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Cretan culture and history through its culinary traditions and ancient landmarks
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Cretan culture and history through its culinary traditions and ancient landmarks
Heraklion, Crete, Greece
Experience Seekers
Journeys for Culture Lovers
About this experience
Highlights
- Learn the secrets of cheese making and taste the popular Cretan goat cheese at a family-run cheesery
- Get inside a local ceramic workshop and learn by experts about the magnificent centuries-old art
- Unwind with a palatable wine tasting experience at a family-owned boutique winery
- Witness the remnants of the world-famous archaeological site of Knossos palace and learn its history with a 3D audio tour
- See the spellbinding Knossos Palace at a postcard-perfect scenery with a backdrop of the magical Cretan sunset away from the tourist crowds
- Learn the local traditions and customs of daily life in Crete through the captivating and insightful stories of your destination angel
Description
This lifetime day trip combines a visit to Crete’s world-class archaeological treasures and introduces you to the island’s local culture and daily life traditions.
Driving through several vineyards and traditional villages that line the Heraklion region, we’ll reach our first stop for cheese tasting at Smari village. A local producer will welcome us at their small-scale cheesery and will unveil the secrets of cheese making while showing us around their premises.
We’ll then head to the village of Thrapsano where we’ll visit a family-owned ceramics workshop and get an inside look at the art of pottery while learning how it has developed on the island throughout the centuries. Keep in mind that Cretan pottery has a long tradition that dates to 7,000 BC.
As we’re in the region where two-thirds of Cretan wineries lie, a wine tasting experience couldn’t be missing from our itinerary. At our next stop, you’ll taste the local wine varieties at a small organic vineyard surrounded by an extraordinary landscape.
Our journey through Crete’s culture and history ends at the world-famous Palace of Knossos. Being the most important center of Minoan civilization and the home of the legendary Minotaur and its labyrinth, Knossos Palace is of great archaeological significance. Your on-site visit will be accompanied by a 3D audio and virtual tour that presents the monumental Palace at its heyday through virtual and augmented reality.
Experience Details
What is included
Your English speaking destination angel
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation by air conditioned vehicle
Entrance Fees
Local cheese production presentation
Visit to a traditional pottery and crafts workshop
Winery admission fee and wine tasting
What is not included
Gratuities
Personal expenses
Things you need to know
General Terms and conditions
General Terms and conditions
Before proceeding with the final booking, customer has to agree on applicable terms and conditions
Payment terms
Payment terms
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Deadline for reservations
Τhe latest deadline for submitting your booking request is 4 days before the desired date
Restrictions that might influence the operation
Αs per terms and conditions (extraordinary cancelations)
This experience is subject to weather conditions, (rain- strong winds)
Prepare for the experience
Know before you go
- It is important to know in advance if the guests have any food allergies/dietary requirements
- Good physical condition & sturdy and comfortable shoes are required
- Guests must be without heart, lungs or breathing health problems
Starting time
13:00 pm
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, sun protection cream, hat and loose fitted clothing
NOT suitable
- Wheelchair users / People with mobility impairments
Meeting point
Your hotel, villa, yacht from any location /radius -15 km from Heraklion region