Trips available:
To see Crete and its flora at their best, why not come 'out
of season' when the air is crisp and clear and the orchids
grow so profusely that it is difficult to step between them.
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UPDATED! - Spring Flower Finding Trip 2010:
Visiting villages, mountains and seas in search of amazing spring flora.
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Autumn Flowering Bulbs Trip 2010:
A chance to find wild cyclamen, crocus, sternbergia, narcissus, colchicum, scilla and much, much more!
Bookings can be made for either or both weeks.
£1700 per person, per week.
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Eastern Mountains
and the High Pasture - forests & flowers:
On this excursion we will show you unspoilt
countryside, forests and wild flowers as we
walk along an old Minoan
trade route through some of the most beautiful
landscape that Crete has to offer.
€55 per person. |
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Around Psiloritis
and the Orchid Meadows - orchids & tulips:
A day's driving excursion where we go west along
the north coast road and return through the
agricultural region of the Mesara
Plain - a wonderful round trip
with many stops along the way.
€70 per person. |
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Southern
Slopes of Mount Dikti - forests, pastures &
beaches:
We approach Mount Dikti
from the south, after a short detour to find
dozens of different orchids. En-route we make
a refreshment stop at Prina to visit the famous
viewpoint where visitors can see both the Cretan
and the Libyan seas. The day finishes with a
meal at a quiet beach side taverna on the south
coast.
€90 per person including evening
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Katharo
Plateau - river beds, rocky slopes, flowers
& much, much more:
We head east from Aghios
Nikolaos, then head into the mountains
towards Katharo – 1,100 metres above sea
level. Here we will see birds of prey, wild
orchids and flowers that are endemic to the
region.
€50 per person. |
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Mohos to
Krasi & Malia marshes - cyclamen, sternbergia
& orchids:
A day of contrasts. Hundreds of cyclamen,
a myriad of orchids and countless other interesting
and beautiful flowers await you in the mountains,
while the marshes near Malia
are home to an orchid found in only a few places
on the island. Here this impressive orchid is
endangered by development and may soon perish.
€45 per person. |
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Akrotiri, Agios
Ioannis Peninsula – meadows, gorges &
pastures:
We visit the windswept and remote north-eastern
peninsula to find rare and beautiful flowers.
Fantastic views over the bay and islands can be
enjoyed during this outing, which involves some
walking and easy climbing.
€50 per person. |
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Contrasts in Crete - June 2010:
This trip takes in the comfort and sophistication of Hania with the stunning remoteness of the Kallergi Refuge high above the Samaria Gorge and the wonderful traditional retreat of the eco-village of Milia.
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Nature Walks Around Vrahassi:
If you are visiting Crete and want to see some of its natural beauty, then join us for a walk in the countryside to identify the many indigenous species of orchids plus other wild flowers that grow in the hedgerows and olive groves.
Our walks begin and end in Vrahassi which is a traditional mountain village only 6 kilometers from Sissi. We take the ancient pathways across the valley to our special conservation area where you will be delighted with the plethora of flora.
The walks usually take about 4 hours and on returning to the village refreshments are provided at the local cafeneo.
€35 euro per person (includes refreshments)
*There will be an extra charge for collection from your hotel depending on distance.
Contact:
Jane 0030 6945 872 472
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Please note:
Prices shown are for a minimum of three participants (a surcharge
may apply for less). Prices per person from rendezvous point
in Aghios Nikolaos or Elounda. Meals and drinks are extra,
except for trip 3, where an evening meal is included in the
price.
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