The Real Cretan Cooking Experience

4.9
(577 reviews)

6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Join us and live an incredible journey through the Cretan cuisine and culture... 

Tour Highlights
• Introduction and welcome drink
• Vegetable picking from the family garden
• Cooking class of traditional Cretan recipes
• Experience the use of the old wood-oven
• Hear the stories and origins behind each dish
• Wine tasting combined with cheese platters in Cretan varieties
• Tour around the theme rooms of the family house
• Introduction of the Cretan weaving tradition
• Admire extraordinary artifacts of the past and learn about the Cretan way of life in the previous centuries
• Feel part of a local family inside an embracing environment
• Enjoy the spectacular front and rear view of the cottage to the sea and the mountain
• Savor the freshly made dinner along with good Cretan wine

Example Menu

Starter

Kalitsounia

The popular Cretan Cheese-pies

Starter

Tzatziki

Greek recipe with yogurt and cucumbers

Starter

Ntakos

Main

Gemista

Staffed vegetables

Starter

Greek salad

What's Included

Small-group cooking class
English speaking, local driver/guide
Recipes & photos taken on tour are sent electronically via e-mail
Commemorative gifts
All ingredients for your lunch
Transport by air-conditioned minivan/minibus
Use of apron and cooking utensils
Wine & Food tasting
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
OR
Meeting point
Chania
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Follow us to the extraordinary journey through the Cretan flavors and taste the real Cretan way of life. Up in the high peaks of the White Mountains, you will prepare some traditional and extremely tasty home-made dishes. Using only healthy organic Cretan ingredients like extra-virgin olive oil, fresh vegetables picked from the garden, dairy products and the most aromatic herbs.

Additional info

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Dress code is comfortable clothing - good shoes
  • Please check the pick up areas before you book this tour.
Supplied by GS TOURS CHANIA LTD

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Food & Drink
Excellent Quality
Top Product
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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