Crete's Culinary Sanctuaries, Crete, Greece


CRETE'S CULINARY SANCTUARIES EDUCATIONAL NETWORK



open SEMINAR: real food routes of Crete, Greece
JUNE 2 - 8, 2025



program highlights



A 6-day program designed for serious enthusiasts of history, culture, botany, organic agriculture, and cuisine. Discover Crete's cultural and natural treasures with resident specialists. Stay in locally-owned apartments in a beautiful historic village near Heraklion. Be prepared for many amazing learning experiences. Delectable fresh and local cuisine is on the menu. Our tours, presentations and hikes are private, tailored for our small group. Space is limited to 12 adult attendees for this very popular seminar. Advance registration is required.





history and nature



Private, guided tours of the Minoan Palace of Knossos, the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, and many other historic sites with resident experts. Explore Crete's beautiful and wild countryside with resident experts. Discover Crete's vast array of flora, including wild edible plants. Learn about Conservation Initiatives.







Organic Farming, olive oil and wine



Visit organic farmers and heirloom seed savers, discover traditional and modern cultivation methods and community initiatives. Visit an innovative, excellent olive oil factory and grove for a private tour and tastings with the owners-producers. Visit a gorgeous vineyard and award-winning winery for a private tour and wine tasting with the vintners.







cultural and culinary heritage



Explore tranquil villages, enjoy traditional cuisine and demos featuring regional specialties from wild and cultivated sources. Presentations and Demos on Agroecology, Minoan Cooking Techniques and Ingredients, Traditional and Modern Cretan Cuisine, Herbal Medicine and much more.








accommodation



Accommodation: Stay wherever you like near our program bases and meet us each day at a designated point. CCS will provide options to choose from. There are also options for larger groups to share apartments or houses. We'll send options based on attendee requirements and lodge availability at the time of registration.







details



Program includes: All scheduled transportation, all scheduled meals and classes in the itinerary. Level of walking is low to medium impact, depending on the day. All attendees should enjoy walking an average of 1-3 hours a day in sometimes rocky, or steep terrain. Schedule subject to change due to attendee interests, weather and other unforeseen conditions. Advance registration required. Contact us for more information.



we look forward to meeting you in crete!



Crete's Culinary Sanctuaries is an award-winning program for Best Practices in Responsible/Sustainable Travel, and featured in National Geographic, Archaeology Magazine, Lonely Planet,

The New York Times, NPR, WTTC, UNWTO, UNCBD, IFOAM-Organics, Agroecology Europe, Routledge Handbooks, Food Tank, Global Agritourism Network, Slow Food, Center for Sustainable Destinations, O'Globo Brasil, TV New Zealand, Australian Gourmet Traveller, and many other publications. Contact us for more information.



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Crete, Greece
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