Discover the wealth of the Cretan land with a hands-on cooking class in the beautiful Heraklion countryside.

Duration

4.5 hours

Tour Highlights

Learn how to prepare the most distinctive Cretan dishes and let expert Cretan cooks introduce you to the culinary tradition of the island!

• Enjoy a traditional Cretan cooking lesson in a scenic environment
• Cretan cooks to guide you through your cooking experience
• Discover the Cretan ingredients that make local food so irresistible
• Enjoy a traditional Cretan meal with a picture-perfect view of the Cretan landscape

What you can expect? 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 Aegean sea. An experienced couple of Cretan cooks will welcome you and introduce you to the earthly flavors of Cretan cuisine.

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. Next up, you'll cook the main course, which includes recipes such as lamb with artichokes or the traditional recipe of 'gemista' - stuffed vegetables - using only seasonal ingredients. Of course, one can't forget about dessert! You will roll out phyllo pastry and make delicious traditional pies with local cheese and honey, an unconventional, yet traditional, dessert of the region.

Time will finally come to taste all those Cretan goodies you’ve made, accompanied by lots of 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!

Inclusions

• Complimentary hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Transport with modern vehicles
• Hands-on cooking class
• Lunch with house wine or other beverages
• Services of an excellent English-speaking chef
• All taxes and VAT

Exclusions

• Any additional orders or purchases

Know before you book We can customize your experience further according to any particular dietary requirements you may have (allergies, etc)

What to Bring

Prepare yourself for an exciting experience and bring your camera to capture the best moments of your Heraklion cooking class!