Full-day tour of Loutro Village with a typical Cretan lunch
Excursions & day trips

Full-day tour of Loutro Village with a typical Cretan lunch

4.1/5
Excellent
Based on 7 reviews
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£73.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, English, Polish
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • A day of complete relaxation is on the cards at Loutro, a Cretan fishing village
  • You'll take a scenic drive through the White Mountains en route to Sfakia harbour
  • You can take in the coastal scenery on a relaxing mini-cruise from Sfakia to Loutro
  • There's a typical Cretan lunch at a family-own seafront taverna in Loutro on the menu
  • Your expert guide knows all about remote southern Crete and will share their knowledge with you
What to expect

Accessible only by boat, Loutro is an idyllic seaside village where you can completely disconnect. Journey from Sfakia to Loutro by boat for a day of exploration at your own pace, enjoying lunch at a local taverna and time to recline under the bright Cretan sun. Rena, one of our local guides, says, ‘Loutro is the hidden jewel of southern Crete, a magical place of unbelievable blue, light blue, almost green crystal-clear water – and with no sign of cars or traffic.'

This exclusive excursion kickd of with a scenic drive to Sfakia, stopping along the way at Askifou plateau for a Greek coffee overlooking the majestic White Mountains. Then, you'll hop into a boat for the quick 20-minute mini-cruise to Loutro – a remote picturesque fishing village with a beautiful mountain backdrop. Here, you'll have plenty of free time to stroll along its cobbled streets, admiring whitewashed houses straight from a postcard. It's also a great opportunity to grab a souvenir and help the local economy.

Plus, there's a lunch at a traditional family-owned seafront taverna overlooking the bay, savouring what Rena calls ‘the aromas of the south'. You'll enjoy tasting specialities from the region such as cheese pie, fried courgettes, Cretan salad and more, washed down with local wine. Afterwards, you can recline on the beach, take a dip in the clear waters of the Libyan Sea and watch the world go by. With no traffic, it's your chance to unwind in peaceful surroundings.

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What's included
  • check Boat cruise
  • check Lunch
  • check Coffee or tea
  • check Transport
What to remember
  • Bring bathing gear and sunblock
  • Bring a towel
  • Bring suitable footwear
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Provider
TUI Hellas Travel, Tourism and Airlines SA, with Tax Number 094469778 and Travel License Number 0261Ε60000126100
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.1/5

Based on 7 reviews from verified customers

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  • Excursie Loutro

    From United States of America - June 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    De excursie naar Loutro was niet prettig. De airco in de oude bus was stuk, de reisleidster bleef maar zeggen dat het zo prettig was dat er airco was. ...

  • Nele

    From United States of America - October 2024

    Travelled with family

     

    55 - 64 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    De reis op zich was mooi naar Loutro. Gids vertelde interessante dingen over de streek.

  • A&M

    From United States of America - June 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Average

    Overall rated

    3/5

    De rit door de bergen was mooi, de Griekse koffie stop voegde weinig toe. De lunch was heel goed. Het dorpje Loutro was niks bijzonders, daar was je i ...

  • Veronique Stragier

    From Belgium - August 2023

    Travelled as a couple

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Supermooie dagtocht!

  • Jurgen hamers

    From United States of America - August 2023

    Travelled as a couple

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Het dorp was schitterend maar de tocht erheen was de gevaarlijkste route van kreta. De lunch was super goed verzorgd.

  • Roanwashere

    From United States of America - July 2023

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    De koffiestop was niet echt van toegevoegde waarde. De bootreis was oké. Het verblijf in Loutro was leuk, maar op de lunch na wel volledig zelf in te ...

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