Description

Our day is the perfect way to explore the central part of Crete from mountains to gorges to a beautiful beach.

Our journey starts as we make our way to Mount Juktas with breathtaking views of the blue infinity of the Aegean Sea. God Zeus knew what he was doing by choosing Mount Juktas as his final resting place.

From here we take the road through extensive vineyards where the Minoans built a wine press which is the oldest one in the world, to our next stop Charakas, a little mountain village where we join the locals for a coffee break in the traditional cafeneion. We continue on through dirt tracks, bumpy roads over the olive tree dotted hills to our next stop the top of Tripitis Gorge where you have a magnificent view over the Gorge with its different layers of rocks, Cretan wild herbs and the Libyan Sea. Driving down towards one of the most beautiful and pictures Gorges of Crete we stop to give you the possibility to walk  thru the Gorge to the narrows place where you find the little church of Panagia which is built into the rocks.

Building up an appetite, we drive down to Tripitis beach where we have a BBQ Lunch next to the beach with unlimited wine and water. Now you can enjoy some free time for a refreshing swim in the Libyan Sea where you have crystal clear blue water and the temperature of the water is always higher than in the Aegean Sea. Than we head back towards the South Coast passing through some small traditional villages full of character and interest until we stop for some refreshment and to try our local drink, Raki.

This is a day full of many surprises and the excitement is second to none, you certainly won’t forget your fun day out with Safariclub!!!

Juktas = View point
Vineyards = Oldest vine pres
Charakas = Coffee break
Top Tripiti Gorge = View point
Bottom Tripiti Gorge = Church of Panagia
Tripiti Beach = swim + Lunch
Traditional Village = Raki tasting