Jeep Safari in Chania Claimed

beautiful vineyards of Manousakis in the hills of Vatolakos!

Join us for this most comprehensive 4-5 hour winemaking experience, where you can admire from start to finish the entire winemaking process in private groups of 1-4 or 5-8 people in each vehicle. The vineyard tour includes a tasting of five wines as well as additional menu options available at the winery.

Beginning the private Safari day trip for a unique wine experience we visit the hill of Vatolakos, where the vineyards of Manousakis, through an exciting off-road route to the top of the hill reaching an altitude of 660 meters! This magnificent location, with panoramic views of the northern part of Crete, accompanied by the natural environment, vineyards and fresh air rivals the best feeling ever.

We continue our tour, visiting the Manousakis winery for a tour of the winery. Starting from the traditional old family home of the Manousakis family, we continue with a beautiful walk in the beautiful garden of the old and new winery. In the production unit you will learn about the winemaking process and visit the cellar, where the wines are preserved and aged, as well as the bottling line.

Two wine tastings with all available wines can be accompanied by additional dishes or Cretan flavors ordered at the winery (at an additional cost) to complete this unique winery experience

 

Best moments

• Embark on a private tour in premium off-road vehicles driven by experienced drivers
• Enjoy an off-road tour of vineyards
• Admire panoramic views of Chania from above
• Begin a tour with a tasting of five wines.

 

Adventure tips

• The trip is ideal for anyone looking for an experience beyond the ordinary, youth groups,individual participants or couples, families with older children and businesses for team bonding.
• The trip has stops every 30-40 minutes for everyone’s convenience.
• In order for us to be able to arrange lunch or dinner with an alternative vegetarian menu, please let us know after booking. This also applies to any food allergies, so that possible alternatives can be found.

 

Technical features: The duration of the activity is 5 hours

 

 

Included:

• Pick up and delivery to the hotel
• Delivery and pick up from the hotel and delivery to the hotel
• Tour of off-road vineyards
• Liability insurance and taxes
• Insurance and insurance Insurance cover Insurance and insurance cover

 

 

Not Included:

• Extra wine consumption and additional accompanying meals or snacks
• Tips

 

 

Don’t forget:

• Telephone contact prior to the activity
• Don’t forget your comfortable shoes, for example, hiking shoes or sandals, camera, sun protection, etc. During spring and autumn we advise you to bring a jacket.
• The trip is not recommended for people who suffer from car sickness, have mobility or back problems or pregnant or for children under 7 years old, as we do not offer child seats or people taller than 1.95cm or weighing more than 130kg .
• The company reserves the right to make minor changes to the programme when deemed necessary. For example in case of adverse weather conditions. This can be done without prior notice
• Reservations must be made in advance, no later than 24 hours before departure. Cancellation must be made 48 hours before departure. In case of future cancellations, no refunds will be given.
• If a tour is cancelled due to insufficient participants or inclement weather, Uncharted Escapes will refund 100% of payments made.

 

 

semi-private tour for up to 6 or 8 people per vehicle. Our evening excursion starts from the center of Chania city and tourist areas, heading towards the White Mountains through the unknown mountain routes.

Top of the line off-road vehicles driven by well-trained drivers will help you enjoy the best panoramic views from above in northwestern Crete. Off-road routes, wild and dense vegetation, non-touristy places, unique panoramic views, ideal for a sunset capture stop, combined with wine tasting accompanied by a platter of Cretan delicacies, are just some of the experiences you will gain in 4 -5 hours with a premium safari tour.

After exploring off-road through orange and lemon valleys in the villages of Pterarari, Varipetro, Alikiano and Vatolakos, we arrive at an amazing spot in Vatolakos at an altitude of 700m where we will have the best panoramic view of the sunset and the possibility to admire the entire city from below. After the sunset, we continue our journey through the Cretan villages, full of amazing sights and stories, until we reach the Manousakis Winery where you will taste wine and some traditional Cretan delicacies.

After the tasting, we reach the end of our Sunset Safari tour, driving back to our hotels full of memories and adventure experiences and the best panoramic view of Chania from above.

 

Best moments

• Semi-Private Tour up to 6 or 8 people per vehicle
• Sunset with panoramic view of Chania
• Unknown road routes in non-tourist areas
• Traditional villages
• Wine tasting with Cretan delicacies

 

Distance: 70 Km Altitude difference: 700μ

 

Adventure tips

• The trip is ideal for anyone looking for an experience beyond the ordinary, youth groups, single or couples participants, families with older children and team bonding.
• The trip has stops every 30-40 minutes for everyone’s convenience.
• In order to arrange lunch or dinner with vegetarian alternatives, information is required at the time of booking. This also counts for any food allergies and if it is possible to find suitable alternatives.

 

Technical features: The duration of the activity is 5 hours and covers the period May – October

 

 

The duration of the activity is 5 hours and the duration of the season is from May to May and from May to May:

• Pick-up and delivery to the hotel
• Delivery and pick-up from the hotel (5 or 9 seats) and delivery to and from the hotel
• Wine tasting with Cretan flavours.
• Liability insurance and taxes

 

 

Not Included:

• Extra wine consumption
• Gratuities

 

 

Don’t forget:

• Telephone contact before the activity
• Don’t forget your comfortable shoes, for example, hiking shoes or sandals, camera, sun protection, etc. During spring and autumn we advise you to bring a jacket.
• The trip is not recommended for people who suffer from car sickness, have mobility or back problems or pregnant or for children under 7 years old, as we do not offer child seats or people taller than 1.95cm or weighing more than 130kg
• The company reserves the right to make minor changes to the programme when deemed necessary. For example in case of adverse weather conditions. This can be done without prior notice.
• Bookings must be made no later than 24 hours before departure. Any cancellation must be made in accordance with the cancellation policy. In case of late cancellations, no refund will be given.
• If a tour is cancelled due to insufficient participants or inclement weather, Uncharted Escapes will refund 100% of payments made.

 

 

our winery includes pick-up and drop-off from your cruise ship, road trips through olive groves and vineyards, the best panoramic views from above, a tour of the vineyards, a guided tasting tour by a professional sommelier accompanied by a cheese platter.

Starting the premium safari for a unique wine experience, we will visit the hill of Vatolakos, where the vineyards of Manousakis are located, through an exciting off-road route up to the top of the hill at an altitude of 660 meters! This magnificent location, with panoramic views of the northern part of Crete, accompanied by the natural environment, vineyards and fresh air, counters with the best feeling ever.

We continue our tour, visiting the Manousakis winery for a tour of the winery. Starting from the traditional old family house of the Manousakis family we continue with a nice walk in the beautiful garden of the winery. In the production facilities you will learn about the winemaking process and visit the cellar, where the wines are kept, as well as the bottling line.

Five tasted wines accompanied by a cheese platter will complete this unique experience before we return to your cruise ship.

 

Best moments

• Enjoy an off-road tour of vineyards
• Admire the panoramic view of Chania from above
• Start a tour with 5 fine wines and cheese
• Start a private tour with exceptional off-road vehicles driven by a multilingual guide.

 

 

Distance: 60km Altitude difference: 700 μ

 

 

Adventure tips

• The trip is ideal for anyone looking for an experience beyond the ordinary, youth groups,single participants or couples, families with older children and businesses for team bonding.
• The trip has stops every 30-40 minutes for everyone’s convenience.
• In order to arrange lunch or dinner with vegetarian alternatives, information is required at the time of booking. This also counts for any food allergies and if it is possible to find suitable alternatives.

 

 

Technical features: The duration of the activity is 4 hours

 

Included:

• Pick up and delivery from Souda or Chania Old Port
• From Sochi or from the port of Sochi to the port of Sochi or from the port of Sochi to the port of Sochi or from the port of Sochi to the port of Sochi
• Tour of off-road vineyards
• Tickets for the tour, tasting of five wines and a cheese platter
• Liability insurance and taxes

 

 

Not Included:

• Extra wine consumption and additional accompanying meals or snacks
• Tips

 

 

Don’t forget:

• Telephone contact prior to the activity
• Don’t forget your comfortable shoes, for example, hiking shoes or sandals, camera, sun protection, etc. During spring and autumn we advise you to bring a jacket.
• The trip is not recommended for people who suffer from car sickness, have mobility or back problems or pregnant or for children under 7 years old, as we do not offer child seats or people taller than 1.95cm or weighing more than 130kg .
• The company reserves the right to make minor changes to the programme when deemed necessary. For example in case of adverse weather conditions. This can be done without prior notice
• Bookings must be made no later than 24 hours prior to departure. Any cancellation must be made in accordance with the cancellation policy. In case of late cancellations, no refund will be given.
• If a tour is cancelled due to insufficient participants or inclement weather, Uncharted Escapes will refund 100% of payments made.

 

 

Cretan culture starts with a visit to the Terra Creta olive oil mill and then to the Karavitaki winery for an informative tour and a wine tasting that unfolds the secrets of great longevity in Crete!

We then head to the village of Ano Vouves to admire the ancient olive tree that is 3000 years old and learn about the history of olives.

Working up an appetite, we arrive at a small taverna in Panteion, where we will introduce you to Cretan cuisine with plenty of local food and wine and let you feel the very essence of the famous Cretan hospitality.

On the way to Mesavlia, we cross a gorge with a picturesque creek set amidst lush vegetation. There, on our way through the gorge, we will have plenty of opportunities to take pictures of picturesque chapels, sheep, goats, vineyards and beautiful olive groves.

On the way back we will pass through the historic Cretan villages of Kakopetros, Dromonero and Voukolies before arriving in the city of Chania.

 

Best moments

• Visit an olive press and winery to enjoy a wine tasting tour
• Admire the ancient olive tree of 3000 years old
• Embark on a semi-private safari tour for up to 6 or 8 people per vehicle
• Enjoy a delicious traditional Cretan meal with wine
• Explore many Cretan villages

 

 

Distance: 110km Altitude Difference: 700μ

 

Adventure Tips

• The trip is ideal for anyone looking for an experience beyond the ordinary, youth groups,single participants or couples, families with older children and businesses for team bonding.
• The trip has stops every 30-40 minutes for everyone’s convenience.
• In order for us to be able to arrange lunch or dinner with an alternative vegetarian menu, please let us know after booking. This also applies to any food allergies, so that possible alternatives can be found.

 

 

Technical features: The duration of the activity is 7 hours

 

Included:

• Pick up and delivery to the hotel
• Delivery and pick up and drop off at the hotel
• Tickets for the tour and tasting of the winery
• Tickets for the tour and tasting of the olive press
• Lunch with traditional Cretan food and wine
• Liability insurance and taxes

 

 

Not Included:

• Coffee or beer for refreshments in the tavern
• Tipping

 

 

Don’t forget:

• Telephone contact before the activity
• Don’t forget your comfortable shoes, for example, hiking shoes or sandals, camera, sun protection, etc. During spring and autumn we advise you to bring a jacket
• The trip is not recommended for people who suffer from car sickness, have mobility or back problems or pregnant or for children under 7 years old, as we do not offer child seats or people taller than 1.95cm or weighing more than 130kg
• The company reserves the right to make minor changes to the programme when deemed necessary. For example in case of adverse weather conditions. This can be done without prior notice
• Bookings must be made no later than 24 hours before departure. Any cancellation must be made in accordance with the cancellation policy. In case of late cancellations, no refund will be given
• If a tour is cancelled due to insufficient participants or inclement weather, Uncharted Escapes will refund 100% of payments made.