Katharo Route

Explore the biggest plateau of Crete

Duration

9 hours

Difficulty

Easy

Group size

Max 7

Vehicle

Land Rover

Rating

4.97 / 5

Our day begins in a traditional lower‑mountain village, where you can take a short walk through local craft shops and enjoy a refreshing drink before we continue. We then head to a magnificent viewpoint overlooking Mirabello Bay, with sweeping views of both the north and south coasts of Crete. From here, the journey becomes more adventurous as we drive through the Selakano Forest and up toward the remote Katharo Plateau, where the roads disappear and the mountains rise to 1,500 meters. In this wild landscape, we stop at a small local kafenio for another refreshment break.

Next, we follow dirt tracks through Goat Valley, where the scenery becomes even more exciting. Our following stop offers a spectacular helicopter‑style view over the Lassithi Plateau, a perfect moment for unforgettable photos.

We then drop down to the plateau for a traditional Cretan lunch with unlimited wine. On the Lassithi Plateau, time seems to stand still: the locals are mostly farmers, and you’ll often see donkeys at work in the fields.
As we make our way back, we stop for a final treat, a tasting of local olive oil.

This is a day full of surprises, stunning scenery, and authentic Cretan experiences.
The excitement is second to none, you won’t forget your fun day out with Safari Club.

Pickup from any Hotel within the highlighted area.

Katharo Route

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Explore the biggest plateau of Crete

Our day begins in a traditional lower‑mountain village, where you can take a short walk through local craft shops and enjoy a refreshing drink before we continue. We then head to a magnificent viewpoint overlooking Mirabello Bay, with sweeping views of both the north and south coasts of Crete. From here, the journey becomes more adventurous as we drive through the Selakano Forest and up toward the remote Katharo Plateau, where the roads disappear and the mountains rise to 1,500 meters. In this wild landscape, we stop at a small local kafenio for another refreshment break.

Next, we follow dirt tracks through Goat Valley, where the scenery becomes even more exciting. Our following stop offers a spectacular helicopter‑style view over the Lassithi Plateau, a perfect moment for unforgettable photos.

We then drop down to the plateau for a traditional Cretan lunch with unlimited wine. On the Lassithi Plateau, time seems to stand still: the locals are mostly farmers, and you’ll often see donkeys at work in the fields.
As we make our way back, we stop for a final treat, a tasting of local olive oil.

This is a day full of surprises, stunning scenery, and authentic Cretan experiences.
The excitement is second to none, you won’t forget your fun day out with Safari Club.

Pickup from any Hotel within the highlighted area.

01

Traditional Village

Time for a little walk along the local craft shops

CulturalWalking
02

Selakano Forest

Viewpoint over one of Crete's last remaining forests

ViewpointNature
03

Herb Picking

Collect local aromatic herbs from the mountainside

ActivityNature
04

Katharo Plateau

Taste local raki and honey at 1,150m altitude

TastingScenic
05

Havgas Gorge Viewpoint

See Crete from 1,500 meters above sea level

ViewpointPhotography
06

Traditional Cretan Lunch

Full meal with local wine and water, included

LunchIncluded
07

Lassithi Plateau

Discover green valleys and traditional windmills

ScenicCultural
08

Olive Oil Tasting

Learn the process and enjoy a final tasting

TastingExperience

Free Cancellation Available

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  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before tour
  • Full refund if cancelled within the free period
  • Cancellations within 24 hours are non-refundable