Cretan Cooking Class & Olive Oil Tasting in Description

Discover the flavors of the island through a private Cretan Cooking Class in Heraklion, Crete. This six-hour experience combines an olive grove visit, an introduction to traditional olive oil production and a hands-on cooking lesson in the village of Katalagari. It is designed for travelers who want to understand Cretan food by meeting local people, working with regional ingredients and preparing traditional recipes themselves. Your experience begins among the olive trees, where your local guide explains how olives are cultivated and harvested in Crete. You then visit a traditional olive mill to learn how extra virgin olive oil is produced. During the guided tasting, you pair local olive oil with Cretan food and learn how quality, aroma and flavor can change depending on the olives and production process. The Cretan Cooking Class continues in a traditional courtyard in Katalagari, a village in the Heraklion countryside. Guided by a local home cook, you prepare Greek and Cretan recipes using techniques passed down through local households. You will knead, mix, season and cook together while hearing the stories behind the dishes and their place in everyday Cretan life. Once the cooking is complete, sit down to enjoy the meal you helped prepare, accompanied by homemade wine and water. With private transportation, hotel pickup and return included, this experience is suitable for couples, families and groups of friends looking for an authentic food experience with local experts in Heraklion, Crete.