Top Greece Classes & Workshops - page 7

Ozlem has Cretan, Turkish and Venetian roots, which has greatly influenced her cooking style. Her passion for food started when she was young, she was always curious and would follow her grandmother around the kitchen with a basket gathering wild greens and herbs. Her grandmother taught her to cook using all her senses – smell, sight, taste, feel. She works as a personal chef, participates in festivals, organizes workshops, is a speaker on panels and seminars, and also writes for newspapers and magazines. Apart from cooking, Ozlem also works as a translator and an interpreter, she has translated 19 books so far! - Home cooking class in Crete with a local expert - Learn to cook traditional Greek food using family recipes - Enjoy a traditional Cretan meal inspired by memories of family gatherings - Get insight into Greek history and culture through the food

Learn to make one of Greece's world-famous foods in this hands-on, private Greek yogurt-making class, where you’ll make rich, creamy yogurt from scratch. Guided by an expert, you’ll turn organic milk into fresh yogurt, then transform it into tzatziki, smoothies, dressings, and desserts - just as generations of Greeks have done at home. Enjoy local flavors and take home practical tips from an unforgettable culinary experience.

Learn to make Greek cocktails by the beach in Mykonos on this small-group cocktail making experience. This is great for birthday parties, bachelorette parties, or even team building events. You’ll get to make three cocktails with traditionally Greek spirits, like ouzo, tsipouro, and mastic- which is all included in the price.

Learn to cook like a Greek during this culinary class on a Greek farm in Portaria village. You and your private party will enjoy seeing the farm and how the residents use its products in traditional dishes such as vegetables pie and tzatziki. Then sit down and enjoy wine while you eat your creations and chat about Greek culinary culture.

Expand your knowledge of Mediterranean gins and enjoy multiple tastings by opting for this guided gin tasting experience in Athens. Learn more about the gin crafting process and hear stories about each gin you try—information you likely wouldn’t find out about if trying the gins in a bar. All alcoholic beverages, bottled water, snacks, and a cheat sheet for notes are included for a seamless experience.

Most Athens tours walk you past the ruins of its ancient democracy without letting you take part in how it worked. This small-group workshop does the opposite, heading to the Pnyx—the hill where the Athenian Assembly once met—to recreate the debating and voting of classical Athens through dialogues, role-play, and team games. A facilitator with a background in Classical Studies leads the session, covering both the strengths and the flaws of the system.

Wine and Greece have been interlinked since the dawn of the Bronze Age and today’s Greek vintners are creating some spectacular new wines. Join an experienced sommelier in a restaurant to sample five delicious Greek wines, paired with light dishes to enhance their flavors, on this exclusive wine tasting experience. It’s no problem if you don’t know much about wine: your course begins with an introduction to tasting wine.

Artistic travelers who are interested in Greek culture will enjoy this small-group mosaic-making workshop in the Southern Peloponnese. Learn more about Greek traditions, arts, and crafts from your instructor. You’ll be given all the necessary materials and tools to make your own classically inspired mosaic, and plenty of time to finish off a piece that you can take home with you.

Discover Mykonos’ traditional side—and immerse yourself in its culinary heritage—during this private cooking class. Pick between convenient lunch and dinner options, and upgrade for round-trip transit from your hotel. Upon arrival at your instructor’s home, you’ll learn how to handle filo dough, will make traditional meze dishes, try local ouzo, and more. After your class, sit down to enjoy a multi-course feast, complete with a main course prepared by your guide, as well as wine and dessert.

Immerse yourself in the rich flavors of Skiathos with a unique guided olive oil tasting experience. Discover the nuances of premium, cold-pressed oils sourced from ancient local groves, each reflecting the island's heritage. Learn to identify the distinctive fruity, bitter, and peppery notes, and explore how to pair these exquisite oils with local delicacies. This exclusive tasting journey offers insights from an olive oil expert, making it an ideal activity for food enthusiasts and travelers eager to deepen their appreciation for Greek culinary traditions. - Guided olive oil tasting featuring premium, cold-pressed oils - Learn to identify unique flavor profiles and pairing techniques - Exclusive experience led by an olive oil expert - Perfect for culinary enthusiasts and those interested in Greek culture

Make ancient history a little more engaging for younger travellers with this private tour of the Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology and an ancient tech workshop. Learn about the ancient Greeks' key innovations as your personal guide leads you through the museum's highlights and the National Garden, providing insight you might miss if exploring solo. Then enjoy a hands-on workshop to assemble an "Antikythera computer," a calculation device.

Escape the bustle of the Athens mainland—and enjoy an idyllic escape into nature—on this half-day, small-group tour. Traveling aboard a luxury catamaran, depart from Athens and head to the tucked-away Hydrousa Island, with an optional stop at Vouliagmeni Beach. Upon arrival, have ample time to swim in the crystal-clear waters, sunbathe, and relax on board. Cap off your visit with a freshly prepared Greek lunch before returning to dry land.

Discover the secrets of loukoumades—Greek donuts—in a way you couldn’t by just eating them at restaurants on this family-friendly private Athens cooking class. Discover how these popular treats date from the first Olympic Games in 776 BC, and use the original recipes to create classic sweet and savory versions. Then, eat as many as you wish with honey, fruit, or cheeses, accompanied by unlimited beer, wine, and sodas.

Experience Greek cuisine and culture as the locals do with this visit to Syntagma Square. Spend the evening at a local tavern where you’ll enjoy an interactive performance showcasing traditional Greek dancing and singing. An air-conditioned vehicle will transport you to the tavern and back to your hotel so you can drink, dance, and dine without worrying about hailing a cab or using public transportation.

Travelers visiting Athens often look for authentic local experiences. This pottery workshop allows visitors to slow down, get creative, and learn a traditional craft while making a meaningful souvenir from their trip.

Sample a wide variety of local Greek wines on this half-day tour of Mykonos. Depart from your hotel and make your way to a local Mykonian house or farm. Taste up to six different wines and learn about traditional tasting techniques. You can select to include a meal of lunch or dinner on your tour.

The word Agni means pure, unadulterated. Agni farm is the farm away from the noise of the city, where you will come in contact with life in nature. Υou will experience the pure authentic traditional Greek way of life, the culture, the hospitality, the everyday lifestyle of our traditional Greek family and the Greek art of cooking. We will welcome you to our home and we will make you feel like you are at home. You will taste and enjoy Greek coffee or hot mountain tea, some Greek meze snacks and traditional welcome drinks. You can familiarize with the animals of the farm, wander through our vegetable garden, cut fresh vegetables, learn all the secrets of Greek gastronomy and then create your farm to table meals! There is a possibility for the menu to be modified in case a guest has food allergies and we also offer VEGAN menu!

You will have thLearn everything about Extra Virgin olive oil along with herbs and a glass of wine. Taste 4 different types of extra virgin olive oil and accompany them with the finest local herbs. Long description Walk in the old town of Athens, called Plaka. Reach the oldest bar of the city, Brettos where you will see many different barrels of Greek wine and spirits. During this activity you will taste four types of Greek extra virgin olive oil. A local expert will help you spot the differences. Together you will taste some of the finest Greek herbs and a glass of wine. All you need to know about olive oil, virgin olive oil and extra virgin olive oil in this 20 minutes fast learning masterclass. Then you can stay longer and enjoy drinks and finger food if you like (at an extra cost). The bar is conveniently located in the heart of the old town and very close to the Acropolise chance to taste

Embark on an unforgettable half-day journey of traditional Greek cuisine with Mrs. Juliana, the woman whose cooking charmed even world-renowned chef, Anthony Bourdain. She will take you to her family farm and teach you how to prepare exquisite dishes using seasonal goods that are all cooked over a wood fire. To add some extra flavor to your experience, alcoholic beverages as well as private transportation are included.

Explore Mykonos’s architecture against the blue skies as you walk through the area with your guide and small, intimate group (max 6). Besides a walking tour of the town, you’ll also have a local artisanal picnic paired with local white wine. After your lunch, you can spend some time by the sea, or take a dip in the crystal water.

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This private lesson teaches you how to cook authentic Greek food in a unique setting — a local home in Athens. Your host, Katerina, is a private chef with years of experience, and you'll learn how to make two to three traditional Greek dishes. Combine your meal with an introduction to Greek culture and hospitality.

Learn about olive oil growing customs and traditions of Crete's Papadomanolakis family, producers of “Pallada” extra virgin olive oil. Take a guided tour of the olive oil production facilities at the family mill: walk through olive groves check out the production equipment, learn about all phases of olive oil production, and taste three extra virgin olive oils.

Join our Greek Cooking Experience and shop, cook & enjoy local recipes & delicious dishes with the guidance of our professional cook & facilitator! We start with a quick tasting of fresh Greek olives. Then we can choose together the vegetables you will use in your cooking at the Central Market of Thessaloniki “Kapani”, where numerous locals do their daily grocery shopping. With the help of our professional and experienced cook, you learn how to prepare famously traditional Greek dishes. You savor traditional appetizers, salads & main courses, such as Tzatziki sauce (yogurt, cucumber & garlic dip), Stuffed vine leaves “dolmadakia” , Greek salad, Stuffed vegetables (peppers & tomatoes) & your dessert: Chocolate salami! All are prepared by you and served in a beautiful traditional tavern nestled in the heart of Thessaloniki!