Greece · Village Tours

8-Hour Traditional Village Tour in Crete with Tastings and Meal

8 Hours Round trip from Crete Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Discover traditional village life in central Crete near Heraklion
02 Learn about Orthodox religion in a Byzantine ancient church
03 Taste local products such as famous raki and Cretan cheese
04 Enjoy a wonderful 3-course traditional meal at a local's house

Explore the highlights of a traditional village in central Crete near Heraklion and discover old folk art and rural crafts still practised on the island. Visit a Byzantine church to learn about Crete's Byzantine art and architecture, then indulge in tastings of local produce such as honey, cheese, olive oil, local wine, homemade raki, and herbal tea. The experience ends with a wonderful 3-course traditional meal at a local's house.

Taste virgin olive oil, olives, local wine, homemade raki, and herbal tea at a local farm.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Heraklion, Crete

Languages English, Greek

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Traditional Village Life and Cretan Tastings

Go to a traditional village near Heraklion.
Explore the Folk Art Museum and learn about rural crafts such as sheep bell making and basket weaving in a workshop.
Visit a Byzantine church and learn about the Byzantine art and architecture of Crete.
Head to a local dairy and honey workshop and taste the honey and cheese.
Taste virgin olive oil, olives, local wine, homemade raki, and herbal tea at a local farm.
Enjoy a wonderful 3-course traditional meal at a local's house.

End of the tour.