Food Odyssey: A Historical Culinary Walking Tour of Chania
95 EUR
When people think of Chania, Cretan food naturally comes to mind. However, Chania was also home to a variety of diverse cultures that influenced the tastes of the city.
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Available in
- English
I am an experimental archaeologist-food historian, who recreates Greek historical recipes using ancient or modern techniques for spectacular food events.
In 2000 I founded 'Greek Culinary History & Cooking Adventures' to create interactive, edible experiences that bring historical Greek gastronomy to life through experimental, sensory and public archaeology.
My work takes many forms, including history -themed dinners, historic cooking courses, edible installations, and historical food walking tours.
The walking food tours showcase Cretan gastronomy, culture and history in a unique and attractive way to whoever comes to Chania, with a need to understand and experience the historic and at the same time modern, adventurous and enigmatic city by using all the senses.
I am the author of a Gourmand award-winning cookbook, The Language of Taste, which is a dictionary (in Gr.) of the history and culture of Greek food and the founder and organizer of the biennial Symposia of Greek Gastronomy (conference).
Read moreHighlights
- Enjoy a tour guided by an experimental archaeologist-food historian and Gourmand Award winner
- Get to know the exciting history of Chania through its food
- Sample a variety of local delicacies and flavours
- Taste historical foods made according to experimental archaeology
- Savour a delicious lunch
- The tour is also available on request, if time permits
Description
This multi-sensory food experience combines delicious food tastings, food history, politics, and culture. It begins with a light breakfast and an unforgettable Cretan beverage.
We’ll follow the trail of Arabs, Jews, Venetians, Ottomans, Greeks from Asia Minor, and immigrants who have passed through Chania and added their flavours to the local cuisine. As you sample delicacies from one-of-a-kind specialty food shops, you’ll get a better understanding of the city’s culinary history and how the locals eat.
Our walk ends with a dive into the distant past. We’ll visit an archaeological site to talk about ancient food and rituals. We’ll then visit a local taverna, where we’ll enjoy a short lesson in ancient cooking.
We’ll also be treated to home-baked bread, made according to a Byzantine baking method, cheese made according to ancient Greek writings, and other historical Cretan delicacies.
Read moreWhat’s included & not included
- Experimental archaeologist-food historian as your guide
- Food tastings
- Traditional beverage
- Alcohol
- Hotel pick up
Meeting point
Kydonias 29
Reviews from travellers (5)
The highlight of our stay in Chania. It truly felt like being shown around by a friend, thank you Mariana.
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