Activities vary from cultural and/or culinary trips to local producers' visits. In our FULL PROGRAMME PACKAGE the following are Included:

• Visit to the archeological sites of Knossos and Faistos, including the visit to the Museum of Archeology in Herakleion City;

• Trips to the surrounding villages and local wineries, as well as visit to a local shepherd ("producer visits") to enjoy freshly made cheese “mizithra”;

• Day trip to the Southern Coast to enjoy the beauty of the warm Libyan Sea and a late lunch in a local fish tavern;

Hiking, e-biking tours and cooking classes can be arranged at a special discounted price, if our guests desire so.

Example of a FULL PACKAGE PROGRAMME (indicative, it can be adjusted according to needs of guests)

Day 1 (Sunday)

Arrival at Heraklion airport and transfer to Villa Kerasia. Guests are welcomed at the airport and transferred to the Villa Kerasia by car.

Free time to enjoy the Villa Kerasia and the surrounding area of the Vlahania settlement. Evening: welcome and dinner with guests

Day 2 (Monday)

Morning: Gentle mat pilates session and postural analysis session

Traditional Cretan breakfast and relaxation, followed by session with instructor and/or therapist, nutritionist accordingly

Private pilates sessions

Free time/rest

Evening private sessions

Trip and dinner in Archanes Village

Day 3 (Tuesday)

Morning: Mat pilates session/Movement meditation

Traditional Cretan breakfast and relaxation

Departure to visit the archaeological site of Knossos, followed by visit to the Archeological Museum of Herakleion

Free time in Heraklion for city walks, old market and spice market visit, lunch etc.

Return to Villa Kerasia

Evening private sessions and Omega 3 rich Dinner at Villa Kerasia

Day 4 (Wednesday)

Morning: Mat pilates session

Traditional Cretan breakfast and relaxation

Departure to visit the archaeological site of Phaistos, followed by visit to the South Coast

Time at the beach and late lunch at taverna by the sea

Return to Villa Kerasia

Day 5 (Thursday)

Morning: Mat pilates session (Optional: Shiatsou massage, movement meditation, Bowen therapy session)

Traditional Cretan breakfast and relaxation

Free day options: cooking lesson, hiking, e-biking, massage or beach time can be arranged for guests

Evening session and Omega 3 rich Dinner at Villa Kerasia

Day 6 (Friday)

Morning: Mat pilates session

Traditional Cretan breakfast and relaxation

Visit to the local wineries and a producer's visit to local shepherd to enjoy freshly make cheese

Evening session and Omega 3 rich Dinner at Villa Kerasia

Day 7 (Saturday)

Morning: Mat pilates session

Traditional Cretan breakfast and relaxation

Free day options:

A trip to the picturesque city of Rethymnon (or any other activity as requested by the guests) can be arranged, including Farewell dinner

or

Evening session and Omega 3 rich Dinner at Villa Kerasia

Day 8 (Sunday)

Morning Final Mat pilates session

A summary of the Pilates practice learnt/recommended for guests to take home

A summary of the Cretan Omega 3 rich dietary guidelines for guests to take home

Traditional Cretan breakfast and relaxation

Departures: transfer to airport is arranged individually, independently of departure times of other guests

Extended stays at the Villa can also be arranged. Please contact us well in advance.

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