The Real Cretan Cooking Experience

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The Real Cretan Cooking Experience

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 US$135.02  per guest
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
6 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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Language
English
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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

Sample Menu

STARTER
Kalitsounia
The popular Cretan Cheese-pies
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Tzatziki
Greek recipe with yogurt and cucumbers
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Ntakos
MAIN
Gemista
Staffed vegetables
STARTER
Greek salad

What You Get

Small-group cooking class
English speaking, local driver/guide
Recipes & photos taken on tour are sent electronically via e-mail
Gratuities (optional)

Good To Know

  • Please check the pick up areas before you book this tour.
  • Dress code is comfortable clothing - good shoes
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

What You’ll Experience

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.

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Chania, Greece, GR

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This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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4.9
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Cooking for everyone
August 06, 2026

My large group enjoyed this experience very much. It was a good mix of cooking that was easy for those less experienced, stories, facts on the Greek culture and history. The food was all delicious ...read more

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Wonderful Authentic cooking class!
August 06, 2026

This was one of the best, most authentic cooking classes I have ever taken! Located at the cooks house in the hills. It was absolutely beautiful and amazing. It is highly recommended!

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If you love food and beautiful places, book!
July 31, 2026

The Real Cretan Cooking Experience did not disappoint! I read reviews where many people said it was the highlight of their whole trip to Crete and knew I had to book it. We had a fantastic time! Th...read more

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Lovely experience at the foot of the White Mountain
July 29, 2026

It was a lovely experience. Our guide Alex was very friendly and knowledgeable. Maria and Pantelis, our hosts, were absolutely lovely and super kind with our 10 yo son. There's not as much cooking ...read more

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Beautiful experience with a spectacular view
July 26, 2026

This is so much more than just a cooking class—it's a genuine cultural experience filled with incredible food, warm hospitality, and memories we'll never forget. We couldn't recommend it more highl...read more

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