Thoughtfully curated journeys and retreats in Crete
⟶ For travelers, small groups and retreat hosts.
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Slow down, reconnect and experience Crete through its landscapes, villages, food and living traditions.
Three Ways to Experience Crete
01 Privately Curated Travel
02 Join an Upcoming Retreat
03 Host Your Retreat
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01 Privately Curated Travel
For couples, families and friends
Personalized journeys designed around your interests — culture, nature, food and authentic encounters.
(2–8 guests)
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02 Join an Upcoming Retreat
For travelers who enjoy shared experiences
Small group retreats in beautiful settings with meaningful activities and time to connect.
(8–15 guests)
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03 Host Your Retreat
For professionals with a community
Bring your group to Crete while we organize the experience from accommodation to activities.
You focus on your program and your guests — we take care of the organization on Crete.
(10–20 guests)
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what to expect:
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Location
Crete, Greece
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Experiences may include
Village life, traditional crafts, cooking with locals, nature walks, sea excursions and encounters with Cretan culture.
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Food
Traditional Cretan cuisine in carefully selected restaurants and unique settings.
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Accommodation
Boutique hotels and beautiful villas.
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Services
Local guides, chefs, wellness practitioners, drivers and airport transfers.
Access
Two airports: Chania (CHQ) and Heraklion (HER)
Travel season 2026
March to November
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A Few Example Moments
Morning coffee in a quiet mountain village before a walk through olive groves.
Lunch prepared with local ingredients in a chef's garden in a traditional Cretan village surrounded by olive trees and herbs.
An afternoon swim in clear Mediterranean waters followed by dinner in a small seaside taverna.
A private cooking experience discovering traditional Cretan dishes.
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Why Travel With Us
• Over 20 years of experience in Greece
• Carefully selected local partners
• Small groups and personalized attention
• Experiences rooted in local culture
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About
After more than two decades of traveling throughout Greece and building relationships with local artisans, chefs and guides, I created these journeys to share a deeper side of Crete.
The goal is simple: meaningful travel that supports local culture and traditions.
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Planning a journey to Crete?
Tell us about your travel plans or join the mailing list to hear about upcoming retreats. Contact us
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TYLC INTERNATIONAL
Zurich | Chania
typhaine@tylcinternational.com
T. + 41 78 630 99 77
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