Island tour

Some early risers kicked off the day with a sunrise swim before breakfast because nothing says “Greek adventure” like a splash before coffee. After a scenic bus ride, we arrived at the charming village of Krasi, perched over 1,000 metres above sea level on the Lassithy Plateau. At first glance, it seemed like an unusual stop, but its quaint charm quickly won hearts. In fact, a few were so enchanted they had to be gently persuaded (read: threatened with abandonment) to rejoin the group on the bus.
Nearby lies the Megali Vrysi, an aqueduct built in the 1800s that still supplies water to the village and irrigates the surrounding plateau, a quiet testament to enduring ingenuity.
As we travelled, we read Paul’s letter to Titus, written from Nicopolis of Macedonia (where we were nearly two weeks ago) to Titus on Crete. Our discussion uncovered a few timeless lessons, Paul’s words still resonate, even from a bus seat.
We made a stop at the Panagia Kera Kardiotissa Monastery, home to a beautiful 13th century church nestled in the hills. Lunch followed at a scenic platea, where the view was as satisfying as the food.
Our final visit was to the Omalia Olive Press, where we were treated to a fascinating walkthrough of the olive oil-making process, from traditional stone presses to sleek modern machinery. The tasting session sealed the deal: bread, olive oil, and salt proved irresistible, and many left with souvenir bottles of extra-virgin goodness in hand.Read more