Rustle up Greek dishes in a traditional taverna and taste Crete’s best food and wine
Discover the best of Greek food and drink on this seven-night
guided tour of western Crete. You'll be based at a modern beach
hotel in the pretty town of Kissamos, from where you'll venture out
and taste Crete's delicious dishes and fresh produce under the
expert guidance of your host - a charismatic local restaurateur,
Stelios. At a special cooking class at his sought-after seafront
restaurant, Cellar Taverna, you'll learn how to create some of
Greece's most famous food, including zesty tzatziki and delectable
kalitsounia - famous Cretan sweet cheese pies.
The Greek islands are amongst the most charming destinations in
Med, as evidenced by movies such as Mamma Mia and Shirley
Valentine. On this trip to Crete, you'll spend time in hillside
villages, meeting producers of bold red and aromatic white wines,
local cheeses, sweet treats, and - of course - sensational olive
oils freshly pressed from the groves. Long lunches and dinners in
traditional Cretan tavernas allow you to relax and savour every
bite and sip of the Greek table.
It's a busy week, with plenty included to explain the culinary
roots of Cretan cuisine and how, to this day, some rural
communities remain almost entirely self-sufficient, from growing
their own produce and rearing livestock.
This trip also takes you further back into Crete's history on a
visit to Chania, a 14th-century port city that's been hotly
contested in years gone by and influenced by its countless
occupations. You'll also spend a morning at the beautiful Botanical
Park & Gardens amid scented herb gardens, abundant vineyards,
and glorious citrus orchards.
On days out and over meals together with your group you may
strike up lifelong friendships - or at least a shared appreciation
for excellent food. Time with your group is balanced with time to
spend as you wish, whether taking a stroll along the beach of
Kissamos or taking time to explore the island's towns.
