🏨 Pleasures of Crete: Truffle Hunting, Culinary & Wine Celebration from Heraklion Activity

Pleasures of Crete: Truffle Hunting, Culinary & Wine Celebration from Heraklion

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Pricing Info:

Duration: 8 hours

Departs: Heraklion, Heraklion

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Our award-winning Travel Designers are unapologetic gourmands. Sometimes food is the inspirational part of the craft of our adventures.

That is why we traveled to Crete’s Lassithi Plateau to search for the rare Cretan black truffle – and learned how to cook them with our brilliant local chefs. Now you can do the same.

We’ve designed this unforgettable trip to submerge you into an authentic way of life in one of the island’s most beautiful regions while gaining a deeper understanding of the relationship between recipes, people, and traditions.

This is the land of emotions and the art of planning two great loves: travel and food.

What's Included

Chauffeured premium vehicle at your disposal

Dine as locals do: restaurant & bar recommendations

Full support from your travel planner before & during your day trip

Personal pick-up & drop-off with a flexibly adjusted pick-up time

Private knowledgeable local insider guide

Truffle hunter with his lovely Lagotto Romagnolo Italian dogs

Vehicle comforts: mineral water, fresh fruit & snacks, Wi-Fi, USB sockets & hygiene amenities

What's Not Included

Admission fees (if applicable)

Drinks and meals

Wine tasting expenses (if requested)

Traveler Information

TRAVELER: Age: 0 - 120

Additional Info

Face masks required for guides in public areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Face masks required for guides in public areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

Heraklion Prefecture

Venture to the heart of truffle country, Lassithi Plateau with a knowledgeable guide

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Make a stop at one of the traditional villages for a delicious Cretan breakfast

35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Krasi

Visit the historic village of Krasi and take photos by the iconic Plateau’s Windmills

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lassithi Plateau

Meet the truffle hunter at the 1882 Cretan Mansion and set off on a truffle hunt adventure (1.5-2h)

After the hunt, let your private guide drive you to an authentic local restaurant – prepare yourself for a cooking demonstration paired with local produce, aromatic wine, food, and – of course – fresh truffles

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Dikteon Cave

Amble in the ancient Minoan footsteps to the Cave of Zeus (Diktaion Andron)

Spark your travel curiosity to visit family pottery and the Monastery of Panagia Kera Kardiotissa

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free