Top 4 Off-Road Safaris in Italy

1.5Hour Safari Tour in Crete(Heraklion)with Quad,Jeep,Buggy & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 941 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $107Our pick

Start in Karteros with safety training, then follow a guide through dusty off-road tracks, olive groves, villages, a historic cave, Karteros Gorge, and a beach stop. Choose a quad, automatic 1000cc buggy, Monster 800cc, or Jeep. Lunch, water, helmets, pickup, and instruction are included.

“This tour was amazing from start to finish. I did it with my partner and we met some friends at our hotel which also did the tour. The tour guide are really friendly and informative, they advise you on how to use the quads and make sure you know what you’re doing before setting off. The views were amazing, the food was great and the swim at the end was a nice stop to be able to cool off after being in the sun all day. The quads are so fun and it’s such an amazing experience.”

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2.Quad Safari Off-Road Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 479 reviews · from $99Best value

Ride a solo or shared CF450cc or CF520cc quad from Malia through olive groves, vineyards, and dirt tracks. Your guide teaches beginners, then leads you to Profitis Ilias, an olive oil factory, Milatos Cave, Milatos Beach, Sissi, and lunch. Pickup, helmets, fuel, insurance, and lunch are included.

“the offroad sections were awesome. the guide did a great job taking pictures of us. the ATV's were really nice/new.”

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3.Full-Day Jeep Safari Tour with Cooking Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 284 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $111

Spend 8 to 9 hours exploring rural Crete in a Land Rover Defender or Mercedes Vito. Meet a shepherd, make cheese, cook local dishes, shape pottery, visit Lasithi Plateau, eat lunch with wine, and taste olive oil. Guides such as Mario, Giannis, Nikos, and Vagelis are known for lively storytelling.

“Amazing 👏 🤩. Excellent staff and always with a smile in face. Thank you for help us to discover Crete..”

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4.Chianti Wine and Food Tasting Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 256 reviews · from $254

Ride from Florence into Chianti in an air-conditioned 4WD with an English-speaking guide such as Gloria, Alex, or Lavi. Visit historic wine estates, taste eight wines with cheese, cured meats, and olive oil, enjoy a Tuscan lunch, and return after a full 10-hour day.

“Seriously one of the best days we have had during our holiday! Lavi was such an amazing guide and the lunch was delicious. 100% would recommend.”

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