8 days Gastronomical tour in Crete
Day 1: Arrival in Heraklion
Arrive in Heraklion, Crete’s capital, and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a welcome dinner with traditional Cretan dishes and get an introduction to the island’s rich culinary heritage.
Day 2: Arolithos Village & Peza Wine Region
Start your day with a visit to Arolithos Village for a cooking lesson, where you'll learn to prepare classic Cretan dishes using local ingredients. Afterward, enjoy the lunch you've prepared. In the afternoon, head to the Peza Wine Region for a wine tasting experience. Sample a selection of Cretan wines and enjoy a light lunch of local cheeses and delicacies.
Day 3: Anogeia Village & Perama Village
Visit Anogeia Village and participate in a cheese tasting session, sampling the best of Cretan cheeses like graviera and myzithra. Next, head to Perama Village for a honey tasting experience, where you’ll learn about beekeeping and sample different types of local honey. Enjoy a honey-inspired lunch featuring dishes like honey-drizzled cheese and desserts.
Day 4: Olive Oil Tasting & Spinalonga Island
In the morning, travel to Agios Nikolaos for an olive oil tasting session at a renowned olive farm. Discover the process of olive oil production and enjoy tasting a variety of high-quality oils. Afterward, head to Spinalonga Island, a historically significant leper colony, for a guided tour. Enjoy lunch in a scenic taverna with olive oil-based dishes.
Day 5: Rethymno – Phyllo, Baklava, & Raki Distillery
Visit Rethymno for a phyllo dough and baklava making workshop, where you'll learn the secrets of preparing these traditional sweets. Enjoy the baklava you’ve made for lunch. In the afternoon, visit a raki distillery to see the process of making this iconic Cretan spirit. Enjoy a tasting session paired with local meze.
Day 6: Fishing Trip & BBQ at Agia Galini
Take a fishing trip off the coast of Agia Galini in southern Crete. After a successful catch, enjoy a fish BBQ prepared by a local on the beach. Savor the freshest fish along with traditional Cretan side dishes for lunch.
Day 7: Farmer’s House Experience
Visit a local farmer’s house in a picturesque Cretan village. Participate in a hands-on experience picking fresh vegetables, herbs, and fruits from the farm. Enjoy a farm-to-table lunch featuring the ingredients you’ve gathered.
Day 8: Departure
On the final day, enjoy a relaxing morning with free time in Heraklion. After a farewell lunch, transfer to the airport for your departure, taking with you the memories of an unforgettable gastronomical journey through Crete.
