Putting the final touches
Cooking traditional Greek recipes with fresh local ingredients
Learning valuable trips and tricks about Greek cooking
Fresh herbs, olive oil and love are the key ingredients to Greek gastronomy
Traditional 'gemista' (stuffed oven-cooked vegetables)
Preparing phyllo pastry
Delicious and traditional, Cretan 'dakos' is a must!
Preparing and cutting the ingredients
A watched pot never boils!
Dakos, tzatziki and dolmades; what more can one want?
A table full of yummy traditional Cretan dishes
The friendly stuff is there to assist you with anything you might need!
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Heraklion Private Cretan Cooking Class at a Traditional Village

4.5 (11)· 4 hours ·English

Overview

Explore the riches of the Cretan land and get a traditional cooking lesson in by an experienced, professional, local cook in the beautiful Heraklion countryside! Learn the secrets to the most to prepare the most unique and characteristic Cretan dishes and let taste the fruits of your labor to revel in their delicious taste!

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Itinerary

  1. Use the knowledge that will get passed onto you from the expert local cook, and learn about hundred-year-old recipes passed down through generations. Prepare traditional Cretan dishes and learn tips and tricks to make your cooking life easier!

    Let our driver take you to the breathtaking countryside of Heraklion in the comfort of a luxury vehicle and delight in a beautiful track through the Cretan villages. Ony some 30 minutes outside Heraklion city, your cooking adventure will transpire in an off-the-beaten-path location looking out over herb-scented hilltops and the sea. There, you will meet a Cretan cook practicing Greek hospitality, welcoming you and introducing you to Cretan cuisine.

    You will be taught step-by-step famous Cretan appetizers, such as 'dakos' – Cretan rusks topped with tomato and feta cheese - and 'dolmadakia' – stuffed vine leaves.

    After all that hard work, it is time to taste all those Cretan delicacies you cooked along with delicious local wine. The relaxed atmosphere and imposing landscapes will make leaving a difficult task.

What is included

  • All taxes and VAT
  • Transport with modern vehicles
  • Appetizer lunch with house wine or other beverages
  • Private hands-on cooking class
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off if the hotel is located in downtown Heraklion
  • Services of an excellent english-speaking chef

Not included

  • Any additional orders or purchases

Meeting and pickup

If your hotel is located in Heraklion, pick up and drop off are complimentary. There will be an extra charge for hotels/apartments located outside Heraklion.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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