Smještaji za odmor – Heraklion

We offer cooking lessons in Krousonas village. The programme last at least 4 - 5 hours. Firstly we will make a welcoming introduction with a glass of raki to the traditional way of Cretan life with our handmade folk exhibition which also include kids activities. We will see items and gagdets from a past era and we are here to answer all your questions about the way of life 100 years ago. In continue when you choose menu (vegan or not) we write down our ingredients and 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 anf 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 because the lessons become under the shadow of the grapevine. Live as a local for a day!! Other things to note Baxes is up to the road, has many fl

every day we organize safari with quad and jeep. Our Adventure Starts from the small village of Karteros, where we will have a 25 minute breafing on safety and instructions on operating ATVs. Then we will ride up the mountains of Karteros and visit the uncharted Labyrinth cave, (Quad) from where we will continue our way past Prasa village to Skalani, riding through vineyards and olive groves. Our next stop will be in the forest near the church of St.Irene, where we will visit the old church and enjoy the countryside. We will continue to the Mt. Juktas Ecological Park in Archanes, an extrodinary archeological site of Fourni where we will see the Municipal Contemporary Theater and enjoy the panoramic views. We’ll have lunch at an original Greek tavern. After we will continue our route and explore the Gorge of Karteros (Jeep). All the way through our journey we will have the opportunity to take photos at some of Crete’s most amazing scenery, and our guide will share information about each location we visit. To finish our adventure, we will make our last stop at Karteros beach for a swim and after, return to the starting pointe. necessary condition,because the quads are large In size and large in cubic that's why in each quad will enter two people, e.g booked by 1 or 2 people will be in one quad, 3 or 4 people in 2 quad etc. Other things to note necessary condition, in each quad will enter two people, e.g booked by 2 people will be in one quad, 4 people in 2 quad etc.

The first place that you will visit is the palace of Knossos. During the guided tour, you will: *Discover Knossos, the capital of Minoan Crete, considered Europe’s oldest city. *Hear about the island's long history. * Learn about the peak of the Minoan culture in 2000 B.C. *Hear about the first palace of Knossos, erected shortly after the Pyramids of Egypt and the Stonehenge, and how the happy life of Knossos residents came to an abrupt end in 1700 B.C. when a catastrophic earthquake destroyed the palace. *Delve into the mythology of Minoan culture, and hear about the elaborate labyrinth built to contain the Queen’s son, the half-man half-bull monster called Minotaur. *Hear the story of Sir Arthur Evans, a British archaeologist who excavated and studied the Palace of Knossos for more than 30 years so that today's guests can appreciate the grandeur and complexity of the palace and get a glimpse of the most important palace of the Minoans, Europe’s first advanced and highly sophisticated culture. After Knossos, you will have a guided tour of Heraklion's Archaeological Museum, where the Minoan antiquities are kept. Afterward, I will take you on a guided tour of the city center. Important notes/extras: *According to the latest COVID-19 restrictions, whisper devices are mandatory for groups over 4 persons (3€/person). *Entrance tickets are paid extra. *Skip the line service

Immerse in experiencing the art of Olive Oil Tasting and the flavors that become the base of Cretan Diet. One of the secrets of longevity and the Homeric Liquid Gold- Olive Oil. Join us in an experience that will introduce you to this amazing product and its properties. Together we will learn what olive oil is all about and its importance in the Cretan Culinary Culture. During this program we will have the opportunity to better approach olive oil as consumers, learn all the properties that make it a superfood and find out about its use in our everyday life. Olive Oil Tasting in Highlights - Introduction to Olive Oil - Olive Oil Culture In Crete - Olive Oil Tasting of 3 to 4 Olive Oils - Olive Oil Pairing

Enjoy a Wine Tasting Experience on an island with over 11 local varieties of grape wines that slowly gain international attention. Crete can only be a small little gem for wine lovers and enthusiasts. With this program, we offer visitors the opportunity to find out more about Cretan winemaking, local varieties and the long traditions that make the bond between the Cretans and their wine inseparable. Together we make a wine tasting journey in several wineries of Crete in just one spot and explore the depth of flavor the Cretan Terroir has to offer. We will taste 5 wines based on local varieties and local winemakers. Together with your wine you will have the opportunity to taste different products from Crete in the form of cold dishes so you gain a better understanding of the food culture in Crete. Wine Tasting In Highlights - Introduction to the Wines of Crete - The Cretan Terroir and its varieties - Wine Tasting of 4 Local Wines