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Duration 5 hours
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 – 20:20 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:
20:00 Dinner and wine is served*
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
Variety of vegetables on the gill
Green-red-yellow pepper, Eggplants, Zucchini, Cabbage, Carrot, Onion, Tomatoes, Potatoes, Corn Etc.
In the Pan
Pasta with red or white sauce, Barley with red sauce, Rise with mixed vegetables,
Pork (tigania)
Meat On the grill
Chicken, Meatballs
Fruits
Variety of Seasonal Fruits
Sweet
*Possible changes of the menu depending on the period of season
20:20 Beginning of the ΄΄Traditional Village’s΄΄ 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
✔️ Hotel pick-up and drop-off (Pick up mainly from hotels at Ammoudara till Malia area is provided. If pick up from your hotel is not possible you will be picked up from the closest pick up point. In case you don’t know the closest pickup point, please contact us)
✔️ Transport by air-conditioned luxury bus
✔️ Cretan Folklore show
✔️ Rich buffet dinner
✔️ Unlimited local wine
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!
Children up to 2 years old, free of charge
Children from 3 to 12 years old, 50% discount on tour rate
⛔ 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
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.