Alikianos Village Tour & Traditional Dance Lesson

Head to the village of Alikianos to learn traditional dances, try on custom made traditional costumes, taste authentic cuisine and more.
Start your excursion on a scenic drive to Alikianos Village, where you'll explore historic alleyways that look like something from a storybook, enjoy a cup of coffee at a traditional Cretan coffee shop where your knowledgeable guide will teach you traditional dances like Syrtos and Pentozali, try on authentic Cretan attire and capture it all with a photoshoot. Finish your day by indulging in a delicious locally-prepared lunch at a nearby restaurant.
Shore Thing Highlights
Enjoy a traditional Cretan lunch
Immerse yourself in Cretan culture
Tour the village of Alikianos
Need to know
Sailors in wheelchairs or with limited mobility should not select this tour
Sailors should expect to walk over cobblestones, uneven pavement, and/or narrow streets
Dietary restrictions should be provided to the ship on the day of embarkation
Please be aware that air conditioning may not be up to Sailors standards
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