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Sort by:  Title () Date ()  Photos currently sorted by: Title (A to Z) Photo No. 1-9 (out of 9 photos hit) 01 Snake Goddess of Crete THE GODDESS IN CRETE 2010 - A Tour for Priestesses of the Goddess Crete is one of the most attractive and amazing places that had a Goddess-celebrating culture that still retains many of the sacred sites from that Minoan era. Many holidays and tours go to the island, but there are very few that offer an informed guiding to the sites from detailed Goddess knowledge and experience. This Tour visits the major sites of Central and Eastern Crete, where many sites have remained undiscovered. The approach to visiting the sites is one of being in ritual on a pilgrimage: an understanding of working with energy and ceremony is paramount for the deepest enjoyment of this tour. There will be plenty of time to connect with the sites and the spirituality of the landscape, and there will also be opportunity for ritual and ceremony to honour the Goddess at some of the places. Join me now in this special chance to reach out to the Goddess in the landscape of Crete. 02 Anique Radiant Heart OUR TOUR GUIDE AND PRIESTESS Anique Radiant Heart is internationally acclaimed Priestess of the Goddess, and  singer of the sacred songs of the Temple. She has led tours to Crete and has organised other Goddess Tours in Australia, where she lives, and also in Europe. She works extensively within women’s communities, and is committed to teaching and educating Goddess spirituality worldwide. Her albums include Invoking the Goddess, Embracing the Goddess, Living the Goddess, all of which are available from www.herwill.net This music has been described as “a way to the Goddess through sacred song, chant and prayer”. This tour is designed for Priestesses of the Goddess and women who are experienced in working with energy and the sacred Feminine. Ritual and ceremonial experience will provide a unique opportunity on this Tour to experience the presence of the Goddess in the sacred land of Crete. 03 Hotels THE TOUR ITINERARY The Tour lasts 7 days, beginning in Heraklion for one night at the Olympic Hotel and then in Hersonnisou for 5 nights with the final night back in Heraklion. Heraklion is the main centre of Crete and all flights arrive in Heraklion.  The museum is magnificent and the hotel is located right next to the markets!  A fabulous way to begin and end the tour. Hersonnisou is a lively, cosmopolitan seaside resort, with a plethora of shops and tavernas and facilities. 04 Accommodation Accommodation is based on single rooms - all with two beds. In Hersonissou, a small sandy beach lies a few metres away. Hersonissou is a good centre for visiting the major sites of  Knossos, Mount Jucktas, the Skotino & Eilithea Caves, and Malia plus some smaller sites further south, while in Heraklion the Archaeological Museum will set the scene for the whole tour. 05 Portion of Mural from Knossos THE TOUR - Details of sites All arrangements subject to change arising from local conditions The Tour begins with a Welcoming Dinner provided at no extra cost, on the evening of your arrival, which will include an Introduction to the Goddess prehistory of the island. The first day is then spent at the Heraklion Museum. 06 Excavations at Knossos The rest of the week will be spent at a number of sites including the  internationally famous Knossos Palace/Temple site of the Minoan people. Many Tours go to this place, but this will be the only one that will have an informed Goddess view of it! There will also be a visit to Mount Jucktas, the Peak Sanctuary site, an amazing place where offerings to the Goddess were thrown into a sacred chasm. Other days will include visits to the powerful ritual cave at Skotino on its four levels, where we will sing sacred songs to the Goddess;  and Malia Palace/Temple site, 07 Grand Staircase at Malia where shrine rooms can be identified and we can gather for ceremony to honour the Goddess. All these sites are easy to access and do not involve any difficult walking. 08 Huge Storage Jars used in Temples We will also visit Gournia, a wonderful site where we can wander amongst the ancient early Minoan streets and find the shrine room where Goddess figurines were discovered, and Zakros Palace/Temple, on the furthest eastern shore, where we can once again seek healing and inspiration from the peace-loving Minoan peoples. 09 Local shells THE COSTS OF THE TOUR and what is included will be posted shortly. Photo No. 1-9 (out of 9 photos hit)

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