Taste of Cretan Nature
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Details
6 - 8 hours
Easy
2 - 6 people
Every Monday and Wednesday
Small group
09:00 (Depending on your hotel)
Hotels in Rethymno district
Highlights
- Visit a Cretan shepherd refuge and watch over 100 goats run free towards the mountains
- Enjoy a glass of homemade raki with olives during your discussion with a Cretan shepherd
- Wear your special uniform and become a beekeeper for the next 30 minutes
- Find your bee queen and learn about the honey extraction process
- Enjoy the hospitality of the shepherd's house
- Have a traditional homemade lunch prepared by the shepherd's wife
- Stroll around Apladiana village and learn all about our customs and traditions
Every Stop a Unique Experience
An old monastery
After 1 hour of driving, we will visit a historically important Cretan monastery. In a lush landscape, full of beautiful flowers, the Vosakos monastery lies before our eyes; stone-built and magnificent. Get to know the last nun of the monastery who welcomes you by offering you a traditional "loukoumi" treat. Admire the sophisticated and imposing architecture and get to know its tumultuous history.
An old monastery
The shepherd's pastureland
The shepherd's pastureland
At the entrance, three huge trees create an impressive door that welcomes you to their land. Live for a moment the life of a real Cretan shepherd. Learn about the daily routine, daily habits, milk production process and caring for the goats while you try the homemade raki and some ordinary Cretan appetizers such as gruyere and olives.
A unique apiary
On our next stop and depending on the period, we will visit an apiary in a spectacular landscape where all the flowers bloom (spring season) and burst all the refreshing aromas. We can wear special uniforms and observe the honey extraction procedure. Discover all the secrets of Cretan beekeeping as well as the importance of herbs and flowers in the production of real thyme honey. Fun tip: don't forget to remove the upper part of the outfit on your head, before reaching in to taste the honey!
A unique apiary
Enjoy a traditional Cretan meal
Enjoy a traditional Cretan meal
An integral part of the Cretan tradition is the warm hospitality of the locals. Mr. Andreas and Mrs. Eleni open their house to you. They welcome you with a glass of raki and Mrs. Eleni has prepared a traditional meal especially for you. Enjoy!
Explore the rest of the village
After lunch, you will be guided to one of the most ancient and traditional villages, Apladiana, which still adheres to all the Cretan customs. On your way, you will cross orange trees and if you wish, you can cut a fresh juicy orange with your bare hands and eat it on spot. Once arrived at the village's square, your guide will explain where and how the famous Cretan weddings take place in these traditional villages.
Explore the rest of the village
What’s Included
Hotel Pick-Up & Drop-Off (Only Rethymno District)
English or French speaking guide
Local driver/guide
Transport by air-conditioned car/mini bus
Entrance to the monastery
Honey extracting with uniforms
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Lunch (vegetarian option included)
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Lots of raki and laughter :)
1-2 ADULTS | 160 EURO P/P |
3-4 ADULTS | 120 EURO P/P |
5-6 ADULTS | 110 EURO P/P |
CHILDREN (2 - 12) | 50% |
INFANTS (0 - 2) | FREE |