Vakantieverhuur in Alfa

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.

A unique place in the Cretan culture and the musical tradition of Crete, hold its traditional musical instruments. The roots of some musical instruments in Crete are lost in the depths of the ages. In the archaeological excavations of Knossos and Phaistos, representations of sculptures, ceramics and painting are depicted by musicians and dancers who point to the present day, where the lyre plays in the middle and the dancers dance around it cyclically. The ancient Cretes used to play the ancient lyre, as shown by representations in frescoes and seals. The presentation of folk instruments lasts for 1,5 hour and after a 1 hour break we continue with a nice evening in Dalabelos Estate Restaurant where we play music with the instruments we presented earlier with treats, refreshments, raki and other products of the estate. Other things to note The presentation of folk instruments lasts for 1,5 hour and after a 1 hour break we continue with a nice evening in Dalabelos Estate Restaurant where we play music with the instruments we presented.

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

Join us for a motorcycle ride through the heart and soul of Creta from Rethymno city to mountains of Psiloritis and Lefka Ori until sunny beaches of east coast of Libyan Sea!!! The trips its 2 times at week and i offer you 2 options! 1st:We will visit villages, drink coffee at traditional cafes, speak with local people and possibly hear stories about cretan life.You can also try unique Cretan herbs! We are going to cross one of the most spectacular roads of Crete that leads from the top of the mountain all the way down to the libyan sea with unique beaches where you can find natural clay! Our last stop will be at an exquisite taverna where you can actually go inside the kitchen and order delicious cretan foods! 2nd:We will visit a river dam, which is a gorgeous place especially for photos.We will also drink coffee at the gorge!Later we will drive above the mountains to Geraka village in order to visit a traditional cafe that feels like a museum! Our last destination is a beautiful beach.There we will swim, eat great food and stay at a nearby taverna!!! Live to ride ,ride to live!! Other things to note You are going to need about 15 euros for fuel.The drinks cost about 1 euro and the food can cost around 10 to 13 euros per person.

You will learn about organic farming, visit the olive grove and the vineyard and learn about olive gathering and vine harvest. Refreshments, raki and other estate products are offered to you as treats in the end of the tour. The harvesting of olives dates back to antiquity. We can observe it depicted on ancient vases, a collective activity carried out by the Cretans during winter with the same method to this day. Since olive trees are very sensitive to cold, rain and damp weather, harvesting is carried out in favorable conditions, on mild sunny winter days. The olive is the most important agricultural product of the island, its pressing procedure gives out the precious olive oil, which is the basis of Cretan cooking. Grape picking is the most pleasant collective agricultural activity and takes place by the end of summer. This work is accompanied with songs and goes on as a feast that lasts throughout the pressing of grapes and ends by the time when barrels are filled with the grape must - the prize of a whole year's work at the vineyards. The visitor of Dalabelos is welcome to participate in olive picking. Other things to note The tour takes place every Tuesday at 6:30pm