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- English
5 hrs. of deep dive into Cretan Gastronomy & Old School Village Culture!
On this one-of-a-kind Food Tour, you'll experience the valuable pieces that make Crete so unique & beautiful: the epic Cretan Gastronomy, local villagers & their stories, less-known areas & villages, Cretan history, olive oil - olive trees & home made wine.
Not only is it delicious and informative but also a cultural immersion that you would never have if simply hanging out in downtown Chania on a touristy food tour.
- Should you eat beforehand? Yes but save lots of room for the tour.
- Are tips accepted? Yes, a great way to show your appreciation!
Info
✚ Small Group Tour in the company of an enthusiastic local guide
✚ Vegetarian or gluten free options available (please advise)
✚ Most of the menu ingredients are grown seasonally in local gardens or even wild- foraged
✚ Walk: limited
✚ Start/End : Chania city centre
Highlights
- Award Winning Best Small Group Alternative Tour in Greece 2025
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
MOUNTAIN FOOD TOUR [out of the box] - CHANIA The meeting point is at Markopoulou Square, inside the Parking area between the Old Market and the High School. We will meet in front of the MOTOR BIKE PARKING of Markopoulou Square. Click here for location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/2iVrHPESuEUPrMVR6
Itinerary
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1
The Tour starts by driving out of Chania's busy city centre to our first stop. Very soon we'll relax into nature's rhythm, by a Byzantine church, with special snacks & amazing views.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
We'll continue through a breathtaking gorge to a tiny village where time seems to have stop. Among old pictures, historical objects & mountain views, we'll taste a must try Cretan dish. Wine or the local spirit distilled from grapes, will accompany our meal. In short walking distance, thousands of years old olive trees, waiting for our visit!
1 hour 20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Back to the mountain roads along trees, grapevines & free range goats, a once in a lifetime experience awaits us. We'll step into a local family's rustic wine cellar & taste their home made wines straight from the old wooden barrels!
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4
Final stop is our main Gastronomic Meal. The core of the world-renowned Cretan diet, will satisfy our senses & stomach: fresh seasonal salads, appetizers, Cretan cheese, slow-cooked dishes & wine. The home made dessert & the local spirit (that will help us digest) will be the ideal finish to our tour.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
The drive back to the city, will help you relax with amazing sea & mountain views in our comfortable A/C vehicle.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Weather appropriate clothing & shoes (hat, sunglasses, layer)
- Your own water bottle. Come hydrated! The Cretan sun is hot.
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Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Weather appropriate clothing & shoes (hat, sunglasses, layer)
- Your own water bottle. Come hydrated! The Cretan sun is hot.
- Your enthusiasm!
- Valid ID
- We reserve the right to modify our tour routes & stops according to the weather confitions.
- Not recommended for people with walking difficulties
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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