Published on May, 2024
Spectacular tour today with Konstantinos (Kostos)!! So very happy to have met Kostos and to spend the day with him. We went to a variety of interesting places and learned many new things. I really enjoyed the Tour of Traditional Olive Oil Factory near Melodoni where Joanna Paraschakis the owner, gave us a fabulous tour explaining the historical changes in production of olive oil through the ages. A lovely tasting and we brought some home with us. We went to the Honey Museum near Melodoni and learned information about bees and honey production. We also went to a pottery village in Margarites. Eleni, who is second generation potter, made a piece of pottery and decorated it while we watched. We bought 2 pieces which Eleni carefully wrapped for us to take home. Pottery is her life and she is a talented artist full of heart.
Kostos took us to the caves in Melodoni and gave us great background information about what we were seeing and the story behind it. We had a wine, cheese amd olive tasting and bought some of everything we tasted. Finally we went to Rethimno, Kostos’s home town and gave us a personal tour through the streets of the town. He took us to his favourite souvlaki place and it was delicious!! Kostos is a happy, flexible and accommodating professional tour guide with a great sense of humour and outlook on life. Kostos made our day very special! A highlight of our trip. Thank you, Konstantinos