Top Things to do in Potamies
What to do and see in Potamies, Crete: The Best Tours
Discover the best top things to do in Potamies, Greece including On the trail of the Greek Mythology, Full-Day Land Rover Safari from Heraklion with Lunch, Jeep Safari 4x4 Eye of the Shepherd in Crete with Lunch from Chersonissos, PRIVATE Local Life Cooking lessons included Lunch, 4x4 self drive adventure, Jeep Safari 4x4 Crete real off road mountain tracks with Lunch from Hersonissos, Crete Real Inland 4x4 Safari with Lunch from Chersonissos, Land Rover Safari Minoan Route with driver and lunch.
1. On the trail of the Greek Mythology
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Visit the valley of the 1000 Windmills and get all the secret information’s of the Cretan people. Visit a traditional mountain village and a typical Cretan family on the way to the Lassithi Plateau, the birthplace of Zeus. On the road there, you learn about the history of the God father and his siblings. You"ll visit the birthplace of Zeus while enjoying the nature surround. We'll finalize the day with a delicious traditional meal with many dishes in one of the best Tavern. We’ll meet villagers and listen to their story's about their life.
Inclusions: First coffee stop, Traditional "Mezedes" incl. Wine + Water
Exclusions: Entrance fees - Cave of Zeus 6 Euro per person, Childr - 18 y.o.free,Students + pers. over 65 half
Reviewed By Tania L
I did the Gramvousa and Balos tour with my family on may 31st and we had a terrible and stressful experience. We waited for almost 25 mins to be picked up in the morning and the boat was overcrowded. These things I could set aside and forget given it was maybe beyond the control of the bus driver to pick us up at scheduled time, or that it is tourist season and the boats might be overcrowded. What I have a problem with, is that it WASN’T ADVERTISED that on both Gramvousa and Balos in order to get to the beach, visitors need to walk over treacherous and dangerous volcanic rocks and there would be no designated walking path. We were also not warned that we need hiking boots to get off the boat as the rocks are absolutely not suitable for beach footwear. It only says for visitors who want to hike up to the fortress to wear walking shoes. It doesnt say the volcanic rocks aren't appropriate for small children and older individuals. The free time we had on Gramvousa island was 1 hour and in Balos 2 hours which was 2 hours LESS THAN ADVERTISED. I travelled with a 2 year old child who fell twice on the rocks in Balos and could've seriously injured himself had he hit his head. My other 2 family members who are women close to 70 year old couldn't even see the Balos lagoon because it was dangerous to walk 200m over the dangerous rocks. One of them nearly twisted her ankle and the other hurt her back while trying to balance on the rocks so they had to go back to the boat and wait over 2 hours for the boat to leave Balos. The tour was not as advertised and actually not disclosing crucial information about the volcanic rocks visitors have to walk over in order to reach Gramvousa and Balos beach is not only misleading but dangerous for the health of visitors. The tour guide by the name Sergio was rude when I expressed my concerns about the safety of the tour and that there was even a man who got seriously injured and was bleeding down his leg. Sergio told me how I wasn't climbing the Himalayas and that I didn't need hiking shoes. As a matter of fact, I did trekking in the Himalayas and I felt safer trekking there than walking 200m to Balos beach. And why I felt safer? Because I had proper footwear. The tour was terrible and my family members could not even access the highlighted parts of the tour, such as the lagoon. I will take this matter to the Greek ministry of tourism. I sent an email to the tour organizer, Viola, after the incident expressing my concerns, and I also asked for a refund. I got NO reply. Just shows how sketchy and unprofessional these people are.
2. Full-Day Land Rover Safari from Heraklion with Lunch
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 232 reviews
Join this 8-hour guided excursion through the Cretan mountains and discover the wonders of the Minoan Route. Stop at historic sites including an ancient Roman aqueduct and the Diction Cave, the mythological birthplace of Zeus. Enjoy a traditional snack with 'raki' in the village of Kastamonitsa, and a Cretan-style lunch at a local tavern in Lassithi.
Inclusions: Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Driver/guide, 3-course lunch, Fuel surcharge, Local taxes, with the Lunch bottled water and wine are included
Exclusions: Drinks, Breakfast
Reviewed By Mrsdobby1983
Full day Minoan Tour. We had a fantastic day with Daryll our guide taking in the beautiful sights, sampling local delicacies and learning about Crete mythology and history. Darryl was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and tailored our tour to our interests. It was worth every penny. Thank you Daryll The Dobsons Andy, Claire Robyn and Charlie (Simon)
3. Jeep Safari 4x4 Eye of the Shepherd in Crete with Lunch from Chersonissos
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 4 reviews
You are the whole day, with your Eye Travel guide, inside the countryside of Crete. The roads are almost all off road, the chance to see the real inland of Crete! We drive through the mountains towards the grape yards of the wine areas, passing small villages, through a river bed, sheltered by bamboo, a lot of nature. Crossing the river where we may have some water flowing in the months April, May and again from half of September. One of the highlights is a visit of a cave. We stop in a very authentic mountain village, on the square next to the church, for a coffee. We continue our trip along several small villages, on dirt tracks and through the green nature and herbs, passing olive groves and grape fields. We stop for lunch in a very small mountain village with a spectacular beautiful view. After lunch we drive through a mountainous area. On the way down we see a magnificent view of the north coast of Crete. We end this interesting day with a swim in the refreshing sea. Join us!
Inclusions: Pick up / drop off (20 km around Hersonissos), Gasoline, Insurance, Guide, Jeeps, Visit cave, Lunch
Exclusions: Drinks coffee stops, Extra drinks lunch
Reviewed By 16gilj
We had the best time ever with Taina our guide! She made this one unforgettable.. In short: we rode 4X4 jeeps on/off road, ate some delicious Greek food and learn a bit about the history and culture of the Island. Highly recommended!
4. PRIVATE Local Life Cooking lessons included Lunch
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 4 reviews
Your Eye Travel guide let you discover with a minibus the Cretan way of life. The first stop is at an olive oil factory where we are welcomed by the owner. He guides us through the factory and teach us all about the olive oil process. After the olive oil factory, we continue up the mountains to a small and authentic Cretan mountain village. Your Eye Travel guide gives you a tour through the streets of the real, daily Cretan life. After this, it's time to teach the secrets of a Cretan kitchen with fresh and local ingredients and herbs from his own garden. And we take you on a small tour of the village. The cooking lessons are very important; what you make, you will eat, so be sure not to burn your food! This authentic day will be held at a picturesque restaurant with a spectacular view. You are then free to enjoy your lunch, after which, we head back to your hotel.
Inclusions: Pick up / drop off (15 km around Hersonissos), Gasoline, Driver/guide, Guided tour olive oil factory, Cooking lessons: Greek salad, dolmades, dakos, tzatziki, meatballs, loukoumades, Lunch, Insurance, Guided tour in an authentic mountain village
Exclusions: Drinks during the cooking lessons, Extra drinks lunch
Reviewed By 16gilj
We had the best time ever with Taina our guide! She made this one unforgettable.. In short: we rode 4X4 jeeps on/off road, ate some delicious Greek food and learn a bit about the history and culture of the Island. Highly recommended!
5. 4x4 self drive adventure
Overall Ratings
4.6 based on 14 reviews
We operate in Crete since 1991 and co operate with the biggest tour operators. Thousands of people see authentic Crete island in a cabriolet 4x4.
Inclusions: Chicken with potatoes prepared in the wood oven, Greek salad with feta cheese, baked vegetables, tzatziki,bread,fruit & water. Vegeterian menu, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Soda/Pop, Coffee and/or Tea, Bottled water
Reviewed By mckessick362
Absolutely an Amazing tour, when i arrived in Crete, i looked into all the offerings of a Jeep Safari including the buggy's and quads, but this was by far the best option, although buggy's and quads sound exciting if you are into this sort of thing, you need to wear helmets and overalls for safety reasons, (not a sensible idea with the heat etc) with the jeeps Exploring Club provide, you only need to turn up with shorts and t-shirt as you are fully enclosed, compared to other jeep safaris, this is complete value for money, others are far more expensive, and some you don't even get to drive and you are stuck in a land rover with 8 people, the tour guides were brilliant (Taki and Nikos), they spoke you through the safety aspects first, then made sure you had an enjoyable experience then on in, and the Kids (10 and 12) absolutely loved the experience. If i return to Crete, this will be the first activity i will be booking - Thanks Exploring Club for the memories.
6. Jeep Safari 4x4 Crete real off road mountain tracks with Lunch from Hersonissos
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
You are the whole day, with your Eye Travel guide, inside the countryside of Crete. The roads are almost all off road, the chance to see the real inland of Crete! We drive through the mountains towards the grape yards of the wine areas, passing small villages, through a river bed, sheltered by bamboo, a lot of nature. Crossing the river where we may have some water flowing in the months April, May and again from half of September. One of the highlights is a visit of a cave. We stop in a very authentic mountain village, on the square next to the church, for a coffee. We continue our trip along several small villages, on dirt tracks and through the green nature and herbs, passing olive groves and grape fields. We stop for lunch in a very small mountain village with a spectacular beautiful view. After lunch we drive through a mountainous area. On the way down we see a magnificent view of the north coast of Crete. We end this interesting day with a swim in the refreshing sea. Join us!
Inclusions: Pick up / drop off (20 km around Hersonissos), Gasoline, Insurance, Guide, Jeeps, Lunch, Visit cave
Exclusions: Drinks coffee stops, Extra drinks lunch
Reviewed By 16gilj
We had the best time ever with Taina our guide! She made this one unforgettable.. In short: we rode 4X4 jeeps on/off road, ate some delicious Greek food and learn a bit about the history and culture of the Island. Highly recommended!
7. Crete Real Inland 4x4 Safari with Lunch from Chersonissos
Overall Ratings
3.9 based on 10 reviews
You are the whole day, with your Eye Travel guide, inside the countryside of Crete. The roads are almost all off road, the chance to see the real inland of Crete! We drive through the mountains towards the grape yards of the wine areas, passing small villages, through a river bed, sheltered by bamboo, a lot of nature. Crossing the river where we may have some water flowing in the months April, May and again from half of September. One of the highlights is a visit of a cave. We stop in a very authentic mountain village, on the square next to the church, for a coffee. We continue our trip along several small villages, on dirt tracks and through the green nature and herbs, passing olive groves and grape fields. We stop for lunch in a very small mountain village with a spectacular beautiful view. After lunch we drive through a mountainous area. On the way down we see a magnificent view of the north coast of Crete. We end this interesting day with a swim in the refreshing sea. Join us!
Inclusions: Pick up / drop off (20 km around Hersonissos), Jeeps, Gasoline, Guide, Lunch, Insurance, Visit cave
Exclusions: Drinks coffee stops, Extra drinks lunch
Reviewed By 290cherylw
Would book again with this operator. Was picked up promptly and the tour was as described. I did email and didn't receive a reply so thats the only small thing. Otherwise all ok
8. Land Rover Safari Minoan Route with driver and lunch
This is the best way to explore central Crete with plateaus, ancient Minoan paths, and wildlife. Visit the Aposelemis basin reservoir and an ancient Roman aqueduct, Kastamonitsa, shepherds' Mitato, plateau of Lassithi, Diction cave, the birth place of Zeus. Visit the Lassinthos Eco park where traditional handicrafts and the local way of life can be experienced and Krassi with the famous for a 2,000-year-old plane tree and also has a natural spring water source.
Inclusions: Hotel pick-up/Drop off, Lunch, Land Rover Car, Guiding
Exclusions: Any food, drinks or services not specified above
Reviewed By Andreas C
We booked via Cretan Holidays our stay in Heraklion, a car rental and one excursion.We received top quality products, quick responce, exceptional customer service!
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