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Authentic Cretan Cooking Class with Stamatia
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4 hours (approximately)
Offered in:
English
Offered languages
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Delve into the rich culinary heritage of Crete with an authentic cooking class led by Stamatia, a passionate local expert. This immersive experience invites participants to create traditional Cretan dishes while learning about the island's unique flavors and culinary customs. Engage in cheese making and olive oil tasting, discovering the secrets behind each ingredient. Share a meal featuring your own creations, surrounded by the warm atmosphere of Cretan hospitality.
What's Included
Meals
Meeting and pickup
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End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
Experience Agenda
10:00 – Welcome & Introduction
Meet your host, enjoy a traditional welcome, and learn about the history of Cretan cuisine and local traditions.
10:15 – Hands-On Cretan Cooking Lesson
Prepare a selection of authentic Cretan dishes using fresh local ingredients and traditional family recipes.
11:30 – Guided Olive Oil Tasting
Discover the secrets of Crete's "liquid gold" through a tasting of premium extra virgin olive oils while learning about quality, aromas, and flavors.
12:00 – Traditional Cheese Making Experience
Learn the art of Cretan cheesemaking and participate in the preparation of fresh local cheese using traditional methods.
12:15 – Dessert Workshop: Cretan Cheese Pies (Kalitsounia)
Create one of Crete's most beloved sweet treats, learning how to prepare and shape traditional cheese pies with local honey and aromatic ingredients.
12:45 – Lunch & Wine at the Family Table
Enjoy the dishes you have prepared together, accompanied by local wine, conversation, and authentic Cretan hospitality.
14:00– Farewell & Recipes to Take Home
Receive recipes and culinary tips so you can recreate the flavors of Crete at home.
Total Duration:4 hours
10:00 – Welcome & Introduction
Meet your host, enjoy a traditional welcome, and learn about the history of Cretan cuisine and local traditions.
10:15 – Hands-On Cretan Cooking Lesson
Prepare a selection of authentic Cretan dishes using fresh local ingredients and traditional family recipes.
11:30 – Guided Olive Oil Tasting
Discover the secrets of Crete's "liquid gold" through a tasting of premium extra virgin olive oils while learning about quality, aromas, and flavors.
12:00 – Traditional Cheese Making Experience
Learn the art of Cretan cheesemaking and participate in the preparation of fresh local cheese using traditional methods.
12:15 – Dessert Workshop: Cretan Cheese Pies (Kalitsounia)
Create one of Crete's most beloved sweet treats, learning how to prepare and shape traditional cheese pies with local honey and aromatic ingredients.
12:45 – Lunch & Wine at the Family Table
Enjoy the dishes you have prepared together, accompanied by local wine, conversation, and authentic Cretan hospitality.
14:00– Farewell & Recipes to Take Home
Receive recipes and culinary tips so you can recreate the flavors of Crete at home.
Total Duration:4 hours
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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The Taste of Crete with Stamatia – Cooking Class, Cheese making & Olive Oil Tasting
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Cooking Classes
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Food & Drink
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Free cancellation
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- 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.
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