Gallop through Crete's majestic Finikia mountains on horseback as you take in fantastic scenery on this horseback riding tour. Visit places made legendary by ancient Greek mythology, and enjoy a delicious local Cretan lunch featuring homemade wine.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Instructor
- English, German, Russian, French
- Pickup included
- Pickup is available from hotels within the Heraclion prefecture. Pickup in areas of Elounda, Agia Pelagia, Sissi, Milatos, and Agios Nikolaos can be arranged at an additional cost.
- Small group
- Limited to 10 participants
Experience
Highlights
- Enjoy over two hours of invigorating horse riding through the Finikia mountains
- Ride across from the legendary mountains where Greek god Zeus is said to sleep
- Have a delicious and traditional Cretan lunch, featuring homemade wine
Full description
Start your day by meeting your guide at the stables, where you will have a relaxed cup of coffee before taking a basic training session to make sure you feel safe and comfortable while riding a horse. Then, hop on your horse and wagon to begin your ride out into the mountains.
After riding for about an hour, you'll arrive at the top of the Finikia mountains, where you'll stop for a break. Help yourself to a soft drink, or fruit, and take a moment to admire the amazing views and snap a picture or two. In the distance, you can spot the nearby mountain of Archanes, the place where the Greek God Zeus is said to be sleeping.
Then get back on your horses and wagon and make your way back to the starting point. After riding for another hour, you'll arrive at the stables and then sit down for a delicious traditional Cretan lunch, including homemade wine.
After lunch, have a seat out in the garden of the stables, help yourself to some more wine, or enjoy a few more minutes of riding. At about 2:00 PM, you will head back to your hotel or apartment.
Includes
- Round-trip transfer from your hotel or accommodation
- Coffee
- 2 hours of horse and wagon riding
- Lunch, including homemade wine and fruit
- Helmets
- Insurance
Not suitable for
- People over 264 lbs (120 kg)
Covid-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- You must keep social distance while in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- You are required to bring and wear a mask
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunscreen
- Comfortable clothes
Know before you go
- The tour is suitable for beginners, intermediate, or advanced riders.
- Riding helmets and insurance are included.