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Eat like a local––Rethymno foodie walking tour

Take a walk around Rethymno city to taste special Cretan delicacies, street snacks, and bites that locals enjoy daily—beyond the tourist cafes, where locals meet to eat.

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 112 reviews

Delight in Cretan flavors on a food journey

Enjoy local dishes, walk through charming streets, and feast Cretan-style.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 159 reviews

Cook and eat a dinner based on the Cretan diet

Enjoy warm hospitality in our home and an introduction to Cretan foods and culture.

5 out of 5 average rating, 5 reviews

Paint Like a Byzantine Iconographer

Did you know that Byzantine icons are traditionally painted with egg yolk?

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 113 reviews

Olive oil tasting in the olive grove

Dive into the Cretan world of olive oil, flavors and sharing under the...

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 73 reviews

Taste olive oil and wine with lunch

Enjoy a guided walk of an olive oil factory and winery, followed by a Cretan lunch.

5 out of 5 average rating, 13 reviews

Craft Beer City Tour Rethymno Old Town - Crete

Make the best of your stay on an evening with beer, culture & local life, to maximise your enjoyment of Rethymno.

5 out of 5 average rating, 7 reviews

Cretan olive oil tasting with certified Sommelier

Discover the world of Cretan olive oil through a guided tasting led by a certified olive oil sommelier. Enjoy tasting, culture, and hands-on food preparation in a relaxed setting.

5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviews

Observe Cretan rural life and agriculture

Discover the local way of life on a family farm in the mountains outside Rethymno.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Hike Maroulas' hidden paths and breathtaking views

Discover Rethymnon Bay, White Mountains, and Psiloritis. Wild valleys and local shepherds

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Taste Crete – Olive Oil tasting at a herb farm

Discover Crete through its olive oil. Tour our Mediterranean herb farm, learn the secrets of extra virgin olive oil and enjoy a guided tasting with local flavors in an authentic Cretan setting.

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Create Your Own Perfume in Rethymno

Discover the art of fragrance through a hands-on perfume experience. With guidance from our experts, select your favorite notes, build your scent step by step, then bottle & label your unique creation

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Private Imbros Gorge Hiking from Rethymno

During our hike, we’ll explore the gorge’s changing scenery from wide, open landscapes to narrow stone corridors carved over thousands of years.

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Create Your Own Sculpture in a Cretan Garden

Create your own unique sculpture in a beautiful Cretan garden. I'll guide you step by step—no experience needed. Relax, create, and take home a handmade artwork you'll always remember.

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Wine Tasting Tour: Wineries Visit & Lunch

A wine tasting tour from Rethymno & Chania. Led by a local wine expert. 11 indigenous Cretan wine varieties, you will also visit wineries and lunch in a traditional tavern pairing with Cretan Wines.

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Cooking class, cheese making and olive oil tasting

Enjoy an authentic Cretan cooking experience in a traditional house, with local recipes, cheese making, olive oil tasting and a shared meal with wine.

4.5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviews

Cretan Wine Tasting Under the Vines

Guests will enjoy a guided tasting of 3–4 Cretan wines in our vineyard, paired with local cheese, olives, rusks and seasonal bites, while learning about Crete’s wine culture.

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Cretan Wine Pairing Only Indigenous Varieties

Enjoy the ultimate wine experience in Crete. Indigenous varieties meet traditional flavour combinations. A wine journey where Cretan roots meet high quality.

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A unique fishing experience in beautiful Crete

Explore fishing in Crete with the experienced team of Gofishing Charters. A fully equipped boat with the latest technology and professional fishing equipment awaits you

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Bohemian Garden Gathering in Crete

A beautiful creative day in a hidden garden near the sea with art, food, connection and joy.

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