Crete: Authentic Cooking Class, Cheese Making, & Oil Tasting

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ID: GYG1349666-2060500
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Pays: Grèce

Durée du projet: 04:00 horaires


Description

Discover the flavors of Crete with an authentic cooking class, cheese making, and olive oil tasting. Learn to make traditional dishes with a local host and enjoy a meal with local wine.
Begin your experience with a warm welcome from Stamatia, your local host, in a traditional Cretan home where generations of family recipes and customs are still cherished today. From the moment you arrive, you will be treated not as a visitor, but as a guest welcomed into a Cretan family.

Together with Stamatia, prepare a selection of authentic Cretan dishes using fresh seasonal ingredients, locally produced olive oil, aromatic herbs, and traditional techniques passed down through generations. As you cook side by side, Stamatia will share stories about village life, local traditions, and the importance of food in Cretan culture.

No authentic Cretan culinary experience would be complete without olive oil. During a guided olive oil tasting, discover why extra virgin olive oil is known as Crete's "liquid gold." Learn how to identify quality olive oil through its aroma, flavor, and characteristics while gaining insight into its central role in the famous Mediterranean diet.

Learn the art of traditional Cretan cheese making and taste authentic local flavors. As the cooking comes to an end, gather around the table and enjoy the delicious meal you have created together. Accompanied by local wine, heartfelt conversation, and genuine Cretan hospitality, this is the moment when food becomes a bridge between cultures and strangers become friends.

Faits saillants

  • Savor the flavors of Crete with a private cooking class and olive oil tasting
  • Learn to make traditional Cretan dishes with a local host in her home
  • Discover the art of cheese making and taste authentic local flavors
  • Enjoy a guided tasting of premium extra virgin olive oils
  • Share a meal with your host and enjoy local wine, coffee, and refreshments

Langues

INFORMATION IMPORTANTE
This experience is suitable for most guests and does not require previous cooking experience.
Participants should be comfortable standing for extended periods during cooking and food preparation.
Please inform in advance of any food allergies, dietary restrictions, or medical conditions.
Meeting Instructions Please drive to the meeting location and park your vehicle along the road in a suitable place. Once you have parked, please walk here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Frfk912UBUYk3WZR8 We look forward to welcoming you and sharing an authentic Cretan cooking experience with you!
INCLUS
  • Full hands-on Cretan cooking class
  • Traditional Cretan lunch
  • Homemade Cretan cheese tasting
  • Traditional dessert cheese pies (Kalitsounia)
  • Guided tasting of premium extra virgin olive oils
  • Hands-on traditional cheese-making experience
  • Local Cretan wine served with the meal
  • Water, coffee, and traditional refreshments
  • All cooking equipment and utensils
  • Aprons for participants
  • All ingredients required for the cooking class and workshops
  • Personal guidance from local host, Stamatia
  • Introduction to Cretan culinary traditions and local lifestyle
  • Family recipes and cooking tips to take home
  • Taxes and service charges
NON INCLUS
  • Transportation to and from the experience venue
  • Personal purchases and souvenirs
  • Additional alcoholic beverages beyond those included
  • Gratuities and tips
  • Travel insurance
  • Hotel accommodation
  • Any expenses not specifically mentioned in the 'Included' section

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Annulations

Cette excursion peut être annulée sans frais jusqu'à : heures d'annulation avant le début du voyage. Si vous l'annulez après les heures d'annulation ou si vous ne vous présentez pas à l'excursion, le prix total de l'activité vous sera toujours facturé. Tout retard à la prise en charge ou au départ sera considéré comme un retard.