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Athens and the Food of Crete

Cook, taste and relax, with four nights near the coast in western Crete.

  1. 1Athens
  2. 2Chania, Crete

From, per person~US$2,180

Designed by @snuck Shaped around your dates No payment to ask

Best May, Jun and Sep, Oct

By @snuckUpdated 11 November 2026

Taste your way through Athens’ neighbourhoods, then spend four nights near Chania enjoying Cretan cooking, olive oil and time by the coast. A private countryside trip and a cooking session introduce you to local food, with free time to explore on your own.

Length
7 nights
Route
Athens, Chania, Crete, Athens
Best time
May, Jun and Sep, Oct
Ideal for
Food-loving couples who prefer fewer moves and longer lunches

Why you'll love it

  1. Taste local food on a private Athens neighbourhood walk
  2. Cook a Cretan meal with a local host
  3. Visit an olive mill with your own driver
  4. Stay four nights near Chania’s coast
  5. Explore Chania’s harbour and independent food shops
  6. Enjoy a full day with no planned activities

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrive in Athens

    Take your private airport transfer and settle into your hotel. If you feel rested, go for a short evening walk and have dinner nearby.

    • Stay: 4-star boutique hotel with local character in central Athens
    • Getting there: Private airport transfer, about 40–60 minutes
  2. Day 2

    Taste Your Way Through Athens

    Join a private food walk in the late morning, tasting bakery treats, seasonal dishes and Greek coffee in central neighbourhoods. The tastings make a light lunch, and the afternoon is free for a museum visit or a rest at your hotel.

    • Stay: 4-star boutique hotel with local character in central Athens
    • Getting there: Private food walk, about 3 hours; local transfer if needed, about 15–30 minutes
  3. Day 3

    Fly to Western Crete

    Fly to Chania and transfer to your hotel by the coast. Spend the afternoon swimming or resting, then choose somewhere nearby for dinner.

    • Stay: 4–5-star coastal boutique hotel near Agioi Apostoloi, Chania
    • Getting there: Flight, about 50–60 minutes; private transfers, 75–110 minutes in total; allow 4–5 hours from hotel to hotel
  4. Day 4

    Cook a Cretan Lunch

    Visit a countryside kitchen for a private cooking session using seasonal produce and olive oil. Enjoy the meal you have made, then return for a free afternoon by the sea.

    • Stay: 4–5-star coastal boutique hotel near Agioi Apostoloi, Chania
    • Getting there: Private countryside transfers, about 30–60 minutes each way; cooking and lunch, about 3–4 hours
  5. Day 5

    Taste Olive Oil and Village Food

    Take a private drive through the countryside west of Chania and stop at an olive mill for a tasting. Have an included lunch at a village taverna, a traditional local restaurant, before returning in the afternoon.

    • Stay: 4–5-star coastal boutique hotel near Agioi Apostoloi, Chania
    • Getting there: Private vehicle, about 1.5–2.5 hours of driving during a 6-hour outing
  6. Day 6

    Enjoy a Free Day

    The day is open for a long breakfast, the beach and time by the pool. If you want to explore, ask your hotel for a nearby lunch suggestion and choose your own afternoon plans.

    • Stay: 4–5-star coastal boutique hotel near Agioi Apostoloi, Chania
  7. Day 7

    Explore Chania, Then Fly to Athens

    After checkout, take a private guided walk through Chania’s old town, harbour and food shops. Have lunch on your own before transferring to the airport for a late-afternoon or evening flight to Athens.

    • Stay: 4-star boutique hotel in central Athens
    • Getting there: Guided walk, about 2 hours; private transfers, 80–120 minutes in total; flight, about 50–60 minutes
  8. Day 8

    Fly Home with New Recipes

    Have breakfast and check out before your private airport transfer. Keep your recipe notes and any food purchases handy as you pack.

    • Getting there: Private airport transfer, about 40–60 minutes

Where you'll stay

  1. 2 nights · days 1 to 24-star boutique hotel with local character in central Athens
  2. 4 nights · days 3 to 64–5-star coastal boutique hotel near Agioi Apostoloi, Chania
  3. 1 night · day 74-star boutique hotel in central Athens

When to go

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Apr
  5. Maygood time to go
  6. Jungood time to go
  7. Jul
  8. Aug
  9. Sepgood time to go
  10. Octgood time to go
  11. Nov
  12. Dec

Best from May, Jun and Sep, Oct. Other months work too; we'll tell you what to expect for your dates.

Included

  • Seven nights in the hotel categories listed, with two people sharing a room
  • Daily breakfast
  • Return economy flights between Athens and Chania, with checked baggage
  • Private airport transfers and transfers for scheduled activities
  • Private Athens food walk with tastings
  • Private Cretan cooking session with lunch
  • Private countryside trip with olive mill tasting and lunch at a village restaurant
  • Private guided walk through Chania’s old town

Not included

  • International flights
  • Visa fees and travel insurance
  • Meals and drinks other than those listed
  • Optional activities and local transport you arrange yourself
  • Local stay taxes, paid at the hotels
  • Personal spending and tips
  • Applicable Indian taxes and Tax Collected at Source (TCS)

Good to know

  • The estimated starting price is per person, with two sharing a room, excluding international flights. It assumes booking ahead for May or early October and includes allowances for private food activities and premium stays.
  • Cooking menus use seasonal produce. Request vegetarian or Jain changes before confirming, including checks for eggs, stock and animal rennet used in cheese.
  • Flight and driving times are estimates. Confirm a late flight from Chania on day seven; choose early October for better coastal hotel availability.

Before you go to Greece

Capital:
Athens
Language:
Greek
Currency:
EUR

Questions

How many days is the Athens and the Food of Crete trip?

7 nights and 8 days: Athens, Chania, Crete, Athens.

How much does it cost?

From ₹2,05,000 per person, twin sharing, without international flights. We confirm the price for your dates.

When is the best time to go?

May, Jun and Sep, Oct.

What is included?

Seven nights in the hotel categories listed, with two people sharing a room, Daily breakfast, Return economy flights between Athens and Chania, with checked baggage, Private airport transfers and transfers for scheduled activities, Private Athens food walk with tastings, Private Cretan cooking session with lunch, Private countryside trip with olive mill tasting and lunch at a village restaurant, Private guided walk through Chania’s old town.

What is not included?

International flights, Visa fees and travel insurance, Meals and drinks other than those listed, Optional activities and local transport you arrange yourself, Local stay taxes, paid at the hotels, Personal spending and tips, Applicable Indian taxes and Tax Collected at Source (TCS).

Can the trip be changed?

Yes. A trip designer shapes the pace, stays and length with you before you book.

Make it yours.

Change the pace, the stays or the length. A trip designer shapes it with you, and we confirm the price for your dates.

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