Private Honey Tasting at StathakisFamily

The StathakisFamily beekeeping legacy in Crete traces back to 1963 when patriarch Stelios Stathakis acquired the family’s first beehives. Their familial enterprise has passed across three generations, upholding a tradition of Cretan honey production with unwavering dedication.

Visitors are invited into the rich tapestry of Cretan honey production — learning cultivation, extraction, and the role bees play in the ecosystem — guided by a family that takes pride in sharing 60+ years of accumulated knowledge.

Apiary Tour and Honey Tasting

• Private Honey Tasting: Participate in a comprehensive private honey tasting guided by the StathakisFamily — evaluating colour, aroma, crystallisation, and flavour across their full honey range
• Expert Education: Receive one-on-one guidance from the family on how to evaluate honey quality and identify the botanical sources of different Cretan honeys
• Cretan Honey Varieties: Taste thyme honey, pine honey, wildflower honey, and rare seasonal varieties from the StathakisFamily’s 60-year beekeeping tradition in Crete

The private honey tasting is complemented by a selection of traditional Cretan finger foods and a culinary delight crafted collaboratively by the honey expert and a distinguished 5-star chef.

Explore how thyme honey, pine honey, and seasonal varieties pair with Cretan appetisers — and discover the myriad benefits of authentic Cretan honey. Explore more Crete experiences through Gastronomy Tours.