Crete's mysteries and dark side
CHANIA
Chania's old town, Venetian harbour & Etz Hayim synagogue,
Talos square & the myth of Talos,
Hand Fountain (memorial to the 240 victims of the shipwreck 'Herakleion' December 1966).
Myths & legends of the Ottoman, Venetian & Arab periods of Crete
HISTORICAL VILLAGES
Trip to the historic villages of Therisso (with the National Resistance Museum), Zourva & Meskla
Frangokastello & the legend of Drosoulites This castle is believed to be haunted by 'Drosoulites', the black-clad spirits of the dead warriors of Hatzimichalis Dalianis who fought against the Turks.
THE BATTLE OF CRETE
Historical facts, interesting trivia & unknown stories reveal the secrets of this glorious moment in Crete's history.
THE DARK SIDE OF RETHYMNON
Arkadi holy monastery & the holocaust
Ancient Eleftherna & the Necropolis
Melidoni cave with stalactites & stalagmites (the history of the cave)
Late Minoan cemetery of Armenia
Places of historical and spiritual interest in the area
THE LEPER ISLAND & THE LEGEND OF THE FAIRIES
Spinalonga - the leper island, the Dantes Gate, the abandoned houses (nicknamed the 'Island of the Living Dead' or the 'Island of Tears', the long and tempered history behind Spinalonga... the last active leper island in all of Europe)
Neraidospilios - visit to the cave, lake and waterfall. Heraklion city centre walk with stories & legends of the area
THE ZEUS CAVE, THE DROWNED VILLAGE
Lassithi plateau (places of historical and spiritual importance of the area)
Zeus Cave (also known as Psychro Cave, the myth about the birthplace of Zeus)
Aposelemis Dam - Sfentili - the sinking village
2024 - DARK TRAVEL - Crete - 8 D
Per person in double room
Minimum 8 pax - 2975.00 €
Minimum 10 pax - 2750.00 €
Minimum 12 pax - 2565.00 €.
Single room supplement + 515.00 €.
