EXPLORE THE CULTURAL & CULINARY SOUL OF CHANIA OLD TOWN LIKE A LOCAL

 

We will visit different local vendors and you will learn about Cretan staples like herbs, olive oil, rusks, cheese and more (educating your tastebuds as we go!). Would you like to find out about the legend that lies behind Chania’s main cathedral? Why was it so important that the Etz Hayyim Synagogue was built in that exact location? What courageous deeds did Ioannis Daskalogiannis do to have the Chania airport named after him? What is the story behind the powerful Venetian clans whose family shields still adorn the most beautiful buildings of the Old Town?

 

This experience invites you also to digest a different side of Chania by joining the Cretans in what is probably their favourite pastime: eating (and drinking!). Get swept away by the spirited Cretan atmosphere and indulge in classic “mezes” - mezes in Greek means bites of different flavours - in charming local haunts selected for their authenticity and the quality of their service. The experience includes multiple stops at some of Chania Town’s favourite local foodie hotspots and taste authentic Cretan delicacies like bougatsa, kaltsounia, goat cheeses, olive oil and olives, honey and raki.

 

The final destination will be a local eatery where you will savour a complete Cretan meal with varied “mezedakia”. What did the Minoans eat and drink? How did Crete’s turbulent history add spice to their eating habits? What is the Mediterranean diet? You’ll discover these answers and many more inside stories courtesy of your dedicated destination angel. Your destination angel will enhance your Chania immersion by choosing an authentic taverna for lunch where you will dine on wonderful Cretan ‘’mezedes’’ (small plates) and a variety of classic Cretan dishes, accompanied by house wine and fiery raki. This experience will leave you feeling like Chania is a familiar old friend with many more exciting adventures to share throughout your stay.