Half-Day Crete Village Life Walking Tour

Sightseeing  :  Greece  :  Keramia  :  Keramia  :  Cultural Tours

Go on a walk-about around a picturesque Crete village and soak in the magnificent surrounding landscape. Experience the real Cretan way of life, in and around the picturesque village of Arhanes, Crete. This 5-hour locally-guided tour will visit winemakers, oil mills, raki boilers, small villages, old churches, local cafés, and enjoy traditional Cretan food and music. Learn about the local activities of oil extraction and gardening while you experience authentic Cretan lifestyle and collect fond memories.Meet your guide in the late morning, and head out to experience authentic rural Cretan lifestyle. See first-hand how a traditional Cretan oil mill works, and become involved in farming activities like looking after a lush home garden with lots of local herbs and plants. Participate in the way local Cretans actually live, including the tasting of local food recipes, house wine and raki. Take a walk around the village and enjoy the stunning surrounding landscape and architecture and visit local artists in Malaxa.

Stroll over to the vast archaeological site of Aptera, once a powerful ancient city from Minoan through Hellenistic times. In Greek mythology, this is where the legendary contest between the Sirens and the Muses took place.

Afterward, you'll enjoy some Cretan music, dancing, singing and a traditional meal at a local tavern.