Greece · Cooking

Cretan Flavors Cooking Lessons and Wine Olive Oil Tasting

4 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Heraklion. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Hands-on cooking experience focused on traditional Cretan dishes
02 Learn to prepare specialties such as dakos and stuffed vine leaves
03 Enjoy guided tastings of Cretan wine and olive oil
04 Dine at a local family-run restaurant
05 Small-group experience with time to cook, taste, and ask questions
06 Led by passionate locals with insight into Cretan culinary traditions

Discover the tastes, traditions, and warm hospitality of Crete on this immersive culinary experience in Heraklion. More than a cooking class or tasting, this small-group tour invites you to take part in preparing traditional Cretan dishes with local ingredients while learning the stories and heritage behind each recipe.

Along the way, enjoy guided tastings of Cretan wine and olive oil, with insight into local grape varieties, production methods, and what makes a high-quality extra virgin olive oil. With plenty of time to cook, taste, ask questions, and relax, this experience offers an authentic introduction to Cretan food culture in a welcoming local setting.

For our main course, we'll head to a local family-run restaurant where we'll try some hearty and flavorful dishes.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Heraklion

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

For our main course, we'll head to a local family-run restaurant where we'll try some hearty and flavorful dishes. you'll learn how to prepare classic dishes like dakos, a salad made with barley rusks, tomato, and feta cheese. You'll also learn how to make stuffed vine leaves, slow-cooked lamb, and other specialties that have been passed down through generations.

"kali orexi" (bon appétit)!

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in Heraklion. 1 city · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Private transportation in Mercedes Benz Van
Pick up and Drop off from your hotel/port/airport
Professional English speaking Driver Guide
All Fees and Taxes
Dinner
Cretan Wine
Unlimited water and soft drinks
Coffee and Cretan raki
Liability Insurance

What's Not Included

Extra wines

Know before you go

STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
Not wheelchair accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
According to Greek law, people under 18 years old are not allowed to consume or be served alcoholic beverages.
Infant seats available on request
Vegetarian and Vegan options available - please let us know
If you have any food allergies or intolerances, please let us know
We highly advise against scheduling any reservation for dinner, there is enough food and drink
We provide additional pick up in Capsis Hotel & 18 Aglon Square.