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Peloponnese and on your plate

Peloponnese and Crete on your plate

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11 days
4 destinations
From 3.500€ pp
20 archaeological sites
Expert wine tastings
Endless Greek delicacies

Introduce yourself to the best culinary destinations in Greece! The Peloponnese peninsula and Crete island have long been famed for their local cuisine. Their multicultural past, long history, and fertile soil have played a major role in the evolution of the Peloponnesian and Cretan gastronomy. But, the secret ingredient through the centuries remains the people!

Days

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9-10 11

Day 1 Athens

Arrival in Athens and private pick-up from Athens International Airport. You will be transferred to a central hotel in Athens, where you’re going to rest after your trip. Optional afternoon tour to Athens city centre and dinner at a central
restaurant. Overnight in Athens.
Day 2 Athens

In the morning, one of our experienced travel guides will meet you at the hotel and take you on a food tour around Athens. We’re going to go to the best food markets in town, visit several shops selling local
products, taste delicious street food, and have a meal at a traditional Greek tavern. Alternatively, you can take a Greek cooking class, in which you’re going to learn how to make some of the most iconic local dishes. Overnight in Athens.
Day 3 Athens-Nafplio

After breakfast, we’re setting off to Nafplion, a picturesque coastal town in the Peloponnese. After you have checked in at your hotel with a view of the Bourtzi fort, our experienced guide will take you on a mouthwatering walking tour
through the historical center of Nafplio. During the tour, you’re going to gain an insight into the town’s history and taste several local delicacies. Overnight in Nafplio.
Day 4 Nafplio

The second day in Nafplio is going to be full of flavors! In the morning, we’re to visit a honey producer, who’s going to let you in on all the secrets of Greek honey. You’re also going to enjoy a
honey tasting session guided by a local honey expert. In the afternoon, we’re going to visit a family-run distillery, where we’re going to taste the national alcoholic beverage, ouzo, as well as some tasty local liqueurs. Overnight in Nafplio.
Day 5 Nafplio-Kalamata

After breakfast, we’re setting off to Kalamata, a beautiful seaside town in the southern part of the Peloponnese peninsula. Kalamata is famous for one particular reason: its olive groves. Kalamata’s olive groves produce the most popular olive oil variety in
Greece, Kalamata olive oil. After you have checked in at your countryside hotel in Kalamata, our experienced travel guide will take you on a tour to the rolling olive groves and introduce you to the history of the ancient tree. Then, you’re going to enjoy an olive tasting session and learn how to identify the different olive varieties. After the tour, you can enjoy a delicious meal at one of the town’s traditional taverns. Overnight in Kalamata.
Day 6 Kalamata-Chania

After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to Kalamata International Airport, where you’re going to catch a flight to Athens, from where you’re going to fly to Chania, in Crete. Upon your arrival in Chania, our driver will pick you up and
take you to your 5-star hotel in Chania city centre. Once you’ve settled in, you can relax or go for a walk at the picturesque Chania Town and enjoy a traditional Cretan meal at a tavern. Overnight in Chania.
Day 7 Chania

On your second day in Chania, you’re going to be introduced to the local cuisine! After breakfast, our travel guide is going to pick you up from your hotel and take you on a wine tour through the best wineries
on the island. During the tour, you’ll have the chance to learn everything about Crete’s wine culture and taste some of the most popular local wine varieties. Overnight in Chania.
Day 8 Chania

On your third day in Chania, you can set off on a culinary adventure through the city. An experienced food guide will take you to the best local markets, introduce you to the local gastronomic culture, and let you in
on all the secrets of the world-renowned Cretan diet. During the tour, you’ll also taste the best local delicacies and wash them down with a shot or two of traditional raki. Overnight in Chania.
Day 9-10 Chania

On your second and third day in Chania, you’re free to enjoy the city at your own pace. You can go to the Venetian lighthouse at the town’s port, walk along the port promenade, wander the picturesque town, visit the
Venetian Arsenals, and, of course, eat all the Cretan food! Overnight in Chania.
Day 11 Chania-Athens

On the final day of your trip, you can enjoy a relaxing morning before our driver picks you up from your hotel to transfer you to the airport. You’re going to catch a flight from Chania airport to Athens International
Airport. If you’re planning on staying in Athens after your trip, we can arrange the transfer to your hotel.

This is a sample itinerary and can be fully customized according to your travel plans and needs. The price of this trip is indicative, given that it can change depending on several factors, including the season, activities, etc. In every case, our savvy travel experts will create a travel plan based on your budget and your bucket list! The travel planning service is free of charge and includes as many changes and customizations as you wish, until you’re fully satisfied with the result.

What's included?

Accommodation
In-country transportation
Activities and tours
Trip planning by our travel experts
24×7 support during your trip

What's not included?

Meals & Drinks
International flights

Kalamata olives

The venetian lighthouse in Chania

Reviews: 3

Satisfaction: 5.0

This trip is an absolute paradise for foodies!

Jul 10 2021

by traveler: Irene D.

I had a wonderful time in Crete and the Peloponnese! Not only did I visit some of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been to but I also ate some of the most delicious foods I’ve eaten in my entire life! I can’t recommend this trip enough to my fellow food lovers!

Scrumptious food and friendly people!

Sep 15 2020

by traveler: Theo M.

We got to taste local wine, ouzo, honey, olives and other traditional products straight from the source. We also got to take little Greek culinary history lessons along the way by our wonderful guides. At the end of the trip we were so stuffed but we enjoyed every minute of it!

Don’t miss this food tour of Crete and Peloponnese!

Aug 26 2020

by traveler: Fred P.

We ate delicious food and got to visit vineyards and olive groves to learn about how local wine and olive oil are made. We were fascinated! Our guides were also so kind and knowledgeable. They really took us to the best places! We can’t wait to be back and eat more Greek food. Thank you for the amazing trip!

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