Truffle Hunting, Culinary & Wine Celebration from Heraklion

Crete Private Tours by Snami Travel

Explore the landscapes, villages & eateries of the Lassithi Plateau on a day trip from Heraklion or Hersonissos. Source your own ingredients on a Cretan black truffle hunt.

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Travel to the Lassithi Plateau to search for the rare Cretan black truffles with a local hunter on this custom private tour from Heraklion or Hersonissos regions. Watch a cooking demonstration, visit a family-run pottery shop, and see the Cave of Zeus. Capture pictures of windmills in Krasi and admire an ancient monastery.

Choose from a range of tour options that offer luxury vehicles that seat from 3-15 passengers comfortably. Be picked up at your accommodation in Agia Pelagia, Heraklion, or Hersonissos and relax on the drive to the Lassithi Plateau.

Stay connected with Wi-Fi and USB charging during your trip. Sip on mineral water and savor fresh fruit and snacks during your trip. Meet your local truffle hunting guide and begin your journey into uncovering local flavors with the help of Lagotto Romagnolo Italian dogs.

Learn how to cook your Cretan black truffles with the help of a local chef during a cooking demonstration. Submerge yourself in an authentic way of life in one of the island’s most beautiful regions with a stop to see the windmills in Krasi and the mythical Cave of Zeus.

Gain a deeper understanding of the relationship between recipes, people, and traditions. Check out local art at a family-run pottery shop and be transported in time to an ancient monastery. Return to your accommodation at the end of your day trip.