Crete culture
| country: | Greece |
| location: | Crete |
| departures: | 2009: 24 Apr, 18 May, 4 Jun, 6 Jun |
| price: | From €920 - €1680 (5-7 days) excluding flights, based on 2 people travelling. Tailored 2008 programs are available upon request |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
the amazing things you'll be doing
Discover a taste of Crete’s cultural and natural heritage in the company of residents specializing in different fields. A range of exciting educational programs are offered throughout the year. Most programs are limited to 8 people and reserved on a first come, first served basis. Registration cost depends on room type.
Culture and Cuisine.
From €920 - €990 (5 days) ex flights, 2009: 24 Apr.
A fantastic program on the north coast and mountains. Visit ancient sites, an organic vineyard, organic olive grove and factory, remote regions and tranquil villages. Cooking classes feature fresh and local cuisine. Casual walks in the countryside. Program limited to 8 attendees. Price includes: scheduled excursions, presentations, 4 nights’ accommodation, most meals.
Culture, Cuisine and Nature.
From €920 - €990 (5 days) ex flights, 2009: 18 May and 06 Jun.
We'll explore Crete's central coast and mountains with historians, farmers, mountaineers and chefs and take botanical hikes in the countryside (low to medium-level hiking). Cooking demos are on the menu.
Wild Nature Adventures.
From €1580 - €1680 (7 days) ex flights, 2009: 04 Jun.
An extraordinary opportunity to discover a taste of Crete in the company of historians, mountaineers, superb chefs, organic farmers, vintners and artisan food producers. We'll explore 3 different regions: Central and southwest coast and western foothills. Enjoy excellent cuisine after hiking magnificent gorges, swimming and canoeing.
Culture and Cuisine.
From €920 - €990 (5 days) ex flights, 2009: 24 Apr.
A fantastic program on the north coast and mountains. Visit ancient sites, an organic vineyard, organic olive grove and factory, remote regions and tranquil villages. Cooking classes feature fresh and local cuisine. Casual walks in the countryside. Program limited to 8 attendees. Price includes: scheduled excursions, presentations, 4 nights’ accommodation, most meals.
Culture, Cuisine and Nature.
From €920 - €990 (5 days) ex flights, 2009: 18 May and 06 Jun.
We'll explore Crete's central coast and mountains with historians, farmers, mountaineers and chefs and take botanical hikes in the countryside (low to medium-level hiking). Cooking demos are on the menu.
Wild Nature Adventures.
From €1580 - €1680 (7 days) ex flights, 2009: 04 Jun.
An extraordinary opportunity to discover a taste of Crete in the company of historians, mountaineers, superb chefs, organic farmers, vintners and artisan food producers. We'll explore 3 different regions: Central and southwest coast and western foothills. Enjoy excellent cuisine after hiking magnificent gorges, swimming and canoeing.
how this holiday makes a difference
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Since the Minoan era, Crete has been known for its ideal climate and agricultural products. Tourism has helped struggling farmers in the short-run, but at a great cost to the natural habitat, resources and traditional trades.We work directly with local people who are committed to preserving traditional trades and promoting sustainable development and organic agriculture.
 Together we strive to protect what's left of Crete's natural beauty and resources to share with generations to come. The value of agro tourism and ecotourism is to experience a foreign land's wild nature and unique, unfamiliar customs, sights, sounds and scents. To embrace a place for what it is. CCS is an acclaimed program for best practices in Responsible Travel per National Geographic’s Center for Sustainable Destinations, The World Tourism Forum for Peace and Sustainable Development, and the World Travel and Tourism Council. Tailored programs are approved by the American Culinary Federation and the American Dietetic Association. |
Tourism can be good and bad for destinations & local people. We carefully screen every holiday against our criteria for responsible travel. 'Look behind the brochure' to find how each holiday makes a difference (see left). We don't claim to be perfect - there is no global accreditation - but we've led the way since 2001 and screened 1000's of holidays. We invite every traveller to write a review about their experiences and responsible tourism. This valuable feedback is sent to the people who run the holidays. We keep a very close eye on it and take off holidays that don't live up to our standards. |