Uncover the culinary traditions of Crete with a farm-to-table cooking class. Pick vegetables from the family garden, cook traditional recipes, and learn about Cretan culture and weaving traditions. Enjoy a wine tasting and savor a freshly made dinner with stunning views.
- Melidoni - 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.
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- Expert guidance by an English-speaking, local driver/guide
- Interactive small-group cooking class
- E-mailed recipes and photos from the tour
- Special commemorative gifts
- All ingredients for a delicious lunch included
- Comfortable transport in an air-conditioned minivan/minibus
- Apron and cooking utensils provided
- Exquisite wine and food tasting experience
- Gratuities (optional)
- Kalitsounia - The popular Cretan Cheese-pies
- Tzatziki - Greek recipe with yogurt and cucumbers
- Ntakos
- Gemista - Staffed vegetables
- Greek salad
Embark on a remarkable journey into the heart of Cretan gastronomy and culture…
Tour Key Points
• Welcome greetings and an appetizer drink
• Harvesting vegetables straight from the family’s home garden
• Engage in a cooking class featuring traditional Cretan dishes
• Get a hands-on experience with an ancient wood-burning oven
• Gain insights into the history and stories behind each meal
• Experience wine and cheese tasting, featuring Cretan varieties
• Explore the uniquely-themed rooms inside the family homestead
• Learn about the traditional Cretan weaving techniques
• Appreciate the impressive ancient relics and gain insights into the Cretan lifestyle over the past centuries
• Experience the warmth and embrace of a local family
• Witness the stunning scenic views from the cottage of the sea and mountains
• Relish a homemade dinner complemented by excellent Cretan wine
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.