Starting at the Peninsula Hotel and Spa in Agia Pelagia, we give you a theoretical introduction and a small driving practise, before we take the adventure in our hands and the quads on the road.

Lonely tracks away from main traffic and in the midst of the most beautiful nature take you to a beautiful cliff path along the sea and later into the heights of Achlada.

Here we enjoy a breathtaking view over the surrounding area, before we continue to the long time ago and abruptly abandoned ghost village of Achlada. Find out more about the background of the village, the ancient and traditional Cretan way of life and share a special personal moment with the three last and only inhabitants of this village.  Enjoy a drive and a walk through this village which is not accessible by any other means.

We continue, beginning in the heights of Achlada, passing in between the mountains in breathtaking natural surroundings to Fodele, a traditional Cretan village, which is also called the village of the oranges and is the birthplace of the famous painter ‘El Greco’. Here you can explore Crete’s culture and marvel at its local handicrafts. Time for some shopping or a visit of the museum or its orthodox churches is of course considered.

For those of you who like it relaxed there is the possibility to enjoy a freshly squeezed orange juice from the local oranges in the calm.

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We return to the hotel at 13h00, so you can take your time to enjoy your lunch. 

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Sunset Trip
Approximately 18:00-21:00 

A tour in the early evening hours takes you through beautiful nature, breathtaking view-points and lets you enjoy the fresh evening breeze. 

This tour takes you to the heights of Achlada to visit the mysterious ghost village. After a short guided tour in this village you carry on to the traditional mountain village of Rogdia.

In Rogdia you have the possibility to visit the 16th century tower of Modino and enjoy a breathtaking view onto Heraklion and  the sun setting into the sea between the mountains.

By 21:00 we have returned to our premises, Please note that according to the season arrival and departure times may vary.  

TOUR LANGUAGES

ENGLISH, GERMAN, FRENCH, GREEK

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Drivers have to be a minimum of 18 years old and hold a valid driving license

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• We offer highest safety standards and precautions 

• Our vehicles are thoroughly and regularly checked

• Cameras are ONLY allowed during our stops. During the drive neither the driver nor the passenger is allowed to film or have an action camera tied to him/her​

• Transfers are not automatically organized and not offered in all regions  - please ask if a transfer from your hotel is possible if you need one

• Each tour is accompanied by a guide that may assist you with your driving and gives you information

• The tour is not accessible for pregnant travellers.