- Heraklion - Discover the historic heart of Heraklion, the capital of Crete! This tour offers a taste of local finger foods and wine amidst grand Venetian buildings. Wander through lesser-known parts of the city and learn about the Mediterranean diet. Visit a Cretan family bakery, a daily gathering spot for locals, and enjoy Greek coffee paired with “kalitsounia” (traditional sweet pies with soft cheese filling), raisin pies, and cinnamon cookies. Explore a traditional Cretan shop specializing in herbs and spices, and sample Cretan mountain tea. Taste organic extra virgin olive oil, renowned as the best in the world, along with various types of table olives. Cretans are among the highest consumers of cheese globally, and the flavors of goat-sheep cheese are unparalleled. Enjoy gruyere, parmesan, soft cheese, and naturally yogurt with honey. Raki, a symbol of Cretan hospitality, will also be offered. Along the way, savor Feta cheese, Greek olives, and Greek wines.
- Heraklion Archaeological Museum - The tour starts at 2pm. The Archaeological Museum of Heraklion is one of Europe’s most significant museums in its field. It offers a unique chance to admire the remnants of Europe’s first civilization, the Minoans. This tour spans over 5000 years, from the Neolithic to the Roman era, showcasing the lifestyle, occupations, religion, architecture, travel, arts, and more of the Cretan people. The museum’s Minoan collection is exceptionally important, featuring many masterpieces. The Heraklion Museum is globally recognized as the premier museum of Minoan culture.
- Entry to the Archeological Museum of Heraklion.
- Complimentary bottled water.
- Assorted snacks provided.
- Tasting of organic extra virgin olive oil.
- Traditional ‘kalitsounia’ sweet cheese pies.
- Delicious raisin pies and cinnamon cookies.
- Enjoyable tea and coffee.
- Transportation
- Any personal expenses
Experience local life for a day. Embark on a journey of Cretan culinary delight while traversing the picturesque streets of Heraklion with your personal guide. This tour lets you savor local delicacies, Raki and wine while surrounded by monumental Venetian structures. Crete best demonstrates the globally acclaimed Mediterranean diet. Join us in uncovering the secrets behind the Cretans’ long life span. Spend 2 hours on our Heraklion Tasting and Walking Tour. Let’s nourish both our physical selves and our spirits.
Next, we visit the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, regarded as one of the most significant museums in its domain in Europe. This museum gives visitors the extraordinary chance to admire relics of Europe’s first civilization, the Minoans. This tour will take you on a journey through time, encompassing a span of 5000 years from the Neolithic period to the Roman era. Discover how the ancient Cretans lived, their professions, faith, architecture, voyages, arts, and more.
The tour is restricted to a maximum of 16 participants.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
