Introducing the Cretan culture through flavors Birth place of legends and myths, stories of love and drama, Crete provides the ideal playground for creative imagination. In this experience we start by examining Crete for inspiration. We travel through villages and settlements and time itself.
BOOK NOW BOOK REQUESTOur first stop is in the village of Myrtia, the birthplace of Nikos
Kazantzakis, one of the most inspired and famous writers. We
continue with the introduction of the olive oil production,
“Liquid gold” was the name given by Homer to this very
important ingredient of Cretan Cuisine. We learn the way how
different flavors and aromas are created. Curing harsh times,
smoked meat has always an important protein source for
Cretans. Thus the next stop is an introduction to
smoked meat techniques, from a young and
passionate professional, who hasspecialized the
production of such delicacies. The Cretan
vineyard is a definite important highlight when
someone gets to know Crete. Walking through
Cretan vineyards and the endemic varieties;
tasting some of the wines the island produces;
you will be amazed at the depth of character and
flavor Cretan wines.
Lunch will take place in a small village, where authentic, local delicacies will be prepared for
you. In the afternoon we visit a Cretan Raki distillery and have the chance to follow, step by
step, the production of this alcoholic beverage which plays a very significant role in the social
and cultural life of every Cretan.
09:15: Start of Tour
10:00-10:45: Olive Oil Tasting and introduction of the olive
oil making practices
11:00-11:30: Visit at the Nikos Kazantzakis Museum
11:50-12:45: Visit at a Smoked meat and air dried meat
production unit, as well as, tastinf of their products.
13:00-14:30: Wine tasting and introduction of local grape
and wine varieties
14:45-15:30: Lunch in a local small village with authentic
Cretan Cuisine
15:45-16:30: Visit a Cretan Raki distillery and introduction to Cretan raki making.
Additionally introduction to the herbs of Crete and their properties
16:30: End of tour
Nikos Kazantzakis museum
Wine Tasting
Olive Oil Tasting
Air Dried and Smoked Meat Tasting
Lunch
Cretan raki tasting
1 Persons :509.00€
2 Persons :279.00€
3 Persons :202.00€
4 Persons :183.00€
5 Persons :156.00€
6 Persons :139.00€
7 Persons :126.00€
Prices Include: Transfer from your location with private rented car, Entrance fee to
Museum, Wine tasting, Olive oil tasting, Cretan ham tasting, Cretan
raki tasting, Snacks and Lunch with beverage (¼ lt house wine + ½ lt
mineral water), bottle of water during tour, cotton bag of our
company.
Use Luxury Sedan Car for your daily tour in Nafplion with wine tasting in Nemea in scheduled itinerary Car Models: Mercedes Benz E-class or S-class, BMW Series 520-740 , Audi A4-A6 series.
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Enjoy a private day cruise with the boat yacht sea ray Sea Melody III, we organize for you every important event, exploring the coastlines, beaches, the islands of Eastern Crete and the island of Santorini, starting from the port of Agios Nikolaos.
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