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Food Tasting in Chania
Your guide will pick you up from your hotel for a full day guided food tour, beginning with a visit to a local olive mill to observe the production process and learn what makes extra virgin olive oil the finest quality. Taste freshly pressed olive oil while discovering the deep-rooted traditions behind this essential ingredient of Cretan cuisine. Next, head to a traditional village to explore the making of “Tsikoudia” or “Raki,” Crete’s most famous spirit. Tour both an old-style distillery and a modern production facility to understand the evolution of this local drink, followed by a tasting. Continue the journey through scenic mountain roads, passing through the villages of Apokoronas. Stop in Embrosneros to visit a traditional bakery, sampling freshly made local bread. Nearby, a family-run cheese factory offers a tasting of handcrafted cheeses paired with local honey and rusk, highlighting the region’s rich dairy heritage. The day concludes at a traditional kafeneio, where locals gather to eat and socialize. Enjoy a meze-style Cretan lunch, featuring a variety of authentic dishes prepared with fresh, local ingredients.