Viator
From €110
The Real Cretan Cooking Experience
Join us and live an incredible journey through the Cretan cuisine and culture... Tour Highlights • Introduction and welcome drink • Vegetable picking from the family garden • Cooking class of traditional Cretan recipes • Experience the use of the old wood-oven • Hear the stories and origins behind each dish • Wine tasting combined with cheese platters in Cretan varieties • Tour around the theme rooms of the family house • Introduction of the Cretan weaving tradition • Admire extraordinary artifacts of the past and learn about the Cretan way of life in the previous centuries • Feel part of a local family inside an embracing environment • Enjoy the spectacular front and rear view of the cottage to the sea and the mountain • Savor the freshly made dinner along with good Cretan wine
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- · Minimum 1 travelers
- · Up to 15 travelers
- · Adult required for booking
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Menu & tasting
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.
- Kalitsouniastarter
The popular Cretan Cheese-pies
- Tzatzikistarter
Greek recipe with yogurt and cucumbers
- Ntakosstarter
- Gemistamain
Staffed vegetables
- Greek saladstarter
What's included
- Small-group cooking class
- English speaking, local driver/guide
- Recipes & photos taken on tour are sent electronically via e-mail
- Commemorative gifts
- All ingredients for your lunch
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan/minibus
- Use of apron and cooking utensils
- Wine & Food tasting
What's not included
- Gratuities (optional)
Good to know
- 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.
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The Real Cretan Cooking Experience
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