Botanical Garden of Crete

#Travel Itinerary In-depth Course for Experts/Plant Enthusiasts: 'Herbs and Fragrance Journey' This specialized itinerary focuses on botanical value and is designed for travelers who want to delve deeper into the herbs and medicinal plants of Crete. • Morning (9:30 - 12:30): Detailed Exploration of Themed Gardens • After entering, instead of a general tour, we will focus on exploring the Herbs & Medicinal Plants and Wild Orchids areas. We will carefully read the names and descriptions of each plant and observe the characteristics of plants that grow in a Mediterranean climate. (We recommend preparing explanatory materials from the botanical garden in advance or signing up for a guided tour.) • Lunch (12:30 - 14:00): Authentic Cretan cuisine featuring herbs • During a taverna meal, order dishes featuring herbs harvested from the garden (e.g., herb omelets, local cheese pies with herb sauces), and savor traditional Cretan herbal teas (Diktamo, Malotira, etc.) to deepen your understanding of the plants. • Afternoon (2:00 PM - 5:00 PM): Visit a nearby olive grove or winery • Visit a traditional olive oil mill or a Cretan winery, both within a 30-minute drive from the botanical gardens. Similar to the botanical gardens, visit sites with agricultural value and learn firsthand about the life cycle of Crete's agricultural products. Enrich your trip with an olive oil or wine tasting. Overall: This tour offers an in-depth experience of Cretan agricultural culture and the subtle beauty of the botanical gardens that are often overlooked by regular tourists.