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Become A Goldsmith For A Day
This experience was created to awaken your artistic side, as well as, delight your senses. Offered here is exclusive access to two very unique worlds of art and flavour. You and a group of friends will learn about the ancient technique of jewellery making through sand casting while enjoying the tastes of an award-winning Cretan boutique winery. Found nowhere else in Greece, this workshop is a hands-on experience for up to a maximum of 10 attendees including yourself. You will be taught the ancient art of sand casting and with your choice of silver (.925) or gold (10k, 14k, 18k) you will cast and polish a beautiful piece of jewellery to keep. This workshop will take place at the picturesque Manousakis winery, located just outside of Chania city. Here you will be surrounded by Cretan nature and indulge in the fine crafted wines and winery grown foods. The entire experience will take.place outside in a well ventilated area. All Covid-19 safety precautions will be in place to make sure all guests are comfortable and safe.
Included in the booking fee is your 4-5 hours of instructed workshop time. All of the tools needed for casting and polishing. Finally, you will be given organic wine produced on site and fresh locally grown snacks on our break.
Other things to note
The fee includes the instructor and all tools needed. Also the snack and wine provided by Manousakis winery. Additional fees will apply for final silver or gold used. Reach out to me before the experience for metal pricing estimates and what metals are available if it's short notice.
Paragliding in Crete
We will meet at the take off spot which is always defined by the weather conditions so we will give you the spot with google map when we have a clear wind forecast.
The flight s duration is 15 minutes.
There are beautiful places and sightseeing from above.No experience or equipment is required from you! The pilot will guide you and you ll enjoy the ride!
Θα δώσουμε ραντεβού στο σημειο απογείωσης μας οπου ανάλογα με τις καιρικες συνθηκες πετάμε σε ολη την Κρήτη. H Πτηση διαρκει 15 λεπτα.
Έχουμε πανέμορφα γραφικα μέρη και αξιοθεατα τα οποια πρεπει ο οποιοσδηποτε να εξερευνησει. Οι πρωινές ώρες γενικά αναδεικνυουν τα πανέμορφα χρώματα της θάλασσας τα οποια θα σας μείνουν αξέχαστα και το απόγευμα ένα μαγικό ηλιοβασίλεμα σας χαριζει ονειρικες αισθησεις.
Other things to note
Δεν απαιτουνται συγκεκριμενες γνωσεις απο τον επισκεπτη καθως το μοναδικο πραγμα που πρεπει να κανει ειναι να χαλαρωσει και να απολαυσει την πτηση του με την πληρη καθοδηγηση του επαγγελματια πιλοτου!
Chania Food Stories
We’ll start your experience at the Municipal Market, which marks the border between the old and new town. Built between 1908 and 1913, the Agora hosts more than 70 shops selling mostly regional products. You’ll get to explore the market and sample local delicacies while learning about the deliciously healthy Cretan diet. With your taste buds satisfied, we will walk to the old town district. Wander through narrow laneways, hidden backstreets, and open doors to secret gardens, and Venetian and Ottoman monuments. Listen to stories of empires, sailors, traders, lovers, heroes, and artists. Learn how this city has been a crossroads between the East and West for centuries. Next on your experience, you’ll have the unique opportunity to see local artisans crafting their products. Listen to their stories and maybe even try your own skills! From there, our Chania experience will take us on a stroll through the Jewish and Ottoman neighbourhoods, where you’ll learn how life has changed over the years in this city of multicultural residents. Finally, we’ll walk along the city's historical neighbourhoods and sit down to an inviting table with Cretan mezedes (local dishes) and raki shots.
Other things to note
Please inform us of any food allergies or special dietary requirements and we will be happy to accommodate you.
Hidden Gems of Crete with Local Guide
Discover our favorite hidden gems during this three-hour tour with a fun & engaging local guide.
We start our experience with one of the most picturesque viewpoints just outside of Chania. You will learn about the island’s fascinating history as we will be driving through traditional villages and olive groves to reach a unique church hidden within a village cave, one of the most revered, sacred sites in the area.
Afterward, we will visit a historical Monastery right next to the sea. The building and the museum at this religious site will help you understand the long history and influence of the church within Greece.
The final stop will be a traditional rustic Cretan café for a chance to chat and explain all things you need to know about Crete. Allow yourself to be transported back in time by the sounds of nature, and stories passed through generations at this beautiful riverside hidden gem.
Other things to note
We will be in the car maximum of an hour in total (depending on traffic)
Traditional Cooking Class - Cook with Cretan Vibes Family
You'll prepare 4 different Cretan family’s recipes in an outdoor cooking space. You'll cook with pure and natural ingredients from our farm. You'll learn cooking techniques from mama Stella, our specialist in traditional Cretan cuisine. All the equipment and your personal apron will be provided by us. It's a 100% hands-on cooking experience! Local homemade refreshments and water will provided, too. In the end of the cooking experience, you will enjoy your own creations with some of local wine. Moreover, the leftovers will be packed and you can take them with you!
The event will last approximately 3.5 hours and it will take place in our farm. We will cook in an open cooking space between two big olive trees, under a wooden roof! So, no worries at all about the sun. Furthermore, you'll receive all recipes and photographs from your experience via email.
All in all, we would love to welcome you in our farm & be part of our family. Love to become a Cretan chef yourself having a unique cooking experience all together and sharing authentic Cretan flavors!
Other things to note
Please let us know of any dietary requirements or food allergies at the time of booking and we will prepare all the necessary changes in your menu.
For safety reasons, children (under 18 years old) must be accompanied by an adult.
Minimum drinking age is 18 years old
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The Local Chania Experience
The team at Hidden Gems of Crete are ready to show our guests the beauty of the old city centre and all the in’s and out’s in order to get the most out of their time in our amazing city.
The tour will give our guests the opportunity to see the city through the eyes of a local with a deep understanding of how everything connects and works in order to make this historic town one the best kept hot spots in the world. We will be visiting all the must see of Chania beyond the souvenir shops and tourist attractions.
We will be showing our guests the best places to eat/drink and find the best local products in different stores while meeting the people that own the farms and we can get to know their secrets. All the information we give out is from all the years of experience we have from growing up here and loving the city that our family and friends live in.
Horse riding, Falasarna sunset, Dinner on the sand
Join me on a journey through senses- horse riding next to the sea, breathtaking sunset, traditional Cretan dinner at a local tavern on the beach. Pace yourselves because there is going to be a variety of delicacies to taste.
After we make arrangements regarding our meeting point, we will drive to Kissamos where we will meet my friend and owner of the beautiful and trained riding horses. We will offer you a unique and amazing horse riding experience for one hour next to the sea.
Our next stop will be Falasarna, a top ten beach in Europe with many awards for its beauty, amenities and services enjoyed by the visitor. The sight of the crystal clear turquoise waters will leave you breathless so take your swimming suit with you.
But what will really impress you the most and will be imprinted on your memory is the unique sunset, one of the most beautiful in Greece, as there is nothing to obstruct your field of view between the beach and the horizon- where you will have the opportunity to take amazing photos and videos for your social media !!.
There is no better way to end our wonderful day than with dinner literally on the sand next to the sea in a traditional tavern with local food and delicacy tasting.
Cretan food and wine tasting in traditional villages
Discover the most authentic and fresh traditional Cretan food in small villages between Chania and Rethymno.
We will visit traditional villages where we will taste local cheese, honey ,olive oils , smoked meat, fruits, Greek sweets and herbs full of colours and aromas of the Cretan countryside
We will drink Greek coffee made the traditional way in hovoli (fire that hasn’t been completely extinguished and remains hot)
You will have the opportunity to visit the best cheese factory in western Crete and discover the excellent quality with great variety of tastes:smoked flavor cheese, goat cheese, wined cheese and many more.
You will also try the perfect ice cream with all the traditional tastes and the delicious yoghurt.
Everything is made with local ingredients and the traditional way.
We will have two meals in two different villages .
Vegetarian options are available.
This is not just a food tasting experience but also a great opportunity to discover the traditional villages of Cretan countryside.
You will have the pleasure to witness the Cretan hospitality yourselves, get to know their owners as they are my friends since a long time and they will become your friends.
Other things to note….
The experience can take place also in the morning between 9.30-15.00
All necessary precaution regarding COVID 19 will be taken for your safety.
Become A Goldsmith For A Day
This experience was created to awaken your artistic side, as well as, delight your senses. Offered here is exclusive access to two very unique worlds of art and flavour. You and a group of friends will learn about the ancient technique of jewellery making through sand casting while enjoying the tastes of an award-winning Cretan boutique winery. Found nowhere else in Greece, this workshop is a hands-on experience for up to a maximum of 10 attendees including yourself. You will be taught the ancient art of sand casting and with your choice of silver (.925) or gold (10k, 14k, 18k) you will cast and polish a beautiful piece of jewellery to keep. This workshop will take place at the picturesque Manousakis winery, located just outside of Chania city. Here you will be surrounded by Cretan nature and indulge in the fine crafted wines and winery grown foods. The entire experience will take.place outside in a well ventilated area. All Covid-19 safety precautions will be in place to make sure all guests are comfortable and safe.
Included in the booking fee is your 4-5 hours of instructed workshop time. All of the tools needed for casting and polishing. Finally, you will be given organic wine produced on site and fresh locally grown snacks on our break.
Other things to note
The fee includes the instructor and all tools needed. Also the snack and wine provided by Manousakis winery. Additional fees will apply for final silver or gold used. Reach out to me before the experience for metal pricing estimates and what metals are available if it's short notice.
Chania cooking class with mom-Enjoy traditional cretan meal
First you are welcomed with a homemade refreshment or a greek coffee from the hostess.
While you're enjoying your drink and homemade cookies, you will be informed about the mediterranean-based menu.
You will learn about the significance of the "thieves dinner" (kleftiko),the main dish you're going to prepare (lamb).
Next, you’ll prepare stuffed vegetables and stuffed grape leaves (dolmades).
Then we will learn how to make kalitsounia.Theese traditional cretan pies are filled whith cheese and wild greens and herbs from our organic garden.We use our rolling pins to roll out the dough for that!
Appetizers are prepared last but enjoyed first. Tzatziki and Ntakos.
Time to eat! Enjoy all of the beautiful traditional Cretan dishes you’ve created with copious amounts of local wine.
Be sure to leave room for dessert. Something sweet and seasonal.
*Exact location will be emailed after confirmation.
*For idividual travellers or group less than 2 send me a message to check availability and participate with an other group.Feel free to ask for a discount for a group of more than 10.
*Transportation is NOT included.The property is a 10-15 min drive from Chania city center easily accesible by car or taxi.
*Duration is 4-5 hours depends on the number of participants.
*We can prepare lunch (10:00-14:00) or diner (16:00-20:00)
Food Odyssey. A historical food tour
Travel off the beaten tourist path on this 4 hour delicious culinary adventure . 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.
Discover a side of Chania that only the locals know about. Learn how Chania's cuisine has developed over Crete’s long history. Experience over 15 different foods during your day– enough to fill your belly to the brim with all the amazing flavours that make up Cretan cuisine!
Other things to note
What’s included
Field expert
A wide variety of local delicacies
Historic foods
Multi-sensory food experience
Breakfast
Lunch
What’s not included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Alcoholic drinks
Experience Chania by night with a local
Chania by night is nothing short of a fairytale come to life!
Come on this special nightly tour with a local who knows the best cocktail bars and restaurants, local spots, and hidden gems. We will take a walk off the beaten track, away from tourist crowds, to see the real side of the city and how locals enjoy nightlife.
The experience is designed to show you a wide variety of places loved by locals, go on tour through Old Town and towards the harbour, as well as get a chance to ask questions and get advice about things to do, best places to eat, where to shop, how to get from A to B, and much more.
We will stop at my favourite bar, where I will share insider tips on how to experience Chania like a local and enjoy your time here to the fullest. You will get to meet friendly fellow travellers while enjoying a drink*.
The tour will take approximately 2 hours and will start around 9pm. It is advisable to book this experience during your first half of your stay in Chania so you can get tips, advice, and recommendations specific to your destination and itinerary.
Chania Old City Bike Tour
Exploring Chania by bike is an original, ecological and fun way of seeing it all. Join us in the biggining of your stay in Chania and we will let you discover all the highlights and its hidden spots.
Be guided by us and we will make sure you have a memorable stay in Chania and live it like a local would.
We will be delighted to meet you, ride with you and share our knowledge and love of this blessed place with you!
Our cycling tour starts at Old Habour, one of the most vibrant neighborhoods of Chania. You will see all the hot sports like :
-Venetian walls
-Cathedral
-Lighthouse
-Byzantine walls
-Venetian Neoria
-Splantzia
-Municipal Market
-Firka Fortress
-Nea Chora beach
In the middle of the tour we will relax with the panoramic view of old harbour, during which we 'll be served local homemade iced tea or lemonade and an bio energy bar.
Its an easy bike ride with no difficulties.
Also if you are a cruise ship passenger and having only few hours in Chania, this is what you need!
Paragliding in Crete
We will meet at the take off spot which is always defined by the weather conditions so we will give you the spot with google map when we have a clear wind forecast.
The flight s duration is 15 minutes.
There are beautiful places and sightseeing from above.No experience or equipment is required from you! The pilot will guide you and you ll enjoy the ride!
Θα δώσουμε ραντεβού στο σημειο απογείωσης μας οπου ανάλογα με τις καιρικες συνθηκες πετάμε σε ολη την Κρήτη. H Πτηση διαρκει 15 λεπτα.
Έχουμε πανέμορφα γραφικα μέρη και αξιοθεατα τα οποια πρεπει ο οποιοσδηποτε να εξερευνησει. Οι πρωινές ώρες γενικά αναδεικνυουν τα πανέμορφα χρώματα της θάλασσας τα οποια θα σας μείνουν αξέχαστα και το απόγευμα ένα μαγικό ηλιοβασίλεμα σας χαριζει ονειρικες αισθησεις.
Other things to note
Δεν απαιτουνται συγκεκριμενες γνωσεις απο τον επισκεπτη καθως το μοναδικο πραγμα που πρεπει να κανει ειναι να χαλαρωσει και να απολαυσει την πτηση του με την πληρη καθοδηγηση του επαγγελματια πιλοτου!
Chania Food Stories
We’ll start your experience at the Municipal Market, which marks the border between the old and new town. Built between 1908 and 1913, the Agora hosts more than 70 shops selling mostly regional products. You’ll get to explore the market and sample local delicacies while learning about the deliciously healthy Cretan diet. With your taste buds satisfied, we will walk to the old town district. Wander through narrow laneways, hidden backstreets, and open doors to secret gardens, and Venetian and Ottoman monuments. Listen to stories of empires, sailors, traders, lovers, heroes, and artists. Learn how this city has been a crossroads between the East and West for centuries. Next on your experience, you’ll have the unique opportunity to see local artisans crafting their products. Listen to their stories and maybe even try your own skills! From there, our Chania experience will take us on a stroll through the Jewish and Ottoman neighbourhoods, where you’ll learn how life has changed over the years in this city of multicultural residents. Finally, we’ll walk along the city's historical neighbourhoods and sit down to an inviting table with Cretan mezedes (local dishes) and raki shots.
Other things to note
Please inform us of any food allergies or special dietary requirements and we will be happy to accommodate you.
Plunge into the history of Chania!
I'll show the local monuments of chania to the tourists and provide informations for the local history.First we will go through the old venetian trench then we will ascend the venetian bastion and we will pass through the venetian harbor and the old naval bases and we will end up in the old Market of chania.
Chania Wine, Food & Sunset, Small GroupTour
If you are a wine lover, you’ll be glad to know there’s plenty of it in Chania! The local varieties might not be that famous but that doesn't mean that they won't thrill you, paired with a 3-course meal, unique Instagram sunset spots, delicious organic ice cream, and plenty of "Raki" shots (our local spirit based on grapes) at unique venues.
Our experience includes local wines with international awards presented by a qualified sommelier and unique dishes from local produced organic ingredients by small scale producers prepared by a famous awarded Chef.
Among others, you will learn about the city's past and present and see why "Zorbas" lived his myth on Crete.
After your experience, you will have learned all about Cretan and Greek wines, enjoyed local recipes and have visited venues off the beaten path which you won't find in guidebooks.
Other things to note
This experience can be customised to cater for dietary needs at your request. Please notify us if you have any allergies or other dietary requests when you book.
Please note: This tour requires a minimum of 2 people in order to run!
Eat & drink like a local
Experience a wine tour around Greece without setting a foot outside of Chania!
Join us for a fun evening “stroll” around the Greek vineyards and discover the fascinating history and culture of Greek wine.
With more than 200 local varietals, you could say that the whole country is a vineyard!
You will learn how to taste wine by trying five different labels. We will tell you all about the winemakers behind them, their regions and pairings with delicious Greek dishes.
Time to eat!
Two appetizers and a main dish are included in your meal.
A glass of the wine you loved the most during the tasting is offered with your meal.
Our tasting will take place in one of the oldest and most iconic small restaurants hidden in the narrow streets of the old town.
Let’s spend a fantastic hour laughing, learning and tasting amazing wines!
Other things to note:
Tasting portion: 75ml/per wine
Please specify any dietary restrictions at the time of booking
This experience is wheelchair accessible
You must be at least 18-years-old to participate in the wine tasting
Transportation is not included but we would happily assist you in arranging it.
The Stroll that isn't Dull
No.2: The Stroll that isn't Dull.
Get to know all about daily life in Chania in this Stroll that isn't Dull. I created this route that goes out of bounds and takes you into the neighbourhoods around the city centre of Chania. We visit local shops, bakeries and I tell you all about shopping habits and coffee breaks.
We will visit coffee houses, bakeries and shops. During the walk I provide small language classes with the goal of this Stroll: To order your own coffee in Greek, to learn some new Greek words and to get to know all about pies and coffee and the Greek habits
Cretan Treasures & Cooking Tour in Rural Chania
On our "Cretan Treasures"Tour, you’ll be introduced to the Cretan cuisine, local wines, and our culinary traditions that date back to ancient times and have influenced not only the European cuisine but also many others!
We’re heading to the region of Kissamos and we will end up at a farmer’s house for a hands-on cooking class with organic fruit and vegetables from his estate. Taste some treats, learn about local flora, and pick up a few tips while participating in everyday local farm activities!
What you are going to SEE//HEAR//TASTE//EXPERIENCE:
-Experience Cretan culture through its unique flavors and local treasures
-Visit the oldest olive tree in the world
-Learn about Greece’s ‘liquid gold’ (olive oil) while tasting different samples at an organic olive oil estate
-Participate in a scavenger hunt around the farm grounds and search for local herbs used in foods and medicines
-Try different local wine varietals from the farmer’s barrels while enjoying organic cheese and meat
-Sample what is considered the best honey in the region
-Take part in our hands-on cooking class and discover the most tempting recipes of the Cretan cuisine
-Enjoy memorable views of the surrounding mountains and capture your best photos
-Happiness and laughs all over
Transportation provided by Sunnycars company
Please note: This tour requires a minimum of 2 people in order to run!