Learn the culinary secrets that have been passed down through generations by joining a cooking class of Cretans' favorite recipes that is fun and, of course, absolutely scrumptious!
Discover the wealth of the Cretan land with a hands-on cooking class in the beautiful Heraklion countryside. Learn how to prepare the most distinctive Cretan dishes and let expert Cretan cooks introduce you to the culinary tradition of the island!
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Enjoy a traditional Cretan cooking lesson in a scenic environment
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Local cooking instructor to guide you through your cooking experience
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Discover the Cretan ingredients that make local food so irresistible
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Enjoy a traditional Cretan meal of apperizers with a picture-perfect view of the Cretan landscape
Travel to a peaceful, traditional village amidst the countryside of Heraklion in the comfort of a modern vehicle. Just 30 minutes away from the city, your cooking experience will take place in a traditional stone village looking out over herb-scented hilltops and the valley of Heraklion. An experienced Cretan cooking instructor will welcome you and introduce you to the earthly flavors of Cretan cuisine.
Firstly, you will embark on a 30-minute tour referring to the objects and habits of cooking processes in past times. It is an integral part of the experience, as we regard the cooking lessons as a holistic cultural experience of Cretan life.
Next comes the cooking lesson. You will prepare step-by-step famous Cretan appetizers, like 'dakos' – Cretan rusks topped with tomato sauce and feta cheese - and 'dolmadakia' – vine leaves stuffed with a rice mixture.
The time will finally come to taste all those Cretan goodies you’ve made, accompanied by local wine. The friendly atmosphere and picture-perfect scenery will capture your senses on every level, and you will return home with a whole new cooking skillset!
- Complimentary hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Transport with modern vehicles
- Hands-on cooking class
- Appetizer lunch with house wine or other beverages
- Recipe booklet and certificate given at the
end as souvenir - Services of an excellent English-speaking chef
- All taxes and VAT
- Any additional orders or purchases
- We can customize your experience further according to any particular dietary requirements you may have (allergies, etc.)
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