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PLACE: Metochi Farmhouse
Authentic Cretan Farm Experience at Metochi
Looking for a truly authentic way to experience Cretan culture? This unique local experience invites you to step into everyday life at Metochi Farm, a traditional Cretan farmhouse with a history of more than 115 years.
Your visit begins with a warm welcome from the family who runs the farm. Together you’ll explore the land, walk through the vegetable garden, olive groves, vineyards, and meet the farm animals that are part of the daily life here. Along the way, you’ll learn about traditional farming methods and the local products that define the famous Cretan diet.
After the farm tour, the experience continues inside the farmhouse kitchen. Guided by Eleni and her mother, Chrisoula, you’ll prepare traditional Cretan dishes using fresh ingredients straight from the farm: extra virgin olive oil, seasonal vegetables, local cheeses, aromatic herbs, and regional wines.
But this is much more than a cooking lesson. It’s a chance to understand how food, land, and family traditions are deeply connected in Crete.
Once the cooking is complete, everyone gathers around the table to enjoy the meal prepared together, accompanied by local wine, traditional desserts, and of course, raki, the famous Cretan spirit.
This small-group experience is suitable for all ages and can be adapted to dietary preferences, including vegetarian, vegan, or lactose-free options.
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Availability
Available all year round upon request.
For individual guests, the experience runs every Tuesday and Thursday (extra days available upon request).
For private groups of 6 people or more, the experience can be organized on any day.
Price & Contact Information
The experience lasts approximately 5 hours and includes:
- Farm tour and guided experience
- Traditional Cretan cooking session
- Dinner with the dishes prepared during the experience
- Local wine, raki, and traditional sweets
- Transfer from selected meeting points near your hotel in the Chania and Kissamos area
Price:
110€ per person (including transfer and meal)
Children:
Free for children up to 4 years old
60€ for children between 5–12 years old
If you choose your own transportation, a 10€ discount applies.
To reserve your spot, please complete our Request Form, call us at
+30 28220 22900 / +30 694 7091549
or email us at info@balos-travel.com.
We kindly ask that you send your request at least 24 hours in advance. Once we receive it, Eleni or Yannis will contact you shortly to confirm the booking and provide any additional details.
Private experiences are available every day, all year round upon request.
DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION
PICK UP FROM YOUR HOTEL (Or near to your Hotel) from Chania center - Agioi Apostoloi - Kalamaki - Stalos - Agia Marina - Platanias - Gerani - Maleme - Tayronitis - Kolimbari - Kissamos - Falassarna and more
