Chania Villages Food Experience [non-touristy] - Crete

About

Visit, taste & do things that you would never be able to experience otherwise. Escape the tourist traps & live the heart of Crete through a small-group food, wine & cultural journey into the villages of Chania. Taste Cretan recipes, extra virgin olive oil, aged cheese, slow-cooked dishes & homemade wine served directly from rustic wooden barrels in a traditional family cellar. Through scenic countryside roads & peaceful villages learn about old school traditions, food culture & everyday island life from a trusted Cretan guide. Meet villagers & walk among ancient olive trees, enjoy the warm hospitality that still defines rural Crete far from mass tourism. Carefully designed for experienced travelers, this immersion combines village life, food, wine & human connection. ✚ Deep cultural immersion ✚ Vegetarian, gluten free available (advise) ✚ Walk: Limited ✚ Should you eat beforehand? Yes but save lots of room for the tour. ✚ Tips accepted? Yes Over 1300 happy guests since 2021.

What's included

• Home made wine & distilled spirits
• Organic - seasonal food ingredients - Plenty of virgin olive oil
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• All fees & 24% taxes
• Full Cretan Meal & snacks (starters, salad, main course, dessert, more…)

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

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Frequently asked

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• What is included in the price?+

  Home made wine & distilled spirits · Organic - seasonal food ingredients - Plenty of virgin olive oil · Air-conditioned vehicle · +2 more

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