12 Tastings of Heraklion city - walking culture tour
Enjoy a real Cretan eating adventure while strolling the beautiful streets of Heraklion with your private guide. Explore the Historical city center of Heraklion and Capital of Crete! The 7th labor of Hercules was performed here, the birthplace of El Greco and Nikos Kazantzakis. Heraklion’s history with stories of its turbulent past and visits to its legendary churches, fountains, and monuments The best example of the world famous Mediterranean diet is found in Crete. Discover with us the secrets of Cretans longevity. Walk with us, the local side of Heraklion through its lesser-known streets, forgotten laneways, and old city Venetians walls
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12 Tastings of Heraklion city - walking culture tour
What's included in 12 Tastings of Heraklion city - walking culture tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Heraklion
Join our small group (up to 12 pax) and visit the birthplace of El Greco and Nikos Kazantzakis. Enjoy a real Cretan eating adventure while strolling the beautiful streets of Heraklion with your private guide. Explore the Historical city center of Heraklion and Capital of Crete! The 7th labor of Hercules was performed here, the birthplace of El Greco and Kazantzakis. On this tour you enjoy local products finger food and wine amidst Venetian monumental buildings. 12 Local Food & Drink Tastings -Bougatsa -Coffee -Local refreshments -Kalitsounia -Fresh fruits -Types of cheese -Types of Olives -Dakos -Traditional herbal drink (Non Alcoholic) -Souvlaki -Raki -Wine Points of Interest -Venetian Walls -Lions Square -Saint Titos Cathedral -Agios Minas Cathedral -Heraklion city center
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Local expert English-speaking guide, food and beverage samples, rusks, olives and cheese.
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infant meals not included
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Meeting point: Capsis Astoria front door at Eleftherias Square ( or Liberty Square; is the main square of Heraklion, near the Archaeological Museum).
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Ticket Redemption
Meeting point: Eleftherias Square at the Statue of the Unknown Soldier ( or Liberty Square; is the main square of Heraklion, near the Archaeological Museum & the Astoria Hotel). Tour starts at 11:30am You are kindly requested to have arrived at meeting point of the tour 15 minutes earlier before the guided tour begins.Crete is an island with many mountains distances take a longer time to cover with lots of traffic. Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation. Meet and greet, our check-in operator, with the “WeGuide.gr – Meeting Point” logo.
