- Agios Nikolaos - Venture to the heart of truffle country, Lassithi Plateau with a knowledgeable guide.
- Dikti - Make a stop at one of the traditional villages for a delicious Cretan breakfast.
- Krasi - Visit the historic village of Krasi and take photos by the iconic Plateau’s Windmills.
- Lassithi Plateau - Meet the truffle hunter at the 1882 Cretan Mansion and set off on a truffle hunt adventure (1.5-2h).
After the hunt, let your private guide drive you to an authentic local restaurant – prepare yourself for a cooking demonstration paired with local produce, aromatic wine, food, and – of course – fresh truffles.
- Dikteon Cave - Amble in the ancient Minoan footsteps to the Cave of Zeus (Diktaion Andron).
Spark your travel curiosity to visit family pottery and the Monastery of Panagia Kera Kardiotissa.
- Istron - A potential region of your personal pick up and drop off.
- Plaka - A potential region of your personal pick up and drop off.
- Elounda - A potential region of your personal pick up and drop off.
- Sissi - A potential region of your personal pick up and drop off.
- Milatos - A potential region of your personal pick up and drop off.
- Malia - A potential region of your personal pick up and drop off.
- Stalida - A potential region of your personal pick up and drop off.
- Concierge support before & during the day trip
- Truffle hunting with expert & Lagotto Romagnolo dogs
- Restaurant recommendations & reservations assistance
- Exclusive insider-access and tailored experiences
- Best local guides of Crete - private guiding service
- Flexible personal pick-up & drop-off service
- VIP treatment with skip-the-line access & ticket assistance
- Chauffeured premium vehicle for transportation
- Vehicle equipped with amenities: Wi-Fi, snacks, and more
- Drinks and meals
Our acclaimed Journey Creators are unabashed food enthusiasts. At times, food becomes the motivating element in the creation of our ventures.
Hence, we journeyed to the Lassithi Plateau in Crete in pursuit of the elusive Cretan black truffles – and had the privilege to learn their preparation from skilled local chefs. Now, you too can have this experience.
We’ve crafted this extraordinary journey to immerse you in the genuine lifestyle of one of the island’s most stunning areas while enhancing your knowledge of the bond between recipes, inhabitants, and traditions.
This is a landscape of emotions and the science of harmonizing two immense passions: exploration and gastronomy.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
