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Chania Villages Food Experience [non-touristy] - Crete

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About this activity

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

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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 4 people
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: Greek, English
Operated by: BONNIE AND CLYDE URBAN TOURS

Ages: Adults (15–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Edible souvenirs & our top local recommendations!
Included: Alcoholic beverages: Home made wine & distilled spirits
Included: Visit the wine cellar of a local family & taste their wine
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Meals: Organic - seasonal food ingredients, plenty of virgin olive oil
Included: Government fees: All fees & 24% taxes
Included: Lunch: Full Cretan Meal & snacks (starters, salad, main course, dessert, more…)
Included: Guided tour at ancient olives trees & sites

Not included

Not included: Tips & gratuities

Itinerary

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.
Stop 2

1 h 20 min

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!
Stop 3

one 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!
Chania Prefecture

1 h 30 min

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.
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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting 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

End 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

Using your ticket

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: [email protected]

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!

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Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

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