About this experience
Today you are about to discover a remarkably colorful settlement, where everyone wears traditional black attire and 'with a dagger at their waist', drives black jeeps with tinted windows, and sports black mustaches reminiscent of Münchhausen. Rumor has it that the strictest customs on the island are observed here. In this secret little corner, you'll find a fantastic mountain air, unparalleled coziness of a Cretan village, and it seems like the clocks have stopped at two o'clock on a Sunday...
What to Expect
Picturesque Cave
First, we will take you to a cave with colorful lighting, rightfully considered the largest and most beautiful on the island. Massive columns form the rooms in the cave, and among the countless stalactites and stalagmites of different shapes and colors, you can easily imagine yourself as the hero of a fantasy movie.
Tavern as an Ethnographic Museum
Next, you will stroll through small quiet streets and visit one of the taverns, where at the entrance a colorful old man with a beard is roasting lamb on the fire. The atmosphere of the tavern is very interesting: the walls and ceiling are generously decorated with typical examples of peasant life, and among the interior items, there is an abundance of antiques. Here you will not only enjoy delicious food but also touch real Cretan history and life. And through the panoramic windows, while sipping a glass of homemade wine, you can admire the beautiful view of the Cretan mountains.
Authentic Crafts
In the museum of wooden statues, you will get acquainted with the work of a talented Cretan wood carver. The author dedicated almost his whole life to his favorite activity, and he works on each sculpture daily throughout the year! The scent of cedar, extraordinary plots, sizes that seem like living details, and patterns leave no one indifferent. The village is also famous for its weaving traditions - in the center, you will encounter a whole exhibition-sale of various tablecloths, carpets, and other masterpieces of this art.
Who is this excursion for
- families with children from 3.5-4 years old, small groups, and couples
- nature lovers and adventure seekers, culture enthusiasts, lovers of antiquity and art
- those who want to get acquainted with the life and cuisine of authentic Crete
Organizational Details
- This car ride usually starts early in the morning and ends in the second half of the day.
- You will be accompanied by a driver and a guide on the excursion. The excursion is carried out in a comfortable 2019 minivan with air conditioning. Child seats are provided free of charge if needed.
- Transportation costs are included in the price of the excursion. We will pick you up at the hotel if you stay in the following areas: Hersonissos, Analipsi, Anissaras, Gouves, Kokkini Hani, Malia, Stalida, Heraklion, Karteros, Amoudara, Lassiti region, Agios Nikolaos, Ierapetra, Elounda, Sitia, Agia Pelagia, Bali, Rethymno. Chania region - by agreement.
- Transport for 8 or more people, as well as conducting excursions in luxury transport, are available for an additional fee by agreement.
- Not included in the price: lunch at the tavern - 10-20 euros/person; entrance tickets to museums, archaeological, and historical sites.
- What to bring: comfortable shoes, sunglasses, a charged camera with free memory, light sweaters or jackets for visiting the cave.
- I personally create walking routes around Crete and carefully select only the most interesting places that I love myself.
- In my excursions, I focus more on the modern life of Crete, but the historical and cultural component is always present in my narrative.
