A Day in and Around ano Asites Vilage
When: Year round, including national celebrations and Greek official holidays
Languages: 
Czech, 
Dutch, 
English, 
French, 
German, 
Greek, 
Italian, 
Polish, 
Russian, 
Serbian, 
Slovak, 
Spanish, 
Finnish, Swedish, 
Turkish,
Duration: Seven hours
Meeting Point: Heraklion: Liberty Square; or, upon request, pick up and drop off at your hotel
Dress Code: Casual; comfortable walking shoes; sunblock
Including: Transportation to and from Heraklion; full services of an officially qualified tourist guide; entrance fees; a full meal; bottled water.
Food: A full meal
Walking difficulty: Easy: an hour’s walk in the village
Rest rooms/WC: Yes
Asites is located 23 km south of Heraklion on the picturesque eastern slopes of Mt Ida (Psiloritis). This was an area of Cretan resistance during the Ottoman occupation and the location of some of the oldest monasteries on the island, one of which, Gorgolaini, is on our agenda. The village features a local crafts and folklore museum, old stone houses with enchanting gardens, churches, and artisans, including a maker of sheep and goat bells. Hospitality reigns supreme, as does a delicious meal served in a 400-year old village home
Botanical
Culinary
Geology
Hiking
Historical
Village experiences
Sports activities
