• Chania Town - Traditional Greengrocer/Bakalikó
  Step into a nostalgic experience at a local grocer that operates in the traditional way. Discover how Cretans shopped before the advent of supermarkets and enjoy tasting seasonal fruits, olives, and other local products from small-scale producers.

• Chania Town - Certified Herbal Shop Visit
  Visit a shop dedicated to Cretan herbs and learn about the plants that contribute to local health and longevity. Uncover traditional uses of oregano, dittany, and mountain tea, and take home a small herbal gift.

• Chania Town - Honey, Carob Honey & Petimezi Tasting at a Traditional Grocery
  Following the exploration of Cretan herbs, make a brief stop at a nearby traditional grocery store. Here, sample three distinctive local sweeteners: aromatic thyme honey, rich carob honey, and petimezi, a traditional grape-must syrup often used by Cretans as a natural remedy. These time-honored ingredients have sweetened Cretan recipes for generations. Learn about their production and discover their applications in both traditional and modern Cretan cuisine.

• Chania Town - Cretan Cheese Tasting
  Delight in a selection of genuine Cretan cheeses — from fresh myzithra to aged graviera and tangy anthotyro. Discover their origins and how they continue to be produced in villages across the island.

• Chania Town - Traditional Loukoumades
  Indulge in a plate of golden loukoumades, crispy dough balls drizzled with honey syrup and sprinkled with cinnamon. It’s more than just a dessert; it’s a taste of Cretan childhood nostalgia, warm and unforgettable.

• Chania Town - Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tasting
  Taste premium olive oils from various regions of Greece. Learn to identify aroma, body, and flavor in this quintessential Mediterranean staple.

• Chania Sailing Club - Neorio Moro - Conclude your tour at the picturesque sailing club on the old harbor. Unwind with a glass (or three) of local wine and the Cretan version of bruschetta, and enjoy the sea breeze as the sun sets.

• After the end of the tour, digital e-book with tour highlights, stories & traditional recipes
• Snacks

• Alcoholic beverages

This is not your average food tour — it’s an engaging journey into the heart of Crete. Guided by a local expert from Chania, this adventure delves into the tastes, tales, and traditions that embody genuine Cretan culture. Each location is carefully selected to capture the essence of the island — no tourist traps, no ordinary snacks. Participants will visit places where locals continue to shop and savor ingredients that have sustained generations: mountain herbs, unique sweeteners like petimezi and carob honey, handcrafted cheeses, and fresh olive oils. Every taste narrates a story — and participants will be part of it. What distinguishes this tour: an intimate group size (maximum 8 guests), exclusive tastings such as loukoumades and carob honey, olive oil and wine in hidden treasures, and a breathtaking seaside conclusion with local delicacies and a view of Chania’s harbor. Guests will depart with thoughtful gifts — herbs and carob honey — and a genuine connection to Crete’s land and people. Arrive curious and hungry — leave inspired.

• Travelers with severe allergies.If you have life-threatening allergies, especially to common allergens like nuts, dairy, or gluten, please contact us in advance so we can assess whether this experience is safe for you. Your health and safety are our top priority.

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