Explore the unique culinary paths of the Cretan culture.
This excursion is a must for a closer look at the secrets of the traditional Cretan way of living where you will explore the traditional tastes of Cretan nutrition.
Visit a local bakery where we will have the chance to get a closer look at how Cretan traditional savories (rusks, bread, etc) are made.
Visit an Olive grove where we will examine the olive trees and learn how Cretan honey is made.
Visit a traditional multi-awarded cheese factory. If it is not the cheese-making period, we will be able to enter, otherwise, our guide will tell you everything about the cheese-making procedure before our superior tasting experience.
Get ready for a superb gastronomical experience as you will have the chance to taste a traditional platted with olive oil, tomatoes, olives, cheese, honey, and more that are going to provide you with a first-class experience of the Cretan nature.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Superior Tasting Package
✔ Pick-up/Drop-Off
✔ Air-Conditioned Luxury Bus
✔ Guiding
✔ Full Liability Insurance
Pickup Locations
1. Porto Platanias Beach Luxury Selection
2. Eden Beach Hotel
3. Hotel Aegli
4. Lagon - Life Spirit Boutique Hotel
5. La Maison Ottomane
6. Samaria Hotel
7. Hotel Lissos
8. Royal Sun Hotel
9. Hotel Belmondo
10. Tina Hotel
11. Hotel Irene
12. Elektra Beach Hotel
13. Gaia Kreta Hotel
14. Kalimera
15. Nefeli Hotel
16. Airis Boutique & Suites
17. Helios Apartments
18. Odos Oneiron Boutique Hotel
19. Sirios Village Hotel & Bungalows
20. Casa Delfino Hotel & Spa
Additional Info: You will receive the voucher with pick-up details (pick up time & pick up point) one day before your tour. Pick up from your hotel or close to your hotel. Please check your email the previous day.
Itinerary
1
Vouves
In the village of Ano Vouves, you can admire the oldest recorded olive tree in the world, proclaimed as a natural monument.
Although scientists can not be absolutely sure, its age is estimated between 3000 and 5000 years and still remains alive, fructifying until today. It had as a base a wild olive tree, and then became domesticated by humans via Tsounati variety. Its bole, chiseled by time as a sculpture, has a circumference of 12.5 meters and a diameter of 4.6 meters.
Duration: 30 minutes
2
Perivolakia
Explore the unique culinary paths of the Cretan culture.
This excursion is a must for a closer look to the secrets of the traditional Cretan way of living where you will explore the traditional tastes of the Cretan nutrition.
Our tour includes :
A visit to a local bakery where we will have the chance to get a closer look of how Cretan traditional savouries (rusks, bread etc) are made.
A visit to an Olive grove where we will examine the olive trees and learn how Cretan honey is made.
Duration: 1.75 hours
3
Pnevmatikakis Winery
Pnevmatikakis Winery is a family run winery in Kissamos, with many years of experience, expertise and extensive presence and contribution in Cretan wine making. You will have the chance to learn amazing things regarding the wine making tradition of Crete.
Moreover, you will taste many varieties of locally made and awarded wine from the collection of the winery together with local delicacies that accompany these amazing spirits. Bear in mind that as the winery is open for families, kids are served with a special platter and drinks, selectively crafted by the winery family!
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Nopigia
After departure from Pnevmatikakis Winery we will visit a nearby beach in order to complement such a full and wonderful day.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The remaining hours is for travel time from each place to another
