Milatos Cave

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Set out on a self-driving quad safari and explore the Cretan countryside with a guided tour with hotel transfers from Malia, Heraklion, Sisi, and surrounding spots. Drive to Milatos, featuring rock-hewn caves and a little beach. Visit an olive oil factory, and discover the Palace of Malia. Before starting your quad tour experience, get acquainted with your ATV vehicle, including lessons for beginners, by an instructor. Begin by going uphill on off-road terrain to reach your first stop, the chapel of the Prophet Elias, where you will be greeted by panoramic views of the surroundings. Descending through this lush place, hit an off-road route between the vineyards and olive groves to explore Cretan nature in all its glory. Stop at an olive oil factory to see how locals extract olive oil, followed by a brief tasting. Continue on the dirt roads to Milatos to explore a series of caves hewn into rocks, surrounded by mountains, rich flora, and fauna. This is your chance to collect some local herbs and be one with nature. After the hike on the path to Milatos cave, head to Milatos beach for a swim. Next, it's time for a seaside safari tour through the narrow streets of the quaint fishing villages of Milatos and Sissi. Then, we'll drive through impressive off road around the picturesque countryside, where the Malia palace archaeological site once stood. Finally, unwind over lunch after a full day of adventure in Crete.

This tour is a special way to discover the countryside of Crete in a top buggy! You will experience the ultimate adventure, crossing gorges, in an breathtaking manner and being guided to places you have never been. Come and have a try. You will follow our experienced guide starting from our base to the archeological site, Minoa palace, where you will be shown around by a tour guide and then we continue by driving through the beautiful villages of Sissi , epano Sissi and Milatos where we will visit the Milatos cave. The cave is large, measuring 2,100 square meters, with eight small and large entrances. It is 73 meters long, and its widest point is 63 meters. We will come across a little church built in 1935, and a memorial of those slaughtered by the Turks. We will continue our tour by driving up the mountain and crossing some gorges. The longest stop of the tour will be made at the village of Latsida where lunch will be served in traditional tavern. After eating and chatting, our trip will continue to the village of Neapoli where we will visit Vasilakis olive factory and have a friendly olive tour in an award-winning Cretan olive press. After that we will drive to the village of Vrahasi in a beautiful ethnic museum where you will have the opportunity to learn about the way the local people lived in the past (optional). Nearing the end of our tour we will continue back to Malia where we will have our final stop at a small beautiful private beach, then we will drive back to our base where our journey began. It doesn't matter if you have never driven a buggy before as the vehicles are user-friendly, and everybody will get a detailed instruction and practice on the spot before we start our tour. What makes our tour unique is the fact that we reach the most hidden spots on the island where we meet the friendly locals. The distance of the tour is approx. 80km. Get on board on the two-seater buggy with your partner and cruise along the endless rural roads of Crete with its amazing landscape. we wait for you !!!!!!

This tour is a special way to discover the countryside of Crete in a top buggy! You will experience the ultimate adventure, crossing gorges, in an breathtaking manner and being guided to places you have never been. Come and have a try. You will follow our experienced guide starting from our base to the archeological site, Minoa palace, where you will be shown around by a tour guide and then we continue by driving through the beautiful villages of Sissi , epano Sissi and Milatos where we will visit the Milatos cave. The cave is large, measuring 2,100 square meters, with eight small and large entrances. It is 73 meters long, and its widest point is 63 meters. We will come across a little church built in 1935, and a memorial of those slaughtered by the Turks. We will continue our tour by driving up the mountain and crossing some gorges. The longest stop of the tour will be made at the village of Sisi where lunch will be served in traditional tavern. After eating and chatting, our trip will continue to the village of Neapoli where we will visit Vasilakis olive factory and have a friendly olive tour in an award-winning Cretan olive press. After that we will drive to the village of Vrahasi in a beautiful ethnic museum where you will have the opportunity to learn about the way the local people lived in the past ( if the museum is open) . Nearing the end of our tour we will continue back to Malia where we will have our final stop at a small beautiful private beach, then we will drive back to our base where our journey began. It doesn't matter if you have never driven a buggy before as the vehicles are user-friendly, and everybody will get a detailed instruction and practice on the spot before we start our tour. What makes our tour unique is the fact that we reach the most hidden spots on the island where we meet the friendly locals. The distance of the tour is approx. 80km. Get on board on the two-seater buggy with your partner and cruise along the endless rural roads of Crete with its amazing landscape. we wait for you !!!!!!

Explore the eastern side of Crete with an amazing guided tour. Follow the paths of Cretan history by visiting the cave of Milatos. Give your children the joy of visiting Amazonas zoo park and reach the most beautiful corner of eastern Crete Discover traditional life in rural Crete by watching the locals in their daily activities by visiting traditional villages. Enjoy a tour of the cave of Milatos where you will have the opportunity to learn a lot about the history of the area and cross an amazing off-road trail where you will have the opportunity to see the livestock of Crete up close and photograph several of the goats and sheep of the area . Be enchanted by the panoramic view where you will see almost the entire northern side of Crete from an altitude of 900 meters. Try your hand at foraging for native herbs or relax and enjoy the panoramic view. Give the joy to your children by visiting the amazonas zoo park where you will have the opportunity to see many of the animals up close and have fun with them. Enjoy traditional raki and local delicacies in a traditional village where you will have the opportunity to admire its architecture of Crete and see the way of life of the Cretans Be enchanted by the beautiful view of the bay of Mirabello where you will see the famous island of Spinalonga from above swim in the crystal clear waters of Elounda enjoy authentic food in one of the most famous taverns Finally feel the beauty of the capital of Eastern Crete of the city of Agios Nikolaos end Admire the town square as well as the beautiful lake. Return to your hotel full of unforgettable memories from Crete

This tour is a special way to discover the countryside of Crete in a top buggy! You will experience the ultimate adventure, crossing gorges, in an breathtaking manner and being guided to places you have never been. Come and have a try. You will follow our experienced guide starting from our base to the archeological site, Minoa palace, where you will be shown around by a tour guide and then we continue by driving through the beautiful villages of Sissi , epano Sissi and Milatos where we will visit the Milatos cave. The cave is large, measuring 2,100 square meters, with eight small and large entrances. It is 73 meters long, and its widest point is 63 meters. We will come across a little church built in 1935, and a memorial of those slaughtered by the Turks. It doesn't matter if you have never driven a buggy before as the vehicles are user-friendly, and everybody will get a detailed instruction and practice on the spot before we start our tour. What makes our tour unique is the fact that we reach the most hidden spots on the island where we meet the friendly locals. The distance of the tour is approx. 50km. Get on board on the two-seater buggy with your partner and cruise along the endless rural roads of Crete with its amazing landscape. we wait for you !!!!!!

Embark on a journey through Crete’s rich land, myth, and soul — a day that begins with flavor and ends in serenity. First stop: a family-run **olive mill in Prassas**, where you’ll learn the art of olive oil production, from tree to bottle. Walk among olive trees, tour the facilities, and savor different oils with fresh bread and traditional nibbles. Next, delve into ancient mystery at **Skotino Cave**, a sacred Minoan site dedicated to Artemis. Step carefully into its cool, echoing chambers and discover how this cave served as a place of rituals and offerings. This is not just a cave — it’s a spiritual landmark. The adventure continues upward to the **Lasithi Plateau**, a breathtaking alpine valley framed by mountains and dotted with windmills, stone villages, and grazing sheep. Enjoy scenic driving through traditional hamlets, spot ancient farming techniques still in use, and feel the calm rhythm of rural life. Make a short stop at the **Windmills of Lasithi**, iconic symbols of Cretan ingenuity, for some fantastic photos and local tales about their role in the plateau’s irrigation system. The final chapter of your tour unfolds in **Krasi Village**, famous for its ancient plane tree — one of the oldest in Europe — and its cool spring waters. Wander the cobbled paths, admire timeless architecture, and sit under the shade with a refreshment or a sweet spoon dessert. It’s a quiet farewell to a day woven with stories, tastes, and the living spirit of the island.

Explore the eastern side of Crete with an amazing guided tour. Follow the paths of Cretan history by visiting the cave of Milatos. Give your children the joy of visiting Amazonas zoo park and reach the most beautiful corner of eastern Crete Discover traditional life in rural Crete by watching the locals in their daily activities by visiting traditional villages. Enjoy a tour of the cave of Milatos where you will have the opportunity to learn a lot about the history of the area and cross an amazing off-road trail where you will have the opportunity to see the livestock of Crete up close and photograph several of the goats and sheep of the area . Be enchanted by the panoramic view where you will see almost the entire northern side of Crete from an altitude of 900 meters. Try your hand at foraging for native herbs or relax and enjoy the panoramic view. Give the joy to your children by visiting the amazonas zoo park where you will have the opportunity to see many of the animals up close and have fun with them. Enjoy traditional raki and local delicacies in a traditional village where you will have the opportunity to admire its architecture of Crete and see the way of life of the Cretans Be enchanted by the beautiful view of the bay of Mirabello where you will see the famous island of Spinalonga from above swim in the crystal clear waters of Elounda enjoy authentic food in one of the most famous taverns Finally feel the beauty of the capital of Eastern Crete of the city of Agios Nikolaos end Admire the town square as well as the beautiful lake. Return to your hotel full of unforgettable memories from Crete