Delving deep into Crete's rural landscape will bring you closer to real island life. You'll venture off-road to sleepy villages such as Palaia Roumata and Deres, have lunch in a traditional taverna and drive through spectacular towering gorges, canyons and leafy mountain valleys.
Hop aboard your 4x4 for the day and kick-start the morning with a drive along the base of Lefka Ori mountain and through Therissos canyon where dense trees and falling springs punctuate the views to the village of Therissos. Here you'll enjoy a wander around to stretch your legs before heading further into the mountains to Laki for a traditional ‘frappe' coffee break.
Afterwards, we'll head off-road along dusty roads to Deres and a taverna located under the shade of trees and next to a bubbling spring for a typical lunch. We'll push on with our adventure to reach the village of Palea Roumata where you'll be able to soak up the spectacular views. After that you'll head through Mesavlia gorge – a little-known natural gem – for a photo opportunity on your way back to the hotel.
