SCHEDULE: Tuesday to Thursday

DURATION: 4-5 Hours

DIFFICULTY: Easy

GROUP SIZE: 2-6 people

TYPE: Small group

PICK UP TIME: 17:00 p.m. (depending on the hotel)

PICK UP PLACE: Hotels in Rethymno district

Highlights

• Visit a typical cretan village
• Meet the locals of the Rethymno region
• Learn the basics of cretan gastronomy
• Learn all the secrets of cretan culinary traditions with Ms. Androniki
• Cook fresh and organic ingredients from the garden
• Discover and appreciate Cretan hospitality
• Savor the delicious Greek dishes
• 24 hours full refund cancellation policy

ITINERARY

On the way

We will drive a short distance from the city of Rethymno to the village of Loutra: a picturesque village located among olive groves. Loutra is characterized by its narrow cobbled streets, bougavilla plants and Venetian buildings. We will have the opportunity to see the fabrika (old oil mill), the medieval fountain, as well as the house of Ilias Spantidakis( aka Luis Tikas, a person of significance to US social history, born and raised in Loutra).

It's cooking time!

Androniki, our instructor, will welcome us to her magnificent house in the heights of the village with a breathtaking view of the city. Our charming host will accompany us throughout the cooking class, where we will share her passion for Cretan culture and gastronomy. Put on your apron and prepare to be impressed by the quality of organic and natural products; we will use products from her own garden; olive oil, many fruits, vegetables, plants, herbs... Starting the cooking we will learn how to make delicious ‘tirozouli’ (homemade Cretan cheese), ‘dakos’ or ‘koukouvagia’, tasty ‘kremidokalitsouna’ (flour, dry onions and olive oil), ‘youvarlakia’ avgolemono (meatball soup with sauce egg-lemon), or ‘chaniotiko Boureki’ (vegetarian dish).Put on your apron and be impressed by the quality of organic and natural products; we will use products, which come from their garden; olive oil, many fruits, vegetables, plants, herbs... Starting the cooking we will learn how to make delicious tirozouli (homemade Cretan cheese), Dakos or Koukouvagia, tasty kremidokalitsouna (flour, dry onions and olive oil), youvarlakia avolemono (meatball soup and sauce egg-lemon, or chaniotiko Boureki (vegetarian dish).

Enjoy your creations!

After preparing all the dishes, lunch follows; we will use a traditional wood-fired oven for cooking our dishes and we will taste everything we have prepared outdoors, in an idyllic setting with a glass of raki and local wine. Let’s savor the wonderful Cretan flavors of traditional cuisine!

What’s Included

• Hotel Pick-Up & Drop-Off (Only Rethymno District) [Please mention it in the Reservation Comments]
• English or French speaking guide
• Local driver / guide
• Transport by air-conditioned car​ / mini bus
• Cooking Lesson & Full lunch (vegetarian options included)
• Use of apron & cooking utensils
• All ingredients for your meal
• Printed Recipes
• All taxes, fees and handling charges​
• Lots of raki and laughter :)

Price

ADULTS: 95€ p/p

CHILDREN (2-12): 70€ p/p

INFANTS (0-2): FREE