Tour Details

Traditional Village – Kato Karouzanos – Cretan Evening

Available every Wednesday and Saturday from May till October

Pick-Up Service:

Heraklion – Wednesday / Ammoudara & Kokkini & Malia – Wednesday & Saturday

Duration 4 hours approximately / Starting 19:15pm – Ending 20:30 pm

Life in the contemporary world loses every day the warmth, the human communication, the friendly relationship, the contact with the nature. The special, hospitable, Cretan village is the way out because it doesn’t offer only an educational and amusing show of Greek dance and music but also a magnificent excursion in a paradise place. Perched on a verdant hillside overlooking the picturesque village of Kato Karouzanos the village provides a chance to sample the real Crete in microcosm. The road is fully relaxed due to the exceptional natural beauty that has not changed over the centuries. The landscape is full of surprises, which changes minute by minute, here bare and wild, there green and peaceful. The green fertility which is composed by olive green, vine green, citrus green and vegetable green adds living color to the grandeur of the mountains and the wild rock formations. The beautifully sculptured ΄΄Traditional Village΄΄, set in lush rolling hills, offers the opportunity to taste traditional hospitality in a magnificent setting of unparalleled Cretan beauty. Open 16 hours a day from throughout the whole season, the village invites visitors on a journey into Crete’s rural heartland to take a break in the serenity of the countryside.

The visitors have the opportunity to sit in our garden terrace, drink Greek coffee, raki or taste the sweetness of the Cretan wine in the shade of a cypress tree and enjoy the quiet beauty of the surrounding countryside as a gentle breeze tames the mighty Cretan sun and a lira plays softly in the background. Or they can take a stroll around the delightful village paths, through arches strewn with bougainvillea and an enticing aroma of honeysuckle in the air and see the several exhibits that the village has to offer.

In the ΄΄Traditional Village΄΄ with the small neighborhoods, the yards and its small, graphic street, people find again friendship and communication. Zeus, the God of ancient Greek Gods, represented hospitality and his spirit lives on today in the hearts of this village’s people.

Indicative Time-Table:

19:15 – 19:30                 Arrival at the ‘’Traditional Village’’

20:00                              Dinner and wine is served

20:20 – 22:30              Beginning of the ‘’Traditional Village’s’’ Show

Schedule:

19:15 – 19:30              Arrival at the ‘’Traditional Village’’

Visitors can take a stroll around the village paths of Kato Karouzanos through arches strewn with bougainvillea. The villagers are waiting in their house yards to welcome them. Tour of the guests in the special formed places of the ΄΄Traditional Village΄΄ where they can see the several exhibits but also take part in the different events

Stop 1 – Taste of raki (local spirit) as it is produced direct from the distiller, cucumber and baked potatoes will be offered.

Stop 2 – Visit of Cretan house each group escort will introduce guests to Cretan culture.

Stop 3 – Visit of small museum with objects of old time and agriculture tools.

Stop 4 – Wine testing where Cretan wines will be offered.

Stop 5 – Guests will be offered Traditional dakos with tomato and feta cheese

20:00 Open Buffet with Live Action!

Cretan village bread

Salads/Vegetarian: Tomatoes, Cucumber, Pepper, Onion, Cabbage/Carrot, , Τzatziki, Feta Cheese, Potatoe salad, Corn Salad, Pasta  , Lentils (Fakies), Green beans, Glistrida, Green Salad (Vlita) -All vegetables are from our garden

In the pan: Myzithropitakia (Cretan cheese pies), vegetable pies, pork with vegetables (tigania)

Vegetarians: Variety of vegetables on the gill – Green-red-yellow pepper, Eggplants, Zucchini, Cabbage, Carrot, Onion, Tomatoes, Potatoes, Corn Etc.

Hot items: Chicken in the grill or oven, Traditional cooked lamb with pasta

Fruits: Variety of Seasonal Fruits

Sweet: Halvas, Loukoumades with honey or similar

*Possible changes of the menu depending on the period of season

20:20 Beginning of the Greek Night show.

Show includes live music and dancing group performing dances

Part A Traditional Dances from Crete (Sousta, Malevizitotis etc)

Part B Traditional Dance from Mainland (Tsamikos,kalamatianos)

Part C Traditional Dances from the Islands

Part D Todays Greek dances (Zorbas, sirtaki etc)

Between the dancing cessions guests will be invited to be taught Greek dances and participate

22:30 End of the program

Not Included:

❌ Personal expenses

❌ Pick-Up from Agia Pelagia and Sissi area (Adults 3.00€, Children from 3 up to 12 years old 1.50€) – Paid upon booking – Optional

Remember to bring‼️ Comfortable Shoes, Camera!

⛔ Cancellation Policy

For cancellations up to 2 days prior to departure date, no cancellation  fees

For cancellations 1 day prior to departure date, 100% cancellation fees

Non-Show, 100% cancellation fees

⚠️ Important Notes

1. Soft Drinks, variety of beers, whisky, vodka, gin, brandy etc. available on the bar with extra charge
2. The travel agency reserves the right to alter or cancel any tour due to adverse weather conditions or insufficient passengers number or force majeure 12 hours prior to departure time with a notification to the traveler.
3. Please arrive on time to the given pick-up point. Unfortunately, there is no option to wait for latecomers. In case of delay, missed pick-up, missed departure time, no refunds.

Covid – 19 measures applicable for Season 2021:

Mandatory use of face covering before boarding on bus. Failure to abide by this measure is subject to fines by local authorities.

Menu is served on the tables per 4 people

Upon reservation, our partners will contact you in order to receive your Voucher which includes your pick-up point and time info. Please be aware that you will have to bring the Voucher with you during the trip.

For any further clarification, please feel free to contact us.

Traditional Village – Kato Karouzanos – Cretan Evening