Chania Villages Food Experience [non-touristy] - Crete

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

1. 1

   Chania Town

   45 min

   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.

2. 2

   Stop 2

   1.3 hours

   We 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!

3. 3

   Stop 3

   1 hour

   Back 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!

4. 4

   Chania Prefecture

   1.5 hours

   The 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.

5. 5

   Stop 5

   25 min

   Fruits 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.

• 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.

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