The Ultimate Food Tour of Chania Villages

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Indulge in an exceptional food journey without breaking the bank, as you embark on a remarkable gastronomical adventure, all for 115€.

A unique experience

Discover a remarkable food adventure, where every bite unveils extraordinary flavors and unforgettable Cretan delicacies.

Taste authentic local products

Tour around Chania villages and taste the local delicacies visiting small family business. Surprise your palate and create unique travel memories.

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  • Departure Area

    Tavronitis/Maleme Meeting Point

    Gerani Meeting Point

    Platanias Meeting Point

    Agia Marina Meeting Point

    Stalos, Kalamaki Meeting Point

    Agioi Apostoloi Meeting Point

    Chania Meeting Point

    Kalyves Meeting Point

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  • Special Requirements (allergies etc.)

Tour Overview

Tour Highlights

  1. Learn about the Cretan way of life
  2. Discover the secrets of local products
  3. Analytic descriptions of goods production
  4. Learn about the history and culture of Crete
  5. A day full of tastings and beautiful landscapes
  6. Explore the mainland and the villages of Chania
  7. Increase your tasting memory and add new flavours to it
  8. Visit small family businesses and meet the local producers
  9. Lunch at a traditional “Kafeneio” (small “meze” restaurant)
  10. Taste the Cretan olive oil, raki, cheese, honey and a lot of other delicacies

Description

Embark on an unforgettable gastronomic adventure with your friends as you delve into the heart of Chania’s mainland, exploring the hidden gems of Apokoronas province. This curated tour promises a unique experience, steering clear of touristy spots and immersing you in the authenticity of Crete’s culinary delights. Commencing at a local olive mill, witness the artistry behind extra virgin olive oil production. From the meticulous harvesting to the palate, delve into the nuances of olive oil through insightful descriptions, treating your senses to exquisite tastes and flavors. Moving on from the olive mill, you’ll explore the realm of Cretan spirits with a visit to a local distillery in a traditional village. Gain firsthand knowledge of “Tsikoudia” or “Raki” production during a tour of both an old conventional distillery and a modern professional one, culminating in a tasting session. Navigating a scenic route through the province’s villages, you’ll ascend to the foothills of the White Mountains. A delightful bakery awaits, tempting your taste buds with local bread, cookies, and biscuits. Your culinary adventure continues at a traditional cheese factory, where the secrets behind “Graviera,” “Anthotiros,” and “Mizithra” cheeses are unveiled. Sample these delectable cheeses paired with local honey and rusk, enhancing your appreciation for the region’s rich gastronomy. The final chapter of this culinary expedition unfolds in a local coffee shop (“Kafeneio”). Here, Cretans gather to relish incredible flavors and traditional recipes. A sumptuous traditional lunch, showcasing the diverse elements of Cretan cuisine, awaits you. As they say, taste is our best sense, and after this tour, your tasting memory will be enriched with a symphony of new and delightful flavors!

Inclusions

  1. Hotel pick up and drop off
  2. Bottled water per person
  3. English speaking, local driver/escort-host
  4. All tours & tastings
  5. Traditional Cretan lunch
  6. Transport by air-conditioned minibus/minivan
  7. All taxes, fees and handling charges
  8. Small-group tour (up to 20pax)

Exclusions

  1. Gratuities (optional)
  2. Additional food and drinks

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR PICKUPS

In our small-group and group tours we are picking up our guests from selected meeting points in Chania area and accessible by our vehicles hotels. Please select your pickup point according to your hotel’s location and don’t hesitate to contact us for any further clarification.

Guest Stories

Great Tour What a great tour! We chose the tour on a windy day in Chania and were so glad we did! It was excellent. Andreas was so knowledgeable about the area and the wine and he answered all questions we had. The group was small enough that it felt personal and the wineries we visited were absolutely brilliant! We loved the stop off at the oldest olive tree too. Great way to spend a day of our holiday!
Ems
15/04/2024
The World War II battle for Crete Yanis, our driver and guide, was very knowledgeable and accommodating. He shared a lot of facts and photos of the battle for Crete and he explained the significance of each stop along the tour. The stop at the military collector’s mini museum was excellent. There were many unique and rare items in his collection that are tied to the battle. The pace and timing of tour was just right, along with a fresh sandwich from a local shop. I would recommend this tour to any interested in the history of the battle for Crete.
Rich S
12/04/2024
Highly recommended for anyone interested in the Battle for Crete. As a former New Zealand Army officer I was very much looking forward to this tour and it did not disappoint. The whole tour was excellent and covered so much ground literally and figuratively. The guide was extremely knowledgeable and a great person to spend the day with. Being able to visit the actual battlefield sites really put so much into context. Highly recommended.
Tata C
02/04/2024
Fantastic cooking class on Crete Everything about this experience was wonderful! The driver, Nikkoli was very knowledgeable and hospitable, the hosts for the class were gracious and warm, the good was amazing and the other guests were terrific. I am so lucky to have found this class and highly recommend!
Sue T
27/12/2023
Relaxing excursion This was such a nice relaxing tour. Very simple and easy day! We were picked up at our hotel, it happened to be one of the pickup locations luckily. We drove to two different wineries but also made some stops along the way for cool lookout spots and even a 3,000 year old olive tree.
Sarah S
12/12/2023
Cooking in Crete!!! ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. The staff and tour were excellent. We had such a good time being taught how to cook stuffed peppers, zucchini and tomatoes. I highly recommend this tour. The food that we created was simply delicious. Just a high quality experience.
Mobile562656
16/11/2023
Top bloke as guide Our guide had superb knowledge about the area we went to. He was friendly and accommodating. Despite our lack of knowledge and messing this company around we still got to Di our tour.
Compass52027796678
03/11/2023
It was a great tour! This tour allows you to learn more about the culture and history of Crete. They will explain in detail about the food and the background to it. I thought it was a little pricey due to the strong yen, but it was a valuable experience that money can't buy. I'm really glad I participated. I recommend it.
ゆか
03/11/2023
Awesome Wonderful experience. We were taken up into the mountains of Crete to a host house. Over the next 4 hours, we had a tour of the house, learned about Cretan history, had a local wine tasting, and made an incredibly delicious meal. It is vegetarian friendly and comes with a few surprises. I gained a newfound appreciation for olive oil—there can never be too much. One of the highlights of my trip.
Richard Z
28/10/2023
A Real Cretan Cooking Experience Yannis led us on a wonderful trip to a farm in the countryside with great views, warm and gracious hosts and cooks, and a night of fun and friendship. This was well worth the time to learn about Crete style cooking and Greek history
Todd W
24/10/2023

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