Culinary Trek in South Hania

Live an entirely new experience on a trip much different from all others. Choose a vacation with agro tourism in fascinating Chania and Sfakia. Do everything there is to do there: Visit all the major attractions of Western Crete, cross the inner mainland by foot or by 4x4, swim in the Libyan Sea, enjoy daily traditional Cretan cooking surrounded by nature.

A team of certified chefs will undertake the task of revealing the secrets of the Mediterranean diet. Become familiar with the Cretan products and where they are produced, use these products to cook during the course of your trip and taste the distinct specialties outdoors.

Choose this new proposition for your holidays and agro tourism and leave the typical type of vacation to others. Simultaneously, through exclusive paths encounter the rarities of the earth of Chania. Omalos, the Canyon of Samarias, Anapolis in Sfakia, the magnificent beaches of the Libyan Sea, the highest peak of Crete, Pachnes at an altitude of 2453 m. and of course the picturesque city of Chania.

1st Day

Arrive at the hotel in Chania

Free time

Meet the guides and cooking team

Update on the program of the travel package

Dinner prepared by our team

Overnight stay in Chania



2nd Day

Morning guided tour of Chania (Old Town, markets, port etc.)

Mid-day- depart for Omalos

Lunch at a local restaurant

Environmental update on the protected area of the Samaria National Park (White Mountains)

Overnight stay in Omalos


3rd Day
Cross the Canyon / Gorge of Samarias
Distance: 15 km
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
Duration of Activity: 5-6 hours

In the village of Samaria (inside the canyon) a snack is prepared by our team

Hike is completed in Agia Roumeli and check inn at hotel

Free time - Swimming in the Libyan Sea

Meal prepared by our team

Overnight stay in Agia Roumeli



4th Day

Trekking in Agia Roumeli - Agios Pavlos (option to swim) - Agio Ioanni (altitude of 750 m.)
Duration of Activity: 4-5 hours

Free time.



Update and information given about hiking to the top of the mountain and botanical presentation of the regional plants we will encounter along our way. 


Traditional Cretan meal at the restaurant of the guesthouse



Overnight stay in Agio Ioanni



5th Day
Depart for Anopolis

Customers and drivers get onto 4x4 vehicles and depart for Rousies (at an altitude of 1950 m. - for a distance of 21km on a dirt road)

Begin hike in Rousies (1950 m.) - the highest peak of Crete, Pachnes (2453 m) - Rousies (1950m).

Return to Agio Ioanni

Meal prepared by our team

Overnight stay in Agio Ioanni



6th Day
Light hike transferring us to Kakos Poros
View of the Libyan Sea
Duration of Activity: 2 hours.

Depart for Chania

Arrive in Chania – Hotel check in

Farewell dinner prepared by our team (a traditional pilaf-rice dish)

Overnight stay in Chania

What's Included

Travel Insurance
Native guide with excellent English speaking skills
Skilled hiking / 4x4 attendants
Certified chefs
All necessary equipment
Transportation throughout the duration of the trip
One or more accompanying vehicles and drivers
Head of the tour / person in charge
Travel material and information regarding each tour
Accommodation at high end hotels


What's Not Included

Travel Visas
Airline transportation / travel by sea
Transportation to and from the airport of Chania (unless prior arrangements have been made with the head of the group)
Additional optional activities with extra charges
Personal expenses (souvenirs, drinks etc.)

Description	Distance
Culinary Trek and Hikking