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If you’ve ever had a dream of being a beekeeper or had a keen interest in bees or simply just enjoy the sweetness of the gold liquid it produces, you can now get a “behind the honey” experience. Our family gives a once in a lifetime opportunity to get up close and work as beekeeper next to us.
• Learn about the incredible life of our most important pollinator and history of beekeeping.
• Learn how honeybees make this liquid gold: we call honey, how nectar source determines a honey's color, aroma and flavor and how honey is harvested and extracted from the hive.
• Work with us and meet the bees in their natural environment. (Yes, that means an opportunity to suit-up in beekeepers suit and watch the bees up-close).
• Hold a frame of bees and try to spot the queen with us. • Call yourself “Honey Sommelier” by trying all of our delicious one-of-a-kind honeys which are perfectly paired off food accompaniments. Learn how to use the different varieties of honey in your dialing cooking. What’s best than a piece of honeycomb with cheese pairings ….
• Explore local bee foraging area and learn about the different endemic medicinal and nectar plants of Crete.
We have bee yards all around Crete . and mainly based around Heraklion. Let us know your location and we will set a meeting point depending your location in Heraklion, the weather and the blossoming. Our hives are located in some truly awesome spots - from rocky cliffs next to the sea, to Olive plantations and even the top of Cretan Mountains. Time frame can be arranged to suit you and the weather.
Booking availability, questions, and reservations on stickytours@gmail.com or +30 698 850 0190
We offer limited number of tours each season.
Be ready for a unique ''Sticky Tour'' as your hands will taste fresh honey from the combs.