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Overview
Cretan Countryside Picnic Escape - Enjoy the Cretan countryside with fortress views, charming villages, historic monasteries, and a relaxing riverside picnic under ancient plane trees, with fresh local delicacies in a peaceful natural setting.
Highlights
Description
Step off the beaten path and immerse yourself in the authentic charm of Crete. Begin with breathtaking views from the hilltop Koules Fortress of Aptera, overlooking Souda Bay, Apokoronas valley, and historic fortresses.
Stroll through the peaceful village of Armenoi, enjoy a traditional coffee under an ancient plane tree, and taste local cheeses and cold cuts in preparation for a countryside picnic. Explore the Monastery of Agios Georgios at Karydi and a stone olive mill, collecting fresh olive oil for our meal.
Visit Georgioupoli to pick up fresh bakery bread and hand-picked local produce, before concluding at Platanakia beside the Kiliaris River. Relax under the shade of plane trees and savor a farm-to-table picnic of cheeses, olives, bread, vegetables, olive oil, and local wine — a true taste of Cretan village life.
Highlights:
A perfect blend of history, culture, and authentic Cretan flavors, set in the tranquil beauty of the countryside.
What's included
Itinerary
08:30-09:20 Pick-Up
09:40 Arrival at Koules Fortress (Aptera – Photo Stop)
10:00 Departure
10:15 Arrival to Armenoi Village
Visit to a Traditional Café + Butchers
11:00 Departure
11:20 Arrival at St. George Karydi Monastery
Visit a 200 y.o. Olive Mill
12:00 Departure
12:20 Arrival at Georgioupolis Village (bakery+free time)
13:20 Departure
13:45 Arrival at Platanakia (Pic-Nic Time – 1 hr)
Taste delicacies such as bread, rusks, cheese, local
goods, olive oil, olives, cretan wine and vegetables
14:30-15:20 Arrival at Hotel
Frequently Asked Questions
How much time does the Cretan Countryside Picnic Escape take?
Cretan Countryside Picnic Escape duration is 6 hours.
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