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Heraklion: Cretan Cooking Lesson with Lunch in Arolithos

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Heraklion: Cretan Cooking Lesson with Lunch in Arolithos
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4.883721 out of 5 stars
43 reviews

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.

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Olesya – United States

Fantastic experience to learn about Crete culture , our guide was really good and made the cooking class really fun so our 8 year old enjoyed it as well !

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Alexandra – United Kingdom

I wish I could give more stars! this was such an incredible experience and we took our 3 year old who really enjoyed it room Alexandra was so accommodating and made sure our son wasn't bored/too tired and she made the experience what it was :)

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Highlights

  • Learn from experienced chefs
  • Taste your own culinary creations
  • Enjoy a traditional one-of-a-kind experience

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Dear guests, 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. You will have in front of you a lovely scenery of vineyards, olive trees, and the holy mountain of Giouchtas. Sounds of animals' bells will come to your ears.
Your host and our team will be there to make you feel welcome and offer you a precious experience.

In your own free time Arolithos village you may have lunch and relax after such a creative experience in the tavern and the swimming pool.

Includes

  • Entrance to the Arolithos Museum
  • Wine tasting
  • Food tasting
  • Lunch or dinner of your own created dishes
  • Recipes
  • Mini tour
  • Museum tour
  • Arolithos traditional Cretan village tour
  • English-speaking guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop off

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Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village.

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  • Unaccompanied minors

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  • This is a 2.5-hour activity
  • Transfer service and car hire can be organized at an extra charge
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please advise the organizers of any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking
  • Vegetarian options are available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Only the cooking class is wheelchair accessible, not the whole tour

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Olesya – United StatesApril 23, 2025 – Verified booking
Fantastic experience to learn about Crete culture , our guide was really good and made the cooking class really fun so our 8 year old enjoyed it as well !
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Alexandra – United KingdomNovember 1, 2024 – Verified booking
I wish I could give more stars! this was such an incredible experience and we took our 3 year old who really enjoyed it room Alexandra was so accommodating and made sure our son wasn't bored/too tired and she made the experience what it was :)
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Cassie – United StatesAugust 27, 2024 – Verified booking
We booked a separate, private transfer to Arolithos- a traditional Cretan village. It was a beautiful place built in the 1980s by a family wanting to give people a taste of what life was like in the early days. The family lives and works in their self created village. After a tour that included some history and ancient artifacts, we were taken to the onsite restaurant to begin our cooking lesson. The chef was super patient with my 11-year-old, giving her tips and tricks for holding a knife properly, folding grape leaves, and grating a tomato. We made delicious food and then enjoyed them at the outdoor cafe that overlooks the countryside. Our host even sent us home with a recipe book!

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