Landrover Safari Explore Shephard's Hut and Cheese Making Process
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Learn about the history and the traditions of the Island, meet locals, explore the wildlife of Crete, feel our hospitality and taste the delicious Cretan cheese and cuisine. Afterwards our amazing off-road route continues and on the way up to the shepherd‟s hut “Mitato”, where you will find out all about the lifestyle of a shepherd and cheese making process. There the owner welcomes us with a shot of raki and fresh Graviera Cheese.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Rethymnon Old Town
Learn about the history and the traditions of the Island, meet locals, explore the wildlife of Crete, feel our hospitality and taste the delicious Cretan cheese and cuisine . Our Day starts from Rethymnon city heading south east passing through traditional villages of Milopotamos and an area with dense vegetation, fresh aromas and unique views. The amazing field and views continues until we reach the historic Halepa Monastery, that use to be a refuge for Cretan rebels during civil wars and our second stop takes places. The unique view from the monastery is a great spot for pictures combing the highest mountain tops of Crete and a farming valley. Afterwards our amazing off-road route continues and on the way up to the shepherd‟s hut “Mitato” you will enjoy the magnificent panoramic view… If we are lucky… eagles and wild goats will stop for us to take some photos. The road will lead us up to a traditional Shepherd‟s Hut where you will find out all about the lifestyle of a shepherd and cheese making process. There the owner welcomes us with a shot of raki and fresh Graviera Cheese. Leaving Shepfherd‟s hut and working up an appetite we arrive at a traditional Cretan tavern in Axos village, where we introduce you to Cretan cuisine with plenty of food, wine and warm Cretan hospitality. On our way back we will follow an asphalt road that will lead us to the city of Rethymnon.
What‘s Included
Special Equipped Land Rover Defenders
Liability Insurance and local Taxes
A visit to an original shepherd’s hut “Mitato”
Lunch with traditional Cretan food
Hotels pick up and drop off.
Infants are not allowed
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Landrover Safari Explore Shephard's Hut and Cheese Making Process
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Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great change from a beach holiday
martineH6342ZE,,Jul 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were looking for a change from the excursions to the beach holiday, which is also exciting for the children. The LandRover Safari was just right for us. On this trip we were able to explore the mountains and interior of the island and learn about the culture and way of life of the locals. Our German-speaking guide was able to tell us a lot about the sights at the stops and also answer almost all our questions. For the children, the off-road section up to the shepherd's hut was especially exciting. At the end, there was a plentiful lunch with delicious local dishes in a quaint taverna. Overall, the trip is highly recommended, provided you have no problem with the altitude.
4x4 in the mountains
valeriedQ8746DJ,,May 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Superb day Mike is a great guide and driver, he showed us a lot of things about his beautiful island he cherishes Emotions , nature , history . everything is perfect and a good meal at the key ❤️
Fantastic holiday
odermatt1972,,Sep 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a fantastic holiday with many beautiful experiences and warm encounters! We would definitely come back!
Great trip!
mandynP7810MQ,,Jul 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful impressions of the landscape. Visit the Honey Museum and an old monastery. Super insights into flour and goat cheese production on a farm. Finally, good food in a small tavern.
A great trip, off the beaten track
supermausRuhrgebiet,,May 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great and eventful trip, away from the tourist routes. Our driver Niko entertained us fantastically, gave us lots of information about Crete and made the trip a very entertaining experience. We were picked up directly from the hotel in a Land Rover. From there we went to a honey museum with a very interesting tour, then we drove along an adventurous gravel road to a small farm. There we were allowed to milk goats and the milk was made into cream cheese on site. Very interesting and above all tasty. From there we drove to a tavern for lunch. On the way we were lucky enough to see the bearded vultures that live there in the wild. An impressive experience to see the magnificent birds with a 2.50 m wingspan circling above you.
Land Rover ride you absolutely must do
petratD4479IK,,Aug 15, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic tour guide, his name was Thomas, and he was able to give us a great insight into the country and its conditions. We saw a lot that we wouldn't have seen on our own. We saw so much, from olive production to cheese production. A highlight was the cave in which Zeus was supposedly born and the museum that is also located there. Highly recommended, you just have to do this tour.
Fantastic experience
A308RVannek,,Jul 15, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very committed guide. Told many exciting things about the island and the population. Very active trip. Can only be recommended.
Landrover ride
B8660XJharaldk,,Sep 13, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Explanation + guidance very good. Our driver was very helpful and competent. We would love to come back
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ZeusBella,,Jul 7, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommended !!! That was our highlight of the holiday ! If man is in Crete you have to make this trip .
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