Heraklion Private Cretan Cooking Class at a Traditional Village
Overview
Explore the riches of the Cretan land and get a traditional cooking lesson in by an experienced, professional, local cook in the beautiful Heraklion countryside! Learn the secrets to the most to prepare the most unique and characteristic Cretan dishes and let taste the fruits of your labor to revel in their delicious taste!
What's Included
- All taxes and VAT
- Transport with modern vehicles
- Appetizer lunch with house wine or other beverages
- Private hands-on cooking class
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off if the hotel is located in downtown Heraklion
- Services of an excellent english-speaking chef
- Any additional orders or purchases
Meeting and Pickup
If your hotel is located in Heraklion, pick up and drop off are complimentary. There will be an extra charge for hotels/apartments located outside Heraklion.
What To Expect
Use the knowledge that will get passed onto you from the expert local cook, and learn about hundred-year-old recipes passed down through generations. Prepare traditional Cretan dishes and learn tips and tricks to make your cooking life easier!
Let our driver take you to the breathtaking countryside of Heraklion in the comfort of a luxury vehicle and delight in a beautiful track through the Cretan villages. Ony some 30 minutes outside Heraklion city, your cooking adventure will transpire in an off-the-beaten-path location looking out over herb-scented hilltops and the sea. There, you will meet a Cretan cook practicing Greek hospitality, welcoming you and introducing you to Cretan cuisine.
You will be taught step-by-step famous Cretan appetizers, such as 'dakos' – Cretan rusks topped with tomato and feta cheese - and 'dolmadakia' – stuffed vine leaves.
After all that hard work, it is time to taste all those Cretan delicacies you cooked along with delicious local wine. The relaxed atmosphere and imposing landscapes will make leaving a difficult task.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Sky Diving customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- All taxes and VAT.
- Transport with modern vehicles.
- Appetizer lunch with house wine or other beverages.
- Private hands-on cooking class.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off if the hotel is located in downtown Heraklion.
- Services of an excellent english-speaking chef.
- Any additional orders or purchases.
The minimum age to participate is 1..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Heraklion Private Cretan Cooking Class at a Traditional Village is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
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Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- All taxes and VAT
- Transport with modern vehicles
- Appetizer lunch with house wine or other beverages
- Private hands-on cooking class
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off if the hotel is located in downtown Heraklion
- Services of an excellent english-speaking chef
- Any additional orders or purchases
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
