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Food Odyssey, A Historical Culinary Tour of Chania 20% OFF

Location Crete, Greece, Europe
$141.09
$176.36
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

The Historical Culinary Tour of Chania offers a unique 4-hour adventure led by a Gourmand World Cookbook Award Winner. This journey reveals the rich culinary history and diverse flavors that define Chania's gastronomy.

  • 🍽️ Meet your English-speaking guide in front of Chania Town Hall and embark on a journey through the local food history.
  • 🫒 Start with delicious olives, handcrafted cheese made from ancient Greek recipes, and homemade bread prepared using Byzantine techniques, complemented by herbal tea enjoyed like the locals.
  • 🥧 Savor kalitsounia, the iconic Cretan pies filled with cheese or wild greens, as you learn about local culinary traditions.
  • 🏭 Visit a bougatsa factory to taste the city’s finest bougatsa, a delightful cheesy pastry, while discovering historical cooking methods from the Ottoman period.
  • 🧀 Explore the Central Market of Chania, where you can sample an array of local products including cheese, cured meats, fish, and honey, immersing yourself in the vibrant market culture.
  • ☕ Experience Greek coffee culture at a market coffee shop, tasting traditional brews alongside popular 19th-century accompaniments.
  • 🏰 Stroll through the Venetian district and uncover the impact of Venetian trade on Cretan gastronomy and food security.
  • 🔪 Visit a local Cretan knife maker and learn about traditional craftsmanship.
  • 🌳 Enjoy an almond beverage of Byzantine origin under a shade tree while exploring the Ottoman parts of the city.
  • 🍷 Conclude your culinary adventure at a local taverna, where you'll receive a brief lesson on ancient cooking methods and indulge in traditional Cretan delicacies.

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Food Odyssey, A Historical Culinary Tour of Chania
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

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  • A wide variety of local delicacies
  • Historic foods
  • Field expert
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Multi-sensory food experience
  • Meal
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting point
In front of Chania Town Hall
Return details

  • Chania Town
    Meet up with your guide in front of Chania Town Hall. As you walk to a local coffee shop, learn from her about the food history of the area. Start your food adventure with  olives, handcrafted cheese made according to ancient Greek information, homemade bread made according to Byzantine baking method and sip on herbal tea the way that Cretans enjoy it . Learn about the herbs and wild greens that are used in the local cuisine. Move  on to delighting your taste buds with some  kalitsounia, the famous Cretan small pies which are filled with cheese or wild greens or a combination or them. Admission included.
  • Visit a bougatsa factory and then savour  the most delightful bougatsa  (a kind of cheesy/milky pastry pie) in the city and learn about the skills of the cooks and the food consumption during the Ottoman occupation of Crete.
  • Municipal Market of Chania
    Visit the Central Market of the city, discover a whole world made of cheese, cured meat, fish, vegetables, bread, rusks, pies, olive oil and honey and sample some of the best products. Visit a coffee shop in the market: Learn about the coffee culture in Greece tasting the so- called Greek coffee and its savory accompaniments that were popular in 19th and early 20th century.
  • Chania Town
    Visit a phyllo factory.
  • Old Venetian Harbor
    Walk through the Venetian part of the city and learn about the Venetian trade and food politics and their impact on Cretan gastronomy and food security. - Have a short multi-sensory experience. -Visit a Cretan knife maker.
  • Walk through the Ottoman part of the city and taste an almond beverage of Byzantine origin under the shade of a plane tree. Learn about beverages made with flowers and nuts.
  • Your final stop will be in a local taverna, where you will have a chance to enjoy a short lesson on ancient cooking and you will be treated to fine delicacies of traditional and historic Cretan cuisine.

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Casual dress, comfortable shoes and clothing recommended
  • Please advise of any food restrictions (e.g. allergies) upon booking. Your guide will do the best to accommodate your specific needs
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Food tastings are subject to change without notice
  • A maximum of 8 people per booking
  • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to bad weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Food Odyssey, A Historical Culinary Tour of Chania 20% OFF

    Location Crete, Greece, Europe
    $141.09
    $176.36
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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