Village experiences
Visiting in land Crete can be a real challenge!
In the villages of Crete one has the opportunity to experience the Real Crete, the heartbeat of the island.
In the village and country side of the island, you can still find the traditional Cretan man on his return from his daily chores and work drinking his coffee whilst playing back gammon and reading his daily paper. As Crete might be an island but the Cretans are curious people as well as eager to understand the world they live in.
The women for generations have handed down the art of dying, and weaving textiles, an activity known to them already from the times of Homer. The wise and virtuous woman, Penelope!
The countryside, is where someone can see authentic Crete, but could also engage in traditional festivals, accompanied by the sound of the Cretan Lyra one of the most ancient musical instruments.
You can also taste the famous Cretan diet and the traditional products!
And for those that love outdoor activities such as hiking and more, this is the right place. Blending with locals, or participating their village activities, such as sheep-shearing, or cheese making is leading to a more hands on memorable experience.
In either case,whatever aspect or route you choose to travel and explore, you will be rewarded with an abundance of the aromas, colors, tastes and scents of the mountains or valleys of Crete, the earth-bound people that you will encounter will make it a true experience not to forget!
Milia a full organic village
Milia is an authentic 17th century mountain settlement which has been transformed into and eco-friendly tourist complex; it seems to have sprouted from the lands of Crete. A glorious location...
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Countryside of Crete and Ida Mountain: wine, olives, cheese and a historic village
This unique programme focuses on Cretan countryside south and west of Heraklion town, the changing scenery, the wine and olive oil production as well as the traditional way of producing cheese.
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Agia Irini Nunnery and the Mili Gorge
Recommended as a half-day activity, ideal for families with young children.
The program begins at the Monastery of Agia Irini (Santa Irene) at the foot of Mt. Vrisinas about 5 kms south of...
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Eleftherna of the Homer times
This schedule combines an exclusive private guide in the ancient city of Eleftherna and an acquaintance with the contemporary economy in the Greek rural society, the cheesemaker, the diner owner, the...
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Cretan experience (Gortyna and Phaistos)
This excursion offers the exclusive experience of visiting two main archaeological sites (Gortyna and Phaistos) and a European Community award-winning Cretan Folk Museum
(Voroi), accommodation...
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