Thronos
Village in the Amari valley on the site of ancient Sybrita.
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Enjoy a picnic and painting experience in a Rethymno olive grove. Savor local flavors, sip wine, and paint the sunset in a serene setting. Choose to include a convenient transfer from your hotel.
Village in the Amari valley on the site of ancient Sybrita.
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Ancient city above the Amari valley, at Thronos.
Archaeological sites · Amari
A monastery in the Amari valley.
Churches & monasteries · Amari
A short gorge with pools and a chapel.
Gorges · Amari
The village that gives its name to the Amari valley.
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Village in the Amari valley next to a Minoan palatial site.
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Symbol of Cretan resistance and the 1866 revolt against Ottoman rule.
Churches & monasteries · Rethymno
A plateau of endemic tulips at the foot of Kedros.
Plateaus, forests & parks · Amari
A green village at the foot of Mount Soros.
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A green valley between Psiloritis and Kedros.
Plateaus, forests & parks · Amari
The finds of Eleftherna, beautifully shown.
Museums · Rethymno
A Homeric city on a narrow ridge.
Archaeological sites · Rethymno
A village next to a Homeric city.
All villages & towns · Rethymno
The pottery village of Crete.
All villages & towns · Rethymno
A conical mountain with rare plants.
Mountains & peaks · Amari
Beneath the shade of ancient trees, you will find an idyllic setting with comfortable blankets and cushions for an authentic Cretan picnic. Savor local graviera cheese, crunchy Cretan rusks, fresh olives, and regional delicacies, all beautifully elevated by flowing Cretan wine.
As the afternoon transitions into sunset, it is time to unleash your creativity. With a glass of wine in hand and a blank canvas before you, use brushes and vibrant colors to capture the breathtaking shades of the twilight sky. No previous painting experience is required—this is a deeply therapeutic and relaxing process.
The activity comes to a gentle close around 8:00 PM. You will head back holding your freshly painted canvas—the most personal and authentic souvenir of your vacation in Rethymno.
The shop is on the road above, next to a church.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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