Greece, Crete – Cretan Cooking Week

Free Morning & Cooking Class

After breakfast during your free morning, you will have an opportunity to take a stroll around the charming village of Vamos or even take a bus or taxi to Georgioupolis. Lunch on your own.

Enjoy the afternoon with Chef Koula in the Cretan countryside; a glass of wine in your hand, cooking at ease in our kitchen, and then your chance to devour the delicious foods you have just created!

The lesson will take place at a character-filled old olive mill.

Overnight Crete

Meals B, D(Cooking Class)

Visiting Local Producers

After breakfast this morning will be an excursion to visit local producers. Specifically we will observe and taste the production of olive oil, honey, cheese, bread, and jam. You will also meet the last person on Crete to make sheep and goat bells. How novelle!!

Following lunch, visit a young couple who collect Cretan herbs, which can be very beneficial for our health. Learn about their obsession and how it can benefit you.

The afternoon is free for personal activities (suggestions: you can go and relax to the beach in Kalives or trip to the beautiful town of Rethymno).

Return to the accommodation for your evening meal.

Overnight Crete

Meals B, T(Oil, Honey, Cheese, Bread & Jam) L, D

Olive Oil, Wine Tasting & Cooking

Enjoy breakfast and then after a leisurely start today, we head to the local olive oil press.

Here the specialist will demonstrate and explain the intricate process of producing the island’s oil. A tasting of pure local oil follows.

We continue on to a winery where you will be introduced to the passion for Cretan wine via a winery tour and tasting. The tasting will be served with some traditional meze, while the hosts stay on hand to answer questions.

In the afternoon, another delicious moment will start with your second Cretan cooking class. Dinner this evening will be the dishes you prepared with your chef.

Overnight Crete

Meals B, T(Oil), L, D(Cooking Class)

Chiana Food Tour

After breakfast this morning, you’ll be transferred to the famous town of Chania for an amazing food tour.

Walk through some of the most picturesque parts of Chania while stopping to taste authentic traditional foods at shops along the way! Enjoy a unique blend of local food culture, tradition and history as you explore Chania with all your senses!

Following your tour is some free time in the town where you can do a little quality shopping or have lunch in a great tavern or a character-filled narrow street.

Return to your accommodation at your leisure for dinner this evening.

Overnight Crete

Meals B, T(Food Tour), D

Free Day

Enjoy breakfast at your leisure and then today is entirely yours to spend as you wish.

There is an optional guided walking tour available in the morning. It is a walk through nearby hills where history and nature combine.

Alternatively upon your request there are many other options. For example, and excursion to the Lybian Sea in the south of Crete, to Samaria Gorges or even Knossos Palace in Heraklion.

Return in your own time and dinner will be made available on your arrival.

Overnight Crete

Meals B, D

Cretan Cooking

After breakfast, take the morning to enjoy your choice of activity, or just take the time to relax.

In the afternoon, the moment has arrived for your last Cretan cooking class. The class will once again be held in the old mill, and your host chef will guide you through an afternoon of home made and hearty regional cooking.

Once complete, you’ll all be seated to enjoy your kitchen creation and the final night at the mill.

Overnight Crete

B, D(Cooking Class)

Departure Day

Enjoy your final breakfast and say your farewells.

Transfer to the airport or port of Chania for your onward journey.