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Curated experiences to get a full taste of Crete!

Visiting the island of Crete and staying at Roussa homes is an excellent experience on its own but did you know that we can customise unique experiences for you? If you are a food and wine, arts, and architecture lover, you are in the best place! We will tailor every detail of the experience to your needs and special interests and make sure you have an insight to the local culture and a wonderful time, of course!

Private chefing

Whether it is an intimate dinner or a gathering with your friends, we would love to cook for you! You will plan the menu with our chef, Lida, considering your requests and special dietary requirements, of course. Focusing in traditional and modern Greek cuisine and using the best local and seasonal products, Lida will cook a whole menu from scratch. When your meal is ready, you will enjoy a unique tasting experience at the comfort of your room or outdoors at our leafy courtyard.

Cooking classes

During our cooking classes, you'll discover the secrets of Greek food and Greek gastronomy's social history through an interactive experience. Our cooking instructor Lida, a born and bred Cretan, a trained chef and an anthropologist will guide you through this workshop. When all the dishes are ready, we will sit down and share a wonderful feast! You will leave with numerous cooking tips, great knowledge about Greek and Cretan cuisine and new friend!

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Wines and spirits

One of the world’s oldest wine regions, dating back about 3,500 years ago, Cretan wine has recently gained international acclaim for its quality. During the workshop, you will get to taste wines and spirits from celebrated Cretan grapes, like Vidiano and Mandilari. The wines will be accompanied by delicious food pairings.

Tasting routes

How much do you know about the famous Cretan gastronomy? If you would like to find out more about the local food culture and the people behind it, do let us know. We can plan for you a custom-made day trip to local food and wine artisans. You will be able to taste food at its source and purchase excellent quality local products while visiting parts of the productive countryside!

Curated packages

Let us plan together a one-of-a-kind experience and enjoy living like a Cretan! We will explore together gorgeous beaches; and we will also do snorkelling -if desired. For the adventure lovers, Crete has wonderful gorges and mountains to trek. We will visit local craftsmen and craftswomen and find out more about traditional pottery and weaving.