Alquileres vacacionales en Rétino

A private photo tour on the village of Oia – or other location on demand – for couples, families, solo travellers or anyone that would like to carry home a wonderful memorabilia of their holidays. The tour takes place in the island’s most iconic spots, such as the blue domes, the white washed houses and windmills.. The tour will commence at the meeting point and together we’ll wander the streets taking candid photos on the way. We’ll stop at the landmarks and take our time taking shots. I will guide you with your posing, using prompts to help and relax you.

An outdoor olive oil tasting experience, a walk, and a discussion in the midst of a 2000-year-old monumental olive grove. We explore the heritage and art of olive trees and olive oil in Greek life over the centuries, considering their significance in the mythology, history, culture, and cuisine of ancient and modern Cretan civilization. Our stroll through the peaceful olive grove resembles a walk in the holy Gethsemane Garden, with its ancient olive trees. Both groves are full of the myths, flavors, and aromas of olive oil that have endured from Minoan times to the present. The beauty of the landscape makes our experience a lasting memory. We discuss olive oil quality, the olive harvest, olive oil production, and olive oil’s health benefits. We learn about the Cretan Diet and find out how extra virgin olive oil became the most important component of a new, healthy lifestyle. Learning how to taste olive oil according to the official tasting method, we taste four different high quality extra virgin olive oils, noticing the variations in aroma and flavor among the four varieties. Our tasting table is right under the olive trees. In the last part of the tasting session, an olive oil-food pairing activity, we observe the way different types of olive oil go well with certain foods. We savor the amazing result after adding an excellent extra virgin olive oil that transforms a dish’s flavors. Hints about how to store, select, bake, and cook – even fry -- with olive oil will be shared.

Kostas will pick you up and drive you ton an old friend of ours "Kanakis". He owns a olive oil factory where you we learn about the process of olive oil production and taste the finest cretan olive oil! We will also have a greek coffee before we go to our next stop. After a 10' drive we will reach one of the best wineries of the region. There we will teach you the history, tradition and the latest developments in the production of wine and all information on the particular characteristics of the Cretan “terroir”. You will participate in a fully guided tour of the plantations of the winery, the cellar and the production area. After the tour,we will continue on to the wine tasting room, where you will be able to taste five types of wine, accompanied by traditional rusks and olives.​ Finally we will visit the small and beautiful Vrysses village in order to finish our day with a glass of raki or the Cretan "limoncello", accompanied by Cretan delicious snacks. If the food is too much...no worries a short walk in the village will do the trick before we return :) Other things to note If there is a minor (under 18 years old) or if you have any food allergies kindly inform us

You'll prepare 5 different Cretan family’s recipes in an outdoor cooking space. You'll cook with pure and natural ingredients from our farm. You'll learn cooking techniques from mama Stella, our specialist in traditional Cretan cuisine. All the equipment and your personal apron will be provided by us. It's a 100% hands-on cooking experience! Local homemade refreshments and water will provided, too. In the end of the cooking experience, you will enjoy your own creations with some of local wine. Moreover, the leftovers will be packed and you can take them with you! The event will last approximately 3 to 3.5 hours and it will take place in our farm. We will cook in an open cooking space between two big olive trees! Also, you will receive a personal gift bag with organic products from our family farm! Furthermore, you'll receive all recipes and photographs from your experience via email. All in all, we would love to welcome you in our farm & be part of our family. Love to become a Cretan chef yourself having a unique cooking experience all together and sharing authentic Cretan flavors! Other things to note Please let us know of any dietary requirements or food allergies at the time of booking and we will prepare all the necessary changes in your menu. For safety reasons, children (under 18 years old) must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum drinking age is 18 years old

We will start by visiting a beautiful "kafeneio" located in the old town. There we will enjoy an authentic Cretan breakfast, consisting of a coffee or a traditional Greek juice and a handmade cheese pie covered with honey and organic thyme. After a short walk, we will head to a small Cretan natural products store to taste real Cretan thyme honey and learn about the history and process of honey collection. Then we will see in the heart of Rethymno; a 17th century Venetian mansion houses the phyllo workshop of "Yorgos Hatziparaschos", the oldest of its kind. He has been famous for making phyllo for over 63 years now. Traditional phyllo is an essential ingredient of traditional syrupy sweets, such as kantaifi and baklava. Its taste cannot be described in words; you absolutely must try it! Our next stop will be a "tavern" based on a Venetian era building that was occupied by the Ottomans. At this stop we will taste the best Cretan tapas "mezedes", a small traditional dish, accompanied by raki. It is a small and friendly bar with a unique atmosphere where you can relax and drink delicious cocktails in the evening. By then you will be fully informed about the history of our city. If you wish to visit the fortress of Fortezza after the end of the tour, our guide will be happy to help you and accompany you to the entrance of the fortress.