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Food Odyssey, A Historical Culinary Tour of Chania
Chania, Crete
4 hours
Food & Drink
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Walking Tours
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Cooking & Crafting
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Excursions
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History
Date
Today
What You Will Do
Travel off the beaten tourist path on this 4 hour delicious culinary adventure with an experimental archaeologist- food historian, Gourmand World Cookbook Award Winner. Get a glimpse of Chania gastronomy and society and satisfy your appetite for fascinating food history, food politics and culture with delectable tastings.
Following the trails 'carved' by the Arabs, Jews, Venetians, Ottomans, Greeks from Asia Minor and other immigrants who have passed through Chania, adding their flavors to the local cuisine, you will experience a multisensory food event and delicacies from one-of-a-kind specialty food shops while enjoying the opportunity to understand better the culinary history of the city and how the locals eat.
Following the trails 'carved' by the Arabs, Jews, Venetians, Ottomans, Greeks from Asia Minor and other immigrants who have passed through Chania, adding their flavors to the local cuisine, you will experience a multisensory food event and delicacies from one-of-a-kind specialty food shops while enjoying the opportunity to understand better the culinary history of the city and how the locals eat.
What's Included?
- Meal
- Multi-sensory food experience
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Field expert
- Historic foods
- A wide variety of local delicacies
What's Not Included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
In front of Chania Town Hall
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Chania Town
40 minutes
Meet up with your guide in front of Chania Town Hall. As you walk to a local coffee shop, learn from her about the food history of the area. Start your food adventure with olives, handcrafted cheese made according to ancient Greek information, homemade bread made according to Byzantine baking method and sip on herbal tea the way that Cretans enjoy it . Learn about the herbs and wild greens that are used in the local cuisine. Move on to delighting your taste buds with some kalitsounia, the famous Cretan small pies which are filled with cheese or wild greens or a combination or them. Admission included.
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Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Greek Culinary History Cooking Adventures.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Casual dress, comfortable shoes and clothing recommended
- Please advise of any food restrictions (e.g. allergies) upon booking. Your guide will do the best to accommodate your specific needs
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Food tastings are subject to change without notice
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to bad weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
Guide Options
- Guide - English
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