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You'll prepare 4 different Cretan family’s recipes in an outdoor cooking space. You'll cook with pure and natural ingredients from our farm. You'll learn cooking techniques from mama Stella, our specialist in traditional Cretan cuisine. All the equipment and your personal apron will be provided by us. It's a 100% hands-on cooking experience! Local homemade refreshments and water will provided, too. In the end of the cooking experience, you will enjoy your own creations with some of local wine. Moreover, the leftovers will be packed and you can take them with you! The event will last approximately 3.5 hours and it will take place in our farm. We will cook in an open cooking space between two big olive trees, under a wooden roof! So, no worries at all about the sun. Furthermore, you'll receive all recipes and photographs from your experience via email. All in all, we would love to welcome you in our farm & be part of our family. Love to become a Cretan chef yourself having a unique cooking experience all together and sharing authentic Cretan flavors! Other things to note Please let us know of any dietary requirements or food allergies at the time of booking and we will prepare all the necessary changes in your menu. For safety reasons, children (under 18 years old) must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum drinking age is 18 years old

More useful now than ever!! Let's create together our own handmade traditional Cretan soap that will protect us from the CORONA virus and many other pathogenic microorganisms, without using harmful chemicals! Come with me to travel back to the time when Cretan people used to make their own Traditional Homemade Cretan Soap, using only Extra Virgin Olive Oil! Together we can make our own traditional soaps, using the recipe that my grandmother taught me, as she also learned from her mother. With my knowledge as a biochemist, we can try to develop these recipes to produce a better product, based on your needs! We will start from scratch, giving to our soap the features we will choose together, such as perfume, color or shape. The olive oil we will use is collected and prepared by me and my family without any use of insecticides and other chemical preparations! Naturally, at the end you will take the soap - you will have made with your own hands - that will be ready the next day, as a souvenir to remember this unique experience as you take your shower!!! In addition, you can take the formulation where every step is recorded all the way, if you wish to make your own soap at your place.! The whole procedure is completely safe even for young children and no specific knowledge is required on the subject. On the contrary, you will find it particularly educative and interesting!

This experience was created to awaken your artistic side, as well as, delight your senses. Offered here is exclusive access to two very unique worlds of art and flavour. You and a group of friends will learn about the ancient technique of jewellery making through sand casting while enjoying the tastes of an award-winning Cretan boutique winery. Found nowhere else in Greece, this workshop is a hands-on experience for up to a maximum of 10 attendees including yourself. You will be taught the ancient art of sand casting and with your choice of silver (.925) or gold (10k, 14k, 18k) you will cast and polish a beautiful piece of jewellery to keep. This workshop will take place at the picturesque Manousakis winery, located just outside of Chania city. Here you will be surrounded by Cretan nature and indulge in the fine crafted wines and winery grown foods. The entire experience will take.place outside in a well ventilated area. All Covid-19 safety precautions will be in place to make sure all guests are comfortable and safe. Included in the booking fee is your 4-5 hours of instructed workshop time. All of the tools needed for casting and polishing. Finally, you will be given organic wine produced on site and fresh locally grown snacks on our break. Other things to note The fee includes the instructor and all tools needed. Also the snack and wine provided by Manousakis winery. Additional fees will apply for final silver or gold used. Reach out to me before the experience for metal pricing estimates and what metals are available if it's short notice.

We will meet at the take off spot which is always defined by the weather conditions so we will give you the spot with google map when we have a clear wind forecast. The flight s duration is 15 minutes. There are beautiful places and sightseeing from above.No experience or equipment is required from you! The pilot will guide you and you ll enjoy the ride! Θα δώσουμε ραντεβού στο σημειο απογείωσης μας οπου ανάλογα με τις καιρικες συνθηκες πετάμε σε ολη την Κρήτη. H Πτηση διαρκει 15 λεπτα. Έχουμε πανέμορφα γραφικα μέρη και αξιοθεατα τα οποια πρεπει ο οποιοσδηποτε να εξερευνησει. Οι πρωινές ώρες γενικά αναδεικνυουν τα πανέμορφα χρώματα της θάλασσας τα οποια θα σας μείνουν αξέχαστα και το απόγευμα ένα μαγικό ηλιοβασίλεμα σας χαριζει ονειρικες αισθησεις. Other things to note Δεν απαιτουνται συγκεκριμενες γνωσεις απο τον επισκεπτη καθως το μοναδικο πραγμα που πρεπει να κανει ειναι να χαλαρωσει και να απολαυσει την πτηση του με την πληρη καθοδηγηση του επαγγελματια πιλοτου!

Discover the rich history of Heraklion on an exhilarating Ecobike Tour. Drive through the city's historic streets, immersing yourself in its fascinating past and vibrant culture. Your adventure begins as we meet at our office where you'll be provided with your eco-friendly electric bike. With the guidance of a knowledgeable local host, you'll embark on a journey through the ancient landmarks and hidden gems of Heraklion. Cruise along the sea and the Venetian Walls, marveling at their impressive architecture and panoramic views of the city. Feel the breeze as we drive through the labyrinthine streets of the Old Town, passing by medieval buildings, quaint squares, and traditional markets. One of the highlights of this tour is our visit the hidden gems. Learn about its strategic role throughout history and capture stunning photos of the city's picturesque coastline. Next, we'll venture into the heart of Heraklion's historical sites. Uncover the secrets of world war 2 as your host shares fascinating stories and legends. To satisfy your taste buds, we'll indulge in a delightful meze tasting experience. Explore local culinary treasures as we make a stop at authentic tavern Immerse yourself in the charm of Historic Heraklion, uncover its hidden treasures, and indulge in its culinary delights.

You'll prepare 4 different Cretan family’s recipes in an outdoor cooking space. You'll cook with pure and natural ingredients from our farm. You'll learn cooking techniques from mama Stella, our specialist in traditional Cretan cuisine. All the equipment and your personal apron will be provided by us. It's a 100% hands-on cooking experience! Local homemade refreshments and water will provided, too. In the end of the cooking experience, you will enjoy your own creations with some of local wine. Moreover, the leftovers will be packed and you can take them with you! The event will last approximately 3.5 hours and it will take place in our farm. We will cook in an open cooking space between two big olive trees, under a wooden roof! So, no worries at all about the sun. Furthermore, you'll receive all recipes and photographs from your experience via email. All in all, we would love to welcome you in our farm & be part of our family. Love to become a Cretan chef yourself having a unique cooking experience all together and sharing authentic Cretan flavors! Other things to note Please let us know of any dietary requirements or food allergies at the time of booking and we will prepare all the necessary changes in your menu. For safety reasons, children (under 18 years old) must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum drinking age is 18 years old

Sailing through the Cretan Sea to the uninhabited island of Dia, you have a unique opportunity to swim to the pristine waters of this serene island! You can sunbath on the yacht, under the warm Cretan sun, with a glass of cool, white wine, swim in the clear waters, explore the rich seabed, fish or hike at the island. After an adventurous time of exploration and relaxation, it is time to enjoy your freshly prepared meal on board. You might also have the chance to watch the dolphins lead our way to the sea! 14:30 Departure from old Venetian port of Heraklion 14:30-15:30 Enjoy 1H of sailing at the Cretan Sea 15:30 Anchoring at St George’s bay of Dia island 15:30 -17:00 1H30 free time for swimming/snorkeling/fishing/relaxing 17:00 -17:30 Enjoy freshly cooked Mediterranean cuisine lunch with greek salad and fruits for dessert (veg option available upon request) 17:30 -18:00 Relax on board drinking a refreshment or a glass of white wine 18:00 -19:00 Sailing the way back to Heraklion Port IMPORTANT NOTES: You can book the provided expierience and upon request we can arrange for you to attempt the morning trip (9:30), instead of the afternoon (14:30). Customers need to provide full names, passport/ID numbers & passport issuing country, and dates of birth upon booking at least one day before the day of the trip, as it is required by port authorities.

We will walk and guide you to the center of the city. Since I am Cretan and having lived most of my life in Crete, I know everything about Greek culture, Cretan traditions and interesting facts and beliefs about Crete. You will be surprised about the facts and myths that surround this wonderful island. Of course, I will show you what locals like and where they go when they go out. As you can see by looking at my social media accounts, I am a professional photographer and I want to immortalize your memories of Heraklion. So, I will take you to picturesque (and of course instagrmable) locations and capture beautiful photos of you. Of course, we will be able to organize a professional couple photoshoot or even plan your wedding proposal and have a photographer there to shoot it. If you have a group bigger than five people, contact me. After we have finished our experience, I will send you your pictures via WeTransfer! I will also edit your favourite ones with Photoshop and send them to you in a few days. Other things to note: -I accept groups and solo travelers. -Your smile is the only tip I want from you :) -If you want to request a time slot that isn't available even on the same day ask me via messages and I will try to assist you!

A real olive oil tasting experience at a sophisticated agritourism destination. This experience includes the tasting of extra virgin olive oil and organic extra virgin olive oil paired with Cretan lunch, along with a guided tour of the exhibition venue and factory grounds. In addition to olive oil, you also experience local wine, honey or raki tasting. In the exhibition venue, you can watch live the process of production, packaging and standardization of a range of fresh fruit and vegetables (these may vary depending on the time of the year). On the exterior grounds, you can stroll through vineyards and olive groves, take a short breath and sip some raki beneath the hanging bundles of grapes. Feel free to stop by our traditional farmhouse ''metochi'' and unwind in a genuine Cretan house. The facility features a bistro café-restaurant, where you can enjoy some coffee, wine or aperitif, as well as authentic culinary delicacies, while taking in the lush green farmland scenery. How to get here: Should you have any trouble finding us, simply type "Kriti Allios" (the name of our venue) and maps will bring you right outside our doorstep!

Come with me in a taste travel of local tastes and Cretan delights.People who choose this experience will taste all the Cretan delights that the locals have for breakfast. They will enjoy their breakfast with an amazing view with organic products that came from our land. . This experience is appropriate for a romantic breakfast, for a surprise to a friend, for a family to spend time together and for all who want to learn about the Cretan food and Cretan culture!! They will taste fresh fruits and vegetables from our orchard, various fresh season juices like pomegranate,orange,lemon. They also taste local fresh hot bread and other traditional bakes from carob and other local ingredients. They will taste our traditional famous dish ntakos! Also included traditional homemade cheeses that my family makes from our small goat farm. My mum also will prepare some of her famous traditional cheese pies or pies with local season greens. In the traditional cretan breakfast also included fresh eggs from our chicken farm,nuts from our orchard, the best cretan honey,tahini,greek yoghurt, all accompanied with greek coffee with loukoumi!!! also you can visit the farm to see where the products came from.

At our farm, every child and adult will get the chance of becoming a stock breeder and a cheese maker for a day! You'll meet all the domestic animals of our farm, our goats, sheep, dogs, cats, hens and geese, partridges as well as our colorful peacocks. You could feed, pet and take photos with them. Thereafter, you could watch and take part in the two distinct ways of milking goats and sheep: the traditional way, using only the hands, as well as the modern way of milking. You will be informed on how to breed and care for our animals, their usefulness and all the products, which we're able to produce, using their milk. Next stop is our family cheese cottage, where you'll get useful information on the production of traditional Cretan cheeses and desserts, which we produce using the milk from our farm, while at the same time, together we will make one of them. Upon fulfilling this experience, a special treat awaits you outside of our cheese cottage. You taste our Feta, the Tiromalama-a local goat's cheese-, our handmade puddings made from sheep and goat milk. Traditional cretan raki and wine couldn't be missing! Our farm is a space with the magnificent view of the Cretan mountains around, a family space with Cretan hospitality standards, a space which waits for you!

The team at Hidden Gems of Crete are ready to show our guests the beauty of the old city centre and all the in’s and out’s in order to get the most out of their time in our amazing city. The tour will give our guests the opportunity to see the city through the eyes of a local with a deep understanding of how everything connects and works in order to make this historic town one the best kept hot spots in the world. We will be visiting all the must see of Chania beyond the souvenir shops and tourist attractions. We will be showing our guests the best places to eat/drink and find the best local products in different stores while meeting the people that own the farms and we can get to know their secrets. All the information we give out is from all the years of experience we have from growing up here and loving the city that our family and friends live in.

Welcome to Kleanthi Olive Farm, where ancient tradition meets modern excellence. Embark on an immersive journey through our picturesque olive groves, where centuries-old trees whisper tales of Cretan heritage and sustainable farming practices. Our guided tour invites you to explore the heart of our family-run farm, from the serene beauty of the olive grove to the innovative processes of our olive mill. Gain firsthand insights into the meticulous craftsmanship that transforms handpicked olives into our acclaimed Kleanthi Olive Oil. Indulge your senses in a curated tasting experience, where you'll sample our award-winning olive oils paired with an array of local delicacies, from artisanal bread to savory cheeses. Each bite and sip will transport you to the vibrant flavors of Crete, leaving a lasting impression on your palate. As your journey concludes, visit our onsite store where you can purchase your favorite bottles of Kleanthi Olive Oil to savor the taste of Crete long after your visit. Take home a piece of our heritage and continue your olive oil adventure with the finest flavors from Kleanthi Olive Farm.

Sarakina Gorge, hiking and river trekking! A canyon full of ponds and only some climbing points, make this experience an ideal option for an adventure! What is really impressive is the large quantity of water almost all year round, that forms very beautiful waterfalls and ponds, ideal for swimming, even in summer. In winter, it is impossible to cross the gorge without getting wet. We start our adventure just 5 minutes after Mythoi village where we meet the gorge entrance. It takes about 1 to 1,5 hours to walk and climb up; in some parts you have to walk through the water, climb over rocks, or use the ropes that they put there to pull yourself up. During the trekking, we will have plenty of time for swimming under the freezing waterfalls wich makes it ideal for summer period! Its length reaches only 1.5km, but during this short course the visitor will meet an amazing wonder of the Cretan nature, a natural sculpture formed by water in millions of years. Sarakina has imposing walls reaching 150m height while Its width ranges from 3 to 10 meters, with only a few points exceeding that. The gorge area is also ideal for bird watching since there are plenty of species living and building their nests on the gorge's walls. We will enjoy local snacks under the thick shade of trees and coffee at a traditional village during our way back Pick up points - Heraklion city/contact me

We offer cooking lessons in Krousonas village. Super family friendly! The programme last at least 4 hours. Firstly we will welcome you with some cretan delights and refreshments . We will discuss the menu and you can choose from the season options(vegan or not) what would you like to cook. Secondly we will visit the farm , we will feed the goats and sheeps and if its summer probably you can also milk the goats! In continue when you choose menu (vegan or not) we go to gather our organic vegetables from our orchard, you wiil have time to explore nature, breath fresh air, learn important information about the plant and of course live the experience cutting the fresh vegetables and fruit. When we collect our vegetables , we learn how we use every ingredient in our kitchen, how does it help our health, about the appropriate quantities we use and we start to how prepare our meal and how we cook. You will learn all the secrets of cretan cuisine with us . (It depends from the season you can also taste and watch the production of cheese.) When the meal is ready you can enjoy it in our veranda relaxing with the amazing view. A travel to history, nature and cretan cuisine.Dont forget to wear comfortable shoes and clothes. Cooking lessons become under the shadow of the grapevine. Also the cooking lessons are the perfect family activity! Live as a local for a day!!

IG: Lefteris_pentarakis W.S.: Privatecheflifecom Transport yourself to the enchanting world of Greek cuisine with our immersive cooking lessons! Embark on a culinary journey steeped in tradition, where the rich flavors of olive oil, fragrant herbs, and succulent meats come together to create a symphony for your taste buds. Our experienced instructors will guide you through the secrets of crafting iconic dishes like fennel pie and Dakos, unraveling the mysteries of authentic Greek flavors. From mastering the art of perfectly seasoned tzatziki to learning the delicate balance of sweet and savory in galatopita , our classes offer a hands-on experience that will not only tantalize your senses but also empower you to recreate the magic of Greek gastronomy in your own kitchen. Join us for an unforgettable culinary adventure where you'll not only discover the art of Greek cooking but also create cherished memories around the communal joy of sharing delightful meals. Opa! Our recipes *Fennel pie *Dakos * Stuffed leaves with rice and herbs *Traditional pasta *Boureki *Cretan salad *Spinach pie * Traditional Pilafi (Cretan risotto) *Galatopita *Vegeterians are welcome *Please inform me about any allergies or dietary restrictions *Minimum guests two , for one guest please send us message to join you to a group

Nurture your body on vacation with a relaxing hour of yoga inspired stretching and movement on the beach ! Vicky will await you at the beach prepared with mats, music and of course good energy! Ideal for all levels. Personal and group classes available. Perfect addition on your vacation to keep your body and mind at ease.

We will make traditional cretan cheese! Fistly, we will get the fresh milk from goats .My father will show the way his mother taught him to make original cheese from goat fresh milk . We will use pure and natural products and we will see the different types of cheeses(the development growth).

The experience named " Play With Clay". It's 3 hours of creative activity making ceramics by hand building and trying at the ceramic's wheel with our help. After 3 days they can take the ceramics that they made burned. If the time is not enough we can ship them. Other things to note You may be dirty but the cleaning is easy only with water.

your visit to our house includes -- a warm welcome -- with Cretan herbal tea or raki, traditional cheese pies with honey, and of course chatting to get to know each other. -- the cooking lesson -- is interactive and most food is baked in the wood oven. We prepare six traditional recipes: Also, the menu can be adapted to our vegetarian friends. -- Visit our botanical garden -- A short tour to our garden where you can see, smell and learn about the Cretan aromatic herbs and vegetables -- Meal -- the meal we enjoy includes the dishes we prepared and more ...