Heraklion Private Cretan Cooking Class at a Traditional Village

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Heraklion

Duration

4 hours

Group size

Max 6 guests

Language

English

Location

Heraklion

Duration

4 hours

Group size

Max 6 guests

Language

English

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4.4

•11 reviews

US$636.19 per guest

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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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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

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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.

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Tzatziki

A yogurt, garlic and cucumber dip seasoned with herbs and vinegar

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Dakos

Cretan rusks topped with tomato sauce and feta cheese

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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.

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Pickup Details

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.

Free cancellation

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No refund within 1 day of the experience or no-shows.

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Robert_VSeptember 2024 • Viator

Wonderful Experience

The cooking class was educational and amazing. Loved every bit of it, especially the Chef Vicki! Great food and lots of laughs. Loved the one on one experience for my wife and I.

Response from ViatorSeptember 02, 2024

Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Robert! We're thrilled you and your wife enjoyed the private Cretan cooking class and had an amazing time with Chef Vicki. It’s great to know that you appreciated the personalized experience, delicious food, and fun moments throughout the class. We hope to welcome you back to create more memorable experiences in the future!

Marilyn_MOctober 2023 • Viator

Cooking with a view!

We loved Vicki!! What a fabulous experience. The village tour was so interesting and then to learn to cook amazing Greek food was the best part. The setting is gorgeous too.

Response from ViatorOctober 23, 2023

Hello Marilyn, we're delighted to hear you had a fabulous experience with our guide during the village tour and cooking experience. We're grateful for your positive feedback and look forward to welcoming you back soon!

RKR4323September 2023 • TripAdvisor

Fun cooking lesson and tour of traditional Cretan village in Heraklion

We booked this tour at the last minute and were delighted when the operator agreed to start a bit early so we could catch our flight that was leaving out of Heraklion at 5 PM. When we arrived, the outside of the Cretan village did not look like much, but once we went inside it was truly magical. Our guide and teacher, Vicky, first took us on a tour of the village and museum, showing us what it was like to exist as either a poor farmer or wealthy farmer in a traditional Cretan village. This wa...read more

Response from ViatorSeptember 18, 2023

Hello, we're delighted that you had a magical experience during your Cretan cooking class and village tour in Heraklion! It's wonderful that you got to learn about local culture and traditions before diving into cooking. Thank you for recommending our tour, and we hope to welcome you back to Greece soon!

AGHUSKIESMay 2023 • TripAdvisor

Enjoyed this so much! Well worth the time.

A great way to learn about Cretan culture and food preparation. We really enjoyed learning about native Cretan lifestyle circa 1912 in this native village, then cooking an exquisite meal. Alex was our leader and she was so friendly and informative. Highly recommended.

Response from ViatorMay 19, 2023

Hello, we are delighted you consider our cooking class in Heraklion a great way to learn about Cretan culture and food and found your tour guide friendly and informative. Thank you for highly recommending our services and for your positive feedback. We hope to see you again soon!

Kim_SJune 2022 • Viator

Cretian history and cooking event

Originally the event was for a small party, we messaged the company and they easily accommodated our party of 11. We have food allergies-no problem! The tour of the little village was interesting and informative about Crete historical life. The creating/cooking of appetizer, main dish and dessert was fun, engaging and delicious! Best part was our guide and instructor, Evie. She was so kind and patient with us and danced a bit too! A great time.

Response from ViatorJuly 01, 2022

Hello Kim, we are very happy you enjoyed your time with us and appreciated our services. We are also glad you found your instructor helpful and fun. Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review. We hope to see you again soon!