Truffle Hunting, Culinary & Wine Celebration from Heraklion

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
6 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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English, French, German, Russian, Greek
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Embark on a truffle hunting adventure in Crete’s Lassithi Plateau. Cook rare Cretan black truffles with local chefs and enjoy the blend of culinary artistry and exquisite wines.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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 You Get

Our concierge support before & during your day trip
Truffle hunter with his lovely Lagotto Romagnolo Italian dogs
Our assistance with the best restaurant recommendations & reservations
Drinks and meals

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

1

Heraklion Prefecture

Venture to the heart of truffle country, Lassithi Plateau with a knowledgeable guide.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free
2

Dikti

Make a stop at one of the traditional villages for a delicious Cretan breakfast.
35 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

Krasi

Visit the historic village of Krasi and take photos of the iconic Plateau’s Windmills.
25 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

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 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
5

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.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free

Hersonissos (Pass By)

A potential region of your personal pick up and drop off.

Anissaras (Pass By)

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Analipsi (Pass By)

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Gouves (Pass By)

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Kokkini Hani (Pass By)

A potential region of your personal pick up and drop off.

Heraklion (Pass By)

A potential region of your personal pick up and drop off.

Agia Pelagia (Pass By)

A potential region of your personal pick up and drop off.

Fodele (Pass By)

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Bali (Pass By)

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Meeting & Pickup

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Enjoy personal pick-up and drop-off from your hotel, villa, cruise or any other point of Crete island. NOTE: pick-up time is flexible and upon your final confirmation
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Bali
Bali, Rethymno, Greece, GR
Fodele
Fodele, Heraklion, Greece, GR, 715 00
Agia Pelagia
Agia Pelagia, Heraklion, Greece, GR, 715 00
Heraklion
Heraklion, Greece, GR
Kokkini Hani
Kokkini Hani, Iraklio, Greece, GR
Gouves
Gouves, Heraklion, Greece, GR, 700 14
Analipsi
Analipsi, Iraklio, Greece, GR, 700 14
Hersonissos
Hersonissos, Heraklion, Greece, GR, 700 14
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

For experiences with opening hours, the cancellation deadline is 24 hours before the earliest opening time on the scheduled date.

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What People Are Saying
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Experience the Real Crete
September 05, 2022
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This is a must!!! It was one of the most authentic days that we’ve ever had on our travels. Not only did we learn a lot about Crete and the Cretan people, we were given the history of this beauti...read more

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Outstanding
July 19, 2022
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This was an incredible once of a lifetime experience. Our driver Dimtris and our guide Irini were incredible. Their knowledge of Crete was remarkable. The tour itself was the best tour we have ever...read more

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A Cretan Truffle Hunt Adventure—Unrivaled
July 08, 2022
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This was an unrivaled experience! It was an adventure in an authentic setting. Nicos took us on a hunt with his adorable dogs with the excitement of digging for the treasure. It did not disappoint....read more

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Amazing unique experience
August 12, 2021
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What a unique and amazing experience for us! We hiked up a mountain with the guide and his two amazing dogs and found 3 large truffles right off the bat! It was so cool! The kids loved it. Be prepa...read more

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Truffles!!
July 18, 2021
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Fabulous trip - the truffle hunting was an amazing experience with the hunter and his dogs . The lunch afterwards was divine - the chef prepared the truffles for us with pasta - and wine. This tour...read more

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