Dinner Under the Stars at Manousakis Winery, Chania

Join a culinary journey in Crete to uncover the secrets of the island's famous olive oil, wine, and beer. Visit an olive mill and taste different varieties of extra virgin olive oil, learn about winemaking at a family-owned winery, taste fresh beer at a brewery, and discover the rich heritage of Crete's food and drink culture. You can see the oldest olive tree, taste high-quality products, and learn how they are made. Whether you're a foodie, wine lover, or beer enthusiast, this tour will give you a unique taste of Crete and a deeper appreciation of its culinary scene.

This will be an unforgettable tasting day for you and your friends exploring the mainland of Chania and discovering the non-touristic locations of Apokoronas province. In a few hours, you’ll have the chance to meet the local producers and taste the pure and authentic delicacies of Crete.

The tour will start from a local olive mill where you will observe the olive oil production and learn the secrets of the finest quality of olive oil, the extra virgin one. Analytic descriptions will make you understand everything about olive oil from harvesting to your palate—exquisite tastes and flavours. Then, leaving the olive mill, you will get in touch with “Tsikoudia” or “Raki” production, the most famous Cretan spirit, by visiting a local distillery in a traditional village. The old conventional distillery tour and the new professional one will give you an idea about “holy water’s” production, and a tasting will follow.

Through a fantastic route passing by villages of the province, you will arrive in the White mountains’ foothills. In the village of Embrosneros, you will first stop in a bakery to taste the local bread, cookies & biscuits and then to a traditional cheese factory. The secrets of “Graviera”, “Anthotiros” and “Mizithra” cheese will be revealed in front of your eyes. After explaining each cheese’s production, you will taste them combined with local honey and rusk (dry bread).

The last stop will be in a local coffee shop (“Kafeneio”), where the Cretans are also enjoying meals. Incredible flavours and traditional recipes are waiting for you in the charming square of the village of Fres. The traditional lunch will introduce you to many elements of Cretan cuisine and gastronomy. People say that taste is our best sense. After this tour, your tasting memory will be increased and full of new flavours!

Combine adventure with gastronomic explorations with this private safari tour taking you through the mountains and rugged heartlands of Chania. Feel free to customize your safari activity to make sure it suits your interests—this is a private experience after all! Visit the National Park of Samaria, taste various Cretan wines at Anoskeli Winery, and enjoy a delicious lunch with a magnificent view of the White Mountains. You can let your guide know if there is any specific spot you'll like to see, and they'll make sure to take you there. This is all about making your adventure extra special! Spend a day in touch with nature and enjoy the incredible views Chania has to offer.

Discover Crete's rich viticulture on this trip to three of its finest vineyards. Accompanied by a professional sommelier, you’ll visit the renowned Anoskeli and Karavitakis wineries for guided tasting sessions. Afterward, stop at the world’s oldest olive tree en route to the renowned Manousakis Winery, where you’ll learn about the wine-making process, taste the estate's signature bottles, and enjoy a traditional lunch accompanied by unlimited wine.

Combine adventure with gastronomic explorations with this semi-private safari tour taking you through the mountains and rugged heartlands of Chania. You'll cruise in your own private vehicle, and other travelers will have theirs too. It's going to be a convoy of fun! Visit the National Park of Samaria, taste various Cretan wines at Anoskeli Winery, and enjoy a delicious lunch with a magnificent view of the White Mountains. Spend a day in touch with nature and enjoy the incredible views Chania has to offer.

Immerse yourself in the local culture of Crete and learn the art of traditional Cretan cooking in a charming family-run kitchen. Led by a knowledgeable Cretan grandmother, you will be taught how to prepare and cook six different authentic Cretan dishes using fresh herbs gathered from the garden. One of the highlights of the experience is preparing a delicious lamb dish in a traditional wood-fired stone oven.

Immerse yourself in Crete's world-renowned cuisine in this traditional cooking class. Travel to a family home nestled high in the White Mountains (or Lefki Ori), which overlooks both mountains and the sea. Begin by gathering vegetables and herbs for your recipes from the garden. Put on your chef's hat and prepare Cretan dishes that may include dakos (Cretan salad) and the cheese pie kalitsouni, while learning about the origins of these specialties. Explore the family home, which features Cretan weaving and artifacts. Finally, relax with a glass of local wine and enjoy the meal you prepared.

Crete boasts a rich history of winemaking, with over 60 wineries to its name, including some of the world's finest producers. The island's unique terroir has given rise to a number of distinctive local grape varieties, contributing to Crete's status as the second-largest wine-producing region in Greece. Learn about the history of the wine industry on your way to Karavitakis Winery, where you'll sample six local and international wines in a beautifully renovated tasting room. Visit a 3000-year-old olive tree, and immerse yourself in the flavors of Crete at the Anoskeli Winery Olive Mill, where you'll taste organic extra virgin olive oil and five different local wines, each perfectly paired with Cretan snacks.

Discover the history, culture, and cuisine of Crete on this guided tour of the seven villages that comprise the region of Apokoronas. Begin with a visit to the Apokoronas Folk Museum in the village of Gavalochori before continuing on to a raki distillery to sample this local spirit and see how it's made. Marvel at the cliffside Church of St. Anthony in the village of Emprosneros and try local products at a cheese factory. End the excursion with lunch at a kafeneio (café) in the village of Fres, where you can learn more about life in Apokoronas.

Discover the hidden gems of Chania on a unique walking tour! Explore the lesser-known streets, buildings, high spots, neighborhoods, and monuments only locals know. Walk on the same paths where Venetians, Ottomans, and Cretans used to live and work. Admire beautiful flower-filled neighborhoods, learn about Cretan history, and eat like a local. Visit ancient ruins, Byzantine-Venetian moats, and more. Immerse yourself in five old civilizations and their cultures in just two hours.