Join us this summer in Crete for unforgettable adventures, cultural experiences, dance workshops, music festivals, excursions, and much more!
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Highlights
- Zaros, Phaestos & Matala Excursion – July 24-26 (€100, includes bus and lodging)
- Discovering Kazantzakis Footsteps Tour – July 22 (€100)
- Strata Event at Limani in Chania – July 29 (free, wear black)
- Dance Workshops – Viglatores (July 12 & August 12) and Psilorities (dates TBA)
- Cretan Glendi in Elos Village – August 7 (free for PAA/PYA members)
- “Discover Your Roots” 8-Day Youth Experience – Three sessions in July
- Mikis Theodorakis Celebrations – August 3 (Galata and Chania Limani)
- Cooking Experiences – Kalitsounia Class and Food Storytelling Lunches
Special Experiences
Cooking Workshops
- Soul Cooking Workshop – July 12, Chania (€40 adults / €20 children)
- Food Storytelling Lunches with Isabella Zampetakis:
- July 16 – Lyrarakis Winery (€150)
- July 23 – Kapsaliana Winery (€160)
- July 30 – Tzitzikas Restaurant (€150)
Dance Workshops
Viglatores and Psilorities studios, exploring Cretan dance styles and traditions.
Merona Summer Music Program
August 3-8 – Youth musical immersion at Merona Music School (€100 + food/housing).
Youth Camps
Discover Your Roots Program
For youth ages 18–25. Three 8-day sessions at the Polytechnio in Chania. Cost: €500 including meals and accommodations.
Other Events
- World Council of Cretans Meeting – August 2, Rethymnon
- Harilaos Music Performance – August 4, Kipo Garden, Rethymnon
- Annual Coffee Gathering – August 6, Chania Garden, 9:00 a.m.
- Venizelion Event – August 6, Venizelos House, Halepa
- Philanthropic Visits – Mid-July to early August
Language Learning
Learn Greek online for free through the StaEllinika platform, an initiative supported by the Greek Government and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation.