Therisso: The Gorge of Therisso with its vertical cliffs and the lush vegetation has nothing to envy of the other Chania Gorges. Combined with a visit to the historical village of Therissos is an unforgettable experience. – Estimated time on site (In the village): 45min.

Zourva – Meskla: Leaving from Therisso village, the scenery remains astonishing as it reveals the inner side of the White Mountain range. The villages of Zourva and Meskla are on that “path”. – Estimated time on site: 20min.

Botanical Park: More than 150 species of fruit trees together with the dozens of herbs, medicinal and ornamental plants makes the walk through this natural environment a pure pleasure. Wander through the Botanical Park slowly and carelessly, making many stops in the various rest points available. Upon request we can arrange a lunch break or a coffee break at the park’s famous restaurant where you will have the chance to experience our traditional cousine. – Estimated time on site: 1h.

Lake of Agias: This small lake hosts the largest variety of aquatic plants in Crete, but also hosts very important species of fauna, such as rare species of ferns and frogs. Moreover, it is a shelter for many migratory and non-migratory birds. After our walk around the lake we will stop at the nearby café overlooking the lake and enjoy the view with a hot cup of coffee. – Estimated visit time on site: 25min.

A snack/coffee stop is possible at either the Botanical Park or the Lake of Agias (price not included).

Importance Notices:

• The above prices do NOT include admission fees, wherever those apply.
• For most of these destinations we can arrange your lunch break for you and suggest a traditional “taverna” nearby, in order to experience the traditional Cretan cuisine (please contact us for pricing details).
• A surcharge of 10€ per hour/vehicle (1-4 & 5-8 persons) will apply, if the time duration of the excursion exceeds the scheduled time.
• A surcharge of 20€ per hour/vehicle (9-12 & 13-20 persons) will apply, if the time duration of the excursion exceeds the scheduled time.

Venizelos Graves

Our journey will start at Venizelos Graves. A site where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the rich green plain of Chania, the imposing White Mountains, the Cretan Sea, the town of Chania. This is, also, the final resting place of the ethnarch Eleftherios Venizelos (1864-1936) and his son Sofoklis Venizelos. Just a few meters away of the Venizelos graves is the historic chapel of Prophet Elias, which dates back to the 16th century, featuring the Venetian architecture style. -Estimated visit time on site: 20min.

Holy Trinity Monastery

Afterwards you will have a chance to visit the Patriarchal and Crusading Monastery Agia Triada of Jagarolon. The Holy Trinity (Agia Triada) Monastery, as it is also called, is probably the most impressive monastic complex of the final period of Venetian rule on Crete, due to both its scale and architectural form. The large exhibition of woodcarvings and icons in the monastery Museum is impressive and makes you wonder about the number and value of the much older relics which were destroyed by the Turks during the 1821 Revolution. – Estimated visit time on site: 40min.

Gouverneto Monastery

Last but not least, we will visit Gouverneto Monastery. Dated to 1537, the monastery is a Venetian style fortress with towers at each end with some Baroque influences added later, being one of the oldest monasteries in Crete. A cave called Arkouditissa or Arkoudia, is also located in the vicinity where the goddess Artemis was once worshiped. – Estimated visit on site: 40min.

Importance Notices:

• The above prices do NOT include admission fees, wherever those apply.
• For most of these destinations we can arrange your lunch break for you and suggest a traditional “taverna” nearby, in order to experience the traditional Cretan cuisine (please contact us for pricing details).
• A surcharge of 10€ per hour/vehicle (1-4 & 5-8 persons) will apply, if the time duration of the excursion exceeds the scheduled time.
• A surcharge of 20€ per hour/vehicle (9-12 & 13-20 persons) will apply, if the time duration of the excursion exceeds the scheduled time.

Knossos Palace: The largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete and Europe’s oldest city (historical fact) plus the myth of the Minotaur and Daedalus & Ikarus, makes the Palace of Knossos as a “must visit” destination.
– Estimated visit time on site: 1 hour and 45 minutes

Archaeological Museum of Heraklion: The museum brings together archaeological finds from all over Crete, covering over 5.500 years of the island’s history. It hosts the most important collection of Minoan antiquities over the world as the Phaistos Disk, the Labrys (the Minoan double Axe) and the Snake Goddess.
-Estimated visit time on site: 1 hour

Importance Notices:

• The above prices does NOT include admission fees, wherever those apply.
• Upon prior request we can arrange a lunch break, in order to experience the traditional Cretan cuisine (please contact us for pricing details).
• A surcharge of 10€ per hour/vehicle (1-4 & 5-8 persons) will apply, if the time duration of the excursion exceeds the scheduled time.
• A surcharge of 20€ per hour/vehicle (9-12 & 13-20 persons) will apply, if the time duration of the excursion exceeds the scheduled time.
• A tour guide for the Knossos Palace can be arranged.

Discover the natural beauty and the cultural and historical heritage of Crete. Take a “time travel” from the Hellenistic period to the modern era; from the Αncient Aptera (the «little Pompeii of Crete») to an Olive Tree (3000yrs old) & Traditional Olive Press and to one of the oldest Byzantine churches with its impressive decoration, through the picturisque landscape of rural Crete.

The tour begins with a visit to the Αncient Aptera, one of the most important ancient city-states of Crete, Aptera, that constitutes a unique area of history, civilization and scientific interest. – Estimated visit time on site: 1h15min.
Then, by a route of outstanding natural beauty in the foothills of the White Mountains we would visit an ancient Olive Tree in the area of Apokoronas (estimated of 3000 yrs of age) as well as a Traditional Olive Stone Press. – Estimated visit time on site: 40min.

The excursion continues to a Byzantine church (dated by the 11th century AD) tha is considered one of the most beautiful churches in Crete since the walls are painted carefully, focusing on shades of blue. It is definitely one of the best examples of Byzantine architecture in the island. – Estimated visit time on site: 20min.

Importance Notices:

• The above prices does NOT include admission fees, wherever those apply.
• Upon prior request we can arrange a lunch break, in order to experience the traditional Cretan cuisine (please contact us for pricing details).
• A surcharge of 15€ per hour/vehicle (1-4 & 5-8 persons) will apply, if the time duration of the excursion exceeds the scheduled time.
• A surcharge of 20€ per hour/vehicle (9-12 & 13-20 persons) will apply, if the time duration of the excursion exceeds the scheduled time.

Rethymno

Rethymno is a city of approximately 40,000 people, the capital of Rethymno regional unit on the island of Crete. It was originally built during the Minoan civilization, but was never a competitive Minoan centre. It was, however, strong enough to mint its own coins and maintain urban growth. One of these coins is today depicted as the crest of the town: two dolphins in a circle. Today’s old town is almost entirely built by the Republic of Venice. It is one of the best-preserved old towns in Crete.
The town still maintains its old aristocratic appearance, with its buildings dating from the 16th century, arched doorways, stone staircases, Byzantine and Hellenic-Roman remains, the small Venetian harbour and narrow streets. The city’s Venetian-era citadel, the Fortezza of Rethymno, is one of the best-preserved castles in Crete.

Arkadi Monastery

The Arkadi Monastery is an Eastern Orthodox monastery. The current catholicon (church) dates back to the 16th century and is marked by the influence of the Renaissance. This influence is visible in the architecture, which mixes both Roman and baroque elements. As early as the 16th century, the monastery was a place for science and art and had a school and a rich library.
The monastery played an active role in the Cretan resistance of Ottoman rule during the Cretan revolt of 1866. 943 Greeks, mostly women and children, sought refuge in the monastery. After three days of battle and under orders from the hegumen (abbot) of the monastery, the Cretans blew up barrels of gunpowder, choosing to sacrifice themselves rather than surrender. The explosion did not end the Cretan insurrection, but it attracted the attention of the rest of the world.

Eleutherna

Eleutherna, also called Apollonia, was an ancient city-state in Crete, Greece. The city’s location made it a natural crossroad, as it lay between Cydonia on the northwest coast and Knossos.
In the Museum of Ancient Eleutherna the exhibits span a period of three and a half millennia (3000 BC to 1300 AD) and include objects of art and everyday life from Prehistoric, Geometric, Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine years.
The Eleutherna Bridge is an ancient Greek corbel arch bridge near the Cretan town of Eleutherna.
The bridge which is still in use was first described by the Englishman T.A.B. Spratt in his Travels and Researches in Crete, after he had paid a visit to the site in 1853. While there is general agreement that the bridge of Eleutherna date to the pre-Roman period, a more precise dating is hampered by the lack of proper finds. According to Nakassis, the extant bridge was built sometime during the Hellenistic period, while the Italian scholar Galliazzo dates the construction more precisely to the end of the 4th or beginning of the 3rd century BC.

Duration: 9 hours, Driving Time: approximately 3h. 20min. Distance 177 km

Importance Notices:

• The above prices do NOT include admission fees, wherever those apply.
• For most of these destinations we can arrange your lunch break for you and suggest a traditional “taverna” nearby, in order to experience the traditional Cretan cuisine (please contact us for pricing details).
• A surcharge of 10€ per hour/vehicle (1-4 & 5-8 persons) will apply, if the time duration of the excursion exceeds the scheduled time.
• A surcharge of 20€ per hour/vehicle (9-12 & 13-20 persons) will apply, if the time duration of the excursion exceeds the scheduled time.

The Samaria gorge is the longest one in Europe. It is an area of stunning natural beauty. The mountains that have formed it are wild, high and steep. One will pass through forests of ancient cypresses and pines and descend between vertical cliffs. The path starts from Xyloskalo (near Omalos) in the White Mountains at an altitude of 1230 meters and comes to an end at the village of Agia Roumeli where you will have the change to swim at the crystal clear blue waters of the Libyan sea. Walking through the gorge usually takes from 3 to 5 hours (excluding the breaks).

• Avoid the masses and take a Private round – trip Transfer. Start your hiking day at any time convenient to you.
• Our driver will take you to the entrance of the gorge, where you will start your hike and pick you up again for the return at the time you will request.
• The above prices do NOT include admission fees, wherever those apply.
• Upon prior request we can arrange a lunch break, in order to experience the traditional Cretan cuisine (please contact us for pricing details).

The gorge hosts the endangered Cretan wild goat, kri kri, and is characterized by a variety of many species of wildlife. The variety in flora is very important, from trees (cypress, pine, maple, plane, oak, holm oak) to shrubs, brushwood and fine herbs such as dittany. It gets its name from the homonym village located near the entrance, its crossing takes three hours and it ends up in the seaside village of Sougia.

There we can either pick you up for your return or if you don’t mind walking for 30 minutes you can enjoy a memorable swimming in the waters of the Libyan Sea.

• Avoid the masses and take a Private round – trip Transfer. Start your hiking day at any time convenient to you.
• Our driver will take you to the entrance of the gorge, where you will start your hike and pick you up again for the return at the time you will request.
• The above prices do NOT include admission fees, wherever those apply.
• Upon prior request we can arrange a lunch break, in order to experience the traditional Cretan cuisine (please contact us for pricing details).

Importance Notices:

• The above prices do NOT include admission fees, wherever those apply.
• For most of these destinations we can arrange your lunch break for you and suggest a traditional “taverna” nearby, in order to experience the traditional Cretan cuisine (please contact us for pricing details).
• A surcharge of 10€ per hour/vehicle (1-4 & 5-8 persons) will apply, if the time duration of the excursion exceeds the scheduled time.
• A surcharge of 20€ per hour/vehicle (9-12 & 13-20 persons) will apply, if the time duration of the excursion exceeds the scheduled time.

Imbros Gorge is located in province Sfakia and is the third most visited gorge in Crete. The scenery is beautiful and the low difficulty makes the descent of Imbros ideal for families with children. The length of the gorge is 11 km and the course lasts 2-3 hours. The initial part of the gorge, which is quite wide, is called Porofarago while descending though, the canyon narrows continuously, the sidewalls raise higher and the scenery is impressive. In many parts of the gorge we meet traces of the old stone paved trail that was once the main passage from Sfakia to Chania.

• Avoid the masses and take a Private round – trip Transfer. Start your hiking day at any time convenient to you.
• Our driver will take you to the entrance of the gorge, where you will start your hike and pick you up again for the return at the time you will request.
• The above prices do NOT include admission fees, wherever those apply.
• Upon prior request we can arrange a lunch break, in order to experience the traditional Cretan cuisine (please contact us for pricing details).

Visiting a Shepherd’s Mitato is one in a life time opportunity to live like a true Cretan for a day!  Learn all about our history and our culture by visiting one of these stone buildings of the Cretan mountains met mainly in Psiloritis Mount and the White Mountains. A mitato is built only of stones without using binder and even today many shepherds of Crete use mitata in order to stay close to their flocks during the summer months and also use them as creameries.

Driving through an astonishing mountainous terrain we will reach to a “Mitato” located at 848m at a slope of the Psiloritis mount. In this welcoming Shepherd Shelter you will have the opportunity to see the shepherd’s life and experience Crete’s traditions: milking and feeding of the goats and sheep, sheep-shearing, production of the Cretan cheese, collection of herds or raki distillation. You will also have the chance to enjoy a delicious meal full of traditional dishes and local delicacies.

Importance Notices:

• Meal is included in the price

Kournas Lake is the only freshwater lake in Crete, in a beautiful landscape, lying in a valley among the hills. Lake Kournas is relatively small, with a maximum length of 1,087 m and a maximum breadth of 880 m. Kournas Lake is the ideal place for an afternoon walk or a daytrip nearby. Many people like to have an afternoon picnic there. The landscape is lovely and relaxing, whether you want to go for a walk in the countryside, swim or ride a pedalo on the lake. There are two springs on the southeast bank, one of which, the Mati or Amati (“eye”) as the locals call it, is visible in late summer.

Since we will be at Kournas we shouldn’t miss to visit the beautiful village of Argyroupoli which is located 21 km away from Rethymnon town. It is a traditional village very famous for its springs. It has a vast vegetation, small waterfalls and small springs. Waterfalls are located in several gorges of the region, but the most easily accessible ones are in Argyroupolis. The landscape of the area is complemented by several taverns serving Cretan delicacies. If you wish you could enjoy your lunch at one of them as their famous for their delicious traditional dishes.

Importance Notices:

• The above prices do NOT include admission fees, wherever those apply.
• For most of these destinations we can arrange your lunch break for you and suggest a traditional “taverna” nearby, in order to experience the traditional Cretan cuisine (please contact us for pricing details).
• A surcharge of 10€ per hour/vehicle (1-4 & 5-8 persons) will apply, if the time duration of the excursion exceeds the scheduled time.
• A surcharge of 20€ per hour/vehicle (9-12 & 13-20 persons) will apply, if the time duration of the excursion exceeds the scheduled time.

Maleme Cemetery

Our journey will start from Maleme. Maleme is best known as a landing site for German paratroopers invading Crete in 1941, at the start of the Battle of Crete (Operation Mercury) during World War II. The paratroopers captured the airstrip, which was located just outside the town. Once captured, this airstrip allowed the Germans to airlift in the reinforcements. Many of the paratroopers lost their lives in the attack and are buried in the German war cemetery located on a hill above Maleme.

Ally Cemetery

In the area of “Vlites”, west from the gulf of Souda, lie the graves of the ally soldiers who fell in battle during WW2. The cemetery was constructed after the war to contain the remains of all the Common State soldiers that fell in the Cretan battlefields and to express the gratitude of the Greek people. It contains the remains of: 862 persons from the United Kingdom, 5 persons from Canada, 197 persons from Australia, 446 persons from New Zealand, 9 persons from South Africa, 1 person from India, 7 persons from other ethnicities; a total of 1527 persons.

German Tunnels

Our last stop would be the German Tunnels in Platanias. Locals say that when the Germans occupied the island, due to the strategic position of Platanias village, they settled infantry and artillery and for storing ammunition and other supplies they built underground tunnels in various positions. The most important of these tunnels is the one below the church of Agios Dimitrios.
During the Battle of Crete, a wounded German pilot was carried in Platanias, but succumbed to his severe injuries. In fear of harsh reprisals by the Germans, he was buried in a rough grave next to the church. Unfortunately this point was later chosen by the German officer for starting the construction of the shelter. The Church Commissioner at that time Michael Stamatakis invoked the sanctity of an olive tree located at the entrance of the tunnels to persuade the Germans to move the starting point 3 meters away, in order not to reveal the secret.

Importance Notices:

• The above prices do NOT include admission fees, wherever those apply.
• For most of these destinations we can arrange your lunch break for you and suggest a traditional “taverna” nearby, in order to experience the traditional Cretan cuisine (please contact us for pricing details).
• A surcharge of 10€ per hour/vehicle (1-4 & 5-8 persons) will apply, if the time duration of the excursion exceeds the scheduled time.
• A surcharge of 20€ per hour/vehicle (9-12 & 13-20 persons) will apply, if the time duration of the excursion exceeds the scheduled time.

Our journey will start with the oldest olive tree in the world, which can be found in the village Vouves. The Monumental Olive Tree of Vouves has been declared as “natural heritage monument” due to its special ecological and historical importance. Ideally located next to the Monumental Olive Tree of Vouves is The Olive Tree Museum of Vouves where you can learn more about the tree’s history. Both are visited by approximately 20.000 people every year from all over the world. The number of visitors is expected to increase rapidly in the years to come.
Estimated time on site: 30min.

Afterwards you can enjoy the rest of your day at Falasarna beach. Falasarna bay is one of the most famous beaches in Greece, which has been awarded as the best beach of Crete and one of the 10 best beaches in Europe in the past. Falasarna consists actually of five consecutive beaches, with the two most central being the most favorite. The sand in Falasarna is white, making the water color tropical. Here you will have plenty of free time to enjoy the sun and the sea.

Importance Notices:

• The above prices do NOT include admission fees, wherever those apply.
• For most of these destinations we can arrange your lunch break for you and suggest a traditional “taverna” nearby, in order to experience the traditional Cretan cuisine (please contact us for pricing details).

Gonia Monastery

Gonia Monastery, Monastery of Our Lady of Gonia or Monastery of Panagia Hodegetria is an Orthodox monastery overlooking the Gulf of Chania. The monastery was founded in the 9th century and was originally dedicated to St. George. It was rebuilt between 1618 and 1634 in its present location, with Venetian influences in its architectural design. The distinctive fountain in front of the monastery’s entrance was built in 1708 and the belfry in 1849. According to monks the present location at Kolymvari was considered safe from an attack. Despite this, the monastery was heavily damaged by Ottoman bombardment on many occasions throughout its history evidence of which can be seen today by the remaining cannonball lodged in the monastery wall. During World War II the monastery was partly destroyed by German bombing. Today, the monastery contains numerous Byzantine artifacts from the 15th and 17th century. It also has numerous relics and other rare religious treasures from the Byzantine period and ancient inscriptions on the walls.

Saint John the Hermit Cave, Marathokefala

At the area Marathokefala at Spilia lays the famous historical cave of St. John the Hermit. Inside the cave there is temple of the 15th century and the foundations of old cells that date back in the 17th-18th century. On the left of the cave lies the crypt where Saint John the Hermit hided by the frequent visits of the shepherds and farmers. Attached to this, there is a small room that was used as a Secret School during the Turkish Era. Next to the temple, a crack on the rock drips water throughout the year, “the holy water of the Saint” as told.

Rotonda Church, Episkopi

The church of Archangel Michael is one of the finest Byzantine monuments located at village Episkopi where it operated as a diocese (episkopi) during the second Byzantine Period. The church is best known as Rotonda as it has circular mastoid dome, like the temple of the Rotunda in Thessaloniki. There is still only a third temple of that type in the Balkans. The Rotunda of Kissamos dates back from the 6th century and its floor is decorated with mosaics with various plant, animal and geometric representations.

Duration:9 hours Driving time: approximately 2 hours Distance: 117km

Importance Notices:

• The above prices do NOT include admission fees, wherever those apply.
• For most of these destinations we can arrange your lunch break for you and suggest a traditional “taverna” nearby, in order to experience the traditional Cretan cuisine (please contact us for pricing details).
• A surcharge of 10€ per hour/vehicle (1-4 & 5-8 persons) will apply, if the time duration of the excursion exceeds the scheduled time.
• A surcharge of 20€ per hour/vehicle (9-12 & 13-20 persons) will apply, if the time duration of the excursion exceeds the scheduled time.

The name Seitan harbour means Devil’s harbour in Turkish. Here are situated three parallel narrow coves, well protected from the waves. In the northern cove a tiny, fantastic beach is shaped, with deep azure waters. The beach has fine pebbles and sand, transferred there from the nearby quarry through the canyon Diplohahalo.
On both right and left side of the cove, huge marble rocks are standing high to protect the beach from windy weather.
Visitors will also see the small church of Saint Spiridonas hidden inside the rocks and filled with stalagmite.

Duration: Driving 35 minutes + 35 minutes for the return and free time (let our driver know at what time you would like to be picked up for your return).

Importance Notices:

• The above prices do NOT include admission fees, wherever those apply.
• For most of these destinations we can arrange your lunch break for you and suggest a traditional “taverna” nearby, in order to experience the traditional Cretan cuisine (please contact us for pricing details).

Our first stop for this excursion will be the famous Monastery of Agia Triada which is located on the Akrotiri Peninsula, in the north of Chania. It was built in 1634, on the site of a small church dedicated to the Holy Apostoles. Tzagarolon Monastery is a square building complex with the monastery church standing in the centre. Even if you are not into religious tourism, the Monastery of Agia Triada Tzagarolon is well worth a visit as it is a lovely, peaceful and impressive place.

Afterwards we will visit one of the oldest monasteries in Chania, Couverneto Monastery situated on a rocky site at an altitude of 260m and built as a fortress with 4 towers. It is believed that the monastery was founded by hermits and monks near the entrance of the gorge Avlaki so as to protect themselves from pirate raids. St. John the Hermit lived in a cave in the gorge Avlaki, adjacent to the monastery, and is considered as the founder of it. You can walk in Avlaki gorge by following the stone paved trail that descends to the sea.
Avlaki gorge is one of the most important gorges in Crete with a particular religious value, as many monks and hermits found shelter in its caves. The walk through this beautiful gorge lasts approximately 1 hour and at the end of it you will see a narrow rocky fjord with green waters.

After your descent we will stop at Stavros, one of the most popular beaches in Chania as scenes of the famous “Zorba the Greek” starring Anthony Quinn, were filmed here in 1964. At the beach, and against the backdrop of the hill of Stavros, the Zorba danced the famous Sirtaki. At this stunning beach you will have plenty of free time to enjoy the sun and the sea.

Duration: 3 hours (free time at Stavros) Driving Time: approximately 1h

Importance Notices:

• The above prices do NOT include admission fees, wherever those apply.
• For most of these destinations we can arrange your lunch break for you and suggest a traditional “taverna” nearby, in order to experience the traditional Cretan cuisine (please contact us for pricing details).
• Our driver will take you to the entrance of the gorge, where you will start your hike and pick you up again from Stavros Beach  at the time you will request.

On the land belonging to one of the older monastic dependencies of the Monastery of Chrysopigi (a monument of the 17th century), in the years 1993-1996, the old glebe of Agia Kyriaki was restored. It is located near the village of Varipetro, Nea Kydonia, 12 km from Chania. The new monastic centre is being created in a valley overlooked on either side by caves (some of which are chapels).

In the area of Agia Kyriaki, on a rocky hill under the ruins of the Byzantine castle “Kastellos”, the new monastic buildings of Chrysopigi were erected. The aim is to create a setting where the structured and the unstructured space are in balance, so as to highlight the natural environment and harmonize relationships with the buildings.

Importance Notices:

• The above prices do NOT include admission fees, wherever those apply.
• For most of these destinations we can arrange your lunch break for you and suggest a traditional “taverna” nearby, in order to experience the traditional Cretan cuisine (please contact us for pricing details).
• Our driver will take you to the entrance of the monastery and pick you up again for the return at the time you will request.

An escape for a few hours that will give you the opportunity to visit Aptera Archeological site which is one of the most important ancient city-states of Crete. Our next stop will be Ally Cemetery, a well-preserved place in a peaceful and relaxing location. Our last stop will be at Agia Triada Tsagkarolon Monastery which is one of the most important monasteries of the end of the Venetian Empire in Crete.

Aptera Archeological site

One of the most important ancient city-states of Crete, Aptera, constitutes a unique area of history, civilization and scientific interest. The “little Pompeii of Crete”, as it has been called, because of its monuments preserved so high, Aptera is a unique place that has an unprecedented effect on the visitor, who, rambling in the archaeological site, travels back in time, exploring, discovering and feeling that he walks among the highly skilled Apteraian archers and warriors. Dominating Souda bay, ancient Aptera constitutes the best to date organised archaeological site of Chania. It is located close enough to the city in a unique landscape with an impeccable view. It is not by chance that it has been chosen as the right place to celebrate the August full-moon.

Ally Cemetery

In the area of “Vlites”, west from the gulf of Souda, lie the graves of the ally soldiers who fell in battle during WW2. The cemetery was constructed after the war to contain the remains of all the Common State soldiers that fell in the Cretan battlefields and to express the gratitude of the Greek people. It contains the remains of: 862 persons from the United Kingdom, 5 persons from Canada, 197 persons from Australia, 446 persons from New Zealand, 9 persons from South Africa, 1 person from India, 7 persons from other ethnicities; a total of 1527 persons.

Agia Triada Tsagkarolon Monastery

The Monastery of Agia Triada (Holy Trinity), or Tzagarolon Monaste

ry as it is also known, is one of the most impressive monasteries you will see in Crete. The Monastery of Agia Triada is located on the Akrotiri Peninsula, in the north of Chania Prefecture. It was built in 1634, on the site of a small church dedicated to the Holy Apostoles. Tzagarolon Monastery is a square building complex with the monastery church standing in the centre of the verdant courtyard. Inside the complex there was an olive press and a cellar for the wine produced by the monastery, while on the south side is the monastery library, formerly the Abbot’s Room. Even if you are not into religious tourism, the Monastery of Agia Triada Tzagarolon is well worth a visit. It is a lovely, peaceful and impressive place, something different for visitors who want to see the historical monuments of the island. In recent years the Monastery of Agia Triada Tzagarolon has developed the systematic cultivation of organic vines and olives. It has won international prizes and is mainly sold abroad. Naturally all the products of Agia Triada are available for sale from the monastery shop.

Schedule

09:30 Pick Up
10:00 Aptera Archeological site
12:00 Ally Cemetery
12:45 Agia Triada Tsagkarolon Monastery
14:15 Return

Importance Notices:

• The above prices do NOT include admission fees, wherever those apply.
• For most of these destinations we can arrange your lunch break for you and suggest a traditional “taverna” nearby, in order to experience the traditional Cretan cuisine (please contact us for pricing details).
• A surcharge of 10€ per hour/vehicle (1-4 & 5-8 persons) will apply, if the time duration of the excursion exceeds the scheduled time.
• A surcharge of 20€ per hour/vehicle (9-12 & 13-20 persons) will apply, if the time duration of the excursion exceeds the scheduled time.

We have organized for you a full day experience, giving you the opportunity to visit and learn the production line of the three basic raw materials of Crete; olive oil, wine and milk. In your tour, you will have the opportunity to learn how the Cretan products are produced and taste many of them. Do not forget that the Mediterranean Cuisine is based on them. Let your tour begin.

The Olive Oil Experience tour

If you are passionate about a healthy diet, or friend of the Cretan culture and diet or even if you are just curious about natural products, then this tour is made for you. From harvesting to production in the olive mill, and from bottling to a guided olive oil tasting you can experience and learn about every aspect of our precious juice of the olive fruit, the quality Cretan olive oil.
Please note that since olive mill is operating only from October to February the extraction procedure is been analyzed thoroughly from guides. You will have a chance to sample a variety of appetizers after the olive oil tasting, free of charge.

The Monumental Olive tree of Vouves

We are giving you the opportunity to become familiar with the world – oldest but still alive, olive tree of Vouves. The tree is among the 20 ancient olive trees of Crete and it is probably the oldest olive trees in the world that still produces olives. The use of tree ring analysis has proven the tree to be at least 2000 years old, but scientists from the University of Crete have estimated it to be 4,000 years old. Since 2004, where Olympic games in Athens began, olive branches “kotinos” from the ancient olive tree, are used for the wreath of Marathon winners in every Olympic game.

Milk- A basic material gives you too many different tastes

See for yourself how the favorite Cretan products are made with a fun and educational behind-the-scenes tour! In our visit to a local Dairy you will learn about different products such as Graviera, Mizithra, Anthotiros, Feta and Yogurt.

Wine-A journey in time

Our Tour is an educational tour that center on the wines and tastes of Crete as well as rare sights which only insiders of the island know where to find! The intoxicating combination of wine, tastes and emotions are the main elements that you will experience. We created a series of private and semi-private tour that offer you an experience to savor and remember. Learn about the soil and the microclimate, see the vines, and learn about the cultivating techniques. Get introduced to the unique grape varieties of the region, as well as the traditional and modern vilification techniques. You will learn all about the wines, the flavors. Wine experts and experienced guides will be your escorts to this unique trip.

Schedule

09:00 Pick Up
09:30 Olive Oil Experience tour
11:00 Ancient Olive Tree
12:00 Dairy tour
14:00 Winery tour
16:00 Return