Heraklion: Dragon Fruit Farm Tour & Fresh Tasting
Greek Islands
Activity
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Visit a dragon fruit farm in Heraklion and learn about the fruit on a guided tour. Discover the farm's many varieties, watch the manual pollination of the flowers, and taste fresh dragon fruit.
Highlights
- Visit a dragon fruit farm in the heart of Crete and learn about the fruit
- Discover the farm's many varieties of dragon fruit on a guided tour
- Learn about the cultivation process, from flowering to harvest
- Watch the manual pollination of the flowers during the evening
- Taste fresh dragon fruit and enjoy a refreshing natural juice
Description
Visit the I&M Dragon Fruit Farm in Voutes, Heraklion, for a unique agritourism experience in the heart of Crete. Discover the exotic world of dragon fruit and explore the farm, where dozens of varieties of this unique fruit are grown. Enjoy a friendly and interactive tour and learn how the plant is cultivated, how it grows in the Cretan climate, and the special characteristics of each variety. Discover the entire cultivation process, from flowering to harvesting, and learn how the flowers are manually pollinated during the evening experience. Watch the process and find out why the night blooming of the dragon fruit is one of the most impressive natural phenomena. Then, enjoy a tasting of fresh dragon fruit, try refreshing natural juice, and discover the unique flavors and aromas of this exotic fruit. Throughout the experience, take the opportunity to take beautiful photos among the plants, ask questions, and get to know the daily life of a family farm that grows with love and care.Includes
Guided tour of the dragon fruit farm Tasting of fresh dragon fruit Natural juice tasting Interactive experience of manual pollinationExcludes
Transportation to the farmImportant Information
- The tour involves walking through the farm The experience includes a night-time activity for flower pollination