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Chania Villages Food Experience [non-touristy] - Crete
Escape tourist traps & live the heart of Crete on a small-group food, wine & cultural journey into the traditional villages of Chania. Taste homemade Cretan recipes made with virgin olive oil, seasonal ingredients, aged cheese & slow-cooked village dishes, plus homemade wine poured from rustic wooden barrels in a family cellar. Drive through scenic mountain roads, olive groves & peaceful countryside. See ancient olive trees, hear local stories & meet villagers while learning about old-school traditions, food culture & everyday life from a trusted Cretan guide. Designed for experienced travelers seeking authenticity, this immersive food tour blends high-quality gastronomy, wine tasting & deep cultural immersion into a memorable, non-touristy experience beyond mass tourism in Crete. ✚ Vegetarian-gluten free, pls advise ✚ Easy walk ✚ Should you eat beforehand? Yes but save lots of room for the tour ✚ Are tips accepted? Yes Over 1.400 happy guests since 2021 FAQ: TastyBeerTours. com
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- · Minimum 1 travelers
- · Up to 6 travelers
- · Adult required for booking
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Itinerary
Select a stop or tap a pin on the map to see details. 2 of 5 stops have map coordinates.
Route is approximate — 🚗 road, 🚶 walk, 🚲 bike, or ⛵ sea between the selected stops.
- 1
Chania Town
We drive out of Chania's busy city centre & soon we'll relax into nature's rhythm & sounds by a Byzantine Church with tasty snacks.
45 min - 2
where time has stop
We continues through a breathtaking gorge & rural roads full of free range goats for company. Next stop a tiny village where time has stop. Old pictures, historical objects & mountain views will be our new frame. A must try Cretan dish with wine or the local spirit, will open our appetizer for more. In short walking distance we can visit olive trees thousands of years old!
80 min - 3
Stop 3
Back to the mountain roads along olive-fruit trees & grapevines, a once in a lifetime experience awaits us: visit a local's family rustic wine cellar & taste their homemade wine poured from the old oak barrels!
60 min - 4
Chania Prefecture
The final stop is our main Gastronomic Meal. The core of the world-renowned Cretan diet, will satisfy our senses & stomach: fresh salads, seasonal appetizers, Cretan aged cheese, slow-cooked dishes with & without meat, wine & dessert.
90 min - 5
Stop 5
Fruits or home made dessert will be the ideal finish to our tour, before we drive back to the city, with amazing sea & country side views.
25 min
What's included
- Edible souvenirs & our top local recommendations!
- Alcoholic beverages: Home made wine & distilled spirits
- Visit the wine cellar of a local family & taste their wine
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Meals: Organic - seasonal food ingredients, plenty of virgin olive oil
- All fees & 24% taxes
- Lunch: Full Cretan Meal & snacks (starters, salad, main course, dessert, more…)
- Guided tour at ancient olives trees & sites
What's not included
- Tips & gratuities
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Weather appropriate clothing & shoes (hat, sunglasses, layer)
- Your own water bottle. Come hydrated! The Cretan sun is hot.
- Your enthusiasm!
- Valid ID
- We reserve the right to modify our tour routes & stops according to the weather confitions.
- Not recommended for people with walking difficulties
Tickets
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Tour options
Chania Villages Food Experience [non-touristy] - Crete
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5.0 · 29 reviews
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