Explore the White Mountains of Crete
Overview
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7 hours
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Embark on a captivating safari through Crete's White Mountains, a journey blending off-road excitement, cultural immersion, and breathtaking landscapes. Traverse picturesque valleys, ancient villages, and secluded shepherd huts, culminating in an exploration of historic Therisso village and a delightful Chania experience.
* Visit the White Mountains and enjoy the best panoramic view of Chania
* Embark on a semiprivate tour for up to 6 or 8 persons per vehicle
* Savor coffee or tea or juice in a traditional coffee shop
* Pay a visit to an original shepherd’s hut or else “Mitato” at 1350m
* Lunch with traditional Cretan platters
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Prices are per vehicle, accommodating 4 or 6 passengers
Please note that this trip is not recommended for individuals with car sickness, mobility or kinetic issues, back problems, pregnant women, or children under 7 years old, as we do not provide baby seats. Additionally, individuals taller than 195 cm or heavier than 130 kg may find the trip challenging. Alcohol consumption is strictly prohibited for minors under the age of 18.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
A visit to an original shepherd’s hut “Mitato”
Lunch
Off-road vehicles (7 or 9 seater) off driven by multilingual escort-drivers
Coffee and/or Tea
Liability Insurance&Local Taxes
Wine or beers or refreshments in tavern
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Embark on a scenic odyssey through fertile valleys abundant with orange and avocado trees, offering a glimpse of traditional Cretan agriculture. Ascend the foothills, making a refreshing stop at Deres village for panoramic views and a delightful coffee break. Pickups Drive to Deres village (30 minutes) Deres coffee stop (30 minutes)
Meskla
Discover the charm of Cretan villages—Vatolakos, Alikianos, Fournes, Meskla, Zourva, and Therisso—each unveiling unique facets of mountainous Crete's rich cultural tapestry. Explore their authenticity and historical significance. Drive to Meskla village (45 minutes) Meskla photo stop (20 minutes)
Options
White Mountains Day tour
Pickup included
Reviews
165 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great day which lets you...
Lynne S,
Oct 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great day which lets you see much more than just the beaches and tourist shops …. well paced, stops for photos, comfortable 4x4, interesting highlight was the old shepherds hut and lunch was excellent!
Good way to see the mountains and amazing lunch
Thomas B,
Oct 2, 2025
- Viator
4.00We had a good trip out into the mountains in a jeep car. It was nice to get off road and see some views in the mountains and go above 1000m above sea level to a shepherd's hut. There was quite a long gap of around 3 hours between coffee and lunch for a toilet break. The lunch was excellent at a traditional taverna. Greek salad, zucchini, aubergine stew, pork and potatoes and of course Raki afterwards. Overall it was a good and different way to spend the day.
Great tour and very informative.
EnzeroX666,
Sep 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our tour started hy meeting John (Ioannis), you can tell how passionate he is about the island from his explainations of the history of the island its agriculture. At one point we had to change drivers as something came up. Our next driver was Panagiotis (Panos), sadly I got injured and hopefully this didn't leave some kind of trauma. They immediately organized themselves and help me out. They took me to a taverna near by where a van came to pick me up with a driver Manoulis , who bandaged my foot. He then rushed me to the hospital where they took x-rays and afterwards also helped us get to a pharmacy. Eventually he dropped us off at our residence. Truly altough I didn't finish the tour I think I have never met more helpful, kind and friendly people. Also I hope that Ioannis reads this you were greatly missed.
A must see trip
Brenda T,
Sep 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a lovely day, Giannis our driver was fabulous, informative, friendly and funny. The views from the White Mountains are amazing , the shepherds hut was very interesting, the drive up in some parts are very bumpy, if you have a bad back, think twice. The Land Rover was fine and able to take the off road experience. We had a great group of 8 in the car. The coffee and lunch stops were lovely, the toilets very clean. We had a great time, so pleased we did it to see outside Chania, and would highly recommend it.
Trek to the Top of the White Mountains
Stacey C,
Jun 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our driver, Olga, made this trip fantastic! The Land Rover travel was comfortable. The guests rotated seating to ensure that everyone had the off-road experience. We stopped along the trip to see the amazing views! The shepherds hit was very interesting. We enjoyed the delicious lunch, prepared by the shepherd’s family. Highly recommend this trip!
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