Crete, the island of sun, sea and history, generously offers guests all its natural and cultural beauty, all its world renowned food culture and the unlimited hospitality of its people. We urge you to explore this blessed side of the world through perfectly designed excursions, organised down to even the finer detail, aiming at presenting you with the unique personality of the island and making you fall in love with it forever.
All the history of Crete is found in this jewel monument of cultural heritage. The Minoan palace of Knossos welcomes and introduces you to the celebrated past of the island. Walk around the “golden” premises of Kind Minos and enjoy one of the most magnificent samples of Minoan civilization, that flourished from 1700 to 1450 b.C. Knossos was located by Minoas Kalokerinos in 1878 and in 1900 Sir Arthur Evans started the first excavations in the area. The excavations continued for 30 to 35 years, revealing a large section of the Minoan city and the graveyards. The aura of this area will surprise you and time is counted in a different manner through myths, such the one of the Minotaur, as well as by signs of the glorious past, spread wherever the eye can see; by the remarkable sizes, the architecture, the innovative building techniques, the luxurious materials at the time, the art and philosophy of one of the greatest civilizations of all times. During the day, a visit to Heraklion will give you the opportunity to get to know the capital city of the island, to taste traditional dishes as well as to shop around in the picturesque open market right at the centre of the city.
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The heart of Crete at night beats in traditional rhythms and the mountainous village of Anopoli is the ideal place for your first “conversion” to this special way of life in the island, the warm hospitality of the locals as well as the exquisite Cretan entertainment.With a little glass of raki (the famous local drink) on the house, you are welcome to enjoy all those numerous things our island has to offer. The legend of Zorbas the Greek unfolds by melodies of the Cretan traditional lyra, by the dances of passionate dancers dressed in their traditional costumes. All together present to you all the proudness of the island step by step. By taking part in the festivity, you will be convinced that the Cretans know the secret of good living and share it generously with their guests. The supreme notes of the music played by the instruments complete ideally all types of delights and traditional recipes created by pure products of the Cretan nature, while wine and raki are always present. Every night in the taverns of Anopoli, there is a feast organized for you and your family. Create an unforgettable memory remembered for the years to come!
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Crete is an island of unique contrasts. Sea and mountain. Worldliness and peace. Authentic tradition and modern rhythms of life. Western Crete harmonically unites all the authentic combinations offering you a complete experience of particular natural beauty, history and culture. Driving towards the West, each turn the road takes offers you landscapes with blue water stretching under the shade of majestic mountains. First stop is the Arkadi Monastery, or otherwise known as the holiest symbol of Cretan resistance and sacred place where in 1866 men, women and children left their last breath. They chose to be burned alive and die instead of being killed by Turkish invaders. Reaching Rethymnon of the Venetian architecture and eastern order, the magnificent views of the picturesque old city with the narrow alleyways, the sandy beaches and the cosmopolitan shore will steal your heart right away. Continuing the tour, Chania of the sun and colors welcomes us. The municipal market is right at the centre of the city. It has been listed as a preserved monument by the Ministry of Culture and Civilization. The Venetian port and the famous Light House as well as all the rest of the sites of interest and little picturesque corners will give you the opportunity for wonderful walks, food and shopping.
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The famous gorge of Samaria proves that Crete hides the most exquisite natural miracles in its bossom. 18 kilometres in length, the longer gorge in Europe, it was officially listed as a National Park in 1962, rewards visitors, apart from everything else, with rare types of fauna and flora. The famous gorge starts from Ksyloksalo at the Omalos plateau and ends up at the sea-side village of Agia Roumeli in southern Crete. Walk around the magical Cretan nature, among around 450 types of plants and see up close the Cretan wild goat, also known as Kri Kri. A break is taken halfway at the village of Samaria, where nowadays only the rangers of the forest occupy, and it will give you the opportunity to rest as well as be charmed by the traditional architecture. The root till Agia Roumeli lasts for 4 to 8 hours (depending on your pace), however the views in combination with the dense vegetation, the magnificent trees and the running water will calm you and give your choice justice in every step. The Samaria gorge is considered to be the most visited one in Greece and the existence of drinking water as well as lavatories in different areas will make your walk even easier. Reaching Agia Roumeli, you may relax by the sea and enjoy Cretan delicacies cooked with passion and pure ingredients in one of the traditional taverns, just before the little boat transports you to Chora Sfakion.
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Possessing all the technical training needed, we create a rather organized framework for you in respect to your ideal accommodation, perfectly adapted to your special requirements of each of your visit, your desires, your personal timeframes as well as cost.
Keeping always in mind your flawless and direct customer care as well as absolute safety, Trend Touristic Services offers you a wide range of choices for your transport. Fully equipped coaches of a categories, with 9 to 70 seats, modern taxis and luxurious limousines in combination with experienced professional drivers and trained guides, ensure your most ideal transport, just as you desire and deserve. All our means of transport offered fulfil all the rules and regulations of the relevant legal provisions of the European Union and have been officially certified by TUV AUSTRIA HELLAS, ensuring complete safety guaranty, confidence and high quality, regardless the length of your travel experience.
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