Cretan Food Tour: Authentic Dishes in Apokoronas Villages

Savor authentic Cretan dishes and exquisite wines in Apokoronas’ hidden villages. Experience history, nature, and culinary delights away from tourist traps.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Armeni - Experience a visit to a traditional coffeehouse, nestled among beautiful trees and streams, where you can savor Greek coffee prepared in the traditional method of slow cooking in hot sand, enhancing its flavor.
  • Fres - Delight in traditional ice cream made from sheep’s milk, exclusive to Chania. Enjoy the unique taste of carob, found…
What's Included
  • Pick up and drop off from your designated spot
  • Guided tour of Olive oil factory
  • Guided tour of old church with ancient olive oil mill
  • Lunch and Dinner
  • Snacks
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All Fees and Taxes
What's Not Included
  • extra appetite! make sure you are hungry!
Additional Information

Explore the most genuine and fresh Cretan cuisine in the villages nestled between Chania and Rethymno.
Join us as we visit traditional villages to savor local cheese, honey, olive oil, smoked meats, fruits, Greek sweets, and herbs.

  • Enjoy Greek coffee prepared in the traditional hovoli style (a fire that remains hot without being fully extinguished)….
Location
Splantzia Square
Rousou Vourdoumpa
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Drpete58
Jun 2, 2026
Wonderful experience! - This event exceeded my expectations. The large variety of delicious Cretan foods paired with the appropriate local wines was only one part of the perfect evening. The service was superb, the view outstanding, and, as a solo traveler, meeting and becoming friends with the other 13 people at the table (several were repeat visitors) made it an awesome dining experience. Highly recommended.
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Lorraine_a
May 27, 2026
Best Gastronomy Tour - Our tour with Yannis was the absolute best. There was an over abundance of food and drink. If you want a complete understanding of Greek food, this is the tour for you! We started with a beautiful setting for a morning coffee at an off the beaten track cafe for locals, followed by two complete meals with dishes that filled the table. There was barely any room on the table left. Yannis took us to places we would never have known about and everything, from the atmosphere to the locales, was amazing. I believe we got more than we paid for. Plus, Yannis is delightful, very knowledgeable, and engaging. One of our best tours in Greece. Thanks Yannis!
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Mobile54369659827
May 26, 2026
A wonderful unhurried tour of Gastronomy to enjoy local flavors - Yannis was a wonderful guide. He had extensive knowledge of the food and life in Crete. We were looking for homestyle authentic Crete food away from the tourist spots. He did not fail to deliver. Quiet out of the way and in small villages where the owner was the cook and the butcher.No buying meat from the supermarket. Grass fed animals hand selected and butchered by the owner.(do not worry you do not see it). Fresh ingredients and not heavy on readymade condiments. Yannis also drove us to a lot places for sightseeing. In addition to food we also spent time sight seeing. He never rushed us. We had food in one village , Greek coffee in another. He took us to a beautiful fresh water lake in Crete. We were introduced to thyme honey, local cheese and ice creams in addition to a meal. Not to forget we started the tour and 3:30 with a visit to the above mentioned places and finally another full meal of a Mediterranean diet with wine in a taverna in a completely different village. We completed all this at 10pm Yannis is great and a very patient tour guide. You cannot go wrong
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Crystal_w
May 25, 2026
Great food tour - Great food tour that explores small towns outside of the city of Chania. You visit a monastery, olive oil production site and lake. Yannis is a great tour guide and photographer. Highly recommend since this is a food and travel tour combined into one.
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Alan_h
May 24, 2026
Getting to know Crete - What a fantastic day and really good value for money. We wouldn’t hesitate to do it again on our next visit. The full day is really well planned from start to finish. Yannis the guide is excellent. He gave us fantastic memories to take away with us from our holiday.
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Ward_10
May 9, 2026
Food and Fun in Crete! - My wife and I just enjoyed a wonderful day touring the Greek island of Crete with our guide Yannis. More than a guide, he truly understands that it his privilege and responsibility to share the real Cretan lifestyle, culture and cuisine. He shared stories from his family and friends (yes, he knows almost everyone on the island!), and his dreams of giving back to the community. Of course, on this tour you will enjoy wonderful food and drink, and visit ancient and historic places - of that there is no doubt. But as we reflect on our time with Yannis, we feel like we spent the day with more than “just a guide” - we discovered Crete with a friend. We highly recommend the Gastronomy tour in traditional villages with Yannis!
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Jason_c
May 5, 2026
Wonderful day! - We had originally booked this tour but due to traffic had to pivot (literally). Yannis was wonderful and took us on an alternative trip on the West side of the island. It was a beautiful day and we truly appreciated Yannis' flexibility and kindness.
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Timothy
Apr 30, 2026
Farm to fork Greek food, olive oil and culture - What a wonderful day with Yannis. We drove through beautiful countryside to a scenic coffee house on a beautiful river of clear fresh water beneath a large canopy of trees. Freddo coffee was delicious. A short stop to an amazing bakery for fresh pastries on the way to a beautiful Monastery and old olive oil mill nestled in a beautiful valley with views of the white mountains. We were next educated about cold press production, extra virgin olive oil which was delicious. This was in a beautiful valley of farms and ranches. We tasted delicious Greek foods at a local small community restaurant, which was more like a home. So much good food for all. Next to a lakeside retreat for fresh grilled llamb, chicken and beverages. Yannis was a great guide. We enjoyed hearing about the farming community and local food and customs were well displayed. Thank you Yannis for a wonderful tour. We highly recommend!
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Jedibarista
Apr 25, 2026
Yonnis is a must-book Cretan experience! - If you are looking to get away from the tourist traps and experience the "real" Crete, this tour is an absolute must! From start to finish, the day was perfectly organized and filled with incredible flavors, breathtaking scenery, and genuine Cretan hospitality. Driving through the traditional villages in the foothills of the White Mountains was a highlight in itself. We stopped at local spots where we tasted olive oils that ruined supermarket oil for me forever! The "gastronomy" aspect culminated in a traditional meal that felt like it was prepared by a local grandmother. Everything was fresh, seasonal, and bursting with flavor. **The Guide:** Our guide, Yonnis, was exceptional—knowledgeable, passionate about Cretan culture, and full of great stories that made the history of the island come alive. He was also very funny! **Final Verdict:** This isn't just a food tour; it’s a deep dive into the Cretan way of life. It was the highlight of our trip to Chania. Wear comfortable shoes, bring an appetite, and prepare to fall in love with this island. **Tip:** Don't eat a big breakfast before you go—you will be very well-fed!
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Tye
Apr 25, 2026
Fabulous tour guide, wonderful knowledge base, kind and gracious! - This is fab, fab, fabulous! What a great way to see the countryside and small towns, real people and communities. Food great but also experience is VERY REAL. The guide is just THE BEST! Can’t say enough good.
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up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).