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What is Taste the Local Crete
You're travelling to Crete and don't know where to begin? Feeling lost while searching for original things to see in Crete and local places to go? Taste the Local Crete provides travelers with ready-to-use self-guided itineraries for the regions of Rethymno (western Crete) and Lassithi (eastern Crete). Explore the real, less-known side of Crete like the locals do. All the information you need to experience Crete away from mass tourism, at your own pace, is just a click away.
All the suggestions included in our tours in Crete are carefully selected to make your travel experience memorable. For more authentic local experiences, all year round, let’s create together your tailor-made food itinerary based on your preferences.
Explore any kind of agritourism activity for a complete experience of Cretan gastronomy in the incomparable Cretan landscape. Cretan gastronomy is a lot more than unique dishes and flavors. It's part of the culture and everyday life in Crete.
Tailor Made Food Experiences
Let’s create your customized food itineraries together, all year round, based on your preferences! Get a complete food experience of your trip to Crete.
Choose among different kinds of gastronomic activities including tour and tasting experiences in small-scale, organic farms specializing in the production of premium Cretan products, unique food & wine tour and tasting experiences, extra virgin olive oil tasting experiences, cooking lessons and local food & wine festivals.
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to Self-Guided Itineraries
Searching for original things to see in Crete away from mass tourism? A self-guided itinerary is a ready-to-use travel plan. Each self-drive guide includes carefully selected suggestions, provided in digital form to conveniently wander around in Crete.
Make the most of each season while exploring the regions of Rethymno (western Crete) and Lassithi (eastern Crete). Use the self-guided plans for your tours in Crete all year round. All the information you need is just a click away!
CHOOSE YOUR OWN ITINERARY AS A FREE SPIRIT!
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Taste and exprerience the local side of Crete
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FOODIES GUIDE
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Who we are
Get to know us
If you love to follow a sustainable, slow form of travelling, to wander around independently away from crowds, to get closer to the local community and the local food culture then, Taste the Local Crete shows you the way.
Memorable Experiences
in a sustainable way of travelling
Memorable Experiences
in a sustainable way of travelling
Welcome to Taste the local Crete! I’m Sofia Lantzanaki and i’m originally from the island of Crete. I grew up in the region of Lassithi (eastern Crete) and I've been living for a long time in the region of Rethymno (western Crete).
My colleagues and I have created this travel platform for alternative travel experiences following a more sustainable way of travelling (Self-guided Itineraries & Tailor-Made Local Experiences).
Want to go where other don't without the need to search and have complete control of what things to see in Crete? A self-guided plan takes care of all this. All recommended self-guided itineraries introduce you to the less-known locations and bring you closer to the local community. Experience the original Crete, the real Cretan gastronomy and the local food culture.
Welcome to Taste the local Crete! I’m Sofia Lantzanaki and i’m originally from the island of Crete. I grew up in the region of Lassithi (eastern Crete) and I've been living for a long time in the region of Rethymno (western Crete).
My colleagues and I have created this travel platform for alternative travel experiences following a more sustainable way of travelling (Self-guided Itineraries & Tailor-Made Local Experiences).
Want to go where other don't without the need to search and have complete control of what things to see in Crete? A self-guided plan takes care of all this. All recommended self-guided itineraries introduce you to the less-known locations and bring you closer to the local community. Experience the original Crete, the real Cretan gastronomy and the local food culture.
We are proud to introduce our Blog
Cooking Cretan Foods: 7 Must-Try Cretan Ingredients
Olive Oil Tasting Tours in Crete: A Must-Do Experience
Cretan Guide for Foodies: 10 Farm-to-Table Experiences
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From our Visitors
Amazing! Taste the Local Crete was so helpful in assisting us with our recent trip to Crete. They suggested amazing places to eat that we would not have found on our own and they suggested a tour that turned out to be the highlight of our trip. Truly the best way to experience authentic Crete ❤️
I absolutely loved the tour itinerary I experienced! The recommendations were spot on and I discovered some hidden gems I never would have found otherwise.
I highly recommend Sofia's tour itineraries for an authentic culinary experience on the island. The guide was filled with great recommendations and insider tips, and I felt like a local as I explored the island's food scene.
The tailor made tour was truly special. I felt like I was getting the same level of insight and knowledge as a guided tour, but with the flexibility to go at my own pace and choose my own itinerary.
Aamazing! I loved being able to customize the tour to my own preferences and dietary restrictions.