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almost Private Experiences: small Groups of 1-"few" persons
Chania, Producing handmade soap and creams
CRAFTS, Chania - 2 hrs, 5 persons, Hosted by Katerina
€ 49
Katerina has extensively researched the traditional production process for natural soap. Guests will be involved hands-on, at the hostess’ workshop, in the production process for natural and zero-alkaline soap and wax-based ointments, which are totally chemical-free, using soda and olive oil
Chania, Crete off the beaten track
LOCAL LIFE, Chania, Crete - 8 hrs, 5 persons, hosted by Kostas
€ 120
Kostas lives and works in Chania, Crete, where he will offer a comprehensive whole-day walk around the town, to everything worth knowing about Chania: the municipal market, the old venetian harbour & walls, obscure and unknown spots and areas of interest, the old soap factory, local shops, the great mansions & churches, and a generous sampling of the local cuisine
Heraklion, Crete, creating hand-crafted jewelry
CRAFTS, Heraklion - 4 hrs, 4 persons, Hosted by Stavroula
€ 45
Guests will take advantage of Stavroula’s extensive experience and learn how to create hand-made jewelry using fabrics and a number of embroidery techniques, and will get to create their own hand-crafted jewels
Heraklion, Crete, traditional cretan cooking, and agricultural work
LOCAL LIFE, Heraklion - 6 hrs, 10 persons, Hosted by Maria
€ 70
The guests will plunge into traditional cretan cooking principles, and will have hands-on experience on cooking greek dishes with natural ingredients. They will also learn how to do basic agricultural work, and look after small animals
Heraklion, Crete, Living and working at a local organic farm
LOCAL LIFE, Heraklion - 5 hrs, 6 persons, Hosted by Minas
€ 59
The guests will be actively involved in planting, treating, looking after, and harvesting organic plants, according to the organic farming principles. They will also learn how to cook the organic products that they have collected from the field, and understand the positive health and nutritional aspects of organic cuisine and a self-sustainable way of life
Hersonissos, Crete, farming, cuisine and basketry
CRAFTS, Hersonissos, Crete - 5 hrs, 4 persons, hosted by Paraskevi
€ 70
The guests will visit a real agricultural farm, see how the animals live, enjoy a full home-made cretan lunch, and grab a refreshing beverage. They will also take lessons in the traditional cretan craft of basketry (basket-making)
Sitia, Crete, a trekking journey to natural hotspots & culture
LOCAL LIFE, Sitia - 6 hrs, 4 persons, Hosted by Alexandros
€ 99
Alexandros knows the Sitia area like the back of his hand. He also loves the local cretan traditions. He will take his guests along an exciting trekking journey, to the most beautiful off the beaten track hotspots in this area. They will explore the details of the local culture & folklore, including the unknown oral history, and the lifestyle of local people (the itinerary is flexible and may vary according to the time of the year)