Ferieboliger i Kreta

This experience was created to awaken your artistic side, as well as, delight your senses. Offered here is exclusive access to two very unique worlds of art and flavour. You and a group of friends will learn about the ancient technique of jewellery making through sand casting while enjoying the tastes of an award-winning Cretan boutique winery. Found nowhere else in Greece, this workshop is a hands-on experience for up to a maximum of 10 attendees including yourself. You will be taught the ancient art of sand casting and with your choice of silver (.925) or gold (10k, 14k, 18k) you will cast and polish a beautiful piece of jewellery to keep. This workshop will take place at the picturesque Manousakis winery, located just outside of Chania city. Here you will be surrounded by Cretan nature and indulge in the fine crafted wines and winery grown foods. The entire experience will take.place outside in a well ventilated area. All Covid-19 safety precautions will be in place to make sure all guests are comfortable and safe. Included in the booking fee is your 4-5 hours of instructed workshop time. All of the tools needed for casting and polishing. Finally, you will be given organic wine produced on site and fresh locally grown snacks on our break. Other things to note The fee includes the instructor and all tools needed. Also the snack and wine provided by Manousakis winery. Additional fees will apply for final silver or gold used. Reach out to me before the experience for metal pricing estimates and what metals are available if it's short notice.

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

You will be able to see how our handcrafted beer is being produced from grinding the grains until drinking the beer. We are a micro brewery which makes it really interesting to have a closer look into the process of craft beer. You will discover the little secrets of a brewer and at the end you will have a lovely degustation on our patio with the view on the White Mountains. Whenever there is a brewing day you can book a spot (3 people maximum) to live a day in the live of a brewer (dates given upon request). You will be able to follow the whole brewing process live from grain and water until the fermentation process.

First, we will meet at our diving center in Almyrida, a picturesque village located 25 minutes away from the town of Chania. After doing a small theory session on the basic diving equipment and skills you need to know in order to go smoothly underwater, you will be ready for the actual dive of 45 minutes, up to 8 meters. You will be provided with full diving equipment according to your needs, and then, we will load the minivans and head to Koutalas beach, which is located within 5 minutes from our diving center, put on our equipment, and we will dive into the endless Greek Blue! We will see fish that belong to the Mediterranean ecosystem and glide through the crystalline waters of Crete. Although the day is relaxing and great fun, safety is ensured by diving to maximum depth around of eight meters, with a ratio of one instructor to every two guests. On top of that, we will take lots of pictures and videos that we will then send to your mail free of charge! Other things to note: This is a fun and easy activity for all who feel comfortable in the water.

A unique opportunity to see & learn about local life through the eyes of a local expert. We will visit local olive groves and learn how we used to harvest the olive trees in the past and how we do nowadays. We will visit local greenhouses and learn about their cultivation. After our walking tour we are going to have a tasty picnic with local meze & raki under the shadow of big olive tree! Moreover, my mum will show you how we make Cretan cheese and you will have the chance to taste it right away! Live it! :) Other things to note Please let us know of any dietary requirements or food allergies at the time of booking and we will prepare all the necessary changes. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum drinking age is 18 years old. You can present your electronic voucher for this activity.