Gastronomy tour and wine tasting in traditional villages
Discover the most authentic and fresh Cretan food in villages between Chania and Rethymno. We will visit traditional villages where we will taste local cheese, honey ,olive oil, smoked meat, fruits, Greek sweets and herbs •We will drink Greek coffee made the traditional way in hovoli (fire that hasn’t been completely extinguished and remains hot) •You will have visit the best cheese factory in western Crete.You will also try the perfect ice cream that my friend makes and the delicious yoghurt. •We will have two meals in two different villages.The first taverna is at a mountain.The second taverna is above lake Kournas and has a fantastic view!Both are family owned and use products from the village or their own! •You will have the pleasure to witness the Cretan hospitality yourselves This is not just a food tasting experience but also a great opportunity to discover the traditional villages of Cretan countryside. The experience can take place also in the morning between 9.30-15.00
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Gastronomy tour and wine tasting in traditional villages
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What's included in Gastronomy tour and wine tasting in traditional villages
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Armeni
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.
Fres
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.
Apokoronas
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.
Inclusions
- Dinner at a family restaurant with amazing meat options like antikristo. The restaurant is next to Crete's biggest lake!
- There are vegetarian, vegan and gluten free food options. Eating this family's restaurant food which is found in a very beautiful location, you will feel like you really are trying something special!
- Age restriction is 18 years old and above.
- All Fees and Taxes
- Guided tour of old church with ancient olive oil mill
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Guided tour of Olive oil factory
- There are vegetarian, vegan and gluten free food options.
- pick up and drop off from your designated spot
- extra appetite! make sure you are hungry!
- 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.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Additional Information
The car I will be picking you up with has a grey silver colour, four seat and is a station wagon.
Meeting / End Points
- It is located on the Daskalogiannis street and has one church in front of the square and another one at the end of it .
