Private Cretan Wild Sights & Culinary Delights Tour
Overview
Traverse the breathtaking Therisso Gorge, soaking in its verdant beauty and captivating vistas from quaint hilltop villages.
Indulge in the delectable "Sfakiani sweet pita" paired with a glass of raki or authentic Greek coffee at a beloved local kafenion.
Experience an exclusive wine-tasting session featuring the finest local wines at a charming family-owned winery.
Delight in the flavors of slow-cooked, organic dishes sourced from the mountainside at a rustic farm-to-table restaurant.
Contribute to the preservation of local economies and cherished traditions by supporting community-run establishments, ensuring the sustainability of Cretan culture for generations to come.
What's Included
- Taste feta cheese, olives, rusks, olive oil, cheese, yogurt, local honey and local sweets.
- Entrance fee to the National Crete Resistance Museum.
- Get personalized tips for the area's best bars and eateries.
- Sample three local wines and some local raki.
- PRIVATE TOUR Exclusive: enjoy the comfort of pick-up and drop-off at your stay or the port.
- Indulge in a seasonal 3 course, slow-cooked Cretan lunch (consisting of meat and vegetables).
- Experience the city with our passionate, English-speaking local guide.
- Additional food and drink.
- Tips & gratuities for your guide.
Meeting and Pickup
Guests’ pickup is offered. We will meet you at your hotel lobby, Airbnb, or the cruise port. Our guide will be holding a sign with your name.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Food Allergies: Unless you suffer from multiple, combined food allergies, or unless you are a vegan, we will figure it out. Vegetarians are welcome on all tours.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Alcoholic beverages are allowed to participants age 18 or older because of the national alcohol restrictions. Participants under the age 18 are provided non-alcoholic beverages.
- In general, there are few dress restrictions in Europe and dress codes are similar to those you are used to at home. Please note though that in many churches modest dress is required; no shorts or skimpy tops are permitted.
- If you are happy with the services provided by your local a tip – though not compulsory – is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour.
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- Taste feta cheese, olives, rusks, olive oil, cheese, yogurt, local honey and local sweets.
- Entrance fee to the National Crete Resistance Museum.
- Get personalized tips for the area's best bars and eateries.
- Sample three local wines and some local raki.
- PRIVATE TOUR Exclusive: enjoy the comfort of pick-up and drop-off at your stay or the port.
- Indulge in a seasonal 3 course, slow-cooked Cretan lunch (consisting of meat and vegetables).
- Experience the city with our passionate, English-speaking local guide.
- Additional food and drink.
- Tips & gratuities for your guide.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Cretan Wild Sights & Culinary Delights Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Food Allergies: Unless you suffer from multiple, combined food allergies, or unless you are a vegan, we will figure it out. Vegetarians are welcome on all tours.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Cretan Wild Sights & Culinary Delights Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Taste feta cheese, olives, rusks, olive oil, cheese, yogurt, local honey and local sweets.
- Entrance fee to the National Crete Resistance Museum.
- Get personalized tips for the area's best bars and eateries.
- Sample three local wines and some local raki.
- PRIVATE TOUR Exclusive: enjoy the comfort of pick-up and drop-off at your stay or the port.
- Indulge in a seasonal 3 course, slow-cooked Cretan lunch (consisting of meat and vegetables).
- Experience the city with our passionate, English-speaking local guide.
- Additional food and drink.
- Tips & gratuities for your guide.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Food Allergies: Unless you suffer from multiple, combined food allergies, or unless you are a vegan, we will figure it out. Vegetarians are welcome on all tours.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Alcoholic beverages are allowed to participants age 18 or older because of the national alcohol restrictions. Participants under the age 18 are provided non-alcoholic beverages.
- In general, there are few dress restrictions in Europe and dress codes are similar to those you are used to at home. Please note though that in many churches modest dress is required; no shorts or skimpy tops are permitted.
- If you are happy with the services provided by your local a tip – though not compulsory – is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour.
