The 4 Buffet Experiences in Crete That Earn Their Price

1.Traditional Dance Show and Buffet Dinner with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 102 reviews · 3 - 8 hours · from $34Our pick

Visit the old village of Karouzanos, stroll past traditional rural homes, then sit down to a Mediterranean buffet with unlimited wine and water. A live show combines Cretan and Greek folk dances, music, costume changes, and plenty of audience participation. Pickup is optional.

“Excursion sympathique et abordable au niveau du tarif. Déçue car je m’attendais à voir un spectacle de danse grecque pendant 3h. Les représentations de danse étaient courtes. Pour combler le « temps », les touristes étaient tous invités à danser sur la scène. Une chanteuse intervenait également pour combler le temps.”

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2.Traditional Dance Show and Buffet Dinner with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 34 reviews · 6h 30m · from $34

Ride from your hotel to Karouzana for a three-hour folklore evening with a Cretan buffet, local wine, lyra music, and dancers in traditional dress. You can join a simple group dance using a two-meter band. Pickup is available from Heraklion and nearby resorts, with guides in several languages.

“dialogue en francais.je suis désolé je ne parle anglais ni allemand. donc soirée en anglais bien que beaucoup de francais(e)étaient présent.comme partout l anglais priorité. mais il prenne bien nos euros alors que les anglais ont quitté l euro.. bizarre....”

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3.Greek Night Experience with Dancing and Buffet Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $45

Meet the family-run Greek Cook Out in Kissamos at 6pm for Cretan beer and wine tasting, then enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet, raki, plate breaking, and traditional dancing beside a lit old church. Chris and his team keep the evening social, informal, and easy to join.

“Not to be missed!! Great hosts!! Great experience!! Great food!! Highly recommended!! Lots of fun!!!”

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4.From Heraklion & Malia: Cretan Folklore Night with Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · from $33Best value

Travel to Kato Karouzana for a six-hour evening of Cretan food, wine, lyra music, and Greek folk dancing. You’ll walk through the old village, eat from a traditional buffet, and may join the performers for basic dance steps. Pickup is offered from Heraklion, Malia, and nearby resorts.

“Overall not the best experience. On the positive side the journey up into the mountains to reach our destination was quite spectacular in the evening sun. Food was varied and of good quality. The entertainment was done with skill, enthusiasm and passion and well worth the Read more”

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