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Rethymno Walking & Gastronomy Tour
Crete, Greece, Europe
$100.12
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Start your day with a cup of traditional Aromatic Greek coffee alongside a cretan breakfast in the most beautiful and peaceful square of the city.
Walk the narrow streets of the historic center and discover the most important places of interest through the eyes of a local guide.
Witness a master of baklava and kataifi fyllo and taste this renowned deserts in their most traditional and tasty version.
Learn all about local products, the secrets of their production and how to always get them in high quality in a complete tasting of Honey, Raki and olive oil.
Relax under the lemon and orange trees of the hidden Ali vafi's garden and enjoy a full meal cooked in a way that combines the traditional Cretan cuisine and the modern gastronomical approach.
Share your impressions, knowledge and views in the most Greek way: over a glass of local wine.
Walk the narrow streets of the historic center and discover the most important places of interest through the eyes of a local guide.
Witness a master of baklava and kataifi fyllo and taste this renowned deserts in their most traditional and tasty version.
Learn all about local products, the secrets of their production and how to always get them in high quality in a complete tasting of Honey, Raki and olive oil.
Relax under the lemon and orange trees of the hidden Ali vafi's garden and enjoy a full meal cooked in a way that combines the traditional Cretan cuisine and the modern gastronomical approach.
Share your impressions, knowledge and views in the most Greek way: over a glass of local wine.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Small group tour (up to 8)
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Local English or French speaking guide
- Coffee or juice and traditional snacks
- Small group tour
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Lots of raki and laughter :)
- Full lunch or dinner (vegetarian option included)
- Fortezza entrance ticket
- Extra charge if the pickup is not in Rethymno district
Meeting point
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RethymnonStarting off, we will visit a beautiful "kafeneio” located in a unique spot inside the old town of Rethymno. There, we will enjoy an authentic Cretan breakfast, which consists of a traditional Greek coffee or juice and a handmade cheese pie (as we called it "sfakianopita") covered with organic thyme honey. We will start by discussing the main points of our visit; an introduction to the traditions, customs, and the connection to Cretan Gastronomy will follow, as we all enjoy our Cretan breakfast in the calm atmosphere of this quiet cafe.
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Time to taste some local products. Olive oil...Tsikoudia... and honey offcourse
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Travelers will be able to see in the old town of Rethymno, a Venetian mansion of 17th century where is Giorgos Chatziparaschos traditional philo Atelier, the oldest of its kind for making ''kantaifi'' and ''baklava'' philo for 65 years now. While the ingredients are simple - flour, water and some salt - the proportions according to Hatziparaschos took years of testing. Traditional philo is an essential ingredient for traditional syrupy sweets dipped in honey, such as kadaifi and baklava. If you are lucky, you will watch the master on the job. A fluid mixture falls into a special machine at the back room that butter aromas are spreading in space and a hot copper pan doesn't stop turning. Above the flames, hundreds of thin and baked strings of kadaifi are created. Sprinkled with the right balance of cinnamon and chopped walnuts, kadaifi is one of the most favorite sweets.
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ALI VAFIS GARDEN Our next stop will be a "tavern" based on a building from the Venetian era that was occupied by the Ottomans. At this stop we will taste the best Cretan "mezedes", a small traditional dish of the Cretan and Ottoman cuisine, on the menu: Salad with tomato, cucumber, artichoke and bread crouton, White, red and rosé wine, Black beans with smoked trout, goat cheese Graviera, organic sausage sheet accompanied by raki. It is a small and friendly bar with a unique atmosphere where you can relax and drink delicious cocktails in the evening. Until then, you will be fully informed about the history of our city. If you wish to visit the fortress of Fortezza after the end of the tour our guide will be happy to help you and accompany you to the entrance of the fortress.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Rethymno Walking & Gastronomy Tour
Crete, Greece, Europe
$100.12
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10 000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!