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Heraklion: Cretan private cooking lesson with lunch in Arolithos

Crete, Greeceby Museum of Local Art and Agricultural History

  • 4 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: Greek, English

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Overview

Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village organizes Cretan cooking lessons. Take a mini-tour in the Arolithos museum, prepare your own dishes, and delight in the foods you have created.

What's included

  • We prepare the food and having dinner
  • All the materials and equipments we need are included
  • Private transportation

Itinerary

It will be our great pleasure to welcome you to one of the most beautiful sights in Crete, Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village We will walk around the little streets visiting the premises and the museum where you will see the exhibition of our familial collection of old objects. We will visit the two old houses which will travel us back in time. Later on, we will go to the taverna where we will prepare together the delicious dishes of several recipes which we also consume in our weekly diet. Traditional Cretan cuisine is considered to be one of the healthiest in the world. Here you can learn from us the secrets around each dish and participate hands-on in the process. You can create stuffed vine leaves, stuffed vegetables, pork with wine sauce, lamb with green beans, ntakos, tzatziki, and cheese pies. In case you have special dietary needs or allergies then you shall inform us beforehand to adapt the menu to your demands. You will enjoy the dishes you have prepared. Local wine and mineral water are included. The taverna has a panoramic view over the nearest valley and Heraklion City. Your host and our team will be there to make you feel welcome and offer you a precious experience.

Meeting and pickup

Go to the Front desk and ask Michalis for the cooking class

End point

Go to the Front desk and ask Michalis for the cooking class

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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