Historic & Traditional Crete Luxury Small Group Experience

Name: Historic & Traditional Crete Luxury Small Group Experience
Brand: Elissos Travelling Philosophy
SKU: d1bce694-6147-405e-bce5-2eb58e4bbda3

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Summary

In a traditional village, you will experience the traditional architecture of Crete today, explore some of the most ancient professions of the island still practiced in the most authentic areas of Crete, you will find out about the orthodox religion and church architecture and taste unique Cretan traditional products. A cooking lesson at a local’s house will follow. You will prepare and cook yourselves several traditional dishes and you will find out all about the Cretan traditional Cuisine. You will then be hosted at the local’s house for lunch on a 3 Course meal, based on organic products of their own production.

Tour info

Duration

7 hours

Why take this tour?

In this experience, you will find out all about the traditional Architecture, Life and Customs of Crete. You will explore ancient rural crafts and arts still practiced on the island and find out about the Orthodox Religion and Church Architecture. Some of this Tour Highlights are: - The Folk Art museum - Workshops of rural crafts and handicrafts such as sheep bells making and basket weaving. - The honey workshop, where you will explore the honey processing and production. - Tasting local wine, extra virgin olive oil and olives, local raki and herbal tea among other products and local delicacies. - A unique Cooking Class and Meal at a local's House.

What’s included?

An Official Licensed Tour Guide
Transportation on a Premium Class Vehicle, with a Professional Driver
Local Products Tasting
Cooking Class
A 3 course Traditional Meal at a Local's House based on organic Products of their own Production.
All Entrance Tickets to Museums and Workshops

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 7h
Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

Guides required to regularly wash hands
Face masks required for travelers in public areas

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Elissos Travelling Philosophy

About operator:

Elissos Travelling Philosophy is a Destination Management Company based in Heraklion Crete, offering Tailor-made Traveling Services in Crete and specializing in culture and leisure private tours. Our company specializes in Individual travel, Family travel, Educational Tours for Schools, Colleges and Universities, Women Travel, Art Travel and Spiritual Journeys. Elissos also offers more than 20 themed itineraries for our Guests wishing to explore Crete in a different way. In our suggested touring itineraries, you can find a combination of unique Archaeological sites and important Historic monuments, Experiential ancient Greek Arts, Traditional Routes off the beaten track and Spiritual Research Features based on the ancient Greek myths. In all our programs there are experiential activities, sessions and labs, such as ancient Greek theater, music and dance, pottery making, nature contact improvisation, and interactive Events of Agriculture such as wine making, olive picking, etc. creating thus interactivity, enjoyment and bringing you deeper into the ancient Greek Arts and Traditions. All our tours are delivered by very experienced and knowledgeable degree-holding official Guides and all art sessions are conducted by Academics of Arts and Art Professionals. We deliver all tours with private transportation on new, premium class vehicles with professional English speaking drivers. Accommodation in city Hotels and exclusive traditional and luxurious apartments in a close proximity to the most important sites of the island is also offered, in the best rates of the market. Our aim? To offer a Total Travel Experience, a real experiential journey in time, myths, arts and traditions of Crete.