Vacation rentals in Heraklion

We offer cooking lessons in Krousonas village. The programme last at least 4 - 5 hours. Firstly we will make a welcoming introduction with a glass of raki to the traditional way of Cretan life with our handmade folk exhibition which also include kids activities. We will see items and gagdets from a past era and we are here to answer all your questions about the way of life 100 years ago. In continue when you choose menu (vegan or not) we write down our ingredients and we go to gather our organic vegetables from our orchard, you wiil have time to explore nature, breath fresh air, learn important information about the plant and of course live the experience cutting the fresh vegetables and fruit. When we collect our vegetables , we learn how we use every ingredient in our kitchen, how does it help our health, about the appropriate quantities we use anf we start to how prepare our meal and how we cook. You will learn all the secrets of cretan cuisine with us . (It depends from the season you can also taste and watch the production of cheese.) When the meal is ready you can enjoy it in our veranda relaxing with the amazing view. A travel to history, nature and cretan cuisine.Dont forget to wear comfortable shoes and clothes because the lessons become under the shadow of the grapevine. Live as a local for a day!! Other things to note Baxes is up to the road, has many fl

• Learn about the incredible life of our most important pollinator and history of beekeeping. • Learn how honeybees make this liquid gold: we call honey, how nectar source determines a honey's color, aroma and flavor and how honey is harvested and extracted from the hive. • Work with us and meet the bees in their natural environment. (Yes, that means an opportunity to suit-up in beekeepers suit and watch the bees up-close). • Hold a frame of bees and try to spot the queen with us. • Call yourself “Honey Sommelier” by trying all of our delicious one-of-a-kind honeys which are perfectly paired off food accompaniments. Learn how to use the different varieties of honey in your dialing cooking. What’s best than a piece of honeycomb with cheese pairings …. • Explore local bee foraging area and learn about the different endemic medicinal and nectar plants of Crete. Other things to note Your hands must ready to get sticky by tasting fresh honey from the combs. Let us know if you have any special requirements, or some special dates.

every day we organize safari with quad and jeep. Our Adventure Starts from the small village of Karteros, where we will have a 25 minute breafing on safety and instructions on operating ATVs. Then we will ride up the mountains of Karteros and visit the uncharted Labyrinth cave, (Quad) from where we will continue our way past Prasa village to Skalani, riding through vineyards and olive groves. Our next stop will be in the forest near the church of St.Irene, where we will visit the old church and enjoy the countryside. We will continue to the Mt. Juktas Ecological Park in Archanes, an extrodinary archeological site of Fourni where we will see the Municipal Contemporary Theater and enjoy the panoramic views. We’ll have lunch at an original Greek tavern. After we will continue our route and explore the Gorge of Karteros (Jeep). All the way through our journey we will have the opportunity to take photos at some of Crete’s most amazing scenery, and our guide will share information about each location we visit. To finish our adventure, we will make our last stop at Karteros beach for a swim and after, return to the starting pointe. necessary condition,because the quads are large In size and large in cubic that's why in each quad will enter two people, e.g booked by 1 or 2 people will be in one quad, 3 or 4 people in 2 quad etc. Other things to note necessary condition, in each quad will enter two people, e.g booked by 2 people will be in one quad, 4 people in 2 quad etc.

The first place that you will visit is the palace of Knossos. During the guided tour, you will: *Discover Knossos, the capital of Minoan Crete, considered Europe’s oldest city. *Hear about the island's long history. * Learn about the peak of the Minoan culture in 2000 B.C. *Hear about the first palace of Knossos, erected shortly after the Pyramids of Egypt and the Stonehenge, and how the happy life of Knossos residents came to an abrupt end in 1700 B.C. when a catastrophic earthquake destroyed the palace. *Delve into the mythology of Minoan culture, and hear about the elaborate labyrinth built to contain the Queen’s son, the half-man half-bull monster called Minotaur. *Hear the story of Sir Arthur Evans, a British archaeologist who excavated and studied the Palace of Knossos for more than 30 years so that today's guests can appreciate the grandeur and complexity of the palace and get a glimpse of the most important palace of the Minoans, Europe’s first advanced and highly sophisticated culture. After Knossos, you will have a guided tour of Heraklion's Archaeological Museum, where the Minoan antiquities are kept. Afterward, I will take you on a guided tour of the city center. Important notes/extras: *According to the latest COVID-19 restrictions, whisper devices are mandatory for groups over 4 persons (3€/person). *Entrance tickets are paid extra. *Skip the line service

The best way to get to know a place is through its food and we will take you on an unforgettable tasty journey through Crete's capital city, Heraklion. On Heraklion on a Food tour, learn about Greek coffee and see it brewed the traditional way in sand and yes, we will teach you "cup reading". Experience real Cretan food at 8 authentic stops away from the tourist crowds Become a cheese–tasting expert by learning how to spot the best local cheeses Savour Heraklion’s bougatsa, a 'must-taste' for any visitor to the city, and find out why organic Cretan olive oil is one of the best oils in the world Enjoy a glass of local wine and learn the process from harvest to bottle Be brave enough to sample our local specialty "Fried snails" with some Raki shots and if that isn't enough, we invite you for a cooking class at our house. Experience the best travel stories for yourself! Join a local expert and uncover hidden gems on this city adventure. Other things to note This tour can be customised to cater for dietary needs at your request. Please notify us if you have any allergies or other dietary requests when you book.