Heraklion Private Cretan Cooking Class at a Traditional Village
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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Heraklion Private Cretan Cooking Class at a Traditional Village
Pickup included
What's included in Heraklion Private Cretan Cooking Class at a Traditional Village
(Subject to Option Inclusions)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.
Food Menu
STARTER - Tzatziki
A yogurt, garlic and cucumber dip seasoned with herbs and vinegar
STARTER - Dakos
Cretan rusks topped with tomato sauce and feta cheese
STARTER - Dolmadakia
Vine leaves stuffed with rice and herbs mixture
DESSERT - Sarikopita
A traditional phyllo pastry pie with local cheese and honey, an unconventional, yet traditional, dessert of the region.
Inclusions
- All taxes and VAT
- Private hands-on cooking class
- Transport with modern vehicles
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off if the hotel is located in downtown Heraklion
- Services of an excellent english-speaking chef
- Appetizer lunch with house wine or other beverages
- Any additional orders or purchases
- Public transportation options are available nearby
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
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.
