Heraklion: 2–Hour Cretan Food & Sightseeing Walking Tour
ID: GYG145566-217971
Category:
Country: Greece
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Experience Cretan culinary life for a day, discover the world famous Mediterranean diet as found in Crete. Uncover the secrets of Cretans longevity on a tasting walking tour.
Feed your body and mind in Heraklion, the capital city of Crete. Visit its major monuments with your guide, discover the the modern aspects of the Cretan diet its connection to the history of the city. Learn how the people of Crete eat, and how Crete's enviable food culture was born.
On this Heraklion tasting tour, stop at a Cretan family bakery, the daily meeting point of locals. Taste Greek coffee assorted with kalitsounia (traditional sweet pies with soft cheese filling), raisin pies and cinnamon cookies. Discover the herbs and spices at a traditional Cretan shop, and take the chance to savor Cretan mountain tea.
Move on to try organic extra virgin olive oil, considered to be the best in the world, made with varieties of table olives. Try goat–sheep cheese, Gruyere, parmesan, soft cheese and natural yogurt with honey.
Highlights
- Uncover the secrets of Cretan culinary life
- Explore the historical city center of Heraklion
- Stop at 3 hand–picked food stores for a taste of Heraklion
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• It is recommended that you bring your appetite with you, as you will have plenty to taste on your tour, and wear comfortable walking shoes
• Please leave adequate time to arrive at the meeting point, as late arrivals cannot join the tour at a later time
• Gratuities to the guide are optional
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Eleftherias Square, the main square of Heraklion, near the Archaeological Museum & the Astoria Hotel.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
