A taste of crete
Immerse yourself in the culinary treasures of Crete
Immerse yourself in the culinary treasures of Crete
Description:
Crete is renowned for its simple yet delicious food, which is part of every aspect of local life - socialising, family life, celebration, even mourning. Cretan cuisine is based on high quality raw materials that are produced locally, in small scale facilities or even in nature. It is also based on the locals’ zeal, passion and traditions around food. On this tour, we invite you to join us in a celebration of mouth watering Cretan food and learn about the different ways of sourcing, preparing and - of course - enjoying food on Crete. We will cook with locals, go foraging for wild food, learn traditional bread making techniques and prepare cheese straight after milking! We will also taste a variety of local wines and spirits and visit hand-picked tavernas, nestled in picturesque villages. Our base will be the village of Gerakari, situated at the foothills of Mount Kedros, surrounded by the stunning nature of Amari, in the heart of Crete. Come on an empty stomach and leave with a heart full of tasty memories
Programme:
Day 1
Pick up from Heraklion Archaeological Museum 17:00
Dinner in a local village kafeneion
Stay: Gerakari
Day 2
Cooking with a local in a village house: Learn how to prepare authentic Cretan recipes
Dinner in a local village taverna
Stay: Gerakari
Day 3
Foraging in Amari: The wild taste of Crete - delicacies from nature
Dinner in a local village taverna
Stay: Gerakari
Day 4
Traditional bread making & Cheesemaking with a shepherd
Dinner in a downtown eatery in Heraklion
Stay: Heraklion
Day 5
Wine tasting tour: Taste local wine made from heritage grape varieties
Drop off at Heraklion Archaeological Museum 14:00
Duration:
5 days (4 nights)
Dates:
April 11th-18th, 2020
(available on other dates for private tours upon request)
Number of participants:
5 (min) - 14 (max)
Price:
The cost for the tour is €820 per person (single room supplement +€150)
Including: Single-room accommodation in 3-star hotels, all meals, all culinary activities, minibus transportation
Offer: The first three participants receive a €100 discount.
Crete is renowned for its simple yet delicious food, which is part of every aspect of local life - socialising, family life, celebration, even mourning. Cretan cuisine is based on high quality raw materials that are produced locally, in small scale facilities or even in nature. It is also based on the locals’ zeal, passion and traditions around food. On this tour, we invite you to join us in a celebration of mouth watering Cretan food and learn about the different ways of sourcing, preparing and - of course - enjoying food on Crete. We will cook with locals, go foraging for wild food, learn traditional bread making techniques and prepare cheese straight after milking! We will also taste a variety of local wines and spirits and visit hand-picked tavernas, nestled in picturesque villages. Our base will be the village of Gerakari, situated at the foothills of Mount Kedros, surrounded by the stunning nature of Amari, in the heart of Crete. Come on an empty stomach and leave with a heart full of tasty memories
Programme:
Day 1
Pick up from Heraklion Archaeological Museum 17:00
Dinner in a local village kafeneion
Stay: Gerakari
Day 2
Cooking with a local in a village house: Learn how to prepare authentic Cretan recipes
Dinner in a local village taverna
Stay: Gerakari
Day 3
Foraging in Amari: The wild taste of Crete - delicacies from nature
Dinner in a local village taverna
Stay: Gerakari
Day 4
Traditional bread making & Cheesemaking with a shepherd
Dinner in a downtown eatery in Heraklion
Stay: Heraklion
Day 5
Wine tasting tour: Taste local wine made from heritage grape varieties
Drop off at Heraklion Archaeological Museum 14:00
Duration:
5 days (4 nights)
Dates:
April 11th-18th, 2020
(available on other dates for private tours upon request)
Number of participants:
5 (min) - 14 (max)
Price:
The cost for the tour is €820 per person (single room supplement +€150)
Including: Single-room accommodation in 3-star hotels, all meals, all culinary activities, minibus transportation
Offer: The first three participants receive a €100 discount.
In collaboration with
Wild crete, you make my heart sing
aN 8-day wildlife tour of crete
aN 8-day wildlife tour of crete
Description:
Located at the south-easternmost point of Europe, at a close distance from three continents (Europe, Asia, Africa), Crete is a natural experiment; a small piece of land created by powerful forces of nature and signatures of human history. On this tour, we invite to explore and interact with the wildlife and culture of Crete. We will visit many of Crete’s high diversity of ecosystems, including gorges, high mountain ranges, plateaus, lakes and rivers, coastal areas and cliffs and olive groves. We will encounter some of the many plants and birds of Crete, visit ancient historic trees and local communities and take part in seasonal activities. We will experience a wide range of fine Cretan cuisine and wines and Crete’s longstanding and diverse cultural history. Of course, there will be opportunities for s wimming and relaxation as well. Our base will be the village of Gerakari, situated at the foothills of Mount Kedros, surrounded by the stunning nature of Amari, in the heart o f Crete. This tour will make you part of Crete and its people.
Programme:
Day 1
Pick up from Heraklion
Dinner in a local village kafeneion
Stay: Gerakari
Day 2
Walking in Triopetra Outfall, swimming
Visit at the village of Spili
Stay: Gerakari
Day 3
Botanising at Gious Kampos
Tour of the Amari Valley
Stay: Gerakari
Day 4
Birdwatching on the slopes of Psiloritis
Stay: Gerakari
Day 5
Visit at Kourtaliotis & Kotsifos gorges
Swimming at Souda bay
Stay: Gerakari
Day 6
Visit at the coast of Frangokastelo
Excursion at the Askyfou plateau
Stay: Chania
Day 7
Hiking on the Akrotiri Peninsula
Stay: Chania
Day 8
Drop off at Heraklion
Departure
Duration:
8 days (7 nights)
Dates:
November 14th-18th, 2019
April 3rd-7th, 2020
(available on other dates for private tours upon request)
Number of participants:
4 (min) - 16 (max)
Price:
The cost for the tour is €950 per person
Including: Single-room accommodation in 3-star hotels, all meals, all culinary activities, minibus transportation
Offer: The first three participants receive a €100 discount.
Located at the south-easternmost point of Europe, at a close distance from three continents (Europe, Asia, Africa), Crete is a natural experiment; a small piece of land created by powerful forces of nature and signatures of human history. On this tour, we invite to explore and interact with the wildlife and culture of Crete. We will visit many of Crete’s high diversity of ecosystems, including gorges, high mountain ranges, plateaus, lakes and rivers, coastal areas and cliffs and olive groves. We will encounter some of the many plants and birds of Crete, visit ancient historic trees and local communities and take part in seasonal activities. We will experience a wide range of fine Cretan cuisine and wines and Crete’s longstanding and diverse cultural history. Of course, there will be opportunities for s wimming and relaxation as well. Our base will be the village of Gerakari, situated at the foothills of Mount Kedros, surrounded by the stunning nature of Amari, in the heart o f Crete. This tour will make you part of Crete and its people.
Programme:
Day 1
Pick up from Heraklion
Dinner in a local village kafeneion
Stay: Gerakari
Day 2
Walking in Triopetra Outfall, swimming
Visit at the village of Spili
Stay: Gerakari
Day 3
Botanising at Gious Kampos
Tour of the Amari Valley
Stay: Gerakari
Day 4
Birdwatching on the slopes of Psiloritis
Stay: Gerakari
Day 5
Visit at Kourtaliotis & Kotsifos gorges
Swimming at Souda bay
Stay: Gerakari
Day 6
Visit at the coast of Frangokastelo
Excursion at the Askyfou plateau
Stay: Chania
Day 7
Hiking on the Akrotiri Peninsula
Stay: Chania
Day 8
Drop off at Heraklion
Departure
Duration:
8 days (7 nights)
Dates:
November 14th-18th, 2019
April 3rd-7th, 2020
(available on other dates for private tours upon request)
Number of participants:
4 (min) - 16 (max)
Price:
The cost for the tour is €950 per person
Including: Single-room accommodation in 3-star hotels, all meals, all culinary activities, minibus transportation
Offer: The first three participants receive a €100 discount.
In collaboration with
