Heraklion: Cretan private cooking lesson with lunch in Arolithos

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Crete, Greece

4 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Immerse yourself in Cretan cuisine with a private cooking class in Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village. Enjoy a small tour of the museum and two old houses. Afterwards, learn to make several traditional Cretan dishes, including starters, mains, and desserts, which you get to enjoy together afterwards. Includes local wine and mineral water and dinner.

Private cooking class in Arolithos, Crete
Experience local culture and cuisine in a private setting
Learn to make several traditional Cretan dishes
Includes all ingredients, dinner, local wine, and mineral water

Sample Menu

Starter

Stuffed vine leaves

Stuffed vines leaves sprinkled with lemon juice

Starter

Tzatziki

Yogurt with cucumber , garlic, olive oil, salt and vinegar

Starter

Kritharokouloura- Ntakos

Rusk barley with tomato olive oil and feta cheese

Starter

Mpekri meze

Pork with onions, olive oil, pepper and wine

Main

Lamb in red sauce with green beans

Lamb with tomato sauce wine and green beans

Dessert

Sarikopites "sour cheese pies"

Dough with cheese and honey

What's Included

Dinner

We prepare the food and having dinner
All the materials and equipments we need are included

Private transportation

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village
11ο χλμ Παλαιάς Εθνικής Οδού Ηρακλείου Ρεθύμνου, Iraklio 715 00, Greece
Go to the Front desk and ask Michalis for the cooking class

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.12:30 pm

What To Expect

Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village

Museum of Local Art and Agricultural History

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Infant seats available
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 12 reviews

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Such a fun experience!!

Carrie_B, Oct 2025

This was a great experience for my family and friends while we were visiting Crete and would highly recommend!

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you very much for your incredibly kind words and for taking the time to share your experience with us! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that the Cretan Cooking Lesson was a "great experience" for both you and your family and friends while visiting Crete. Creating an authentic, warm, and hands-on cultural experience is at the heart of what we do in Arolithos, and we are so glad that our dedication to Cretan tradition and hospitality resonated with your group. Your high recommendation is the best compliment we could receive. We hope you've brought a piece of Cretan cuisine and warmth back home with you! We would be honored to welcome you back to our village—perhaps for a stay in our traditional rooms or to discover another authentic experience like our Cretan Dance Lesson With our warmest regards and wishes for beautiful memories, Michalis Saloustros

Whole family had fun!

Marla_T, Sep 2024

Alexandria was a fabulous guide! We enjoyed touring the museum & traditional homes to learn about Crete’s history & culture. My whole family (husband & I with early 20s sons) had fun preparing the Cretan dishes. They turned out delicious. It was an extra treat to eat outside & listen to the music from a christening celebration & watch the dancing.

Wonderful !

michelle_k, Sep 2023

We loved the cooking class and the tour of the village. The food was amazing and cannot wait to try the te pies at home. What a lovely afternoon and incredible experience . The location is beautiful and was a gift to spend the afternoon there with my daughter