Gastronomy tour and wine tasting in traditional villages

This experience offers the visitors the opportunity to eat traditional Cretan dishes made from pure ingredients and very old traditional recipes passed down from generations at villages outside the city avoiding tourist traps. Discover the most authentic and fresh Cretan food at the small and hidden villages of Apokoronas. You will have the chance to try the fruit coming straight from the trees that surround this area. The municipality of Apokoronas is at the foothills of the White Mountains. Apart from the beautiful scenery there is also a lot of history at this old province.

Visit to a traditional coffeehouse, surrounded by beautiful trees, streams and have the opportunity to enjoy Greek coffee made the traditional way, ( slow cooked in hot sand )which gives an enhanced flavor to the coffee.

Enjoy traditional ice cream from sheep milk that can only be found in Chania. Have the opportunity to taste the unique flavor of carob that is not found anywhere else in the world. Try the Cretan cheese “graviera” from which the traditional dish “saganaki” is made. The cheese shop owner will offer you the traditional Cretan drink “raki” that is up to you to try as it is quite strong.

Visit to an old church, at least 500 years old with a huge history and beautiful interior and exterior. It also has a gorgeous garden with various flowers, trees and herbs. Trees like apricot tree, fig tree, banana tree, carob tree, walnut tree, quince tree etc.

Beautiful village with river passing through

We will stop at a modern Olive oil mill and the producer and friend, Antonis, will guide us through the place and explain to us the process of Olive oil making. You will have the chance to ask him any questions you may have. Then you will try virgin olive oil, olives and you may buy any souvenirs or traditional products like oil, olives, handmade cooking pots etc that are offered at the beautiful exhibition there is.

1st meal at the stunning lake of Kournas with a unique view of the sea, lake and mountains. You will have the opportunity to taste traditional Cretan dishes like “tsigariasto arni” ( lamb cooked with oil and wine) “anitchristo arni” (lamb slow cooked in fire) “ntolmadakia” (grape leaves stuffed with rice) “kolokithoanthous” (zucchini flowers stuffed with rice) “imam baildi” (eggplant cooked with garlic onion, fresh tomato sauce, cream cheese and olive oil) and various other dishes. Also, you will have the opportunity to taste 4 local wines.

2nd meal, completely different dishes, such as chicken cooked with grape juice, pork meat with tomato sauce and peppers, smoked pork with oregano and sage , mushrooms marinated with beer and various others.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The remaining hours are allotted for the travel time.
• Age restriction is 18 years old and above for alcoholic beverages.
• There are vegetarian, vegan and gluten free food options.

• Gastronomy tour and wine tasting in traditional villages
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• Guided tour of old church with ancient olive oil mill
• Guided tour of Olive oil factory
• pick up and drop off from your designated spot

• extra appetite! make sure you are hungry!

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• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Athens.
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• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 8 Travelers is accepted for booking.