Crete's Culinary Sanctuaries: Culture, Music, Nature and Cuisine

Crete's Culinary Sanctuaries

A Taste of Crete's Culture and Music

2-Day Small Group Seminar Sample

Discover a taste of Crete's fascinating cultural and culinary heritage. Enjoy private guided tours of ancient sites,
historic villages, an organic winery and organic vegetable garden. Savor wonderful fresh and local cuisine along the
way. This program is limited to 12 attendees, providing a unique opportunity to discover Crete's heritage in the
company of resident specialists. A rare opportunity to learn about sustainable living practices while supporting
community-based heritage preservation projects.

Day 1, Heraklion Area: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Minoan culture, organic agriculture, traditional cuisine and wine

Our journey begins at the Minoan Palace of Knossos for a private tour with a resident licensed historian. We'll travel
further into the foothills to a musical instrument museum, to view the collection of over 250 rare instruments from
around the world. We'll visit a superb organic winery for a private tour and wine tasting with the vintners. Enjoy lunch
at an excellent taverna in a small village, featuring the bounties of the season.

Day 2, Heraklion Area: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Historic Villages and Traditional Trades, Organic Olive Oil, 4,000 Years of Wine Making

We'll join our guide on a journey of discovery of Crete's heritage. Overview of agricultural production through the ages,
cuisine and lifestyle. We'll visit an organic farm (seasonal options) and taste a selection of local produce, olives and
olive oil. Then we'll explore a gorgeous village known for wine making since the Minoan era (over 4,000 years). Walk
along the lovely narrow streets and visit historic sites and artisan shops. At a beautiful taverna, enjoy a professional
chef's cooking demo (hands-on class is optional) and lunch featuring delectable fresh and local dishes.

This distinctive program is limited to 12 attendees (minimum of 6 attendees with adjusted fees).

Seminar Fees for this 2-day program: 560 Euros per person: Includes expert guide fees, historic site entrance fees,
transportation to/from Heraklion to above-listed sites, food and wine tastings and lunch each day. Menus are
preplanned, family style, featuring an array of traditional Cretan dishes to sample as part of the seminar, and locally
produced wine (2 glasses per person maximum) or another local beverage of your choice.

Fees do not include: Accommodation, travel to Crete, or any food or drinks not listed above. We recommend that you
arrive in Crete at least one day before the seminar begins on Day 1 and stay overnight at the accommodation of your
choice on Day 3.

There are many hotels in Heraklion to choose from in every budget range. We recommend you stay within walking
distance of the daily meeting point (the archaeological museum of Heraklion). See our links section for hotel listings
and general travel advice. This Program is subject to change based on attendee interests, seasons, weather and other
unforeseen conditions.