On this food and wine tour, you will be introduced to the Cretan cuisine and local wines and our culinary traditions that date back to ancient times and have influenced not only the European cuisine but also many others!

From pure olive oil to organic wines, locally produced cheese to a unique smoked apaki, take your own private tour into Crete’s culinary treasures! We’re heading to the region of Kissamos and we will end up at a farmer’s house for a hands-on cooking class with organic fruit and vegetables from his estate. Taste some treats, learn about local flora, and pick up a few tips while participating in everyday local farm activities!

Duration

5 hours

Highlights

• Experience Cretan culture through its unique flavors and local treasures. Visit the oldest olive tree in the world
• Learn about Greece’s liquid gold’ (olive oil) while tasting different samples at an organic olive oil estate
• Participate in a scavenger hunt around the farm grounds and search for local herbs used in foods and medicines.
• Try different local wine varietals from the farmer’s barrels while enjoying organic cheese and meat.
• Take part in our hands-on cooking class and discover the most tempting recipes of the Cretan cuisine

Local impact — How you help the local community by joining this tour:

• By joining this tour, you help support small-scale rural businesses in local communities financially.
• All of the food you sample during your tour is sourced from local villages, farmers, and stock-breeders of Crete.