The Real Cretan Cooking Experience

Summary

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.

Tour info

Duration
6 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
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Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

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

What’s included?

  • English speaking, local driver/guide

  • Wine & Food tasting

  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan/minibus

  • Small-group cooking class

  • Use of apron and cooking utensils

  • All ingredients for your lunch

  • Commemorative gifts

  • Recipes & photos taken on tour are sent electronically via e-mail

  • Gratuities (optional)

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 6h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Fabulous Crete

About operator:

GS Tours Chania Ltd is a travel and tourism company with long experience and dynamic presence in Crete’s travel industry. Our primary goal, since 1990, is to serve our clients in a special way and at the meantime, make more known the cultural and natural elements of our island. Aiming at continuously improving our position in the market, we follow the international trends in servicing and travel technology, with the contribution of our partnerships. Services & Partners We mainly offer the best services in the fields below, providing complete travel solutions to our customers. Our services include: Incoming Tourism Services, Leisure Travel, Alternative Tourism, Exclusive Luxury Travel Services. Our company is an authorized partner of GS Travel SA (IATA – HATTA-P.E.T.A.GA.-HAPCO and ISTAA member). Our services are certified pursuant to ISO 9001:2008. GS Tours Chania Ltd is also a partner of Region of Crete and member of Western Crete Travel Agencies Association.

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