Heraklion Half-day Food & Wine Tasting TourFood and Wine experiences
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Heraklion Half-day Food & Wine Tasting Tour Food and Wine experiences
- Heraklion, Crete
- €70.00 / person
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Overview
Savor Crete’s many culinary delights during this half-day food and wine tasting tour of Heraklion. Eat like a local and enjoy a sampling of Crete’s best wines and snacks.
DURATION: 4-5 hours
STARTING TIME: 9.00 am
MEETING POINT: Heraklion city center
LANGUAGES: English, Greek
WHO CAN COME: Anyone is welcome. The tour is not suitable for people with mobility restrictions. We won't serve drinks to children
Highlights
◾ Sample the culinary delights of Crete on a food and wine tasting tour of Heraklion◾ Sip on traditional Greek coffee and savor some locally-produced wines
◾ Taste a variety of cheese and rusks and discover the unique gastronomic culture of Crete
Description - What to expect
Meet with your guide at the Venetian Harbour and start your Heraklion food and wine tasting Tour at one of Heraklion's oldest coffee grinding shops. You will learn all about the blending, roasting, brewing, and serving of Greek coffee. You can't miss the opportunity to taste a delightful Greek coffee yourself!Your next stop is a traditional Cretan bakery. You will learn about the unique particularities of the Cretan bakery, and after a short demonstration, you will taste some traditional products. Then, continue with a visit to a family artisan creamery. The owners/cheesemakers will welcome you with a variety of Cretan cheese to taste, and you will learn about how each one is produced.
It is now time for a herbal infusion. In a traditional Herb shop, you will learn about Crete's unique herbs and spices and their various and vital therapeutic properties.
Continue heading towards the old town of Heraklion. In the comfortable patio of Heraklion's best wine shop, learn about one of the world's oldest wine regions and taste three local wines.
As a local would do, after drinking some wine, it's time to enjoy a Gyros! The delicious grilled meat, wrapped in pita bread and filled with chipped potatoes and continents, is the best option.
What's included, what's not
✔ Greek coffee tasting✔ Greek pastries tasting
✔ Cretan cheese tasting
✔ Herbal tea and olive oil tasting
✔ Cretan wine tasting
✔ Quick lunch with Gyros
✖ Pick-up/drop off service
✖ Purchases in shops we visit
✖ Beverages in restaurant
Cutoff time before activity
- 2 days
Good to know - practical information
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. In the Summer, bring with you a hat, sunscreen, and sunglassesDescription - What to expect
Meet with your guide at the Venetian Harbour and start your Heraklion food and wine tasting Tour at one of Heraklion's oldest coffee grinding shops. You will learn all about the blending, roasting, brewing, and serving of Greek coffee. You can't miss the opportunity to taste a delightful Greek coffee yourself!Your next stop is a traditional Cretan bakery. You will learn about the unique particularities of the Cretan bakery, and after a short demonstration, you will taste some traditional products. Then, continue with a visit to a family artisan creamery. The owners/cheesemakers will welcome you with a variety of Cretan cheese to taste, and you will learn about how each one is produced.
It is now time for a herbal infusion. In a traditional Herb shop, you will learn about Crete's unique herbs and spices and their various and vital therapeutic properties.
Continue heading towards the old town of Heraklion. In the comfortable patio of Heraklion's best wine shop, learn about one of the world's oldest wine regions and taste three local wines.
As a local would do, after drinking some wine, it's time to enjoy a Gyros! The delicious grilled meat, wrapped in pita bread and filled with chipped potatoes and continents, is the best option.