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Traditional Cretan Cuisine - Cooking Lessons - Food Tour
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Cretan Flavors - Cooking Lessons in Heraklion - Small Group
Traditional Cretan Cuisine - Cooking Lessons - Food Tour
Traditional Cretan Cuisine - Cooking Lessons - Food Tour

Cretan Flavours - Cooking Lessons in Heraklion - Small Group

By Tours in Heraklion
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Overview

During this small group tour (up to 7 people) we will take you on a culinary journey through some of the most iconic and delicious dishes of Crete.

On this tour, you'll learn how to prepare some of the most delicious dishes of Cretan cuisine, such as Dakos, Tzatziki, Gemista: stuffed vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers, or courgette, filled with a mixture of rice, herbs, and sometimes ground meat and a delicious Cretan salad, made with juicy tomatoes, cucumbers, extra virgin olive oil, Feta Fournou (Feta in Oven) and cheese pies.

After our cooking lessons, we will sit down to enjoy our delicious creations, paired with local wines and traditional Cretan raki.
By the end of our tour, you'll have gained a deeper appreciation for Cretan cuisine and its health benefits.
You'll leave with new skills, recipes, and memories that will last a lifetime.
So come join us and let's explore the delicious and healthy world of Cretan cuisine together!
“Kali orexi” Bon appetit

Activity location

  • Heraklion
    • Heraklion, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Heraklion
    • Heraklion, Greece

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included2 glasses Cretan wine per person
  • What's includedWhat's includedPick up and Drop off from your hotel/port/airport
  • What's includedWhat's includedDinner
  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transport in Mercedes Benz Van
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll Fees and Taxes
  • What's includedWhat's includedLiability Insurance
  • What's includedWhat's includedUnlimited water and soft drinks
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional English speaking Driver Guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedCoffee and Cretan raki
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedExtra wines

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • According to Greek law, people under 18 years old are not allowed to consume or be served alcoholic drinks.
  • Infant seats available on request
  • Vegetarian and Vegan options available - please let us know
  • If you have any food allergies or intolerances, please contact us to let us know
  • We highly advise against scheduling any reservation for dinner, there is enough food and drink
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Our first stop is visiting a 4th generation olive oil factory. Learn about the significance of olive oil in Cretan cooking. You might learn about different types of extra virgin olive oil, how to taste and appreciate them, and various ways to use them in cooking. Next, we'll explore the old windmills and take some photos of the panoramic view. For centuries, they have stood as guardians of the land, harnessing the power of the wind to grind grain and irrigate the fertile soil. Each windmill tells a storey of hard work and perseverance, passed down through generations of farmers who have called this land home. It's time to cook. Start with an introduction to Cretan cuisine, its history, cultural significance, and the key ingredients used. Discuss the philosophy of Cretan cuisine, which emphasises fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced ingredients and herbs. Expect to learn how to prepare iconic Cretan dishes such as dakos (rusk salad), Greek salad, gemista (stuffed vegetables), tzatziki, cheese and spinach pies etc. Finally, sit down to enjoy the dishes you've prepared together, accompanied by Cretan wine and good company.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESHeraklion
    • Heraklion, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHeraklion
    • Heraklion, Greece

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