A full-day small-group Land Rover safari from Heraklion, Hersonissos, Malia, Sissi, Agios Nikolaos, Elounda, Voulisma and Ierapetra to Sarakina Gorge near Mythi and the south coast of Crete on the Libyan Sea. Easy to moderate gorge walk, swimming stops, lunch at a traditional taverna. Maximum 6 guests per vehicle. A highlight of the day is a visit to an olive oil factory with a look at the production site and an olive oil tasting.
Highlights
- Sarakina Gorge: high rock walls, fresh water and natural pools
- Libyan Sea coastline on Crete's south side
- Mountain crossing via the Ierapetra isthmus
- Swimming stop (weather permitting)
- Olive oil factory visit: tour the production site, learn how olives are grown, harvested and processed, and finish with an olive oil tasting
- Lunch at a traditional taverna
How the day runs
- Hotel pickup
- Drive across the island to the south coast
- Guided walk through Sarakina Gorge
- South coast and swimming stop
- Visit to an olive oil factory: production site, cultivation, harvest and processing, olive oil tasting
- Taverna lunch, return drive
Why our Land Rover is more comfortable
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Included
- Professional guide and driver
- Air-conditioned Land Rover Discovery
- Lunch at a traditional taverna
- Water and snacks
- Olive oil factory visit with tasting
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included
- Nothing extra — all fees are included
Who this tour suits
Active travellers, families with children 8+, nature and photography fans.
Questions about this tour
When is the best time to visit Sarakina Gorge?
April–May and September–October have the most comfortable temperatures. In summer we start early.
How difficult is the Sarakina Gorge walk?
Easy to moderate. Wear shoes with good grip; some rocks can be wet.
Is lunch included?
Yes, a Cretan lunch at a traditional taverna is included.
What should I bring?
Walking shoes with grip, hat, sunscreen, swimwear and a camera. We provide water and snacks.
Does the tour include an olive oil factory visit?
Yes. We visit an olive oil factory and see the production site. Our guide explains how the olive trees are grown and how the olives are harvested and processed into oil. The visit ends with an olive oil tasting, which is included.
Information checked September 2026.