Experiences

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Vision, smell, hearing, taste, and touch.

Get connected with all five senses at once.

experience practical contact with and observation of facts or events During travelling you may experience the craziest, most exciting things, that will eventually become great life stories to tell. Unlocking experiences can provide you with happiness and satisfaction for the rest of your life.

Another great option would be to visit this family-owned restaurant which is a combination of a traditional cretan farmhouse, colonial style semi-outdoor seating arrangement, an organic cretan garden and a chilled summer vibe, while cooking in traditional wooden stoves and iron cauldrons!

You start by picking the raw materials from their garden, then preparing the meal which you will have the Cretan way! You will learn recipes that you can even create at the comfort of your home!

While the food is being cooked you will also have the chance to visit a small local winery, and after

the meal is done what better way to call it a day than to try amazing traditional sweets accompanied by our local spirit- raki!

A family owned award winning winery with a legacy spanning over 80 years, the Karavitakis family has created a boutique winery in Pontikiana village in Chania, Crete. The estate consists of 150 acres of vineyards both private and contract ones with carefully selected terroirs for each and every variety.

They produce award winning wines from local grape varietals, international ones while experimenting with rare varieties from around the world. The winery features modern equipment, 2 winetasting areas and a small church is nestled between beautiful vineyards and olive groves on the hilltops of Kolimbari area, just 30 minutes out of Chania. With a selection of various wine tasting experiences available, as well as a selection of “mezedes” these tours are ideal for everyone. From the experienced wine connoisseur to an amateur wine lover!

During your stay with us, one of the most highly recommended activities to do is one of our private yacht cruises!

Starting from the old port in Chania city, these tours give you the oppurtunity to visit Chania's most scenic beaches which would otherwise be inaccessible. Chania is a destination which offers a myriad of sights and activities that would please even the most demanding adventurers and culture lovers.

Imagine witnessing Chania’s infamous sunset on a yacht with your loved ones while sipping a glass of wine and feasting on local delicacies!

Whether it’s a full day cruise lasting 7-8 hours or a half-day/ sunset cruise lasting approximately 4 hours- we got you covered! Don’t be shy to ask us anything you want about these wonderful experiences!

Follow us to the extraordinary journey through the cretan flavors and taste the real cretan way of life.

Up in the high peaks of the White Mountains, you will prepare some traditional and extremely tasty home-made dishes, using only healthy organic Cretan ingredients like extra-virgin olive oil, fresh vegetables picked from the garden, dairy products and the most aromatic herbs.

You will have the chance to walk around our vegetable gardens to see, feel, smell, touch and taste the pure products of Mother Earth. Your host will also reveal the secrets of local herbs, how the Cretan olive oil affects the people’s health and useful tips about the local products you will use.

You will prepare a traditional Cretan recipe with your own hands and learn how Cretans cook.

Nearly 20 hectares of land are waiting to welcome you, full of fruit trees from all over the world, herbs, medicinal and ornamental plants, in a park different from others, where the land's formation and the region's microclimate make it a paradise for hundreds of plants and animals!

In the midst of this colorful and vivid landscape stands a burnt centennial olive tree, a memorial and a reference to the dismal fires of 2003, the park’s history, and origin. It lies just 18 kilometers outside the city, on the feet of the White Mountains. It is ideal for visitors of all ages, combining enjoyments that only Crete can offer!

No matter how you consider your visit here, whether as a scenic trek, or an interesting tour of nature’s paths, the Botanical Park is the ideal alternative proposal for a day’s escape from the city’s noise and the fashionable beaches.

With a history spanning for thousands of years, Crete has a history very few cultures can compare with! Throughout its history, dancing has always been part of the Cretan culture and we offer you the opportunity to learn our traditional dances while exploring the historical village of Alikianos.

Enjoy a Greek coffee/tea at a local coffee shop while listening to the island’s tales, secrets and legends. You can even dress like a Cretan and learn everything about the traditional outfit. A local instructor will teach you our most famous dances while dancing with locals and learning about our traditions and customs! And to finish off the day you will taste local & traditional delicacies!