Folklore in Crete
Nat Geo Day Tour: Discover Cretan Farm Life
Small-scale, family-run farms are integral to the Mediterranean diet that Crete is so famous for. A local family will welcome you to their Mitato, a small farmhouse, where you'll be greeted with the genuine warmth of Cretan hospitality. Listen to the local farmer tell the intriguing tale of King Minoas who watched from his observatory, and alerted locals to incoming pirates. Greetings over, it's time for a hands-on bread-making lesson, learning the techniques for typical Cretan bread, made with wheat and barley flour. Then, witness their cheese-making skills using goat's milk from the farm. Next, it's time to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in, helping out with daily farm tasks like feeding the goats, pigs, chickens, and rabbits, and tending to the gardens. The adventure continues with a snail hunt over the mountainside, exclusive to National Geographic travellers, peeking under rocks, and among shrubs and flowers. As the day unfolds, your collected treasures, including snails, eggs, fruit, and vegetables, become the ingredients for lunch. Alongside the family, you'll prepare a feast of local delicacies, all made from the products of your day's work. Finish off the experience with a taste of Crete's spirit, Raki, and why not sing along to their traditional Cretan ‘Mantinades,' - traditional Cretan couplets that express sentiments about Cretan daily life.
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Malia Minoan Palace and Krasi Village
Ready to make the most of your Crete holiday? On this trip, you'll pay a visit to the Neapoli Cultural Museum, where local heritage comes alive through fascinating exhibits. Next, step back in time with a guided stroll through the ancient Minoan Palace of Malia, where you'll get the scoop on the legendary Minoan path of Lige. Then, we're off to the charming village of Krasi, where you can feast on authentic local cuisine at a cozy traditional restaurant.
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Tour of Western Crete with Winery and Olive Oil Estate
Western Crete boasts wonderful local produce and spectacular beaches. This excursion showcases the area's best bits, with a wine tasting at the Karavitakis winery, sampling delicious local olive oil at Biolea estate and some relaxation on the white sands of Falassarna beach.
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The west of Crete offers up some dramatic landscapes and impressive scenery. First up is the village of Spili and its iconic fountain featuring a series of lion heads. Next, you'll visit the old Byzantine Monastery of Preveli before discovering Argyroupoli's waterfalls and greenery. End the day tasting Cretan wines while watching the sun go down over the Venetian harbour of Rethymno.
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Excursion to Cretan Villages from South Crete
Time stands still when exploring Cretan villages. On this excursion, you'll discover the island's laid-back side. Meander through a picturesque olive oil farm and savour fresh virgin oil as you wander through Kritsa's old town. Sip on tasty Greek coffee and listen to Cretan tales echo through cobblestone streets. Wrap up your day with a tasty lunch and take in the romance-infused atmosphere.
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