Wild Crete presents…
Herbs, Wildflowers and the Traditional Cuisine of Crete
April 17 to 25, 2010
Herbs, Wildflowers and the Traditional Cuisine of Crete
April 17 to 25, 2010
Traditional Cuisine, Aromatic Herbs and the Culture of Crete
Join us for an eight day travel seminar
on the Greek island of Crete.....
on the Greek island of Crete.....
Our approach to travel is unusual.
Unusual, in the opportunities you'll have to smell, taste, touch,
and see a modern culture that still savors and adheres to its traditional ways of life.
Unusual, in how the rhythm of our days together allows you to become
a participant in, not just an observer of, daily life in a Cretan village.
Unusual, in the attention you'll receive as one of our twelve guests.
You’ll visit quiet mountain villages, organic farms and cosmopolitan towns; tour modern museums, an essential oil distillery, a Byzantine chapel and archaeological sites spanning
the Neolithic Era to the Iron Age. Along the way you’ll meet people on the cutting edge of Crete’s thriving sustainability movement.
On country walks, you will learn about Crete’s medicinal and culinary herbs
through lectures and by experiencing wild plants in their native habitats:
oregano, rosemary, sage, thyme, savory and others.
We will show you how to collect and dry wild herbs
to take home as aromatic mementos of your time on Crete.
Late April is the perfect time for plant lovers to be on Crete.
The rainy season is winding down, and the promise of summer appears in a dazzling
array of colorful wildflowers and aromatic herbs. Exquisite endemic orchids are in bloom
and the mountainsides are abundant with wild edible greens (known as horta –
root of the word, horticulture). Horta is a delicacy that is the pride of Cretan cuisine
and the centerpiece of most meals in spring.
Everywhere you go on this tour you’ll enjoy authentic Cretan meals
especially prepared for our group from simple lunches
eaten in the shade of an olive tree, to innovative chefs' creative
interpretations of 4,000-year-old dishes.
You’ll learn the basic concepts of the Mediterranean Diet based upon recipes traced
to the Minoans and later enhanced by Venetian and Turkish influences.
You’ll be able to ask questions of cooks, collect recipes, and gather ideas about
how to bring the spirit of the Mediterranean diet and classic Cretan cuisine
into your own life.
Throughout the tour your visits to archaeological sites and museums
will be enriched by historical information and insights provided by experienced
local guides who love to bring these sites to life while
giving you an understanding of Crete’s importance in European history.
Informal seminars will be the thread that weaves together your experiences
on Crete and helps you understand and appreciate the local culture, cuisine and landscape.
We also believe that a well-paced schedule must leave plenty of time
for resting, exploring on your own and absorbing your experiences.
Our guests frequently tell us how much they appreciate
the balance between planned activities and free time.
That’s why we have scheduled in down time throughout the tour, including a full day
on your own in the middle of trip.
If this sounds like the tour for you, read on!
Trip Details About Us 2010 Itinerary Contact Us
Unusual, in the opportunities you'll have to smell, taste, touch,
and see a modern culture that still savors and adheres to its traditional ways of life.
Unusual, in how the rhythm of our days together allows you to become
a participant in, not just an observer of, daily life in a Cretan village.
Unusual, in the attention you'll receive as one of our twelve guests.
You’ll visit quiet mountain villages, organic farms and cosmopolitan towns; tour modern museums, an essential oil distillery, a Byzantine chapel and archaeological sites spanning
the Neolithic Era to the Iron Age. Along the way you’ll meet people on the cutting edge of Crete’s thriving sustainability movement.
On country walks, you will learn about Crete’s medicinal and culinary herbs
through lectures and by experiencing wild plants in their native habitats:
oregano, rosemary, sage, thyme, savory and others.
We will show you how to collect and dry wild herbs
to take home as aromatic mementos of your time on Crete.
Late April is the perfect time for plant lovers to be on Crete.
The rainy season is winding down, and the promise of summer appears in a dazzling
array of colorful wildflowers and aromatic herbs. Exquisite endemic orchids are in bloom
and the mountainsides are abundant with wild edible greens (known as horta –
root of the word, horticulture). Horta is a delicacy that is the pride of Cretan cuisine
and the centerpiece of most meals in spring.
Everywhere you go on this tour you’ll enjoy authentic Cretan meals
especially prepared for our group from simple lunches
eaten in the shade of an olive tree, to innovative chefs' creative
interpretations of 4,000-year-old dishes.
You’ll learn the basic concepts of the Mediterranean Diet based upon recipes traced
to the Minoans and later enhanced by Venetian and Turkish influences.
You’ll be able to ask questions of cooks, collect recipes, and gather ideas about
how to bring the spirit of the Mediterranean diet and classic Cretan cuisine
into your own life.
Throughout the tour your visits to archaeological sites and museums
will be enriched by historical information and insights provided by experienced
local guides who love to bring these sites to life while
giving you an understanding of Crete’s importance in European history.
Informal seminars will be the thread that weaves together your experiences
on Crete and helps you understand and appreciate the local culture, cuisine and landscape.
We also believe that a well-paced schedule must leave plenty of time
for resting, exploring on your own and absorbing your experiences.
Our guests frequently tell us how much they appreciate
the balance between planned activities and free time.
That’s why we have scheduled in down time throughout the tour, including a full day
on your own in the middle of trip.
If this sounds like the tour for you, read on!
Trip Details About Us 2010 Itinerary Contact Us
