Private food tasting tour with optional wine tasting in Chania

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Private food tasting tour with optional wine tasting in Chania

Price from
€125
Duration
3 h to 5 h
Group size
Private tour
Guide languages
English

Overview

A cultural tour using food and wine as a means of getting to know the local traditions, the authentic people, the history, and the modern lifestyle of Crete.

You will be guided around Chania city and its old port and learn about the Cretan food culture by tasting Alatsoelies (salted olives) with various sheep cheeses, the famous Cretan yogurt with or without thyme honey, traditional sweets and pastries, Malotira beverage (the local mountain herb), and the famous Greek Souvlaki.

In the end, you also have the option to book a 60-minute wine tasting tour, sampling 4 of the best wine labels in Crete and learning a lot about wine. What is included:

- Tasting (2 white-1 rosé-1 red) labels produced on the island from indigenous Cretan grape varieties

- Learn to recognize the characteristics of these grape varieties

- Learn about all the Cretan native grape varieties and the areas where they are cultivated.

What's included

Bottled water
Lunch
Snacks

What you will do

Stop 1
Taste the exquisite quality of the local olives, cheeses, hams, and the famous Greek yogurt at its best directly at a producer's shop (a fair trade experience). Here, you will have the opportunity to purchase authentic local products at fair prices.
45 min
Stop 2
Here you will taste the famous sweet pie called Bougatsa and see how it is made.
20 min
Stop 3
We will visit a beautiful square in the city and learn about its important history by visiting some of the nearby landmarks. Here you will have the opportunity to savor a traditionally brewed Greek coffee.
30 min
Church of Agios Nikolaos
You will admire this unique monument that is depicting the long and turbulent history of the city.
5 min
Stop 5
Some trees in Greece bare a history only a few know. Your guide will introduce you to a historic fact that took place right on (yes, on) that tree.
5 min
Stop 6
Taste some traditional delicacies or sweets at this excellent quality bakery.
10 min
Stop 7
Under the roads you are walking on, there once was a mighty ancient city. Let's have a glimpse of it and visualize antiquity.
15 min
Stop 8
This old port built by the Venetians is the highlight of the city. Let's enjoy a walk along the dock and be introduced to its impressive landmarks.
35 min
Stop 9
You cannot possibly conclude a food tour anywhere in Greece without tasting a Souvlaki. Here we will enjoy Souvlaki at its best (vegetarian or vegan options available). You will also taste the local spirit (raki).
30 min
Miden Agan
At the end of your food tasting tour, you will have the option of a 45min wine tasting experience (not in standard price included, must be added to the food tour booking as an extra service).
45 min

Meeting point

Your guide will be waiting for you in front of the Kriti Hotel. Look for the "Travel and Do" sign.

Pickup: We will only pick you up by car if you stay more than 2 km away from our meeting point. In case you need a pick-up, we will ask you for the name of the venue you are staying at.

End point: Your guide will be waiting for you in front of the Kriti Hotel. Look for the "Travel and Do" sign.