Gourmet Tour - Traditional Cretan Cuisine

OVERVIEW

Savor a lunch of traditional Cretan cuisine at a restaurant in Old Town, Heraklion’s wonderfully atmospheric historic district. You will pause at the old Venetian harbor around which the city was founded. The marina there is still used and the Rocca a Mare fortress still stands sentinel at the entrance. You will have time to pause for photos of this remarkable landmark, which is also known as the Koules, a name derived from the time when the Ottomans ruled Heralion. Be sure to notice the three winged Lion of St. Mark marble reliefs on the fortress walls. More history awaits you in Old Town, where you will dine at the restaurant Peskesi. The rustic, stone-walled venue features a farm-to-table menu that follows the principles of sustainable gastronomy. The exact dishes for lunch will be determined upon your arrival, but they will prepared from traditional Cretan recipes, using ancient cooking techniques that the chefs have revived.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Dine at a rustic but elegant restaurant that occupies a historical mansion in Old Town.
• Savor a meal of traditional Cretan cuisine prepared using ancient cooking techniques.
• Get a glimpse of Heraklion’s history at the ancient fortress that overlooks the old Venetian port.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.