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Taste of Crete – History, Food and Culture – 14 Day tour
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14 Days
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Offered in: English
Overview
Our journey begins in Athens with cultural immersion, exploring the Parthenon, Acropolis and the city's historical sites as well as a Greek dance class and open-air cinema. The tour then ventures to Chania in Crete, where participants experience the old town, seafood tavernas, and a guided tour. A day of exploration in the Apokoronas Region follows, highlighting villages, churches, and natural landscapes.
The itinerary proceeds to Vamos for a hands-on cooking lesson in a 200-year-old olive press, blending local ingredients in a village feast. The journey continues to Axos, an eco-tourist resort, allowing guests to engage in farming activities and cooking experiences.
A visit to the Holy Monastery of Preveli offers historical insights, followed by exploration in Sitia, including visits to olive farms, vineyards, and traditional villages. The tour then heads to Knossos, Iraklion, and concludes with optional departures to Athens, other European cities, or additional Greek islands.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Flights Athens - Chania
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Flights Heraklion - Athens
- International Flights
- Transfers to and from tour - these can be arranged on request at your cost
- Travel Insurance
- Meals not included in the itinerary
- Items of a personal nature
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Meet in foyer of Fresh Hotel at 15:00 on first day of the tour
Start time
10:00 AM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Arrive Athens – Meet at Fresh Hotel, City Walk and Welcome Reception
1 Stop
Athens
Today is the first day of our tour where we will meet and enjoy a walk around the Plaka area in the afternoon, enjoying the markets and cafes at the foot of the Acropolis. In the evening we will join for a welcome reception at the rooftop ar of the hotel with the views of the Acropolis
4 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Overnight stay at the Fresh Hotel
Meals : Dinner
Athens and Welcome Dinner
1 Stop
Athens
Athens walking street food tour, where we will explore markets, cafés, “ouzerias” and renowned pastry shops in Athens. In the evening we will participate in a Greek Dance class followed by a group welcome dinner, after which we will retire to the rooftop bar of the Fresh Hotel with its Acropolis views.
6 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Overnight stay at the Fresh Hotel
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Athens Exploration
3 Stops
Parthenon
Athens Exploration: Today you will visit the Parthenon, commissioned by Pericles during the golden age, as well as other important historical sites around Athens.
4 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Acropolis Museum
Afternoon visit to the Acropolis Museum.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Open Air Cinema THISION
Evening at leisure, where you can explore Athens on your own or join in for a group walk to the Thission open air cinema.
3 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Accommodations : Overnight stay at the Fresh Hotel
Meals : Breakfast
Athens to Chania
1 Stop
Chania Town
Depart for Chania. Check-in at Hotel Porto Veneziano. Relax in Chania. Guided tour of the old town in the afternoon. Dinner in a traditional taverna
8 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Overnight in the Hotel Porto Veneziano
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Chania Villages Exploration
1 Stop
Chania
Full-day tour exploring villages, hidden churches, and natural landscapes.
6 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Overnight in the Hotel Porto Veneziano
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Chania Cooking Class in Vamos
1 Stop
Vamos
Visit the traditional village of Vamos for a hands-on cooking class. Long table feast enjoying the food you have prepared
6 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Overnight in the Hotel Porto Veneziano
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Chania to Axos
3 Stops
Souda
After our stay in Chania we will visit the nearby Souda Bay on our way to Axos.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Rethymnon
Rethymnon old port was of great strategic importance during the Venetian period. The original lighthouse was constructed during the Turkish period and was later replaced by another one. The vaulted spaces on the two or three-floor buildings at the port have been transformed into small, picturesque fish taverns where visitors can enjoy the secrets of Cretan cuisine. The Archaeological Museum of Rethymnon was founded in 1887 and contains findings from various ancient sites, caves and excavations from all over the prefecture of Rethymnon. These findings date from the late Neolithic and Proto-Minoan times till the late Roman period. Lunch in a local tavern (included).
4 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Axos
Axos is a small mountain village situated on Mount Psiloritis in the centre of Crete. Enagron is nearby and there are numerous walks around this area which is home to shepherds, farmers and villagers.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Overnight in Axos
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Axos
1 Stop
Breakfast at Enagron. Relaxation at Enagron or optional activities like hiking and exploring. Participation in the preparation of a village-style lunch.
6 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Accommodations : Overnight in Axos
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Excursion to Preveli
1 Stop
Preveli Palm Forest
Full-day excursion to Preveli Monastery. Visit traditional villages and optional swim at Preveli beach.
6 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Accommodations : Overnight in Axos
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Axos to Sitia
3 Stops
Agios Nikolaos
Drive to Agios Nikolaos and stroll around the bay.
4 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Afternoon drive to Sitia via Mohlos (time permitting).
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Sitia
Check-in at Palazzo di Sitia.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Overnight in Sitia
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Sitia Olive Farms and Zakros
2 Stops
Sitia
Presentation about the Lasithi olive oil producing region. Full-day excursion visiting olive farms, vineyards, Zakros village and Zakros Minoan palaces.
4 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Zakros
Presentation about the Lasithi olive oil producing region. Full-day excursion visiting olive farms, vineyards, Zakros village and Zakros Minoan palaces.
2 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Overnight in Sitia
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Sitia to Knossos and Iraklion
3 Stops
Knossos Archaeological Site
Early departure for Knossos. Guided exploration of Knossos.
3 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Archanes
Lunch in the village square of Archanes.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Heraklion
Evening at your leisure in Heraklion
4 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Overnight in Heraklion
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Iraklion Museums and Cretan Dinner
3 Stops
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Visit the Archaeological Museum and Historical Museum of Iraklion.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Heraklion
Afternoon free for exploration or shopping.
3 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Heraklion
Cretan Dinner in a traditional village.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Overnight in Heraklion
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Heraklion to Athens
1 Stop
Heraklion
Today is the final leg of the tour which ends in Athens.
4 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Meals : Breakfast
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by Luxe Sailing Tours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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