Discover Cretan culinary secrets: taste olive oil, wine, cheese, and honey. Visit local bakeries, olive groves, and award-winning cheese factories.
Discover Cretan culinary secrets: taste olive oil, wine, cheese, and honey. Visit local bakeries, olive groves, and award-winning cheese factories.
- The Monumental Olive Tree of Vouves - Located in the village of Ano Vouves, this ancient olive tree is recognized as the oldest recorded in the world and is celebrated as a natural monument. While scientists cannot be entirely certain, its age is estimated to be between 3,000 and 5,000 years, and it continues to thrive and bear fruit today….
- The Monumental Olive Tree of Vouves - Located in the village of Ano Vouves, this ancient olive tree is recognized as the oldest recorded in the world and is celebrated as a natural monument. While scientists cannot be entirely certain, its age is estimated to be between 3,000 and 5,000 years, and it continues to thrive and bear fruit today. Originally a wild olive tree, it was later cultivated by humans using the Tsounati variety. Its trunk, shaped by time like a sculpture, measures 12.5 meters in circumference and 4.6 meters in diameter.
- Kissamos - Experience the opportunity to visit a cheese factory up close and sample the most delectable graviera cheese, crafted with local ingredients from the Cretan landscape.
Additionally, explore a traditional bakery that daily produces local treats such as Cretan rusks, the traditional Cretan koulouri, and more.
- “Idiosmos” Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Honey Tour & Taste - Tour a traditional olive mill, visit the olive barns of the Papatzanakis Family, and observe the olive trees and the factory where olive oil is extracted using the latest methods (cold extraction).
Furthermore, take a closer look at the honeycombs and discover how traditional honey is produced.
At the conclusion of the tour, enjoy tasting 8 varieties of honey and the finest extra virgin olive oil, accompanied by local delicacies such as graviera cheese, baby tomatoes, Cretan rusk, olives, and more.
- Pnevmatikakis Winery - This remarkable winery produces a range of local wines and has received numerous awards at international competitions. During this tour, you will have the opportunity to explore the wine barns, tour the vineyard, and visit the wine cellar to learn about the wine-making process.
At the end of the tour, you will have the chance to taste approximately 8 varieties of award-winning wine from the Cretan region, proudly produced by the Pnevmatikakis family.
- Superior Wine tasting - 8 wines
- Pick-up/Drop-Off
- Air-Conditioned Luxury Bus
- Snacks
- Full Liability Insurance
- Guiding
- Superior Wine tasting - 8 wines
- Pick-up/Drop-Off
- Air-Conditioned Luxury Bus
- Snacks
- Full Liability Insurance
- Guiding
- Personal expenses, extra beverages or meals
- Personal expenses, extra beverages or meals
Explore the unique culinary paths of the Cretan culture. This excursion is a must for a closer look to the secrets of the traditional Cretan way of living where you will explore the traditional tastes of the Cretan nutrition. Our tour includes : A visit to a local bakery where we will have the chance to get a closer look of how Cretan traditional…
Explore the unique culinary paths of the Cretan culture. This excursion is a must for a closer look to the secrets of the traditional Cretan way of living where you will explore the traditional tastes of the Cretan nutrition. Our tour includes : A visit to a local bakery where we will have the chance to get a closer look of how Cretan traditional savouries (rusks, bread etc) are made. A visit to an Olive grove where we will examine the olive trees and learn how Cretan honey is made. A visit to traditional multi-awarded cheese factory. If it is not the cheese making period, we will be able to enter, otherwise our guide will tell you everything about the cheese making procedure before our superior tasting experience. Get ready for a superb gastronomical experience as you will have the chance to taste a traditional platted with olive oil, tomatoes, olives, cheese, honey and more that are going to provide you a first class experience of the Cretan nature.
- Total Duration Includes Travel Time
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.