Travel through time in the cultural and culinary history of Crete. Not in a museum building style but experiencing it with all of your senses, in the open air, when you walk on the same paths as the Minoans, Romans and of course the Greeks did many years ago. The word “odos” means “road or path” in Greek. But “odos” can also be explained as “way” like in “way of living”. The “Kouritia odos” makes the connection between ancient times and the life people currently live there. Learn and experience how and why the people lived in ancient times on the North West hills of mount Psiloritis, the highest mountain on Crete. From there take a walk in history all the way to the current life. This will give unique experiences on the areas of culture, architecture, nature and the famous Cretan Diet as well. Discover how time influenced the life on the mountains, why it has changed, and why they tried to keep the traditional way of living with the cultural and culinary values that are connected with it.
The local communities are participating in these excursions and this gives you opportunity to hear and see firsthand the stories, traditions and the way of living.
The excursions are on the north side of the mount Psiloritis with as base the ancient village of Eleftherna. This area once was the scenery of a flourishing life on the slopes of the mountain, stretching all the way to the coastline. The excavations in the past 25 years by professor Stabolidis from the university in Crete, showed that this area is one of the most important discoveries in European history. It tells many stories about the past and gives a direct view on the ancient way of living. With this knowledge of the history, the present can be understood better.

The group excursions “Koritia Odos” has six different “paths” to select from. All of them cover different topics and different areas. The excursion programs are inclusive accommodation with breakfast, guides, transportation and diner during the excursion days. The minimum group size is 15 persons and the maximum 25 persons.

For more information on these exclusive excursions, please contact us. For excursion request please use the excursion information form. With your request we will develope together a detailed excursion program.

Organizing office:
Smart Holidays EPE
1 Panepistimiou Kritis
74100 Rethymno
Crete, Greece