern lunch with ambience to spare.

Trade Chania’s well-worn tourist trail for the rugged Rodopou Peninsula on this small-group quad safari capped at ten travelers. Ride a two-seater automatic quad from Kolymbari out to the Ancient Diktyna Sanctuary, Menies Beach, and the cliffside village of Ravdoucha—places that are nearly impossible to reach without a local guide and the right vehicle. Enjoy convenient hotel pickup and drop-off for a seamless experience.

Join this small group tour, max 15, and watch the sunset over Crete with this jeep tour. Before the sunset you’ll have an off-road jeep experience crossing the hinterland, passing traditional settlements and taking in the natural landscape. You’ll end the ride in Karfi, a magical place to watch the sun go down. Enjoy an included Cretan dinner with wine and water.

Go to hidden-away corners of Crete few travelers get to see with this guided all-terrain vehicle tour. Follow your guide off-road to quiet tracks far from the traffic and crowded resorts. Explore the near-abandoned ghost village of Achlada, where only a few locals still live, and Fodele, the birthplace of El Greco.

Discover the Bronze Age city of Knossos and take a sightseeing tour of Heraklion. Knossos was once the capital of the Minoan civilization and is known to be Europe’s oldest city. Enjoy a guided tour of the labyrinthine palace and learn about its history. Then, visit Heraklion, the current capital of Crete, to discover its landmarks including the Lion’s Fountain.

Escape the tourist trail and spend a day exploring off the beaten track beauty near Georgioupolis. By traveling in a Land Rover, you’ll be able to access off-road sites that you wouldn’t discover otherwise. Visit incredible archaeological sites, traditional villages, and secluded beaches. If you work up an appetite, you won’t have to research where to eat as a delicious lunch in a family tavern is included. The tour will also take you to a winery, an olive oil factory, a castle, and multiple historical sites.

Skip the tourist food, and get a real taste of Crete with a tour that's created and led by locals. In a small group capped at just eight people, you'll visit two locations to sample olive oil and wine, and learn how to create some Cretan specialities with help from a local cook. Enjoy included lunch with wine and hotel transfers for a seamless experience.

Explore a side of Crete's mountainous, dramatic countryside that many other visitors overlook—and make your sightseeing seamless—on this full-day tour. After pickup from your area hotel, head off the tourist trail when you take a motorboat to unspoiled Spinalonga Island. Next, discover the Milatos Cave, visit a local producer to sample premium olive oil, and admire spectacular views of the region's valleys, villages, and coastline in between.

Southern Crete is full of beautiful remote beaches that are challenging to find without a guide. On this private day trip, take an easy hike through the Agiofarango Gorge to a fine pebble sand beach for swimming and beach lounging. Drive past vineyards and grape-growing villages along the way, and enjoy lunch before heading back to your hotel in Crete.

Instead of tying yourself to a large group tour with a rigid itinerary, take your time exploring the ancient Minoan capital of Knossos with this private audio tour. Visit the remarkable Palace of Knossos and many other highlights of this archeological site, including South Propylaeum and the West Magazines. Leave the guidebooks behind and learn about the culture and lifestyles of people living in Minoan Crete from your audio guide.

Through this route you will discover the wild side of South Crete and will arrive at one of the best beaches of Crete with clear water Οur first stop is the village of Patsides where we will have the opportunity to know the way produced cretan honey will try traditional raki and local delicacies also we will admire the cretan Herbs and taste traditional flavors in jams and local delicacies! In the follow-through of a beautiful route We arrive at Archanes Traditional village where will have free time to know to admire the traditional architecture up close and to feel the hospitality After we will drive a amazing off road in asterousia and climb to an altitude of 850 meters Here begins to seem the wild side of South Crete and real landscapes are gorgeous and dreamy Crossing the beautiful gorge we find ourselves in one of the best beaches of Crete with clear waters Here enjoying an amazing meal and we get our swim

Explore Crete’s mountains and countryside by Polaris ATV (all-terrain vehicle) on a 4-hour buggy expedition from Rethymno. Traveling on- and off-road, rumble up mountains and through gorges and shallow rivers to experience the island’s wild side. Pause for photos, visit medieval villages, look for wildlife, and stop for snacks, including coffee at a lakeside coffee house. Choose a morning or afternoon departure, with equipment, instructions, and central Rethymno or Rethymno hotel pickup included.

Experience the quiet side of Crete with this all-day Land Rover tour to some of the island’s most beautiful and hidden places. Those who are short on time and eager to get away from the crowds will appreciate this budget-friendly, all-inclusive outing that visits waterfalls, herb farms, and ancient olive groves and includes lunch at a local taverna, a nature hike, and swimming in a cool spring.

* Embark on this full day small group Tour or choose the Private Option so we can show you the real side of Crete . * Walk through the narrow streets of the old traditional villages , enjoy an iced coffee , mountain tea …… * Visit an olive oil factory , learn all about olive oil production and taste a few different ones . * Enjoy the ride with our comfortable air conditioned vehicles. * Taste a glass of Raki and some local wine while learning about local traditions, history, mythology and culture. * Visit The picturesque village of Krasi and the monumental Platanus tree . * Visit the Cave of Zeus , explore Lasithii Plateau, the Old Wind Mills and enjoy amazing views from the mountains. * Tasting a few local dishes is a must while in Crete .( OPTIONAL) * Experience the Greek Hospitality and create memories that will last a life time. * Pick up and drop off from your hotel or Heraklion cruise port .

Go off-the-beaten-path in Crete with a half-day private tour. Get picked up at the location of your choice and set out with a private driver on an itinerary customized to your interests. Choose between top historic landmarks, waterfalls, mountains, coves, and more. Meet local people and discover the heritage and culture of Crete during this private tour.

Crete's back roads and coastal villages are hard to reach and easy to get lost on without a guide. Follow a lead rider off-road past vineyards and olive groves, stopping at an olive oil factory, Milatos Cave, and the fishing villages of Milatos and Sissi before lunch in Malia. Ride solo or share an ATV (quad bike) with gear and transfers sorted. One booking covers the route, the equipment, and the meal.

Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Island are considered among Crete’s top attractions, but organizing transportation independently cuts into valuable sightseeing and sunbathing time. On this tour, reach both sites with ease by boat and discover their natural beauty. Follow winding walking routes at your leisure, soak up the rays by the lagoon, and enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off at your Chania accommodation.

Skip the stress of planning logistics and check off the best of Crete in one seamless day on this small-group tour. Begin at Knossos Palace (entrance extra), once the center of Minoan civilization. From there, head into the countryside for a behind-the-scenes look at a local olive oil estate. Continue to a family-owned winery and raki distillery for tastings. Finish the day at a traditional village taverna to dine on a typical Cretan lunch.

Central Crete is home to ancient Minoan paths, plateaus, and caves, but without an off-road vehicle, it can be hard to explore the more remote parts. Take the stress out of transport planning and go on this Land Rover safari tour instead. Visit an ancient Roman aqueduct, the Aposelemis basin reservoir, Kastamonitsa village, Dikteon Cave—the birthplace of Zeus, Lassinthos Eco Park, and a local tavern for a delicious lunch.

Set sail on a semi-private catamaran cruise from Heraklion to Dia Island for a day of sea, sun, and swimming. Your journey begins with a warm welcome featuring coffee and local pastries. Enjoy stunning coastal views, refreshing sea breezes, and unlimited drinks as we sail. Upon reaching Dia Island, anchor in a secluded bay to swim in crystal-clear waters before indulging in a freshly prepared Mediterranean lunch onboard.