

by Cretan Vibes
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Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$220This four-hour cooking class takes place at a working olive farm in Crete managed by a mother-and-daughter team. Participants cook outdoors using fresh ingredients gathered from the farm’s garden while learning traditional Cretan recipes and cooking methods. The class includes a guided tasting of extra virgin olive oil, explaining how factors like acidity, harvesting, and pressing influence its quality. Attendees also watch a short video showing the family’s olive harvesting process to provide insight into their farming tradition. The class offers customization for dietary needs such as allergies or vegetarian preferences. Tea, coffee, alcoholic drinks, all cooking ingredients, and meals are included, and leftovers can be taken home. Recipes are sent by email after the class. Private transportation is not provided.
Our Cretan cooking class is a 100% hands-on experience, perfect for those eager to explore and indulge in the flavors of Cretan gastronomy. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced cook, what truly matters is your open heart and eagerness to embrace the warmth of Cretan culture, becoming a cherished part of our family along the way!" Mama Stella, my wonderful mum, loves to share her culinary knowledge and techniques with you! We will cook a 3-course meal, by providing all you need, from aprons to fresh, farm-sourced ingredients ensuring a 100% hands-on cooking experience!Local homemade refreshments and water will also be provided. After your cooking adventure, you'll enjoy your creations with some Cretan wine. Leftovers are carefully packed for you to take along. Moreover, as an olive-growing family,we guide you through an educational olive oil tasting.You will learn how to recognize authentic extra virgin,how to detect aromas, flavors, and bitterness, how to identify defects in lower-quality oils,tips for choosing olive oil when you shop. This tour is perfect for travelers who want to understand not only what Cretans cook — but how and why!
240 min
Just keep an eye out for our sign: Cretan Vibes Farm on National Road E97. If the GPS instructs you to turn towards the Panagia Kaliviany Monastery, please avoid turning there. Instead, continue straight on the main road, and you'll spot our signs.Please use ONLY Google Maps
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Just keep an eye out for our sign: Cretan Vibes Farm on National Road E97. If the GPS instructs you to turn towards the Panagia Kaliviany Monastery, please avoid turning there. Instead, continue straight on the main road, and you'll spot our signs.Please use ONLY Google Maps