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TRADITIONAL FLAVOURS OF CRETE
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TRADITIONAL FLAVOURS OF CRETE
Chania, Crete, Greece
Love at First Bite - Epicurean Tales
Journeys for Culture Lovers
About this experience
Highlights
- Get acquainted with Cretan olive oil production and taste high-quality olive oil
- Your destination angel will enrich your experience with insights and stories about the local history, culture, and lifestyle, while enjoying a coffee at a classic greek cafe
- Savour local goat’s cheese at a family-run ‘’tirokomio’’- cheese factory
- Unwind with a wine tasting at an award-winning winery
- Visit an off the beaten path taverna for traditional Cretan food
Description
Traditional Cretan life is best appreciated by understanding the essential bond between community, dairy farming, olive and wine production. Our flavourful discovery starts with a visit to a typical village set in a fertile valley. Here, we will have Greek coffee at a classic‘’kafenion’’- coffee shop, while your destination angel introduces you to Cretan daily village life.
Next, we will venture to a local small-scale cheese producer to sample their wares and take a deeper dive into how goat’s cheese is produced. Do you know how many kilos of milk a goat produces each year? And how much of this milk makes cheese? You will become an expert on the subject after this enjoyable experience!
As we continue our road trip through pretty Cretan villages, we will stop at a traditional olive mill using the same historic cold pressed method of milling based on Ancient Minoan techniques. Do you know the different types of olives Crete produces?
What about the difference between olive oil and extra virgin olive oil? You will taste high-quality olive oils, and get answers to all your questions about this prized liquid gold that is rated the world over. Surrounded by the beautiful natural habitat we will next visit the Dourakis vineyard and imbibe on wines inspired by the Cretan land and its indigenous varieties.
Our final destination will be a charming family-run taverna where we shall enjoy an authentic Cretan lunch to complete our village road trip experience.
Experience Details
What is included
Your English speaking destination angel
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation by air conditioned vehicle
All the dishes of the tastings
Lunch
Local cheese production presentation
Winery admission fee and wine tasting
What is not included
Gratuities
Personal expenses
Beverage/drinks other the ones mentioned
Things you need to know
General Terms and Conditions
General Terms and Conditions
Before proceeding with the final booking, customer has to agree on applicable terms and conditions
Payment terms
Payment terms
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Deadline for reservations
The latest deadline for submitting your booking request is 4 days before the desired date
Restrictions that might influence the operation
As per terms and conditions (extraordinary cancelations)
This experience is subject to weather conditions, (rain- strong winds)
Prepare for the experience
Know before you go
- It is important to know in advance if the guests have any food allergies/dietary requirements
- Good physical condition & sturdy and comfortable shoes are required
- Guests must be without heart, lungs or breathing health problems
Starting time
09:00 am
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, sun protection cream, hat and loose fitted clothing
NOT suitable
- Wheelchair users / People with mobility impairments
Meeting point
Your hotel, villa and yacht from any location / radius -15klm from Chania city centre