Cretan Culinary Adventure: Cooking Lessons & Wine Tasting Experience

$444
Duration
5 hours
Type
Difficaulty
Reviews
(2)
4.1 /5

About This Tour

During this small group tour (up to 7 people) we will take you on a culinary journey through some of the most iconic and delicious dishes and Wines of Crete.

On this tour, you'll learn how to prepare some of the most delicious dishes of Cretan cuisine, such as Dakos, Tzatziki, Gemista: stuffed vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers, or zucchini, filled with a mixture of rice, herbs, and sometimes ground meat and a delicious Cretan salad, made with juicy tomatoes, cucumbers, extra virgin olive oil, Feta Fournou (Feta in Oven) and cheese pies.

After our cooking lessons, we will sit down to enjoy our delicious creations, paired with local wines and traditional Cretan raki.
By the end of our tour, you'll have gained a deeper appreciation for Cretan cuisine and its health benefits.
You'll leave with new skills, recipes, and memories that will last a lifetime.
So come join us and let's explore the delicious and healthy world of Cretan cuisine together!
"Kali orexi" Bon appetit

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Inclusions

  • Private transportation in Mercedes Benz Van
  • Pick up and Drop off from your hotel/port/airport
  • Professional English speaking Driver Guide
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Dinner
  • Cretan Wine
  • Unlimited water and soft drinks
  • Coffee and Cretan raki
  • Liability Insurance
  • Food & drinks

Exclusions

  • Extra wines

Tour Plan

Welcome to our Cretan cuisine lessons tour!

Cretan cuisine is renowned for its simplicity, freshness, and unique flavors. Throughout this tour, you will have the opportunity to learn about the history and culture of Cretan cuisine, as well as how to prepare some of its most delicious dishes.

Our first stop we will visit a family-owned olive oil mill to learn about the process of producing high-quality olive oil, which is a staple ingredient in Cretan cuisine. We will have the opportunity to taste different varieties of olive oil and learn about their distinct flavors and characteristics.

For our main course, we'll head to a local family-run restaurant where we'll try some hearty and flavorful dishes.
you'll learn how to prepare classic dishes like dakos, a salad made with barley rusks, tomato, and feta cheese. You'll also learn how to make stuffed vine leaves, slow-cooked lamb, and other specialties that have been passed down through generations.

"kali orexi" (bon appétit)!

Meeting / Pickup

Pick-up only: Customers must be picked up from selected pick-up locations.

Know Before You Go

  • Stroller / pram accessible
  • Public transportation nearby

What to Bring

An empty stomach and good mood

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • According to Greek law, people under 18 years old are not allowed to consume or be served alcoholic beverages.
  • Infant seats available on request
  • Vegetarian and Vegan options available - please let us know
  • If you have any food allergies or intolerances, please contact us to let us know
  • We highly advise against scheduling any reservation for dinner, there is enough food and drink
  • We provide additional pick up in Capsis Hotel & 18 Aglon Square.

Cancellation Policy

  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event
  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 0% if booking is cancelled 1000 days or less before the event

Reviews

4.1/5
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2 Comments

  1. 4.2

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    We had a delightful time diving into Cretan cooking, especially enjoying the hands-on pasta-making lesson. The wine tasting was a highlight, but the venue felt a bit cramped during the peak hours, slightly affecting the overall ambiance.

  2. 4

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    Exploring Cretan cuisine through hands-on cooking was a delightful experience for us, especially with the chance to taste some fantastic local wines. The only hiccup was a bit of a wait for transportation back to our hotel, but overall, we found it to be a memorable way to connect with the culture of Heraklion.

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