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Step into the heart of a sustainable Cretan olive farm run by a mother-and-daughter duo. Cook hands-on in an outdoor kitchen, learn traditional cooking secrets & sourch fresh ingredients straight from our garden.
One of the highlight of our cooking experience is that as a working olive farm, we include a guided olive oil tasting as we feel it is important to share with you how to recognize a real extra virgin olive oil or how acidity, harvesting, and pressing affect quality and much more details. You'll also watch a short behind-the-scenes video showing how we harvest our olive trees —a true look into our family tradition.
This tour is perfect for travelers who want to understand not only what Cretans cook — but how and why! Our aim is not just to teach you cooking techniques but to invite you into our family and way of living!
We also take pride in customizing our cooking classes to accommodate your preferences and needs, whether it's a significant allergy or a vegetarian lifestyle.
Example Menu
Starter
Cretan Dakos
Rusk with fresh tomato sauce, fresh Cretan cheese-mizithra (making from my grandma), organic oregano and our extra virgin olive oil!
Starter
Cretan Dolmadakia (Stuffed grape leaves)
Starter
Stuffed Zucchini flowers
It is the ultimate Cretan dish!
Main
Vegetarian/ Vegan Giaxni
Fresh local green beans with potatoes, zucchini, fresh tomato sauce & Ksinoxondros (a Cretan delicious product making from my grandma)
Main
Lamb with artichokes, potatoes, fennel & fresh tomato sauce!
Main
Augolemono
Pork or chicken (free range) with leek or lettuce , fresh onions , potatoes. dill, eggs and fresh lemon juice!
Main
Cretan Stifado
A delicious spring or autumn Cretan dish. You can cook it either with chicken, rabbit or even snails! How open are u in it ?
Main
Lamb with Stamnagathi
Dessert
Sarikopites or Kalitsounia
Our local dessert! Dough with stuffed with fresh Cretan cheese (making from my grandma). Fry it in our family's extra virgin olive oil.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Just keep an eye out for our sign: Cretan Vibes Farm on National Road E97. If the GPS instructs you to turn towards the Panagia Kaliviany Monastery, please avoid turning there. Instead, continue straight on the main road, and you'll spot our signs.Please use ONLY Google Maps
What to expect
Mama Stella, my wonderful mum, loves to share her culinary knowledge and techniques with you! We will cook a 3-course meal, by providing all you need, from aprons to fresh, farm-sourced ingredients ensuring a 100% hands-on cooking experience!Local homemade refreshments and water will also be provided. After your cooking adventure, you'll enjoy your creations with some Cretan wine. Leftovers are carefully packed for you to take along.
Moreover, as an olive-growing family,we guide you through an educational olive oil tasting.You will learn how to recognize authentic extra virgin,how to detect aromas, flavors, and bitterness, how to identify defects in lower-quality oils,tips for choosing olive oil when you shop.
This tour is perfect for travelers who want to understand not only what Cretans cook — but how and why!
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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