Chania Villages Food Experience [non-touristy] - Crete
Overview
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
What's included
- Edible souvenirs & our top local recommendations!
- Alcoholic beverages
- Visit the wine cellar of a local family & taste their wine
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Meals
- Government fees
- Lunch
- Guided tour at ancient olives trees & sites
- Tips & gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Meet at the start point
Start point
MOUNTAIN FOOD TOUR [out of the box] - CHANIA The meeting point is at Markopoulou Square, inside the Parking area between the Old Market and the High School. We will meet in front of the MOTOR BIKE PARKING of Markopoulou Square. Click here for location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/2iVrHPESuEUPrMVR6
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
How to redeem
All the information required are given on your electronic ticket. In case you have any question or: - Any dietary allergies. - Vegetarian options available (please advise) - You need Private transfer to/from our meeting point (ask for a rate) email: cs@bonnieandclydeurbantours.com phone: +30 6998048028 (WhatsApp, Viber, Signal) Have a light breakfast but save lots of space for the tour. Are tips accepted? Yes, a great way to show your appreciation to your guide! Until then, get excited for great local foods & Cretan culture! Ya mass! Bonnie and Clyde Urban Tours
What to expect
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 minWe 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!
1h 20mBack 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!
1hThe 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.
1h 30mFruits 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
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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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